Coping mechanisms, or coping skills, are behaviors that people engage in to help them deal with difficult or stressful situations and emotions. Some can be healthy, but others aren’t.
Available Treatment Options
Therapists and counselors often work with clients to discover what coping mechanisms they’re using and determine if they are helpful. With this information, the person and the therapist can develop different coping mechanisms that are less harmful, such as meditation, exercise, journaling, drawing, or time with family.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Coping Skills
I have a passion for helping people and loving them through some of their most difficult times. I am trained in family systems and really enjoy working with families that are trying to put the pieces of their lives back together or just need some direction on how to deal with or address family issues. I also love working with couples and coming along side them as they work to restore trust,...
I am a certified health and mental performance consultant specialized in health coaching, weight management, and self-regulation. With an extensive background in athletic and mental performance-oriented training, I support and challenge my non-athlete and athlete clients through a highly interactive and collaborative processes that aims at identifying and optimizing health and...
I am so excited to offer both counseling and clinical supervision services within my practice. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked extensively in community behavioral health settings and have a wealth of experience to share with licensee's. I believe that people are resilient and that being alongside a person through their own individual journey is a sacred honor. I...
Have you or your child experienced a recent life transition? Are you depressed, sad, irritable, anxious, or stressed because of it? I provide support to adolescents and adults going through common but difficult life transitions. This includes marriage/divorce, child birth, blended families, career changes, school problems, or loss of relationships or loved ones. I would like to help you and/or...
Whether you just need someone to talk to, are going through a rough transition, wanting to make some changes, having trouble in your relationships, or suffering from past abuse, I can help. Through therapy, you can gain insight into your self and overcome obstacles that interfere with your personal growth. Therapy can be a wonderful experience, like no other. If you've been thinking about talki...
As Esther Perel says, “the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.” Are you experiencing a disconnection in your relationship(s)? Is the sex you are having--or not having--leaving you feeling broken, alone, and filled with anxiety? Maybe the sex is great, but you are still feeling unheard or not prioritized in your relationship(s). Through individual or partnered work,...
Amma is a licensed clinical social worker with a passionate commitment for helping others make positive changes in their lives. She received her master’s degree in social work from Delaware State University. Her primary passions are helping individuals work through their problems and issues utilizing positive self-talk, mindfulness and grounding. Areas of Specialties including but not limited t...
As a practicing, licensed therapist for the past 14 years, I have encouraged and supported many people to become their best selves. I have worked with people who were on very different journeys; with extensive experience with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, those who have experienced some kind of trauma in their life, who have self-esteem issues, grief and loss struggles, as well a...
Your decision to seek therapy is a sign of strength, courage, and respect for your personal and relationship well-being. I welcome people facing a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, LBGTQ+ identities, relationship issues, and the general "stuck" feeling. I also teach sex education classes in partnership with local non profits so please feel free to as...
“There are things about ourselves that we need to get rid of; there are things we need to change... The first thing we need to do is recognize and trust our own Inner Nature, and not lose sight of it." ~The Tao of Pooh. I find that through my clinical framework I look at the whole person, consider the factors leading into the distress or dysfunction, and come back to what matters most to you. M...
Are you a parent frustrated by your child's hyperactivity, battling for control, anger, defiance, or school behavior problems? Has your family has experienced transitions like divorce, loss of a loved one, or moving to a new area? As parents, we want our children to be happy, healthy, well-rounded, joyful, and worry-free. We want them to be at peace with themselves and with others, and confiden...
Welcome! You are worthy and valued, and you are clearly resilient—I am so glad you’re considering reaching out. I am a mental health therapist providing trauma-informed psychotherapy (trained in EMDR) as well as Christian counseling (if desired) to clients ranging from high schoolers to older adults (65+). I help individuals and couples with various struggles, including depression, anxiety,...
Headspace, where your brain is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited. We believe in creating calm in the midst of any storm. Life is full of twists and turns and sometimes it is difficult to navigate. Giving yourself the time you need to overcome challenges is essential to your growth, and we strive to assist in that process. We believe everyone should feel loved and accepted no...
I am a licensed health care professional with 25 years of experience in the health and behavioral health field. I am a tele mental health therapist passionate about improving the health of individuals with complex integrated healthcare needs, addressing social determinants of health and empowering individuals to live their best life. Throughout my career I have worked with individuals other...
You might be considering therapy because you are experiencing problems in relationships, working to manage overwhelming emotions, struggling with feelings of low self-esteem, or navigating a life transition and/or loss. Maybe you find yourself feeling stuck, or driven by a motivation to understand yourself better. My therapeutic specialties include anxieties, depressions, relationship issues,...
