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 view my role to be that of a listener, supporter, encourager, and advocate. With me, you can expect to be heard and validated, while also challenged as we work to create new patterns and beliefs. I work form a trauma informed, attachment focused lens. In other words, I focus on your strengths while recognizing the many impacts trauma can have, creating an environment that provides you the...
My focus is on Individualized goals that are developed for each client and family. Therapy sessions are tailored to match these goals, as well as the unique interpersonal and organizational needs of each client. I conduct outpatient services by designing active learning environments for both children and adults, which are appropriate for various developmental levels. I use a variety of approach...
In my practice I bring compassion, humor, insight, and a sincere dedication to my clients. My practice is grounded in attachment theory, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, and interpersonal neurobiology. With my warm and welcoming nature, I strive to create a safe space for children, teens and adults to explore their concerns. In collaboration with you, I wil...
I believe in your innate wisdom and inner resilience. Are the old ways not working for you anymore? I am ready to be with you on your new path as your witness, guide, and co-creator. I believe you have the capacity to hold life’s multitudes AND draw important boundaries. I believe you are ready to release what no longer serves you to make space for alignment and healing. My practice integrates...
Welcome! Therapy can be a profound journey of transformation. It is my goal to create a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where my clients have the opportunity to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to gain the insight needed to make lasting changes. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing in the mental health field for over 15 years and ha...
My clients would describe me as compassionate, direct, non-judgmental, and focused on resolving challenges. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship that allows vulnerabilities to be expressed and concerns to be shared. Clients can expect to be met with respect, empathy, and a treatment approach tailored to their specific needs. By using various therapeutic approaches and technique...
Sometimes it feels like no matter what we do, how hard we think, or how much we pray, the change we need in our life remains just out of reach. This feeling of hopelessness can make it difficult to simply get out of bed in the morning, much less enjoy the parts of our life that we know should bring us joy. Even the smallest negative events can trigger reactions and sadness we don’t understand a...
I am a pediatric psychologist and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study Center. I provide assessment, treatment and consultation to children, adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, social and coping issues and obsessive-compulsive problems. I specialize in working with individuals with neuro-developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder,...
From the outside it looks like you have it all together - you’re the “go-to” friend, a devoted son/daughter and loving girlfriend/boyfriend, a top ranked analyst, a successful start-up founder - but on the inside you are often struggling to hold it all together. Friends and family praise your accomplishments, and you think to yourself “if only they really knew”. If this feels like you, know tha...
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Entering therapy can be an important step in that process. I look to empower individuals and families to tap into and enhance their inner strength and make the changes they desire. I strive to create a warm, nurturing environment in which people feel comfortable being vulnerable, processing difficult emotions, and practicing the skills needed to ma...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, or upset? Sometimes life can be stressful and it can be helpful to talk to somebody who provides a caring and welcoming environment. I am happy to help you on your journey to a better, happier life. Together we can help you overcome obstacles that you may face. In my work with clients, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques as well as...
No one sets out to create chaos and suffering or hopes to struggle in relationships but, somehow, it still happens. You are not alone. Everyone struggles occasionally and many struggle a lot. Whether it is anxiety, depression, conflict or anger, there are answers. And it doesn't have to take years to find them. Just reach out. Would you be more comfortable working with a licensed psychologist i...
Are you struggling to find balance in your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious regarding the decisions you are facing or struggle to know the next step to take? Do you need help communicating with your partner? Are you in an unhealthy relationship, but are unable to walk away? Are you encountering new challenges as a parent? Is your child or teen wrestling with complex emotions or...
I have a passion for helping individuals overcome life’s challenges by attempting to impart the skills necessary to increase overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approach is holistic, which means physical and spiritual health is a huge component in helping individuals feel whole. I attempt therapeutic approaches that are integrative and solution based on each clients specific needs. I have experie...
Welcome to my Psychology Today site. I am an LCSW Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults who struggle with trauma related disorders, addiction, life transitions and loss. In our sessions, we will engage in an open process where you can safely explore your feelings. I will help you to identify any barriers getting in the way of achieving your best self. We will explore ho...
