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 hard AND there is hope! As my clients work through their issues/concerns, whether it be grief/loss, struggles in their relationships - both romantic and platonic, and/or postpartum hurdles, it is a joy and honor to walk alongside them and show them that hope. I focus my work on those seeking counseling for Perinatal Mood Disorders (such as Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety),...
Feeling stuck? Hopeless and that nobody can really help you? Every day is a losing battle with the darkness, the intruding thoughts, the racing heart. No matter how hard you try, the pain keeps you prisoner. Your loved ones keep asking if you're okay and you don't know how to explain. Sound familiar? You are not alone. You don't have to live this way! You can reclaim your life. I specialize in...
Welcome to my counseling practice. I know that it can take a lot of strength to make that initial call, and I especially enjoy working with those who are new to therapy. When you take that first step, you’ll be met with a warm, supportive partner who understands that the therapeutic relationship is essential to facilitating meaningful self-discovery. I am a licensed professional counselor with...
As we move through life, we encounter all kinds of difficulties, whether with relationships, work, or within yourself. Your emotions can be unmanageable and can bring down your self-worth. This is why I believe that people need to be heard and need help finding their way. Nobody is immune to the stress and issues that life can throw your way, but don’t lose hope. I always feel honored for a per...
Are you feeling hopeless? Unhappy? Anxious and trouble identifying triggers? Stuck? Do you have conflict within your relationships? My goal is to guide clients towards Hope, Happiness, and Healing through self-exploration, analyzing thoughts and beliefs, and making positive behavioral changes. During the initial visit, through exploration and open-ended questions, I will identify your presentin...
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing mental health services to families and individuals in the Fairfield county area. I've worked with individuals and families from all walks of life dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression and major life stressors. At my practice my goal is to provide clients and families with a safe place to heal and grow. I view the individual person as a...
Do you know what your purpose is? Do you love yourself completely? Are obstacles in your way? Are you living a balanced life? My Empowerment Services offers deep self awareness as well as simple strategies to assist you in manifesting your desires and living the life you want. My gifts of deep questioning, listening, intuitive knowing, and the transforming power of healing enables you to unteth...
I believe that each of us has an innate capacity for healing, growth, and self-understanding. However, it is common for this inner wisdom to become blocked - whether that is due to difficult experiences, relationship issues, or life transitions. This may leave you caught up in negative thoughts and feelings, disengaged from the present moment, or living out of sync with your values. If you are...
Do you have questions about your spiritual life or journey of faith? Have you experienced religious abuse and need to work with someone who "gets it?" Maybe you want to talk to someone who is also on a spiritual path and has special training in ways to help you develop greater awareness and deeper connection with the reality we call God, Higher Power or True Self. Most importantly, you need...
“Perhaps everyone has a story that could break your heart...” In your life, you’re the expert. You know yourself and your story better than anyone else, but the stories we tell ourselves play an extraordinary role in how we journey through life. Think about what you brought you here. How often have you replayed that story in your head? How often has it changed? How many times have you wished it...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive clinical experience working with diverse populations struggling with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and difficulty adjusting to a myriad of life stressors. I have offered trauma informed care and I am knowledgeable of somatic tools used to assist in coping and promote healing. I strive to offer a safe and collaborativ...
Whether you are seeking to process the curves in life that have taken you off the path you had mapped out, are working on relationships that have brought challenges or you looking at ways to turn your dreams in to goals, seeking counseling may be helpful to bring your situation into focus and help you get on the path that is right for you. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and solution...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.Sometimes gathering the other ingredients (pitcher, spoon, sugar, water)needed to make lemonade can be difficult. I am here to assist you with gathering those ingredients to make the best batch of lemonade for you. I am here to help you live your best life and become the best version of you! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor from Chicago...
I’ve had the pleasure of working with a broad spectrum of clients, in a wide range of settings including schools, a mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and non-profit organizations. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of challenges. My scope of work includes but is not limited to, depression & anxiety (general & postpartum), stress & burn-out manageme...
Located in Old Bridge, NJ, Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Old Bridge Marriage & Family) offers a compassionate, comfortable and safe environment to help you and/or your family move through your struggles. Whether you manage chronic depression, anxiety, PTSD, or are currently in the midst of an unexpected crisis, our clinicians are ready and equipped to help you understand how trauma is stor...
