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 invested in helping individuals, families and significant other navigate the complexity of eating disorders, anxiety and depression. My philosophy is simple- to help individuals find meaning and balance in their life. I have over 25 years experience in the field of eating disorders and management of anxiety and depression. I use evidenced based therapies and promote working with the treatm...
A guiding theme for my work is meeting individuals where they are in life in order to understand the dynamics of their current situation or circumstance. Many of the people that I work with have been involved in the child welfare and or court systems, have experienced tragedy, trauma and experiencing grief, anxiety, or struggling with life stressors. I strive to support clients as they develop...
Relationships can be life-giving, deeply satisfying, and a source of joy. They can also be hard. Feelings of loneliness, disappointment, regret, and anger may plague us in the midst of being with our spouse, friends, and family. Sometimes hope seems hard to hold on to. I get it. It would be my honor to hear your story and help restore hope to your life. Through our collaborative process of...
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to change themself ... Most clients come to therapy blaming everyone else for their distress, which often is real and which has to be recognized. But the ideal client will work to define and implement appropriate boundaries between themselves the these stressors, and will also work on changing their own beliefs about themselves and will work to finds...
I believe in meeting a client where they are in life and using a compassionate and caring approach and the technique that works the best for their personal needs. I see a wide range of clients from young children through adults, with a variety of needs including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, adolescent sexual offending and trauma. I have been trained in Trauma...
Life can be tedious and overwhelming, especially when we do it with kids, work, and family. Even if we look around and see that “nothing is actually wrong in our lives”, we may still feel sad, lonely, anxious, and overwhelmed. Therapy can be very helpful in gaining the internal tools needed to cope better with our lives. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders,...
I pride myself in being an innovative provider who works hard at keeping updated on what is happening within the mental health community. I believe firmly that I am a tool to help you succeed in the behavior changes you are wanting to work on, but the hard work comes from within yourself. I can help you navigate to the places you need to go and serve as a guide and someone you can confide in an...
I am a compassionate and practical therapist who lends a trained ear and a helping hand to my clients. Being heard and understood while receiving sensible interventions and coping skills leads to healing and improved self awareness. I have been a HS counselor and I have taught on a college level. What I love to do the most is helping adults to deal head-on with relational and emotional issues. ...
I have worked with children and families, in the mental health field, for over 5 years and received my M.Ed. in Marriage and Family Counseling from the College of William and Mary in 2015. I have a particular passion and focus in providing children and their families emotional and behavioral support, while assisting them in managing life’s daily stressors and navigating difficult transitions. I...
Do you feel you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? Alternatively, do you feel like you are living in auto-pilot, going through the motions in life without finding much satisfaction? Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with past traumas, relationship or work difficulties, or are just feeling stuck. Although we may find ourselves surrounded by supportive famil...
** ACCEPTING FLORIDA AND COLORADO CLIENTS** Everyone around you thinks you have it together, but how you view yourself just doesn't match up. You can’t escape that feeling of drowning in a sea of overwhelming thoughts. You have tried to cope in healthy ways, and some ways that led to even more damage; only to return to the same place again. A place where you are feeling stuck, trapped and...
I endeavor to help people better understand the problems in their lives in order to find new, more satisfying ways of living. I work with patients in therapy to foster an inquisitive yet non-judgmental space where difficult questions and emotions can be explored and worked through. Influenced by a life in music, I aim to listen to others with a keen ear. In my experience, people communicate...
I specialize in treating college students and young adults in their twenties (ages 18+). My background includes several years of experience working in higher education; helping students overcome the challenges that today’s emerging adults are faced with. I myself was a first-generation college student, and I know firsthand just how difficult this time in one’s life can be. The American College...
Almost everyone needs a counselor at sometime during their life. Some are overwhelmed and facing a crisis. Some need information to better understand and work through a problem. Others need help to change behaviors, work on relationships or simply cope with stress. I would love to help. Anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, obsessions, grief, anger, relationships, marriage, parenting, adjusting to...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I work with depression, anxiety, family/parenting and other issues, to help you lead a happier life with improved relationships. I also lead support groups for new retirees and for those going through the grieving process. I am experienced in several "talk" methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I always keep in mind that I am dealin...
