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
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, down, anxious, unfulfilled, uncertain? You're not alone. I commend you for this initial step of exploring what kind of help may be out there for you. Your concerns may feel daunting, but please hold hope; life can feel better. We all have a wealth of inner strengths and resources at our disposal. It's possible to tap into these innate strengths to promote our...
( English | español ) It’s a fact of life that we all struggle in one way or another. Feeling stuck. Or, as if life has been turned upside down. Maybe, feeling confused and afraid about your future. Overwhelmed with feelings of shame, loneliness and hopelessness. You wonder: Do I stay or leave this relationship? Where do I go from here? Perhaps, your childhood was lost to sexual abuse and you...
It takes courage to face that we are lost or struggling. Being here means you’ve already taken an important step toward self-love and care. I believe that what connects most humans is our underlying drive for understanding, love, and belonging. As our lives unfold, the ways in which we used to cope can become barriers to experiencing authenticity, meaning, and connection. Instead, we experience...
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed? Can’t seem to get a handle on stress? Experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression? Sometimes, these feelings are normal and are resolved with relative ease. At other times, you just can’t seem to get back to “yourself.” That’s when its time to talk with a professional. As a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of practice experience,...
Looking for a therapist can be daunting. Beginning (or continuing) therapy can be intimidating. This is understandable. I can appreciate the effort you're putting in to improve or maintain your mental health and I'm here to support you. If you're struggling with issues such as anxiety, grief, self-image, communication, relationships, performance, and more, I can help. If you're looking to regai...
My goal to to assist people in finding a way forward from their distress and pain. Stressful and/or traumatic events can result in extreme anxiety that leads to isolation from your family and friends and withdrawal from what you used to enjoy. I would like to work with you to decrease that anxiety, increase your engagement with the world and nurture your relationships with others. This is done ...
Life can be very challenging especially if you have experienced traumatic and difficult events. Sometimes people get "stuck" and have a difficult time after such an experience. Often people just need an objective as well as supportive person to help them to work through the feelings associated with the traumatic event(s). It would be my privilege to help you to navigate your thoughts and emotio...
SohoMD offers online sessions with board-certified clinicians to evaluate, diagnose, and treat Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD. Our teletherapy and telepsychiatry services make appointments easy. All you need is a smartphone to access our therapist or prescribers. We are in-network with Cigna and Optum insurances but please be advised that we require all our patients to be frequently seen especia...
I specialize in work with children, teens, and young adults using a practical, evidence-based approach. I focus on individual, family, and community-based strengths, forging collaborative therapeutic relationships that are a foundation for lasting change. I have specialized experience in treating children with behavior problems, as well as individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression...
( English | 中文 ) I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety and substance abuse for almost 10 years. The therapeutic techniques I use to meet clients’ needs are variety which including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am an immigrant from Taiwan, so I am fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese besides English. My core belief is that everyone has their own strengths, sometimes we m...
Our goal at Hyacinth Wellness is to help clients identify obstacles and understand their needs and strengths to achieve personal growth and success within relationships and life goals. We assess current life circumstances, family and medical history, and the larger social context to promote self-awareness and a collaborative plan of growth and change. Tawana Fenton brings a depth of experience,...
ADOLESCENTS: Teenage years are challenging, and given my experience working with families, I know that sometimes it’s the parents that need to do some adjusting as well as their children. After directing treatment facilities for adolescents as well as Substance Abuse/Mental Health programs for adults, I have dedicated myself to helping others to overcome emotional/behavioral problems and the...
I work with adults of all ages and specialize in working with young adults, and those experiencing challenges related to stress, identity, adjustment, and self-esteem. I have expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, academic problems, and relationship difficulties. My clients seek a safe space to talk about the emotions and challenges they are experiencing. In particular they want to ...
I am motivated to help individuals, family and teenagers to navigate through their problems. I am interested in working with clients by utilizing their environment and supports. I encourage clients to bring in family or loved one's in therapy because I believe that the people around us can help encourage growth. I am in the process of getting on BCBS panel. I am able to accept Aetna and I can...
I specialize in couples therapy and supporting women. In my work with women I help create space where you can freely give yourself permission to be where you are and offer love and kindness to yourself. I will support you to step into a place of deeper authenticity and strength. Old patterns of thinking or ways of viewing the world may no longer be serving you but you can choose to hold space f...
