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.
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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
At some point in life, we all experience trials, obstacles, some form of trauma, rejection, setbacks, grief, etc. However, how you respond to it, and what you do afterwards will determine your quality of life. Embrace life, not forgetting about the past, the negative/ traumatic event(s) endured, or that person that hurt you. Instead, take that hurt, pain, dysfunction, and transform it into YOUR...
VIDEO THERAPY AVAILABLE. ACCEPTING MEDICARE. Are you struggling with grief, depression, anxiety, managing your emotions, or another challenge? Are there times when you feel overwhelmed and having a hard time grasping how to handle your emotions? Therapy is a journey to develop a deeper understanding of all aspects of self. It also works to finds acceptance and solutions to the issues and stress...
A common theme I see with clients is an unmet desire and need to be seen and heard for who they are in totality across different intersectionalties of their identity. I have a passion and calling to work with members of the LGBTQI+ community, people of color, and those experiencing different forms of oppression. I am motivated and strive to create a space for individuals who experience challeng...
Are you or a loved one experiencing symptoms that are preventing a fulfilling life? Or perhaps you or a loved one are at a point where professional support and guidance is needed? I specialize helping people 6 and older who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, discipline, behavior issues, concentration/focus, communication/relationships issues, and difficulties at school, work and ho...
The divide between what we hope for in our closest relationships, and what we experience, can be wide. If our hopes for ourselves and those we love most could carry us through, there would be no need for couples/family therapy. But the demands of daily life conspire with old fears; with gaps in relationship modeling in our growing-up years; and with life events beyond our control to increase...
Not currently accepting new patients. Please reach out to be placed on the waiting list (8-12 week wait time estimated). I am passionate in specializing in women's issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem/self worth, anger management, health and wellness, relationship issues, parenting strategies, challenges with life transitions (child birth, loss of a loved one, ending of...
As a therapist, my aim is to help adolescents (16+ years old), adults, and couples who have been impacted by difficult life events. In sessions, we practice and utilize skills that help with finding comfort in the midst of life's distress. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Young Adult Services division of the Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital. In my outpatient practice, I...
After working with disaster relief for more than 25 years, I wanted to help people with their everyday disasters and became a mental health counselor. I have worked with youth and children most, but have experience with adults, families, and marriage counseling. Communication, trauma, and respect have been the top three areas that have caused the most conflict in families, and learning to resol...
If you're feeling apprehensive about therapy, you're in good hands. We all have different expectations for the pace and content of therapy and our work together as a team will help guide the way. Usually the biggest barrier to getting started is finding the right therapist and making that initial phone call. Uncertainty about what to expect or bad past experiences with a clinician complicate th...
I believe in being genuine and supportive with all of my clients so as to create a safe, empathic, and accepting therapeutic environment. I strive to build a strong, nonjudgemental, and respectful therapeutic relationship to encourage progress. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and have experience in hospital and outpatient settings specializing in working with eating disorders,...
**Now accepting insurance when scheduling a video session. In-person appointments require cash pay.** My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized psychological care. I treat most mental health disorders, and provide a safe and neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. I treat symptoms associated with the painful and traumatic circumstances you've experienc...
I am currently accepting new clients. My approach to therapy is one of healing and transformation by creating a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. I listen carefully to the challenges you are facing as well as for the strengths you already have. Together we can address the root cause of the issues and work towards healing and growth. As a therapist, my style is warm and engaging. Usi...
I’ve been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 20 years, working the last 7 years in private practice in Ithaca, NY. While I still have an office location, I am transitioning my practice to an online/Tele-mental Health service which helps minimize typical barriers to receiving counseling such as child care, disability or transportation issues. I take a collaborative approach to this work and...
Danielle works with a wide variety of clients ranging in ages and backgrounds. She sees individuals, couples, and families and has extensive experience in facilitating therapeutic groups. She has experience with mood disorders, trauma, struggles with body image and relationship to food and eating, maternal mental health, family transitions, relationships, as well as diminished sense of well-bei...
Stacie Leclerc MLADC, LCMHC earned her master’s degree in counseling from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado and has worked in a variety of settings with adolescents and adults. As a dual-licensed clinician, she specializes in substance use disorders, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is client-centered, using evidence-ba...
