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
Ever feel like a "stranger in a strange land"? I know how disorienting and heartbreaking it can be to find yourself living a chapter of your life you never expected. Whether you are adjusting to new parenthood, experiencing shifts in your religious beliefs, changes in relationships, disappointment in your sexual experience, or feeling alienated within your cultural milieu, I believe that healin...
I am passionate in my work as a counselor because I believe hope can be renewed, redemption is possible, and beauty can emerge from the messiness of life. If you are here because you want to rediscover the joy and fulfillment that have been missing in your life, I would love to talk with you! In my spare time I am a ceramic artist. I find my work as a potter provides a meaningful metaphor for t...
BrightView is a clinician & family owned provider dedicated to the ethical and effective practice of Applied Behavioral Analysis for children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities. BrightView believes in establishing a personal connection to each family, and is committed to the advancement of each and every client. At BrightView, families will experience the delivery of...
I enjoy working with people who are struggling with challenges related to PTSD, traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, substance misuse/dependence, adjustment to major life changes, and interpersonal dynamics. I value the therapeutic relationship and use this working partnership to help clients gain an understanding of their struggles and develop greater self-efficacy as they manage their sympt...
"Instead of waiting for the storm to pass, learn how to dance in the rain" (author unknown). Time is precious and you deserve to maximize your quality of life. Are you struggling with adjustments in life, depression, anxiety, substance use issues, trauma, anger, relationships, generational issues, or communication? I can help! I look forward to hearing from you so we can start your journey...
Inherent in the human condition is the potential for suffering. At times, we may find that our pain, worries, and traumas have overcome our capacity to cope. When our capacities for coping become overwhelmed, we struggle to connect to others, to fulfill our daily obligations, and we may carry haunting feelings of shame and negative thoughts about ourselves, the world, and the future. Also inher...
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and state certified Domestic Violence Professional, my specialty is working with individuals who have experienced significant trauma, violence, pain or loss in their home or community. With over 24 years of clinical experience, I have gained the opportunity to work with many who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and sexual trauma. I am able...
**I'm currently accepting new tele-clients** I specialize in treating creative professionals working in and around the entertainment industry. I bring to my work a background in media, production, and the performing arts; I understand what it takes to cope with the pressures and anxieties of navigating a career in show business. Regardless of where you are now, the unknowns of where you'll end ...
SESSIONS AVAILABLE REMOTELY OR IN PERSON! You know by now that the process of transitioning through whatever situation you are dealing with in your life can be very difficult and painful. Partnering with a professional will help you go through the stormy waters, managing the difficulties and the pain, accessing the resources you really need to get out of the storm. My areas of expertise are...
Autumn has experience working with both children and adolescents. She is a former behavioral interventionist with over 4 years of experience working with children living with autism and other developmental disabilities. She also has experience working with at-risk teens that experience difficulties with self-esteem, peer pressure and mental health. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches ...
I offer my counseling services specifically for young women (roughly ages 16-35). I enjoy helping young women to understand and treat their anxiety and other mental health issues, improve self esteem and build their skills for healthy relationships. My priority is to make you feel comfortable so that you are able to talk about any issues that you need to work through. My style of counseling is...
My experiences have taught me the importance of a safe, respectful, and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. My personal journey and diverse life experiences enhance my outlook on the therapeutic process by offering nonjudgmental perspectives by avoiding moral conclusions. I focus on generating hope and building on personal strengths to foster change and individual growth. Innatel...
ATTENTION STRUGGLING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES: Do you feel like you will never get out of the rut you are in? Always feeling anxious? Is something holding you back from truly connecting with others? Overcoming bad habits is hard. It's easy to get stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, confusion, and hurt. As a therapist I can help you with that. I am here to walk alongside you in YOUR story and help y...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with individuals, from the age of 10 and up. My specialties include helping individuals who are dealing with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and PTSD, along with helping you determine how best to deal with life stresses. I do not practice Couples or Family therapy. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered Therapies to collabor...
The alarm goes off in the morning, and you are already exhausted. You have been awake all night worrying about how you're going to make it. The thought of being alone forever strikes you to the core, and you can't bear the thought of becoming a crazy cat lady. Every relationship that goes wrong adds to your ongoing tally of how unworthy of love that you are. Your negative thoughts consume every...
