
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

My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive. We will work together to explore your past experiences, gaining insight into how they influence your current relationships and functioning. We will also identify healthy coping skills and strategies to support you in making the changes you want in your life. My goal is to hold a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, allowing you to...

Tyler Grant Daly
Los Angeles
California
Whatever your unique experience is that brought you to seek therapy, I know it has taken multiple attempts and a whole lot of courage. We all desire to be seen and affirmed in our journey to uncover our authentic self(s). It may feel as if there just isn't enough room to allow your whole self to show up, and this creates anxiety and/or depression. Regardless if we are aware of the negative...

Katie Ament
Seattle
Washington
I'm a Seattle-based counselor, working primarily with adult individuals and couples of all kinds. I believe counseling is a resource that can help people live more meaningful and authentic lives. I offer a non-judgmental, candid, and curious approach as I support you in your process of healing, self discovery and acceptance. I particularly enjoy working with issues of anxiety, relational confli...

*Now accepting TRICARE, BCBS, UHC and Cigna* Are you feeling stuck and wondering if it's even possible for things to change? Maybe you're not sure what the answer is but you have reached a point where you are willing to try and make a change for the better. I can help open your mind to possibilities you might not have otherwise considered, provide emotional support when you feel like there are ...

Donnulette D Dulaney
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
The challenges of life sometimes seem scary and overwhelming. Do you feel knocked down by life time and time again? Do you ever feel broken and overwhelmed by intense feelings of pain and distress? If so, you are not alone. Adversity is inevitable as suffering is a part of the human experience of which none of us are exempt. Throughout life, personal experiences become stories. Giving meaning t...

Elizabeth Rastberger
Saint Louis
Missouri
My approach balances genuine compassion and understanding with direct feedback that gets right to the heart of the matter. There is no judgement with me, and you can feel safe to talk about anything. I work with people that are feeling "lost" or "stuck", clients pre/post-abortion, LGBTQA+ identifying, and clients in non-traditional relationships . Whether you need to vent about your dissatisfyi...

Brian Day
Boise
Idaho
My desire is to join others in the good and difficult work of change. I have worked with many men and women whose lives have been upended by trauma , anxiety, and addiction. I have found that, in the context of genuine support and trust, a more peaceful life is possible. To that end, I am warm and personable, but also direct and committed to results. Most often, I work as a partner with clients...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsatisfied with some aspect of your life? This can often lead to challenges connecting with ourselves, connecting with others, and ultimately thwarting our ability to live the life we desire. While emotions are something we all experience and are impacted by on a daily basis, emotional awareness and understanding doesn't always come easily. If you are liv...

I work with individuals, families, and couples of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting skills, school problems, and defiant behaviors. I have training and experience working with individuals with ADHD, grief and loss, DID, psychosis, on the autism spectrum, in foster car...

Allison Trusso-Lahey
Buffalo
New York
Life can be stressful, and sometimes harder than expected. If you are struggling to feel okay, don't know who to talk to, or are unsure how to navigate things from both the past and the present, I offer a safe and comfortable space to share whatever it is that you need right now. Our current lives are filled with so much, that life can get overwhelming. Feeling anxiety, sadness, depression, gri...

EMDR Urban Healing Center
Chicago
Illinois
Intuitive, resourceful clinical therapist. Highly regarded for a creative, empowering and strengths-based approach to counseling, building instant rapport and trust with clients from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Tonya uses trauma-informed, innovative and adaptable treatment strategies, based on research and current best practices. As a clinician, she’s adept at helping clients assess a...

Red Rock Counseling
Las Vegas
Nevada
Bringing affordable therapy services to the Summerlin area, Red Rock Counseling consists of like-minded therapists who want to change Las Vegas for the better - establishing a safe place to work through life’s challenges. We value differences and a diverse practice, servicing clients from all backgrounds, communities, and walks of life. We work collaboratively to teach clients the tools they ne...

My goal through therapy is to empower and motivate the client to make positive changes towards their goals. While the initial focus of therapy is on symptom relief; the ultimate goal is a deeper understanding of who you are and why you do the things you do. I believe the basis of any good therapy experience lies in the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the client. Once that ...

***Rebecca is not currently accepting new clients*** My work as a therapist and behavior analyst centers around my passion for supporting client’s during some of life’s most difficult times while helping them find solutions they may have not thought possible before. Whether there is a high amount of family conflict, disruptive child or adolescent behavior, a recent divorce, or other life events...

I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and Certified Telemental Health Provider (CTHP). I work with children, adolescents, adults and their families (if appropriate) using an individualized and person-centered approach. The focus is on the individual or family providing an environment that encourages client growth and exploration. I use multiple techniques/intervention...