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
Sometimes, everyone feels held hostage by their racing thoughts, intrusive memories, impulsive behaviors, depressed mood or existential dread. Sound familiar? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, addiction or just stressful life changes, therapy can help guide you to be the best version of yourself. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and...
I applaud you for taking the first step in the journey to healing and growth. Life can throw us some unexpected challenges, yet we have the power within to overcome them. My approach is to help you tap into your innate strengths and guide you towards a path of self-discovery. Perhaps you are currently struggling with relationship difficulties, unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and...
*Office locations in Commack & Seaford- Now In Network with Cigna* Working with all ages, I offer traditional talk therapy, creative arts therapy, and spiritual/life coaching . I use whichever approach works best for you depending upon what you prefer and how you would like to process your difficulties. Each session is individualized based upon your specific needs and goals, and I make it my du...
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, rushed? Feeling down or blah, and wondering what’s missing? Maybe you are in transition or dealing with a difficult situation or relationship. Having a safe, nonjudgmental space in order to explore your life may be exactly what you need. I offer evidence-based modalities (like DBT and CBT) in an affirming, compassionate, safe space. I view us as...
Many kinds of difficulties and pain can lead a person to seek counseling. The most important thing is you made that first step. From here, you begin an experience of self-discovery and growth. Whatever is troubling you, you are already one step closer to resolving it just by starting your search for the right counselor. I am excited to join you in your task and help you with whatever you may ne...
Wellness is a quality state of being: body and mind. Aspiring for wellness is a journey with many obstacles and successes. If you are feeling challenged in an area of wellness, you are not alone. Accessing personal strengths and available supports are possible! I provide a mindful, holistic approach to mental wellness with profound respect for each individual journey. Through practices rooted i...
Hello, I am an individual and relationship therapist who works with clients in Center City Philadelphia. My stance in life and in my practice is anti-racist, sex positive, queer competent and gender affirming. I recognize my privilege as a while male professional and strive to position myself as an equal collaborator in the processes of growth and change within my clients. I seek to make a...
If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, major life stressor(s), relationship issues, grief, emotional concerns, parenting issues, behavior issues, or have a child/teen struggling with any of these I am here to listen and help guide you. I understand the unique challenges military families face and draw from personal experience in helping to navigate the transitions military life...
My passion is to help clients become their "best self". This starts with what we tell ourselves everyday. We are what we think! Therapy is a process in which we can begin to feel relief from that negative self talk and move towards wholeness and connection. Evidence shows that therapy can help to bring about more peace, joy, and functioning to your life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I ca...
*Now offering online counseling* I offer a welcoming, warm space where my clients feel respected, heard, and safe. Whether you're struggling with everyday stress or need help with specific challenges, I hope to help you find solutions that help you achieve your goals. My primary areas of interest and expertise are anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, and trauma. I have worked with a wide...
Relationships can be messy — whether it is you and a spouse, you and your children or just you and the world. Sometimes we do it well and other times we need a little guidance. We were never meant to figure out things all on our own. We all need others to help us by way of encouragement and direction. I provide counseling for individuals, married or engaged couples, and families. I address many...
I have a deep-rooted compassion for helping individuals affected with a wide range of social, cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges and specialize in bilingual care for individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy for adults. I believe in utilizing present moment awareness to help reduce experienced life distress and tailor therapy to meet the client's needs. I have vast experie...
You feel overwhelmed, frustrated, broken and filled with despair. Often you feel undervalued in relationships, school, and work. You want so badly to feel happy, accepted, and valued by the people around you. The ongoing strife with relationships, school, work and personal struggles just seem all too much! You have sleepless nights, due to situations and circumstances constantly on your mind. Y...
Do you struggle with worrying more than you would like? Is your mood lower than you would like it to be? Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of work or school, relationships, and family? Perhaps you are finding parenting more challenging than you had imagined or would like to find someone to talk with your child or adolescent. I have experience with a variety of clinical issues including...
Has anyone ever told you that you’re harsh on yourself? Or that you always bend over backwards for others? Have you wished that you had more meaningful relationships or that your social anxiety wouldn’t keep you from life events? It can be exhausting to try to have it all together & not be able to share how you’re really feeling. What if you could treat yourself the way you do with your friends...
