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
My goal is to create an inviting, empathetic and non-judgmental space where we go at your pace. I provide a collaborative environment and will assist you in meeting your goals. I am an independent licensed social worker providing adult, individual and group mental health counseling for the past 16 years. I work with general issues as well as specialize in trauma treatment, EMDR, CBT and DBT. I...
I’d like to invite you to make yourself at home in the most holistic way possible. This is your time and opportunity to sit one-on-one with a skilled therapist and create a confidential space to share your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I provide psychological assessment and treatment to adolescents – mature adults suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family challenges,...
Hi, i am Sheila D Gingerich Stiles, LCSW in Sarasota, Florida. Do you feel overwhelmed with life? Are relationship and family issues causing you stress? Has divorce left you feeling alone and questioning who you are and what role you now play? Do you want to feel more connected with others, increase your communication skills and gain a sense of more control of your life? As a clinical, licensed...
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Zena Counseling Center provides an accepting and nurturing environment that emphasizes psychological reconstruction, behavioral reformation and spiritual elevation. This allows our clients to feel comfortable exploring their goals and unique strengths in order to empower them in making meaningful live changes. Our counseling center utilizes a holistic integrative approach that acknowledges the...
Dr. Sazer is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly thirty years working in the public school sector at all levels from pre-kindergarten through high school as well as in private practice. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, treating a wide range of behavioral, adjustment, and emotional difficulties. Dr. Sazer is committed to compassionate care for her patients and is dedica...
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a mental health therapist. I have always been drawn to learning more about people and their unique stories. I enjoy exploring what brings us to think, feel, and act the way we do and identifying ways to shift patterns that may be creating challenges for us in our day to day lives and relationships. My therapeutic style is direct, while also supporti...
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As an art therapist, I am open to guiding client's into an exploration of self, targeting key issues with a creative focus. This includes utilizing various mediums, such as pastels, paints, and collage to uncover and discover all aspects of self. These transformative mediums can aid in building self esteem, resolving conflict, healing underlying issues causing somatic ailments etc. I have...
Are you having difficulty tolerating stress and connecting with people? Do you use food to cope? If so, I may be able to help. I believe that people are motivated by a drive to make human connections and fulfill their potential; but too often, these goals are hindered by self-doubt, anxiety, fear, and negative thoughts. Through the collaborative process of therapy, I help clients heal and silen...
I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THE MOMENT. I believe the most complete and lasting healing occurs when we look at the whole self, which includes the mind, body, and soul. By looking at different patterns existing within each part, we can begin to adjust patterns that no longer serve a purpose. When we do not look at the whole self, we tend to miss certain information, and this can lead to...
Do you have something on your mind? There are times when we all have thoughts running through our minds. Thoughts related to family, friends, relationships, school, love, spirituality, money, work, or happiness. Sometimes they are memories from your past that you're unable to let go. Maybe you can't sleep, maybe you can't eat. Maybe you have lost your purpose, who you are, what you're doing or...
*SOLELY OFFERING VIDEO COUNSELING SERVICES* You know you want change but feel unsure where to start. Facing challenging life transitions can be frustrating and confusing. You may feel that your life is not what you expected it to be. Talking it through with friends and family still leaves you feeling lost. Imagine how it would it feel for you to live each day feeling fulfilled, at ease, and hap...
Treating patients (children, adolescents, teens, and adults) suffering from symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, aggression, mood dysregulation, trauma, behavioral concerns, and other mental health concerns. Treatment is provided to patients and their families who are seeking improvement in their daily functioning, including work, school, relationships, and family dynamics. Patients are the...
Do you feel that aspects of your life are out of control and unmanageable? Maybe you are noticing a pattern of avoiding people or places you once loved, or a sudden change in appetite, energy, or drive. Or maybe you know something is “off” and can’t quite put your finger on what is missing. The first step to change and healing is sometimes an overwhelming task. It takes a lot of courage to say,...
