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 dedicated myself to providing positive emotional support to children with a broad range of presenting problems, including anxiety, anger management difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder symptoms, and trauma-related symptoms. My forte is intervening with children ages 4-14. I am also quite effective in helping 17 year olds. I have a strongly committed passion for helping others, and am...
Are you considering ending your relationship because you are tired of arguing or simply co-existing? Does it feel like every cell in your body is overwhelmed, exhausted, or tense? Are you struggling with letting go of the traumatic event that continues to haunt you? I have helped hundreds of clients who struggled with these issues. I provide counseling services Lasting Serenity Counseling in...
You are unhappy, anxious, depressed, feel like you want to redefine how you live within yourself, or are now prepared to address serious issues which have troubled you. Living throws many challenges into each life, and through relationship together and with the internal parts and Self, we can work together to understand or resolve issues, and find a better way for you to face your challenges. M...
I believe that effective clinical work is grounded in a well established therapeutic relationship. Using a wide variety of treatment modalities I work with adult women and families with children ages 3 - 12 to facilitate growth, healing and change. Therapy includes trauma/abuse recovery, treatment for depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and child behavior issues. Clients are encouraged and...
Addiction can seem so hopeless and terrifying. It takes courage, trust and hard work to begin that recovery journey. OR maybe you got a DUI... I provide full Substance Abuse Evaluations. I have helped people navigate medicated assisted treatment, IOP (Intensive Outpatient) and private substance abuse treatment. I have worked in methadone clinic setting, intensive outpatient and mental health. I...
I am accepting new clients! Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Feeling as if your parent, or your child does not understand you? Are you unsure of how to communicate with your partner and your family? Are you uncertain of what to do next? I thrive on being authentic with my clients and truly giving it my all to help a person with whatever challenges they may be facing. I have an extensiv...
I am so glad you are here. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with Lighthouse Marriage and Family Therapy. I hope to help others by offering a neutral place for my clients to freely express their feelings, concerns and uncertainty. By doing so, I hope to create a sense of security and clarity which is my overall goal - helping others heal in a safe way. In addition to offering an ear and hear...
Everything about our lives is centered in relationship; knowing how to effectively initiate and maintain supportive, enjoyable and mutually satisfying relationships will serve us throughout our lives. But this doesn't happen without many ups and downs, some of which benefit from including a supportive, objective and helpful therapist. If you are wishing to improve your thinking, your skill in...
Experienced clinician and school counselor, Allison Tables, has created EFfective Counseling in order to provide skill-based executive functioning and social skills support from both a relational and educational perspective. EFfective Counseling services children and adolescents who have either executive functioning deficits, weak social skills, or both. Allison provides her clients with a safe...
Are you struggling to find happiness? Do you feel stuck or frustrated in trying to turn around negative thoughts, emotions or behaviors? Facing these issues can feel daunting, but together, we can take steps to bring tangible change to your life through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My mission is to create meaningful and positive change in your life. I am committed to creating a warm and...
Whether its difficulty navigating a toxic work environment, dealing with a difficult boss, experiencing marriage or relationship problems, or feeling lost and alone you may need to evaluate what your needs or wants are. Your mind and body is telling you something if you are feeling stressed, feeling sad, have problems sleeping, feeling lonely even in a crowd, or getting angry over the littlest...
Finding satisfaction in life can be a difficult journey. Whether you feel that everything is going as planned, or if things have become chaotic, it can be overwhelming to feel unbalanced. I provide a safe and caring space where we can work together to find your specific treatment plan. Whether you are battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or anything that may be putting a strain on you and your...
People seek therapy for many different reasons. For some people, there are feelings of unhappiness that go back to childhood. For others, help is needed to cope with challenges that come up such as family conflict, parenting stress, grief and loss, feeling "stuck", or anxious. Through therapy, you will find a safe and supportive environment where you can explore the issues troubling you, and gr...
The world we are living in right now is an exceptionally challenging one. I offer impactful psychological evaluations and transformative psychotherapy to help you or your child reach your fullest potential. With a unique understanding of clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, and school psychology, I develop succinct, actionable assessments that result in meaningful accommodations and...
If you tend to be empathic, sensitive, "different", creative and/or spiritually gifted, thriving not just surviving is where you want to be! When shopping, working, being in a crowd, and other "adulting" responsibilities lead you to feel overwhelmed; it's hard to relax and enjoy a sense of personal well-being. You need a holistic, creative, and energetic approach to living and working through...
