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
Healthy is wealth! Life can be challenging and often emotionally draining, especially with COVID-19 lurking. As humans we get stressed, but work it out & bounce back. But if this stress leads to excessive crying, sadness, fatigue, or triggers you to overeat, abuse alcohol/drugs or engage in risky activities, then it’s time to seek help. Negative thoughts/behaviors are your body's "alarm system"...
I am a licensed mental health counselor specializing in care for LGBTQ+ clients, people in active recovery, and those seeking healing from difficult religious experiences. I have worked extensively in higher education, providing individual & group therapy and clinical supervision. I work with adolescents, college students and adults of all ages. I am passionate about helping people embrace thei...
Good therapy is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. It’s informative, it's amusing, and now and then it's downright breathtaking—in those moments when the pieces fall into place and suddenly things get clearer, more workable. At the beginning though, it’s usually a tangle. A relationship isn’t right, or your work isn’t what you hoped it would be. Maybe you’re nervous or depressed. Somethi...
Support and Understanding for Adults 40 + : We are here to provide emotional support and counseling services to adults experiencing challenging life transitions. You will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, gain insight into your feelings and how to apply concepts of positive aging which improve your overall health, happiness and coping skills. People who are engaged in life have bet...
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an evidence-based treatment that helps clients navigate a life of pain by teaching tools to improve overall satisfaction. I currently work with adolescents and adults struggling with regulating difficult emotions and navigating relationships. I use a nonjudgmental stance - meaning I se...
Are you seeking to recover from the impact of traumatic experiences? Do you have nightmares, flashbacks, unwanted thoughts about what you have been through? Do you find yourself slipping into states of spacing out, fuzzy or blank periods, feeling as if you or your surroundings are distant or unreal, or plagued by a sense of inner dividedness? Most importantly, do you want stop being haunted by ...
Have you arrived at a point in your life where something(s) (an event, a belief, a person, your job, your relationships) are no longer acceptable or intolerable causing you significant fear, worry, sadness, lack of motivation, confusion or chaos? Have you become willing to be completely honest with yourself, to seek an alternative perspective from a non- judgmental/unemotionally involved party ...
Adrianne has been working as a therapist since 2015. Adrianne understands the challenges of today and has experience working with people with diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Adrianne has a deep understanding of the struggles that children of all ages experience with the stress of divorce and custody issues as well as trauma and school stress. Adrianne has experienced many of her own...
You're looking to make changes in your life though maybe you're unsure how to start or what it is that you'd like to change. Whether you are struggling with overwhelming anxiety or debilitating depression, facing challenges in your relationships that have gotten to the point where you wonder if you should continue to work on them, or if you are questioning or exploring your gender or sexual...
Therapy is not a solo mission; instead it is a relationship built on trust. As a therapist, I work with you to uncover your goals and empower you to make positive changes in your life. I believe in taking a collaborative, strength-based approach with my clients. I use a combination of Mindfulness, CBT, Art and Animal Assisted therapy (AAT) to help individuals and families overcome life’s...
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, or life transitions that leave you feeling depressed or anxious. Are you feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward? Yet you still want to make the most out of your life? I often work with people who just feel like they need to sort out their life. Who may feel confused about what direction they need to move in, but know they want more. You may wonder, can some...
Life is complicated on its own. Knowing that you need help and making an appointment is a scary step but one that is not lost on me. We come from a world where staying the course and remaining in your comfort zone is the easy thing to do. I am asking you to get a little uncomfortable. Nothing changes unless one is willing to put in the hard work. The fact that you are taking this first step is ...
I am a psychotherapist who will work in partnership with you to help you find happiness and fulfillment in life that you deserve. I practice in a supportive, sensitive, collaborative way. I listen, coach, and sometimes challenge you, always respecting you as an individual. You may feel stuck, embarrassed about your life circumstances, lost and not know what is eating away at you. This is normal...
I have daytime and evening availability, in person or Telehealth, and work with couples, adults, and teens. My passion is helping my clients find unity and wholeness in their lives. I believe the best way to facilitate this journey is by prioritizing collaboration and client attunement. Simply put, my clients bring their life expertise, I bring my educational expertise, we both bring our human...
