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
During unexpected challenges in life, you may feel alone and as if no one fully understands your pain. You may even feel stuck and hopeless that things will ever improve or change. The decision to reach out for support is often scary, but an important and courageous step towards healing. Throughout my work hearing each person’s unique story, I have come to believe that meaningful connection and...
It can be confusing and anxiety-provoking choosing a therapist. I like to make that process easy and supportive. I have over thirty years' clinical experience. I am pleased to work with individuals, adolescents, and/or families. I have particular experience serving women, teens who are trans/gay/nonbinary, families formed by adoption, and individuals with intersex differences. I want to underst...
I have been an individual and family/couples therapist for a while - It is reassuring to see the changes that have developed over time. There are many options for people including brief consultations as well as video sessions. I think people today are more comfortable creating good smart relationships with therapists and seeking out a good fit. The internet helps with this. For me, a good fit...
People who see me find me to be easy to talk to, compassionate, and professional. I strive to to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients because I believe feeling comfortable, being able to be honest, and feeling respected are the most important aspects of meaningful therapy. I am person-centered in my approach, but I also use motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral...
With over 15 years of experience and training, I specialize in therapy for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I work to construct solutions for clients’ difficulties based on their unique life experiences. Together with the client, I help them discover their inner resources and understanding of what they are going through in a safe, peaceful setting. Our mind body connection ...
Hello, I welcome you to your safe space! If you are a college student or couple seeking help to handle your daily life struggles, we may be a good fit for therapy. My specialty is working with couples and individuals on all relationship issues, including sex therapy. I have devoted my career to gaining experience in anxiety, infidelity, loss of identity/love/affection/trust, and communication...
Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Feeling down or sad? Have you lost a loved one? Has it been hard to focus and/or complete tasks? Have you been having excessive thoughts/worry and need support around understanding them? We all have our own personal journey and struggles. Therapy is there to support you with tackling the things that are weighing you down. Therapy crea...
Are you feeling stressed? Is your child acting out? Whatever is going on for you, I can help. Life can be more challenging than one would like. Feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, depression, low self esteem, and relationship difficulties can leave us feeling helpless and confused. While it may feel easier to avoid these feelings, I truly believe that you or your child has the strength to flour...
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience with ADHD, self-harm, anxiety, depression, parent- child relationships just to name a few. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce,...
When we endure traumatic or stressful experiences it is very common to feel emotional distress and/or as if our world has begun to unravel. I am immensely grateful to be in a role in which I can help facilitate healing and take part in one’s journey towards recovery when these times emerge. In my practice I work with people with anxiety (generalized, social), depression, adjustment issues,...
My passion is helping individuals of all ages, identify and build on personal strengths in order to make positive changes in their lives. I believe that people begin to grow, as well as heal, when they truly feel heard and supported. Using an empathetic, holistic, and non-judgmental approach to therapy I work with my clients to understand who they are now and who they wish to become. Specialize...
I believe that if we do not cope and deal with trauma that happens in our life, trauma will take over and infiltrate into all areas of our life. I work with adult clients and empower them to take control of their lives and not be mere spectators in their life journey. I have experience in counseling stroke survivors and survivors of sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse. In addition, I’m...
Our approach utilizes the biopsychosocial approach to evaluation and treatment; this means we strive to understand the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the health and wellness of our clients. Our services are often referred to as "behavioral medicine" or "medical psychology;" this is due to taking a holistic approach in our treatment considering the whole person -...
** I am currently not taking any new clients.** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for counseling adolescents, teens and adults who are experiencing challenges in their life related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjusting to life stressors. I have experience working with clients from various racial, ethnic and gender backgrounds to help identify their own strengths and...
I work with individuals on issues involving trauma, eating disorders, process addictions, and interpersonal/familial relationships. I worked for Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS), a nonprofit outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling center. I am experienced in working with clients that display symptoms related to: depression; anxiety; Bipolar Disorder; eating disorders; physical,...
