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.
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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
Let's be real... Life is hard, but it is even more challenging when you have anxiety, depression, stress, or past trauma weighing you down. I provide a safe and inclusive space where we can be real together, and process all of the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that may arise in your daily life. It won't always be pretty, but that is when the healing begins to occur. You don't have to feel...
Beginning therapy demonstrates that you are committed to working diligently on yourself to achieve wellness, satisfaction, and create a life where you are not just surviving, but thriving and living in a way that is meaningful. I work with individuals across all age demographics, expressed identities, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences. I support individuals looking to address anxiety,...
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in the northern suburbs of Chicago in both a high school setting as well as individual private therapy. My biggest passion is helping teens and their parents or guardians not only navigate the high school experience but also life outside of the school setting. My various area of interests include anxiety, depression, academ...
Navigating life's existential questions can be hard. Why do I feel so empty? Do I matter? What's it all mean? What shall I do with my life? A philosopher can guide you through these issues in a way that most psychologists can't. So let me help! Free initial consultations and reasonable rates. I'm a certified philosophical counselor, or CPC. Like a life coach, but without the BS. My training let...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in practice in Westchester County, NY. I worked for 11 years as a Psychologist at Columbia University's Counseling & Psychological Services, providing psychotherapy to the diverse graduate and undergraduate student body. Patients there presented with a broad scope of psychiatric concerns ranging from anxiety and life transitions to trauma and family issues....
Sometimes life gets in the way of truly living. You may be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You're tired of feeling like you can't turn off your mind. You find yourself feeling more anxious or sad. Whatever has led you to this place, maybe you are less interested in things that used to make you happy, drinking/using more drugs than you would like, or having difficulty navigating important...
Things are falling apart. You never thought you would be here. There are moments in life when we feel lost, hopeless, and overwhelmed. Whether you come to this place because life circumstances have taken a turn, you've been hurt in some way, or life suddenly feels too big to manage, you need to know there is hope. There is another side to this pain, grief, and struggle, and as a guide, I would...
Maryelizabeth LeBoeuf, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in child and adolescent psychology. She has been in practice for 13 years. She has experience treating children and adolescents in diverse settings, including residential and day treatment programs, as well as outpatient clinics. She also completed a fellowship at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children with rotations ...
People often lack information and resources or are too close to a problem to have a useful perspective on the situation. I love working with people who feel " stuck" or are bearing burdens that overwhelm them. Often, people have been thrown a “curveball” in life and need someone to come alongside them who can handle their difficult issues respectfully and confidentially. I feel it is a privileg...
The counseling relationship thrives when you are able to be open, knowing that your vulnerable stories will be received with empathy and acceptance. Whatever struggles you feel now or whatever barrier is impeding your goals, whether it be depression, anxiety, addiction, or unresolved trauma, the safety of a comfortable counseling relationship is the first step to begin healing. I believe everyo...
Therapy is an opportunity to resolve and recover from life’s most difficult experiences. The therapeutic process can help you align your emotions and behaviors with the balance you seek in your life. Whether you regularly witness traumatic scenes or situations, have been exposed to a single traumatic event, or are struggling with the long-term effects of an earlier trauma, I can equip you with ...
I see people who desire an authentic therapy experience free from judgment or stigma. My clients find relief knowing they can talk about what is really going on in their lives, rather than what they feel a therapist wants to hear. I am committed to helping your live your best life, providing confidential treatment in a safe and caring space. I provide individualized sessions tailored to your...
I believe what Carl Rogers said, “If I can listen to what he can tell me... if I can sense the emotional flavor which it has for him, then I will be releasing potent forces of change.” My goal is to provide a space where clients can make sense of their emotions through understanding and connecting with their emotional experiences. I believe in using a holistic approach that encompasses the...
I offer a nonjudgmental, empathic, and genuine approach with all of my clients. I bring empathy into every interaction I have with every person and I operate from a social justice, anti-oppressive perspective. I incorporate the Liberation Health Framework into my work, paying close attention to how oppression affects one’s experience moving through the world. My identity as a queer mixed race...
We are all aware in these current days that life is hard and often out of our control. Sometimes we are surrounded by obstacles that seem insurmountable, and at other times even the simple things overwhelm us. There are days when you know exactly what is bothering you, and other days that it feels as though you're walking through a heavy cloud and simply can't find your way through. You want...
