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
Have you experienced problems related to mental health, substance use, or interpersonal relationships and want to feel more in control of your overall wellness? Are you a teen or the parents of a child/teen who is looking for someone who can provide guidance, challenging, and support while working to be the healthiest version of yourself? I can provide a space for you to develop healthy strateg...
Have you ever experienced an incident in life that you couldn’t quite figure out how to get through on your own? Has there been a time in your life or childhood where you have something traumatic or life altering happen to you? Have you ever lost a loved one or someone close to you and can’t figure out how to move passed it? Have you ever felt sadness, anxiousness, or confusion about life? If y...
Treatment is a partnership, where we explore together what approaches work best for your needs. It will only work if it works for you. Emotional safety and pacing yourself, in what you decide to address, how, and when, is important to making progress. Your information and sessions will always be kept private and confidential. As of 10/9/2020, my practice is full, but I will be re-evaluating on...
**Inpatient detox services & Hybrid Intensive Outpatient Program available (In person or virtual) ** “Your present and your future can be brighter than your past. And I want to help you make that your reality!” Through a therapeutic and collaborative approach, I work with a variety of clients, including both individuals and families. Using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy,...
My goal is to provide you a safe, confidential space where you genuinely feel supported and heard as you to navigate through challenges you are currently experiencing. I hold the belief that you are the expert of your life and as a therapist it is my role to support you as you identify problems/goals that you would like to work on in therapy. Since 2005 I have worked with clients struggling wit...
You thought that motherhood would be an easier, more joyful experience. Instead you find yourself worrying constantly, unable to sleep and fighting with your partner. You are used to juggling many things in life successfully and wonder why this feels so hard. You love your baby but miss your prior self, constantly struggle with self-doubt and compare yourself to other moms on social media. It...
I believe life is a journey. When we take journeys we pack bags. We walk this life journey and keep adding stuff to our bags. Sometimes we don't empty our bags and they grow heavy through each point of life. I have an Integrative therapeutic approach that blends elements from different methodologies. I tailor treatment according to each individual’s needs to assist them to unpack their bags and...
I believe in an integrative approach to counseling; focusing on bio-psycho-social and strengths-based models while seeking to understand clients through a trauma-sensitive lens. I value each client's journey and work to develop a relationship based upon trust and connection. I am a certified perinatal mental health provider who is passionate about serving mothers experiencing perinatal mood and...
When we're anxious, we tend to feel physical symptoms (like our hearts beating faster) or experience lots of worries about many things. But the biggest problem with anxiety is that it GETS IN THE WAY of a full life! It holds us back. It paralyzes us. It makes us second-guess ourselves. It prevents us from forming relationships. I became a cognitive behavioral therapist so that I could help peop...
Are you living the life you want? Too often, we get caught in the current and tend to go with it rather then fight against it. We avoid change because,generally, it is hard. That avoidance can prevent us from being healthy, happy and secure. If you are not sure if counseling can help you, contact me for a free phone consultation to discuss issues and possible solutions. There are ways to change...
I am Dr. Adina Gociu, a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults who suffer from a variety of mental issues, including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, behavior disorders, self-esteem, adjustment and relationship difficulties, divorce, and parenting issues. I use evidence-based approaches to effectively help clients...
I want to work closely with my clients to develop a collaborative and respectful relationship. Clients who are facing difficulties in their lives, and who feel that they need to make changes in their relationships with others and with themselves, will find in their work with me a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental and empathic listener. I believe that my clients have inside of them the...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science Degree in Education from Duquesne University. For the past fifteen years, I have worked in multiple settings ranging from private practice, schools, residential treatment programs and non-profit agencies. I am passionate about empowering individuals and families to overcome personal obstacles and improve their interpersonal...
Clearwater Counseling and Consulting, PLLC, was founded by Elizabeth Kovacs, LCSW, in 2019 as a place of support for adults coping with the stress of caregiving, parenting, chronic illness, and family tension. Located on the shores of Lake Norman, Clearwater Counseling seeks to be a place of comfort and affirmation where teenagers, adults, and senior citizens can find solutions and healthy copi...
Yoga therapy is used both as a complement to traditional therapy or as a stand-alone therapeutic process. Clients with long-standing depression and anxiety, chronic illness, and chronic pain explore my services to find relief and a new way of helping themselves. Those with trauma and diagnosed PTSD receive additional tools to regulate symptoms through this non-diagnostic and integrative...
