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
Counseling helps people who have problems or concerns that they are not resolving to their satisfaction by themselves. The counselor can help to identify the problems and offer an environment in which to test new ideas and behavior safely. The goal of such counseling is to help clients deal more effectively with the people, situations, and issues they face. My education includes a bachelor’s...
Sharon has been a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Family Life/Human Sexuality from Central Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. She completed a supervised clinical training program at the Loyola University Outpatient Sexual Dysfunction Clinic, holds a certificate in Sex...
Are you feeling stuck in the same old patterns in your life and ready for a change? Maybe you're feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma and could use a hand in healing the past to experience freedom from it in the future. Have you noticed you keep getting into the same types of relationship challenges? It is normal for people to feel conflicted and get in our own way - it's...
( English | español ) Are you depressed; anxious? Engaging in toxic relationships? Feeling lonely? Feeling stuck in your life? Going through a painful divorce or separation? Grieving process? Remember that where your mind is, your life will follow. Thats why you need to reset your brain, heal your emotions and renew your life; and I can help you with that. Through 15 years of experience offerin...
Throughout our life’s journey we all will face difficult moments and/or seasons. In order to grow through these times we must embrace the human species’ primal need for survival: meaningful social engagement. As a psychotherapist, I believe that a safe space for vulnerability, transparency, effective communication, and support are vital for growth and overcoming life’s day to day challenges. I...
Michelle Pandolfo, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker offering services to adult residents in North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania through Televideo. She has a vast array of clinical experience including: individual therapy, couples counseling, and relationship counseling. Michelle believes in treating each person as a unique individual and as a full collaborator in their own care. She...
You don't have to face life's challenges on your own. You might be telling yourself that you should be stronger or should be able to handle everything life throws your way. These "shoulds" can lead to feeling disconnected from the people in your life, decreased focus and motivation, problems caring for yourself, and increased use of alcohol or other substances to avoid unhappy thoughts and...
When people think of a counseling session, they may think of a couch in a private office with hundreds of books on the wall. To some people that is comforting, for others it is intimidating. At Unbridled Changes we offer a unique approach to counseling in the middle of Natural Tennessee countryside, with plenty of trees, a creek, and horses. I will partner with you to grow, heal, and overcome t...
Looking for proven solutions to your dilemma? You have come to the right place. I use several evidence-based techniques when counseling clients. I engage you with a holistic approach because I know an individual is multi-dimensional. Thus, I consider cultural factors, sexuality, trauma, and other sensitivities the client may have. I work with children as young as 8 through adults. My personal...
We all need someone who gives us the courage, strength, guidance, and support to get through challenges in life. Someone who we can connect with that we can trust who can identify with our needs, in a safe place. Each day I am blessed to be able to be that someone for children, adolescents, parents, women, and families; to walk with and work through those challenges which can be so scary and...
Are you feeling sad, alone, and empty? These can be sources of confusion and suffering in one’s life. These are just some of the intense feelings we experience as human beings, and while it can be very painful at times, no one is immune from these deep feelings. Depression, anxiety, and chronic pain can feel like they have control over you and your life and make finding the clarity to move...
I provide professional & Christian counseling for many issues: marriage & infidelity, communications, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, codependency, parenting, adolescents, fear/phobias, anger, abuse, grief, guilt, hoarding, paranoia, rejection, coaching, job stress, self-esteem and many other issues. The therapies I primarily use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement...
TAKE CHARGE. SET GOALS. LET'S DO THIS. What do you need? Do you need a little guidance, cheerleader, pep talk, action plan, kick in the butt or just a compassionate ear to listen? Maybe you’re lost in the career or college process and want individual attention, guidance and planning? Let me help. Let’s connect. Take advantage of my BS in Community Psychology, Minor in Communication Studies, MS ...
Currently our nation is experiencing times like no other and uncertainty is all around. Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus our practice has currently moved to HIPAA approved online counseling services. I am trained in this practice and our clients are seeing healing benefits and similarities to in person counseling. I am taking new clients through telehealth services for adolescents, adults, colle...
Due to my variety of professional and relatable life experiences I value the privilege to work collaboratively with children, adolescents and adults to attain successful outcomes in areas of life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and domestic violence. Meeting the client where they are at is an excellent starting point within the all-import...
