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 provide an effective approach to counseling that is based on helping you in your specific circumstances. I understand that life is full of different seasons. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious or sad. Maybe you’re feeling unsure about the future of a relationship. Maybe you have experienced a loss. Or maybe you feel like there is something more that you ought to be doing in life. Whatever your ne...
“I’m fine,” you say with a smile as you push away the pain just under the surface. To others, you seem to have it all together when really, you're constantly over-thinking, over-analyzing, what-if-ing, and should-having. Wondering, “Did I say that right? I never know the right thing. I should have…” You’re a pro at turning any situation into a worst-case scenario. Guilt? Yep. You're no stranger...
****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and provide individual and family counseling to adolescents, young adults, and adults. My primary focus is in the treatment of depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, trauma, and issues related to college-aged students. I have experience providing community-based and school-based counseling to at-ri...
CURRENTLY OFFERING VIDEO SESSIONS I view psychotherapy as an opportunity for you to enrich your relationship with yourself and the world. Together, we'll create a safe space where you can explore and understand yourself and your challenges. Therapy is about developing effective coping skills for use now and in the future. Life can be difficult but you don't have to figure it out all alone. I ca...
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist & certified school psychologist. My training includes work at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Kean Psychological Services, private practice, & several school districts. When you sit with me, we'll focus on what's going on, create a timeline of your symptoms, and discuss your thoughts, behaviors, & feelings. We'll also discuss their functions, any...
If you're feeling off balance - challenged by life's transitions, significant loss, difficult emotions, feelings of confusion, or relationship problems - therapy can help. My view towards therapy is “there is more right with you, than wrong with you." This was said by Jon Kabat Zinn, an early champion of mindfulness in the U.S., and it points to our inherent strengths. I believe we all have the...
As a female BIPOC therapist, I am particularly attuned to the difficulties that can accompany one's experience of multiple and intersecting identities including race, culture, religion, gender, sexual preference, class, disability and illness. I work from an integrative, multi-cultural, and social-justice informed perspective to provide creative and collaborative counseling that accommodates ea...
I provide a warm, safe environment to support clients through life transitions, grief and loss, couples work and relationship issues, anxiety and depression. In therapy, we explore your innermost thoughts, feelings, and emotions and together create a plan to help you process your feelings, establish and accomplish goals, and provide tools for life’s successes, changes, and challenges. My approa...
Through somatic therapy one can learn how the mind-body forms and interacts with specific environments. It is from this place that a vast amount of untapped resources can be found and the innate wisdom of the body resides. Allow me to support you in connecting to this place within yourself and disentangling from your habits and barriers to live a fuller life. We will work together to analyze an...
Do you hear your inner critic telling you, “I am not good enough,” “I am not worth it?” Does it feel overwhelming to experience uncertainty in everyday life and relationships? My work is grounded in the desire to help you create the most crucial relationship in your life – your relationship with yourself. I base my work on exploring the thoughts and feelings associated with the self. I provide...
I am a passionate advocate for the LGBT community and any issues related to coming out, processing trauma, LGBT domestic violence as well as military issues whether that be transitioning back into civilian lifestyle or coping with PTSD and the symptoms related. Together we can look at ways to improve daily life and achieve short term and long term personal goals. Specialties include Anxiety...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with over thirteen years of experience providing high quality, individualized counseling services. I help clients address behavior concerns, anxiety, depression, AD/HD, grief and loss, women’s issues, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, and family dynamics. I offer art therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy in addition ...
Let me help you, because at some point in our lives we may face struggles and fall on hard times that may leave us overwhelmed and confused. Therapy allows you to make a commitment, not only to yourself, but your loved ones as well. I will create a safe, secure, and judgement-free environment so you can feel free to open up about any concerns you are having.Together, you and I will work as a te...
I believe that when you actively make the decision to pursue healing that you're able to get your needs met, accomplish goals and maintain positive change in all areas of your life. I help people who are struggling with Depression, Anxiety and PTSD find personal freedom and peace so they can live a joyful and present life. I have 10 years experience working with children and their families with...
