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 believe in a practical, integrative approach to counseling to help each person along their individual path. I want to help you find hope and joy instead of merely eliminating symptoms. I work with my clients to facilitate growth and change through transparency, empathy and nonjudgment, as well as through other evidence based practices, including EMDR. I specialize in a variety of issues...
Repeated patterns, behaviors, and feelings show up in our lives and can get in the way of growth, healing, and positive relationships. As your therapist, I will help you connect the dots in your life story to reveal what may be keeping you ‘stuck’. I have seen how transformative it is when someone gains a bird’s-eye view of their life, and I consider it a privilege to play an active role in thi...
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you hoping to improve your coping skills? Perhaps you need help making yourself a priority in your own life. Searching for a therapist can be an overwhelming task. The good news is that you are looking for help, which is often the first step toward positive change. Most people come to me wanting to feel happier, more fulfilled and balanced in...
After working in a school setting for over 10 years, I now use my extensive knowledge of children and families in my own practice. I am uniquely situated to understand the difficulties that exist both at home and at school and how those difficulties can often intersect. Based on the personality and developmental needs of your child, a safe place may be created through play therapy or more...
I am a Transformational Life coach specializing in divorce and major life events and am committed to helping you remember who you are at the core of who you are, so that you can rebuild the ground underneath you, become the best possible version of yourself and move through your life transitions with more grace. I help you to realign with your life and live a life that is spirited and...
We all need nurturing and healing. Whether we are struggling with a trauma, a major life change, a time of great sadness or anxiety, or a loss - it takes courage to reach out for help. If you are ready to have someone walk the journey with you towards greater awareness, acceptance, and change in your life, I would be honored to work with you. I believe that each person I work with has a unique ...
Are you looking for a therapist who is warm and engaging, flexible and practical? I believe that developing a strong working relationship between therapist and client is the basis for growth and change. I listen to your needs first, and will work collaboratively to identify and work toward your goals. My specialties: Helping young children and their families understand development, work through...
My name is Shauna Christian, and I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years’ experience providing therapy to individuals and families. I am committed to making this process easier for you by creating an environment of trust, respect and support. I meet you where you are! I believe that everyone is unique and what may work for one person may not work for another. I have helped people with a...
When words simply aren't enough, art therapy can help. Whether you're grieving a loss, anticipating a change, or just plain-old feeling stuck, creative tools can help you access the strength to move forward. I have a degree in Art Therapy and Counseling, which means that I'm specifically trained to use art and artmaking materials to promote mental health and well-being. While adult coloring boo...
I work alongside people who are navigating the ups and downs of life, seeking healing from loss as well as traumatic experiences, and finding freedom in the recovery of their mental health. I believe therapy can be one of many powerful tools that allows us to integrate with our authentic self, reclaim our story, connect in a new or meaningful way, and experience a life worth living. My practice...
I have an office in Canandaigua, NY where I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, & families around issues of depression/anxiety, foster care/adoption, behavioral concerns, parenting, relationships/family issues, adjustment/transitions, and trauma. During sessions, you can expect compassion and understanding, it is my goal to provide a safe space that is gentle, collaborative, and...
I am both a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a registered nurse with a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree from Loyola University. I am a dedicated mental health professional with over thirty-nine years of experience in various health settings. During these years, I have worked with a variety of individuals from many walks of life. My backgroun...
Finding a therapist for a loved one or yourself can be challenging. Beginning therapy can be a step toward healing. Have you wondered what it would feel like to work with a trusted therapist to improve your psychological well-being, build resilience, and gain skills to handle situations life throws at you? The therapeutic process can help individuals be the healthiest version of themselves. Dr....
There is meaning behind your teen's behavior. The way children and teens interact with the world are clues to what they are experiencing internally. They are developing the insight to understand their thoughts, feelings and behavior, which makes it an even greater challenge for them to explain, with words, what's bothering them. I’m happy to discuss the possibility of working together, be it in...
Currently accepting new clients and most major insurance companies. I provide a safe, non-judgemental place for you to discuss past and/or current issues that cause ongoing distress, inhibiting you from enjoying daily life activities that you used to love doing. We will work together to stop those racing, ongoing thoughts that make you worry, feel anxious and keep you up at night. I am here to...
