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.
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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
Hello! I believe the power of therapy lies in improving your relationship to the world, the people close to you, and ultimately to yourself. I use our relationship as our guide in your journey to heal, transform, and navigate life's challenges. While I provide therapy to people from all walks of life, I especially enjoy working with gay, lesbian, queer, trans, and nonbinary individuals and peop...
It takes courage to reach out and I am here to support and empower you. I want to help clients feel more affirmed, heard, and I want to provide a safe and open space to discuss issues. I hope client's leave feeling more encouraged, motivated, and relieved to take on life's issues. I work with a diverse range of clients from younger kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I work with client...
It is my belief that the more we connect our actions in this life, to our purpose and values, while giving our minds and bodies the time to heal from past and present hurts... the better we will serve ourselves and in our roles as as parents, caregivers, workers, friends, partners, etc. I personally, sent my children to counselors, tutors, coaches, etc., while never (until very recently) gettin...
I love working with clients of all backgrounds, dealing with a range of problems. Our experiences of grief, fear, pain, anxiety and depression are universal, and I believe we can all work to make the distress and suffering that we experience manageable, and eventually lead fulfilling, positive lives. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with a private practice in Frederick. I see...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families. I have worked with a wide range of ages and stages of development, including very young children and young adults. My approach to working with children involves focusing on strengths, building on interpersonal relationships, developing social skills and involving family members...
I'm an independently licensed social worker that provides counseling services to ages 14 and up. I look to empower individuals, couples and families to continue down the path of healing so they can have healthy relationships, and improve their overall functioning. I believe in goal oriented therapy and educating people so they can successfully cope with life’s challenges. Areas of interest...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) who is caring, collaborative, compassionate, and action-focused. I have a great deal of experience in providing treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Health Anxiety, and Occupational Stress. I am an integrative clinician with training in various cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral...
My passion and purpose in life is to help children and families overcome problems to live resilient, fulfilling, inspired lives. I provide parenting skills training, individual, and family therapy for children and adolescents. I also provide comprehensive psychological testing for children 6 through 14 years old related to ADHD, Specific Learning Disabilities, Mood and Behavioral Problems, and...
Sometimes the hardest thing is trying something new. I believe every individual deserves happiness, so why not seek the support and strength within yourself to use tools and have happiness? I take pride in understanding a person's life obstacles and addressing the connection between physical, mental, and emotional healing while also understanding that each individuals experience is different an...
Do you find yourself worrying too much about the future or dwelling on the past? Are you struggling to adapt to recent changes in your life? Some major factors that can affect us include relationships, parenting, divorce, education, career and life transitions. Reaching out for therapy is a brave and important step in your journey. You will find a safe space with me where we will work together ...
- TELEHEALTH SESSIONS ONLY - If you've found your way here, you have probably been feeling pretty awful lately. You might feel like your past is impacting your life today and you don't know how to get un-stuck. Maybe depression or anxiety are preventing you from moving forward. Perhaps you are a parent who is feeling frustrated and exhausted trying to help your struggling child. I want to help ...
In psychotherapy, we work together to understand the meaning of your symptoms and the sources of your pain. The therapeutic process is in large part a careful encounter with the past in the hope of getting beyond what happened to you and discovering who you are apart from your history. It also includes the exploration of your beliefs, emotions, protective strategies, recurring patterns, and...
Self-care is a necessity and often times our mental health can be neglected as we go through our busy lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, everyday stressors, or something else, I am here to help you find peace. I aim to provide a professional, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to assist you in working through your concerns. I provide individual and family counseling for...
As a modern therapist, I provide culturally sensitive, unique, and creative therapy to help individuals and couples. I understand how hard it can be to find a therapist that seems relatable or trustworthy. I work particularly well with individuals in their 20s, 30s, or early 40s looking for a therapist that "gets it". This may be an overwhelming point in your life, but pursuing psychotherapy ca...
My work is with men and women who find themselves saying they are burnt out, overwhelmed, or angry and can't figure out why. Working with men who are having a difficult time dealing with work stress and family obligations, who want to learn to talk with their partners more effectively and have more meaningful relationships is what I love to do. I really like working with people who aren't reall...
