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 have a particular interest in counseling teens and adults who struggle with anxiety. I find that people who are anxious often want to do well in many areas of their life such as work, school, sports, and relationships. When anxiety gets unmanageable the result can include avoidance, damaged relationships, decreased performance, and bodily tension. Using an integrative approach, I will help yo...
I believe in encouraging and protecting people who are exploring non-conformist ways of life. Unfortunately too often these populations suffer great tragedies and traumas as a result of being their authentic self. I am interested in helping trauma survivors flourish in healthy romantic and social relationships. My goal is to provide a safe environment for clients to express any and all parts of...
****ACCEPTING NEW IEHP CLIENTS*** Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed with your current social distancing? Looking for support and guidance during this difficult time? Are you wanting to overcome what is standing in the way of making meaningful changes? Have you or a loved one had a change in behavior, significant life change, feeling angry, sad, or anxious? I work with adolescents, adult...
Are you experiencing emotional pain that has become too amplified to sustain in silence? Perhaps the burdens you have been carrying for so long are finally too heavy to manage alone. Unresolved past experiences, loss, dysfunctional relationships, and negative self-criticism can hinder our ability to recover from the difficulties life throws our way. Let’s work together to create a therapeutic...
Are you struggling to find balance in life? Do you feel overwhelmed even by minor everyday problems in your life? Do you desire a change but unsure how to get there? Are you needing a relief from emotional distress whether due to your own struggles or someone in your family? If you are ready to make the first step toward finding solutions to your struggles, I can be there to help you through th...
My goal is to help clients deal with the everyday stresses of life; from ongoing depression, anxiety to COVID issues and relationship problems; from personal and professional life transitions to issues involving low self-esteem, grief, and loss. I am a New York State Licensed and Nationally Certified Mental Health Counselor and I received my MA degree in Counseling from New York University. We ...
***(Disclaimer:I only provide telehealth therapy services via video therapy, phone sessions, and other forms of telehealth services)My goal as a therapist is to help clients feel heard in a therapeutic, nonjudgmental atmosphere that is nurturing. We can work on healing together. Does it seem hard and impossible to come into an office and go through the hassle of locating a therapist and meetin...
You've been feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, and frustrated for a while now. You put on a smile even though it feels like you are barely holding your head above water. You don't want to bother anyone about how you've been feeling, telling yourself that there are others who have it worse than you. This has only left you feeling lonely and disconnected from others. You have been running on high...
Do you or a loved one struggle with disordered eating and exercise behaviors or body image disturbances? Are you looking for someone to walk through the hard part of life with your teen? I'm your person. Being vulnerable and facing these issues can be difficult and scary, but in my office, you won't have to feel as though you are going at it alone, or spilling your deepest thoughts and emotions...
Have you lost your way? Are you struggling with feelings of self-doubt, depression, and/or anxiety? Are you wondering who the person is staring back at you in the mirror? Let me help. Life is challenging and oftentimes overwhelming. I feel strongly that the human spirit is capable of growth and healing and is profoundly resilient. With this in mind, I use a person centered approach to therapy. ...
My ideal client is anyone looking to make a change in their lives in order to feel better, look better and achieve a meaningful life. I am a integrated wellness therapist that looks at all aspects of your life and history starting with the basic patterns of food, exercise, and sleep which are the pillars of optimal health. I work with teens, couples, adults and older adults both as a coach, che...
***Currently not accepting new clients as of 10.27.2020*** There are times in life where we feel stuck and unable to move to where we desire to be. Therapy seeks to intervene at that “stuck” place. During our time together, we can discover patterns in your relationships, thoughts, and actions. Patterns that, while they may have served a purpose in the past, may no longer be beneficial. My hope ...
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar”. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh; At some point in our lives we will experience emotional and psychological distress. Most people will try to avoid or go through their distress without seeking help for the fear of being judged. Achieving sobriety, is a lifestyle change that not only...
My belief is that effective counseling develops from establishing a collaborative relationship with clients, as they are the experts in their lives. Through psychodynamic therapy individuals gain a self-awareness and understanding of the influence of their past on present circumstances, and enables individuals to explore unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise from past dysfunctional...
I view therapy as a journey that both client and therapist embark on together towards increased understanding, empowerment and healing. Whether this is your first therapeutic journey or one of many, I believe you are the expert of your own experience. Your wisdom coupled with my clinical expertise, provide the foundation for a healing connection in a therapeutic setting. I work both with...
