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 can be an important step to help someone manage current difficulties in life, or to overcome past hurts. When someone feels “stuck” in his or her situation, it can be very helpful to allow someone else to help explore different ways of thinking or to offer a fresh perspective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a ministry background, I have spent 30 years working with people i...
I am licensed in NH as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor as well as a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I work with adults who are struggling with addictions, anxiety, stress, relationships, and everyday transitional life issues. My theoretical orientation is integrated, drawing upon various schools of thought including person-centered, solution focused, transpersonal, mindfulness-ba...
At one point or another every person faces difficulties in their life, especially in today’s world. With over 60,000 thoughts a day, most of which are negative, it is hard to combat the emotional distress that builds over time. My specialty is helping you build tools that can assist you in working through those difficulties on an individual level or within a dynamic relationship. I offer a...
Hello! I'm so glad you landed here. It can feel scary and uncertain reaching out for help. Healing is a process and it takes times. It is a gift and honor to link arms with you on your healing journey. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma (relational, physical, sexual, emotional) and grief. I help individuals who desire to heal their wounded parts,...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience working with families, individuals, and couples of all age groups. I have provided therapeutic services to families, couples, teens, and adolescents living within underserved communities. I have worked in the school, outpatient, and group home settings guiding those who have faced the challenges from everyday stressors to...
I specialize in trauma, depression (including perinatal mental health issues), anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders challenges, emotional codependency, as well LGBTQA related issues. I am a licensed professional counselor, with extensive trauma training. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) approach so healing can begin today. I...
Are you are at a crossroads in your life? Do you feel you're living inauthentically or that some essential part of yourself got lost along the way? Oftentimes we hide complex parts of ourselves due to fear and, in so doing, experience depression and anxiety. Self-defeating belief patterns and narratives, often stemming from early conditioning, can trap us in habitual patterns of negative thinki...
I know seeking therapy can appear as a sign of weakness but I want to assure you that it is not. I want to congratulate you on taking the first step along your mental health journey. I'm here to support you through life's unexpected challenges. It is my personal and professional interest to help provide you with the tools you need to cope and manage daily stressors, whether it is a sudden chang...
Do you often find yourself worrying about the important relationships in your life? Maybe you’re wondering what happened to the sense of connection you once felt with your partner? Or perhaps you’re stuck in a painful pattern with someone you care deeply about, but you can’t figure out how to get unstuck? For many of us, relationships are central to our life, and we crave deep and meaningful...
As a counselor, coach, and teacher I have always had a focus on making interventions for positive change for adults, families, and children. In my experience key elements can be provided to promote quality life skills. In some instances the client may have issues regarding traumatic events, depression, anxiety, grief, lack of self-esteem/confidence, addictions, decision making skills, and final...
*NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. In the course of a lifetime, many of us encounter periods of profound struggle. Anxiety, depression, stress, and past wounds can impact our relationships, health, and ability to participate fully in our lives. Has a loss or traumatic event left you overwhelmed by unfamiliar thoughts and emotions? Have you spent years coping with emotional challenges on your own and want...
Everyone has a unique story. I thrive on stories and also the people, who live, learn, and strive to change their journeys one day at a time. My goal and passion is to help clients empower themselves to reach their individual goals. You have the ability to control the course of your life. Life, at times, can bring challenges and unwelcome stress that's when we may need a little extra support an...
Life presents one with significant challenges-highs and lows and everything in between. My ideal client probably has tried everything possible to face these challenges on their own. Or maybe they feel their problem is too big (or overwhelming), or the hurt too deep (or shameful) for anyone to possibly understand or help. I'm here to share that this is simply not true. Your heart knows there is...
I work with men and women dealing with anxiety, stress, insomnia, relationship or work related challenges. My clients are bright, motivated and desire to improve themselves and their life. They are committed and engaged in our work together, with the goal of reaching more fulfillment and success in their work, relationships and life. Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I work collaboratively...
Do you want to do more than exist? Do you want to triumph over depression, anxiety and trauma? As humans, we all strive for happiness, fulfillment, and connection but are often met with obstacles that get in the way; however, you don’t have to go through them alone. I am dedicated to working with individuals who feel that they need a change. My belief is that awareness is key to enhancing menta...
