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 facilitate counseling from a holistic approach, using a variety of integrative therapeutic approaches. Difficult experiences and challenges deserve thoughtful and perceptive attention and I will help you identify inner strengths, create new self-awareness, build positive personal relationships, and healthier ways to move through adversity with a sense of wholeness and emotional stability. I...
My ideal client would be a person committed to empowering themselves, through developing self-awareness and control. I consider myself to be a partner/guide/cheerleader for my clients and focus on supporting their journey. I offer encouragement and the development of healthy boundaries. I have been a practicing Licensed Professional Counseling for 15 years, both in an institutional setting and...
Juliana Collins is a Licensed Social Worker providing services in the Philadelphia area. Juliana obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Temple University and her Master of Social Work with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania. Juliana has worked with clients on a large range of presenting issues, including substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, major depression,...
Hi! If you are looking at this page, you may be feeling like you could use some extra support in your life. You are also very brave, because taking the steps to get help and support is what brave people do! Maybe you are struggling with relationships, or unhappy in your marriage. Are you single and can't figure out why you can't find a partner? You may have challenges with parenting, or you are...
Do you feel like you've never fully been able to put the past behind you, no matter how hard you've tried? Perhaps you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over or inadvertently repeating self-destructive behaviors, reacting in a way that doesn't fit with how you want to behave in your adult life. Or maybe you even have nightmares or memories that pop up on their own that feel as awf...
Are you tired of that voice in your head that’s telling you that you’re broken and crazy? Are you struggling to move forward after a toxic or controlling relationship? Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or taken advantage of by a loved one? You are not alone. Destructive, controlling relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Left...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I provide therapy to individuals 16 and older, focusing on anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and serving the LGBTQ+ community. You may feel that worry and strong emotions are controlling your life. You might be unsure of what direction to go in life, or even of who you are. Maybe you don't have anyone you can talk to about the issues troubling you most, ...
Everyday, for the best of 16 years, I have had the privilege of working with many wonderful clients; embarking on a journey to commit to themselves, committing to change, and making a commitment to improve their lives. I consider myself honored to be a part of someone’s journey to physical, emotional, and spiritual growth through this process. Together, in a trusting clinical alliance, is where...
Welcome! My practice includes working in children, families, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss and grief, and trauma. I welcome the opportunity to help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. It can be very hard to ask for help and make changes in your life. I will strive to help you achieve your happier healthier self. My therapeutic...
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. A lot of the people who come to see me are feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. It is not necessary to be able to pinpoint a specific reason for your feelings of unease. I help people process their difficult experiences, manage their emotions in healthy ways, and improve their overall satisfaction with life. I work a lot with grief, auti...
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and depression. While I tailor my specific approach to each individual client, I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and exposure and response prevent...
Sound familiar? You appear to “have it all together” and fear if anyone knew how hard you were working, how inadequate you felt, or how you truly see yourself, it would all unravel. You're worried one more thing on your plate would send you into a crisis, and you already feel like you're drowning in overwhelming thoughts & feelings. You're creative & resourceful at finding ways to cope with the...
*Offering Telehealth appts* I take an approach to therapy that is centered on building trust and a belief that clients know themselves the best. I feel it is important to form a relationship that becomes the framework that leads to understanding and change. I have provided therapy to college-aged and adult populations in various settings and worked with individuals facing different concerns...
My goal is to help children, adolescents, adults, and their families get back on track after anxiety has interfered with their lives. I specialize in evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and related conditions. I was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine from 2011 to 2019, during which I split my time between providing...
As a marriage and family therapist, I believe struggles are part of a larger system. Relationships in the past and present affect how we see ourselves and the world around us, both positively and negatively. My approach to therapy is to join you in your journey to “connect the dots” of your life experiences in order to understand the present. Having been in the counseling field for over seven...
