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 am a licensed clinical psychologist working in the field for over 20 years primarily doing psychotherapy with older teens and adults of all ages. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative journey that the therapist and client go on together. One that requires curiosity, self-exploration, attunement, and mutual regard. Choosing a therapist that feels like a good fit is critical to a good outcome...
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults within the scope of individual and couples therapy. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, authentic relationship with each person with whom I work and to personalize therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-informed care, trauma-informed care, the Collaborative...
I see therapy as a space where I can help my clients understand who they are so that they can gain freedom in how they walk through the world. Life’s ebbs and flows can evoke painful feelings and, in my experience, understanding those feelings alongside another person can bring about relief and lifelong change. I specialize in providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I h...
Life is HARD. Many times we get "stuck in the hard." I don't want you to be stuck anywhere! I believe we can journey through the struggle together, empowering you to a stronger, healthier life. I am passionate about empowering clients and assisting them in creating the life that they desire. I utilize two primary treatment modalities- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Brief Solution Focused...
A psychotherapist who combines evidenced-based and solution-focused interventions with clinical experience, client preferences and culture to help break unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors. Forms of treatment include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma and crisis protocols, and DBT-informed care for clients seeking to tackle: depression; anxiety; mood swings; risky and impulsive...
As a Certified Career Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, I'm here to help you discover a career that energizes, fulfills, and inspires you. You've got a lot of great things going on in your life, but lately it feels like something important is missing. You give so much to your career, your relationships, and your family. You're doing your best to manage it all, but you feel like you...
I work with clients who would like to become their best selves. Clients who are dedicated towards their own personal growth by being genuine and honest, acknowledging their struggles as well as their passions and what makes them feel enlivened. My clients are open and willing to engage in the therapeutic process, showing courage and trust when confronting change. My clients know that they are n...
I want to help you get back to enjoying life! If you are looking on this site, I get it! You want to feel better! No one wants to feel stuck, hopeless, stressed or overwhelmed! We want to feel good, free, happy & empowered! If you're tired of feeling like life has your back up against a wall, let's change it! I provide solution-focused and client-centered care to get you feeling your best as so...
Dr. Efrain Antonio Gonzalez provides individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. Psychotherapy offers an opportunity to manage anxiety, depression, and relationship issues by exploring difficult experiences and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Dr. Gonzalez is a certified Psychoanalyst and an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Neuroscience and...
I have worked with individuals with anxiety and stress-related concerns as well as those with depression and grief/loss issues. I try to help guide people in finding their way through their issues while providing them the tools to handle future issues arising. I utilize the whole person approach with my clients. There is more to someone than just their problems; there is a person there with...
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive atmosphere to help you explore and find your authentic self and voice. I believe in tailoring the treatment to the individual and am comfortable using mind-body techniques and Cognitive-behavioral interventions as needed for anxiety, depression, relational issues and substance use concerns. But I ultimately believe that the therapeutic...
I am an LMFT dedicated to helping my clients reach their goals with a varied clinical background in working with clients of various ages, ethnicities, SES, and presenting issues. My primary experience has been with children and teens who are struggling with the effects of trauma and behavioral difficulties that impact school, home, and social functioning. I also have a passion to help adults wi...
Therapy is a highly personal and unique process for each person. I strive to meet you where you are at in your life with a genuine and non-judgmental approach. We will work together to collaboratively identify where you feel stuck, to explore your values and what brings your life meaning, and to gain a deeper understanding of yourself both individually and in relation to others. We will also se...
With 39 years of experience as a psychotherapist and 12 years as a psychoanalyst I help people build on their strengths to accomplish the personal growth they are committed to attaining. Individual adults and couples undergoing stress, loss, transitions or anxiety can be helped to get on a healthier path through exploration of what is meaningful and what is missing in their lives. Children and...
As a counselor, I enjoy working with all age groups. One of my specialty areas is working with children and families. Another specialty area is trauma and recovery. I also work with concerns of depression, anxiety, life changes, self-esteem, and more. I honor the value of every person and enjoy utilizing a person’s strengths to help them find solutions to living their best life. I use a variety...
