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 work with clients from all walks of life on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues or just feeling stuck in life. Part of my practice is dedicated to working with students and professionals. Prior to becoming a counselor, I worked in the corporate world and can support clients with work and school stress, career fulfillment or transition, and other professional...
"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow." Acorn Psych is the private practice of Dr. Dena Dunn, a licensed clinical psychologist, infant mental health specialist, and child development consultant. I offer individual and family therapy as well as parenting support and child development consultation. I believe in holding space for strong people during vulnerable times, sitting beside humans seeking...
I am passionate about making sure clients who struggle talking about difficult issues feel open to explore complicated topics and issues, especially surrounding sexuality and sexual health. I specialize in issues of sexual functioning as well as spiritual trauma. I enjoy working with adolescents, college students, and adults. It is my goal to creates a haven where all clients can learn to navig...
Life has many challenges that we struggle with, many coming internally from our own minds. I can help navigate you through your journey to overcome intrusive, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma, and to assist with changing that inner voice that tells you, “you have to be perfect.” Using art therapy as well as CBT techniques, I work with students and professionals who are...
We are all different in the way we experience and manage life. I have always been interested in the wellness of others and have been blessed to watch many people find recovery. If you are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, worried, or sad, then together we can discover or revisit your healthy options to navigate those feelings. You have taken a step in the right direction to manage those feeling...
I focus my practice on empowering you to realize you are the expert in your own life and your own healing. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to strengthen your relationship with yourself and work with you to find personalized, practical solutions to better your mental health. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults, but please feel free to reach out and see if we...
( English | Türkçe ) You are not sure how or when it happened, but you are hurting. Your emotions are intense and overwhelming. It feels as if you are left with no solution. Whether the problem is anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, intimacy, infidelity, all of the above, or none of the above, you just want to fix it. I can help. Think of our sessions as a song. The rhythm will surroun...
Are you struggling with how to make your relationship(s) work? Do you find yourself slipping into unhealthy patterns and behaviors when it comes to your relationship(s)? Have you tried to work things out on your own with little or no success? Change takes energy and is hard to achieve on our own. We tend to maintain a familiar way of handling our problems. As an unbiased observer, I help...
Whether you are coping with a transition, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I can work with you to increase positive healthy behaviors, reduce stress, improve your mood, and enhance communication skills. I am passionate about helping you find opportunities to learn and grow from every experience, even a negative one. Operating from a strength-based perspective, I help you understand and...
I work with children, adolescents and their families. These families are varied and come in all the different ways families are made. I offer a lot of practical experience with problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution. Home work is often a part of my client session to be completed in between visits. A good listener, a kind heart, unconditional regard and music help everyone. Experie...
I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to working with people going through challenging times in their lives. I am specialized in eating and body image concerns, depression, anxiety, relationships, and life changes. I center my work around each individual’s unique attributes, and I focus on helping people utilize their inherent self-worth, personal strengths, and individual goals. Using this...
Life happens. Let’s talk. As a licensed professional clinical counselor (and supervisor) and certified anger management specialist, I am here to work with you on navigating the challenges that life presents. Together we will find solutions to problems and develop your unique personal skills and abilities that will allow for growth, healing and reaching your full potential. My goals are to provi...
Do you struggle with Depressed Mood, High Anxiety, Low Self-esteem; Challenging Relationships; or Increased Stress due to Change or Loss, or Expected or Unexpected Life Transitions? Please call me to begin your journey of self-discovery, renewal, and a healthy connection to self and others. Our time together will give you the opportunity to tell your story and be heard in a safe and comforting...
The relationship between you and the therapist (known as the therapeutic alliance) is critical when deciding to come to therapy. I will work to build a connection with you based on mutual trust, support, empathy, and challenge that will help you grow. I deeply value the relationship with my clients and have a profound respect for the level of vulnerability, risk, and discomfort you are taking b...
