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
Life is about finding beauty in all places. Whether we experience loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship, or identity issues- we are presented the opportunity to grow. You are the eye that has the power to create perspective and provide meaning through life's detours. We are often are taught that experiencing change in life alone is a superpower. While this is possible, my...
Are you looking for a safe place to share what’s on your mind? Are you at a point in your life where you feel that you may need an unbiased opinion and perspective to talk about what you’re experiencing? I offer psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families, and consultation to therapists and healing professionals. I have dedicated my career to helping people feel that they matte...
I am here to walk alongside you through your most distressing thoughts, feelings, and traumas. My goal is to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental atmosphere where you can feel safe to express your deeper concerns. I believe you are the expert of your own life and have the resources within yourself to reach your highest goals and potential. My role in therapy is to help you discover your inn...
Warm, Authentic and Compassionate Therapy. I’m here to offer you the comfort, understanding and space needed to become the best version of yourself. If you are here reading this, then I assume there is some part of you that is looking for guidance for yourself or someone you know. I recognize that finding the right therapist for you can be one of the most difficult steps of the journey you are ...
Susan is very passionate about helping and advocating for clients and others in the community. She is excited to assist adults and children of all ages and cultures in individual or family counseling. While English is her native language, she also holds a B2 proficiency in German and is currently studying conversational Spanish. I prefer a holistic approach to mental health treatment. I rely a ...
I believe people are capable of recovery, change, self-discovery, and growth; often arising through the power of human connections, particularly the connection of a therapeutic relationship. I believe that the difficult and painful moments of our lives are opportunities for growth and understanding which often lead to an increased sense of connection with ourselves and the universe. My approach...
Located in downtown Washington, DC, I specialize in queer topics and behavior modification. The clients I enjoy working with the most are children, teens, adults, and families with identities that are often seen as outside of the “typical”: gender-expansive, queer, blended families, and formerly religious. They are seeking a safe space to process challenges, practice acceptance, gain strength, ...
OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES. I am a bilingual SPANISH/ENGLISH counselor committed to helping individuals and families accomplish goals. My clinical focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a varied of emotional, relational and systemic difficulties leading to anxiety, depression adjustment issues, trauma related complaints and behavioral misconduct at school....
Life is a challenge! Self-doubt, ambiguity, and fear make us unsure in what direction to go. We seek relief but, often our quick fixes only compound our suffering. We may live in fear that we will not live up to our or other people's expectations. Caught up in rumination and worry, we realize that we do not live in the present moment. Worrying about the future and troubled by our pasts, we ofte...
I am passionate about supporting individuals who identify as women as they navigate the challenges of life. Addiction and recovery, relationship issues/co-dependence, chronic mental and physical dis-ease, and pregnancy/postpartum and parenting can bring us to places of deep loneliness, suffering and desperation. Past experiences have shaped our path and our behaviors. Brilliant strategies that...
If you are struggling with life and the stress that comes with it I would love to be able to help. I believe that the best thing about working with a therapist is that you have someone who sees the world through your eyes without judgement or agenda. Counseling is most effective when you have a connection with your therapist and develop a level of trust that allows you to share your experiences...
My belief is that every human being is the expert on their own life—sometimes we need some help along the path. It is my responsibility as a counselor to walk alongside you and help you on your journey. Through reflection, healing, and self-empowerment, you will find your way back to your most authentic self. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is safe, open, and allows you to be your...
Thank you! I truly appreciate you stopping by. I applaud your bravery for taking the steps to work towards your goals and find the support you or your loved one may need. My passion is to help others by creating a space in which they feel comfortable to be who they are while being empowered to achieve the goals they are aiming for. Along with a strengths based and client centered approach, I ca...
Suffering from emotional pain on your own is very difficult. It can feel scary and intimidating reaching out for help. Reaching out to a therapist is an important step towards healing, self-growth, and building resiliency. You have internal strengths such as wisdom and motivation. You are making a great choice looking for someone who can help you mobilize these strengths. I collaborate with you...
