
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 openings within 1 week. I work with clients ages 15 and up, adults, and couples. I am a thoughtful, compassionate person, and I am committed to helping my clients with their therapy goals. My ideal client is female and age 30 or up but I work well with older teens and adults. I use CBT often in my work, and I have specialized training in EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (trauma...

*Currently accepting new clients for teletherapy* Mental health exists within all of us. At times, we will lean toward mental well-being while other times we experience mental health struggles. Everyone will face mental health struggles at some point in their lives. When we do, it can be incredibly overwhelming and difficult to know how to address. Thankfully, we have therapy for this. Therapy...

Gomattie Bell
New York
New York
Gomattie strongly believes that there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to therapy and believes in using a variety of techniques and modalities based on the needs of her clients. She works collaboratively with clients throughout the course of treatment in order to address their needs in a way that is personal and fitting to the challenges they are facing. Cognitive behavioral therapy, per...

Janay Bailey
New York
New York
Janay believes that embarking on a therapeutic journey can be life changing. Janay’s theoretical orientation is a combination of Person-Centered, Strengths-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Janay believes that by changing your thought patterns, recognizing your strengths, and building self-esteem, you can create the life you deserve. Janay recognizes that spirituality may play a role in y...

Hi, I’m Gabby! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor that has over 10 years of experience in the human services field. My work with a variety of populations across settings has helped me to build skills working with young children, adolescents and adults but I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and other common life issues in the adolescent and adult...

I am a highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I work with Children, Adolescents, and Adults. My Counseling Style is Solution-Oriented and Positive. Due to personal life histories there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Therefore, using a team approach we can sort out what choices may be a good fit for your unique personality ...

As one travels through this journey we call life, it is normal that one may experience challenges that appear to be "unfixable". When it feels like your emotions, anxieties, and worries are taking over, I want to be at your side and assist you in discovering a path to healing and happiness. My goal is to help you identify, understand, and overcome the stressors that impact your life. My...

"Welcome to my profile! Clients come to me for help with a wide variety of issues, including loss and trauma, significant life transitions, and difficulties in managing depression and anxiety. Other clients have a desire to improve their self awareness, to improve their perspective regarding their life path, or to strengthen their life skills. My work is informed by an eclectic mix of treatment...

Teri Cicurel
Chicago
Illinois
I am a relational, insight-oriented psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety. I am committed to providing individuals and couples a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can begin to deepen your understanding of you relate to yourself and others, and how patterns and behaviors act as barriers to living the life you would most like to live. I recogn...

Beth Sullivan
Long Beach
California
It is not easy to recognize when you might need help, and even harder to reach out to others during difficult times. I am sensitive to the difficulty of the therapy process and do my best to honor each person individually. Being culturally sensitive and competent in meeting the diverse needs of all of my clients is one of my biggest values as a psychologist. I value social justice and this info...

My 31 years of experience have entailed providing both psychotherapeutic counseling as well as case mgmt support to disabled & elderly clients, Hospice & dialysis social work. I work with adults of all ages. Each decade has its own challenges. Anxiety, depression, addictions, insecurities, relational issues, health and other issues of all kinds can hamper us at any age. For my clients, I love t...

I work with teenagers 12 and up, and adults on a variety of topics. My passion is helping people heal from their pasts and start creating the future that they have dreamed about living. Connection is very important to me and I quickly and easily connect to my clients. I strive to create a caring and comfortable environment where you feel safe to explore whatever you choose to explore. My...

I believe in collaboration and offer a companioning approach in our sessions – with you as the expert on your own story. It is my honor to walk alongside clients through a strength-based approach to therapy – helping clients identify and amplify their own unique gifts. My experience working with individuals includes stress management, life transitions, grief and loss, family or interpersonal...

Liliana A Salinas
Dallas
Texas
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / LBA providing psychotherapy, applied behavior analysis therapy and consulting to individuals, couples and families. One of my main specialties is helping clients understand the impact of trauma and assist them in their journey of growth. I also work with...

Sometimes life is hard! When you find life challenging, I specialize in helping you find your true north. Together we will develop a plan to get you back on track by making healthy changes. Whether you are dealing with sadness, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, fragile self-esteem, or just feelings of being overwhelmed with life, I am here to listen, guide and empower you to discove...