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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who served as an Iraq combat Veteran. I believe life can be challenging for all of us and often presents us with obstacles that prevent us from living life to the fullest. During my time working in medical social work, and in-patient psychiatric hospitals doing individual and group therapy with children and adults, I have learned people are resilient, and...
Are you interested in learning more about your child’s strengths and needs in order to support intervention/treatment for their academic, social-emotional, and/or behavioral development? Does your child struggle with the following: controlling their feelings, reading and responding appropriately to social situations, establishing friendships, being flexible in how they think or respond to...
* Accepting new clients* I am passionate about helping those who feel lost or overwhelmed transform their daily life. Life can be even more challenging if you feel sad, anxious and alone. Together we resolve your immediate situation and build strengths to discover your true self and regain control. I can help deepen your understanding of self and interaction with the world. We explore thoughts,...
I am a licensed professional counselor and trauma-informed therapist who works collaboratively with clients to help them make the lasting changes they seek. I create a safe, trusting, and supportive environment so you can feel less isolated and more connected and understood. This becomes the foundation on which we work to help you build your self-awareness and develop the tools to improve the...
Mrs. Theresa Sloan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in South Carolina. She received her Master of Education degree in Counseling from the University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. Mrs. Sloan has also earned Board Certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a...
Some time getting through the day is just too much. Trying to negotiate life's challenges while maybe feeling decreased tolerance and irritability to what feels like everything? Maybe you're struggling with feelings of shame or guilt. Maybe you're burdened with anxiety, depression, exposure to trauma, grief/loss, chronic/complex medical concerns, and/or just having a difficult time making some...
My ideal client is someone who is just not quite sure,'where to go from here', with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, and just plain being,' Stuck'.I have over 25 years of counseling experience and have successfully helped clients overcome career, family, and relationship dilemmas, as well as addiction and troubles with compulsive behaviors. I will work with you in determining your best cours...
Life currently feels scary and uncertain for many of us. Our sense of normalcy and safety have been threatened, which may enhance feelings of anxiety, sadness, and powerlessness. Realize that what you're experiencing now is likely a response to the collective trauma we're living through. Anxiety, depression and many other mood disorders are a byproduct of trauma. I offer both EMDR (Eye Movement...
Have you been asking yourself if work/life balance is a myth? Navigating a successful career while trying to maintain personal relationships can be challenging. Maybe you are successful at work but feel defeated at home? Or feel unfulfilled at work and started to question if you have even chosen the right career. Maybe you are dealing with a difficult colleague. Or you are considering a career...
Imagine a life free of the burdens that are weighing you down today - a life that feels meaningful, engaging and enjoyable again. As a therapist, I work collaboratively to help professional women liberate themselves from unhelpful patterns, painful past experiences, and negative stories that are holding them back. I can help with a variety of experiences like stress, anxiety, depression, burnou...
Are you experiencing anxiety and trauma? I work with individual adults and kids struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, shame, boundary and self-esteem issues. Offering a spiritual, sensitive, holistic, client-centered premier approach, I can guide those who are seeking a place of healing and stability. Focusing on your strengths while working together to uncover insights, unhealthy patterns w...
( English | español ) Do you find yourself anxious, depressed, or otherwise unable to function well in your relationships, work or other important roles? Invite change by gaining deeper understanding about the core issue, along with healthy coping skills. My specialties include couples therapy, anxiety, depression, betrayal trauma, stress, life adjustment problems, suicidality, relationship...
Does your child seem sad or withdrawn, become defiant or aggressive at home? Are they having a hard time making friends at school? Have they ever come to you and said they have nothing to live for? What about you, are you struggling as a parent due to your child’s emotional needs or is it causing conflicts within your family or marriage? Children and families face so many stressors. I believe...
I truly believe the therapeutic alliance is one of the most important aspects of therapy and I use unconditional positive regard and empathy to promote a feeling of acceptance and to create an environment where growth can flourish. I believe that growth happens in many different areas and I aim to create a multi-dimensional change that affects all aspects of a person’s life, as to promote growt...
Today you are a step closer to resolving the issue that has you seeking help. It is my goal to honor the fact that you already have taken a gigantic risk just to call me and ask for help. Be assured that your call will be handled in a confidential, supportive, emotionally safe manner. We will identify the issues bringing you to therapy, and clarify the cause. My style is warm, nurturing, but...
