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 specialize in working with adults who are experiencing various symptoms including anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. If you are experiencing these issues, then I can support you with learning evidence based tools to make measurable improvements in your life. I believe in identifying the issues that you would like to change in your life and providing practical solutio...
If you’re in search of an encouraging, welcoming and comforting space to help guide you through the challenges life brings, I look forward to partnering with you on your journey. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, couples and family systems. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples in all stages of their infertility journey, families involved in foster car...
Together we can create a breakthrough, as possibilities are endless for the empowered individual. We will look at your thoughts, core beliefs, and how you view the world. As we decipher and explore what is holding you back, we will identify ways to improve your life. I provide a space where you have the opportunity to be vulnerable; to disclose your inner thoughts and feelings without judgement...
If you are in a place of transition, feeling frustrated or wanting to address unresolved issues, therapy can be the first step in the right direction. I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to improve areas of their life including self-image, behavioral issues, relationships, and career related concerns. The journey to self-discovery is a collaborative relationship that I...
*Accepting new clients in Grand Haven!* I specialize in working with women struggling with anxiety, depression, struggles with self-esteem and setting boundaries. I have been told I have an authentic, genuine style. I also enjoy using humor. I have found myself enjoying the work I do with other women in the helping professions. I love Brene Brown! When you call to schedule, please specify that...
Jessica Miller is independently licensed in Connecticut as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and in New York as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has dedicated her career to treating people with mental health issues, substance abuse and dual diagnoses. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus where she also received h...
Life is filled with all sorts of transitions, many of which can be quite challenging. I’m thinking of adjusting to a first job or making a career change, committing to a relationship, becoming a parent, deciding to retire or adjusting to the diagnosis of a chronic illness, just to name a few. While many transitions may go smoothly, others may evoke unanticipated anxiety, frustration, or sadness...
I am a specialist offering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness training for anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.), obsessive compulsive or related disorders, perfectionism, insomnia, and post traumatic stress. I also help with depression, substance use, and chronic health conditions as well as difficulties adjusting to life changes, career,...
We have all experienced times of sadness, feeling overwhelmed, or simply finding ourselves at a crossroads. These situations can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward successfully in our lives. I offer a safe and supportive environment where we can explore the challenges that you are facing, while working to achieve your goals. For more than ten years, I have been helping people ...
TELETHERAPY, My ideal client is one who has psychological mindedness to seek help, attain mental stability and self-acceptance to overcome their distress. I have the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients (children, adolescent, adults) in providing appropriate interventions, targeting recovery and progress. I have extensive clinical experience in the assessment/diagnosis of...
I understand that reaching out for support and finding the right person to guide you through your journey to healing can be a challenging process. We all have the capacity to heal and see ourselves as whole, and my training as a therapist puts me in the unique position to be your guide. Its important for me to create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, connect and share. You do not have to...
Mental relaxation consists in the ability to free the attention at will from nagging worries over past and present difficulties; from constant awareness of duty; from dread of accidents and other haunting fears; and from greed, passion, or other disturbing negative thoughts or attachments. Have you permitted your life to become warped by forces seemingly stronger than your own? Is your life und...
*Offering both VIRTUAL, IN PERSON and WALK and TALK sessions for teens and adults* Do you feel lost in your own space or trapped in your world? Do you question where you, your child, or your family is headed and worry about the impact that path may have on the future? Are you or your child tired of fighting the battle of worry, feelings of isolation, failure, and depression? All while trying...
Art Therapy can offer a form of communication when words are not accessible. It is a great fit for children, adolescents, and adults who are searching for a deeper understanding and alternative form of self-expression. Are you looking for a holistic way to gain insight, build self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and overall be the best version of yourself? Art therapy can be a natural fit. Through this...
