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
Secular, agnostic, atheist, and generally non-religious clients are welcome here. It can be difficult to find a counselor who doesn't bring religion in to sessions. You may have been in counseling only to find the counselor brought religion in to session when you did not want them to. We can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues in a supportive and non-judgmental...
I make house calls throughout Mercer County; I've provided home based services to adults and families for 20 years. The complexities of life, aging, or disability can seem overwhelming at times. You're looking for a therapist to help you regain a sense of well-being, purpose, and connection, but wonder how you can participate in ongoing counseling because leaving the home is a challenge. Or you...
I am not currently accepting new clients. I have been helping adolescents and adults work through life issues, navigate barriers, and achieve health and happiness for over 15 years. Whether you are facing relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, a life transition or any emotional crisis, it can feel overwhelming to manage all of those emotions and stressors alone. I provide to you an...
Each person holds within them the strength and wisdom to heal. I support clients by attending to their whole person. Considering the impacts of current life stressors, past experiences, environment, lifestyle, and relationships creates a better understanding of barriers to wellness. I view the relationship between client and counselor as a collaborative opportunity to take healthy risks and lea...
I provide counseling services to adolescents, adults, and preteens. I see people for individual, family, and couples counseling. Services for individuals address the following conditions: depression; bipolar disorder (in conjunction with a psychiatrist); trauma and grief; disruptive behavior including anger problems; substance abuse; and work/professional problems involving mood or other...
Elizabeth Couturier (Beth) is a Board-Certified Art Therapist. She received her M.A. in Art Therapy from George Washington University (2008). As an art therapist, she has seen how art can be a powerful tool of self-expression which leads to positive self-esteem, social interaction, and an overall increase in well-being. In addition to her art therapy background, she has extensively studied Play...
Audrey can work with a wide variety of clients, preferring to work with children, adolescents and family care. Disorders treated include depression, trauma related disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, women's health including prenatal and postnatal care, life adjustments and relational issues. Audrey believes in a holistic, or full body approach to car...
My mission is to help you build a loving and trusting relationship with your body. Together we will explore your past history of experiences, relationships, and the social constructs that have led you to believe that your body is something that "needs to be fixed". Our work will be focused on healing those experiences, and applying lessons to your current life. In our work we will examine how y...
As a licensed psychotherapy I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents (13+). My work with families and couples focuses on lack of communication, life transitions & changes, loss of intimacy and learning coping skills to regulate emotional and behavioral issues that have been identified. I specialize in adolescents and adults struggling with self-esteem, identity formation,...
Parents - Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are not in control? Are you struggling with how best to support your child? Are you spending more time worrying about your children than enjoying your interactions with them? At LMFS we offer Parent Coaching and Parenting Groups to help you problem solve, find solutions, get support and feel less alone. Teens and Children - Are you stressed,...
I am a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families in mental health and counseling settings. I utilize a variety of approaches to support individuals, couples and families cope with challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and co-parenting issues, parent-child conflict, loss and grief, and...
Every day is a chance to make a new start! I LOVE what I do, and it is a great privilege to help people on their journey through life. I welcome clients of all ages and all walks of life. I am a Life Coach; Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and a NC Licensed School Counselor. I have extensive experience working with youth and I like to incorporate Positive Psychology & Humor into my...
We all struggle to navigate challenges in our daily lives from time to time. Sometimes, life simply does not look or feel the way we'd like it to. I work with adolescents and adults to gain a better understanding of themselves and what may be contributing to their struggles. I believe in partnering with my clients to develop healthy and practical ways to improve their situation. I specialize in...
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients experiencing relational, marital, and individual therapeutic needs. As connection-seeking beings, I believe that relationships within our early attachment experiences are deeply connected to our ability to manage stress, express emotions, and understand our needs within friendships and partnerships. Within this process, I am passionate about helping...
Welcome. I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor and have also been trained to assist with smoking cessation/recovery. I have had the pleasure of working with many brave individuals, in both individual and group counseling, helping them find their path towards recovery and wellness. I utilize a focus of strength based, solution oriented guidance through motivational interviewing and have had...
