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
When constant fights and arguments are at the center of your relationship, it is a weight that you carry with you everywhere you go. It affects other areas of your life (parenting, work, school) and relationships (family, friends, children). Maybe you find it difficult to concentrate or focus because these problems consume you. Perhaps you feel lonely, emotionally disengaged, criticized, and...
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a unique background in creative writing and competitive athletics. Currently, I provide teletherapy to young adults and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions/phase of life problems, and performance-related distress/anxiety. I have significant experience providing counseling and therapeutic support in a varie...
Choosing a therapist can be a frightening and overwhelming task. For therapy to be most effective, it is important to find someone you are able to connect with, feel comfortable to share, process and cope with life’s most challenging struggles. My practice centers on working with adults, couples and families. I have 10 years of experience working in the field of substance use and mental health....
( English | Português | español ) Your relationship is not working. Infidelity and lack of trust are a threat and you lack clarity on what to do. Part of you wants to stay, part of you wants to walk out. Or maybe you struggle with a traumatic past that is bringing you so much anxiety and need help moving forward. On top of that, you are overwhelmed with so many commitments, family dysfunction, ...
Life can be incredibly painful, and at times we can find ourselves confused, lost, anxious, and seemingly alone. We cannot have a pain-free life, but there are ways of managing the issues in our lives that help us be more present, connected to our values, and fulfilled in that which we do. Whether it is anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma, there are ways to respond to these so t...
You may be feeling stuck right now. Stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, stuck in an anxious emotional state, or stuck having the same arguments with your family members over and over again. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify maladaptive patterns so they can break the cycle of what hasn’t been working. I create a supportive environment so my clients can figure out what DOES wo...
I strive to provide a warm, safe environment in which you can feel safe to share and process current experiences and past experiences that may be causing difficulty to your system. I believe that positive experiences and relationships are central to trauma recovery and are important to general well-being. I believe that psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery. I believe treatment is a...
My goal is to help you feel empowered to live a more authentic, connected, and joyful life. I am a licensed psychologist providing individual therapy for adults. I love helping people who are experiencing stressful life transitions, difficulties in relationships, problems with work-life balance, poor self-esteem, perfectionism, and loss (including death of a parent). I work with many people who...
*Currently full; will reevaluate availability after the holidays* I provide individual and family therapy to adults, adolescents, and children, including children ages five and under. I can assist with anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, oppositional behavior, family conflict, attachment, inattention, trauma, and other concerns. Given that people do not respond the same to a given...
Are you a busy young professional with competing priorities? You are responsible and don't want to let anybody down, yet, you are tired. Finding it increasingly hard to focus. Now to add to the feelings of anxiety and depression, the pandemic and wildfires/smoke are messing with your normal wellness routines. You want to get back on track, and feel better. To gain back more joy and peace. You a...
I believe that understanding and accepting yourself is the key to healthy living. Becoming your own best friend will solicit healthy relationships and habits in all aspects of your life. I have helped individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's inevitable curves by challenging negative thought patterns and incorporating more understanding and compassion into their lives. Let me h...
Cheryl L. Whetstone is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Professional School Counselor and is an active member of the Alabama Counseling Association. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages dealing with a variety of issues. Cheryl specialize in working with adolescents coping with anxiety, grief and loss, social skills and trauma. The driving force behind Cheryl’s work is her strong...
* Virtual and Teletherapy Only* For over 20 years, I have counseled individuals, couples and families on relationships, career, health and life transitions. I am a relational psychotherapist and coach, licensed in New York. I am a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work and Ackerman Institute for the Family. Additionally, I received my EMDR training from the EMDR Institute and am ...
Life events and situations can leave us feeling depressed, misunderstood and unmotivated to move forward. Are you struggling with self-doubt or shame? Feeling unsatisfied with how you are living your life? Beliefs about our past, traumas, and unskillful coping skills can slow down our healing process and keep us from being our best self. In our work together, I support your process to unlock...
**My practice is currently full. Accepting clients for a waitlist.** You are here because maybe something is not quite right in your life. You may be dealing with a major life transition or feeling overwhelmed with life challenges. Maybe there is pain from the past or worries of the future holding you back from living a balanced and fulfilling life. Seeking help is a brave step. My goal as a...
