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
You matter -- I recognize how painful it may be to not feel fully seen, accepted, safe, capable, and loved in the world. I whole-heartedly welcome all parts of you into our work together. I move beyond working with just your thoughts and embrace you as a whole-person, which includes your emotions, body sensations, relationships, and even spirit. As a result, I offer an integrated approach that...
The Passages Counseling Program is not accepting new clients at this time. Our specialty is helping those who are experiencing a difficult life transition or struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety or grief. Trained EMDR Therapists have the tools to assist with intrusive thoughts or traumatic memories that interfere with finding happiness in life. We are experienced grief therapists for tho...
Skilled in counseling children, adolescents, adults and families impacted by legal involvement with DCF, probation, the Courts (including divorce, custody & visitation), criminal and civil proceedings, domestic violence and employment issues. Education and training in law & psychology, I see my role as a counselor to assist others in creating stability and/or healthy relationships with self and...
Whether a child, adolescent, teen, or adult- life can present its own sets of challenges. Oftentimes, these challenges evoke feelings such as anxiety, anger, self-doubt, lack of control, shame, guilt, and sadness. Yet, for some individuals it may show up as physical body pains or unexplained changes in behavior. It can get messy, right? My goal is to hold a space where clients can gain more...
I enjoy working with individual children and adults who may be experiencing some sort of challenge in their life. These challenges may be related to anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, self-identity as well as many other life difficulties. Whatever your life challenge may be, I work to create a warm, open and safe environment to help you work through it. Counsel...
I have spent my career working with couples and women experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression - and helping them to build healthier relationships and work on common painful issues. These include: infidelity, trauma, transition to parenthood, perinatal concerns, infertility, sexual problems, difficulty communicating, past sexual abuse, and other stressors. Many of my clients are high achiev...
At any stage of life individuals can find themselves in an unproductive pattern of behavior, thoughts, or emotions. This pattern may take shape in the form of anxiety, depression, identity, difference, and more. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist offering psychotherapy services to children, teens, adults, and families who present with emotional, intellectua...
Our personal experiences are what form us into the person we are today. Naturally, because we are human, we tend to avoid thinking or talking about our painful experiences. Often, we need to acknowledge and address our pain to overcome it. My sole purpose is to help you reach your full potential, and to make you feel seen and heard. I work with individuals who were impacted by child sexual abus...
I invite you to begin working towards a more fulfilling future. I believe that individuals are striving to grow, and that everyone has a unique path toward change. Focusing on providing a warm and non-judgmental environment, I listen with empathy, compassion and patience. I am experienced in addressing the concerns that my clients bring and I offer additional expertise in treatment of depressio...
I have the core belief that hope and healing is possible for clients I work with. I have been working in the field of social work with youth, children, and families for the past 8 years. It is my goal to serve as a team with my client and their family/support system; working to meet developed treatment goals. I have experience working with foster/adoptive families and foster youth. I have enjoy...
Good for you--seeking self-care! My goal is to assist you in overcoming issues which prevent you from flourishing. Do you struggle with low self-worth, anxiety, depression, boundary issues or a troubling life transition? My approach is multi-faceted. I believe we all have strengths from which to draw. And, if our challenges are overwhelming us, a review of our strengths with new skills and...
Separated, Single, Divorce? feeling lost & confused. Heal from the past. Learn to let go of anger, remorse, bitterness & learn to Love again. Let's bring calmness in the midst of your storm. Single: Imagine feeling peaceful, taking time to heal & embracing the moment, ready to fall in love again. Separated: Learn what steps to take in your separation so that you can heal properly & not hurt...
We focus on supporting individuals and their family members through their difficult struggles with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, stress management, parenting, relationship & family conflicts. Our trained mental health professionals specialize in providing low cost individual, couples, family therapy, teletherapy & weekly daytime and evening workshops. We also specialize in...
I currently work with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual therapy and have a special focus in working with clients holding marginalized identities (e.g., racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities). My ideal client is someone who is willing to bring as much of themselves into the room (e.g., social/cultural identities, personal experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) in...
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in treating adults and couples through the journey of infertility, pregnancy, adoption and fostering. This process can be painful, confusing and arduous as emotions are experienced and brought to the surface. The unknown of infertility, pregnancy, grief and loss can cause anxiety and depression as well as strained relationships. I...
