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 value supporting adolescents and adults struggling with life's challenges: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and much more. We tend to isolate in these difficult moments believing we are alone in our struggles. My goal is to provide a comforting and safe environment to make changes to achieve your goals and create more positive interactions. It is vital to the therapy...
" I woke up this morning feeling like there was a dark cloud surrounding my mind, sadness, and I just didn't have the strength and willpower to get out of bed. So I called out of work and canceled all further plans for the day and laid in bed for hours. I just felt too anxious to leave home. I have a life to live, I know. I just dont know how to overcome this depression and move on to a better...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** We often hear the phrase “In life, there are no guarantees.” However, that’s not completely accurate. One thing that is inevitable in life is that there will be change. Sometimes it is subtle, small in comparison to the grand scheme of the things we are facing. At other times, change hits us with the force of a ton of bricks, stopping us in our tracks and negatively...
For many, feeling stagnant in personal and professional relationships is an indicator that something needs to change, however, knowing how and where to start can be confusing. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I offer precise guidance to bring clarity around recurrent unworkable patterns in your life so you can become more connected with what’s really important to you. I specialize in workin...
If you are in the midst of a significant life transition, a stressful change, a daunting medical diagnosis, or a painful loss, I am glad you found my page. Perhaps you are caring for a loved one, and find yourself mentally and physically exhausted, or you're a health care professional feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe you are about to embark on treatment for cancer and are struggling with a tangled...
It can be a struggle to keep it all together. You might be dealing with a family conflict, a relationship that isn't what you thought it would be, LGBTQ+ related issues, poor self-esteem, difficult memories that you can't shake, or maybe just needing someone to talk to about things you can't imagine talking to anyone about. Add Covid-19, and it just feels like too much. You're not alone. You ju...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious? Have you been feeling stuck in your relationship or unable to find healthy relationships? Maybe you’ve spent years trying to fix things on your own, but have found yourself in the same frustrating and painful cycle again and again. This step feels scary, but you know you need a change. I get it. In my work with couples and individuals, I offer a saf...
Therapy is an investment in yourself. It is a start to developing new awareness about who you are and/or who you want to become. Together, we'll explore the mind-body connection and how it affects your well-being. Healing is an inside job. My goal for you is to guide you in restoring balance in your body, learn how to get unstuck from past traumas or current challenges and to help you in...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in delivering evidence-based treatment to individuals throughout all stages of their lives. I have a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, which encourages active collaboration. I have a passion for walking alongside people in the midst of struggle. When you come to therapy, it's like you are trying to climb a mountain. I am not at the...
I am providing online teletherapy video sessions during COVID. As an experienced counselor specializing in mental health, I work with a wide variety of clients on an individual basis using a combination of creative arts and psychology. I will guide you on a path to discover your strengths and find solutions to overcome emotional pain or if you are struggling with an underlying mental health...
*Currently not accepting new clients* Authentic, solution-focused, compassionate, “tell it like it is,” clinician with the belief that every person deserves to discover what truly brings meaning and happiness to their life. My practice utilizes a holistic approach to becoming your best self and supports you in living each day with passion and intention. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I...
I graduated from Bastyr University with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology. Bastyr is a pioneer in natural medicine and at the forefront of developing the natural health arts and sciences. I carry the core principals of holism, mindfulness, and patient-centered care with me into every session. I provide therapy services to individuals and couples utilizing a holistic strength-based approach....
Accepting new clients via telehealth (phone or video calls) during this Covid-19 crisis. Offering flexible hours 7 days a week. I offer psychotherapy to adults and adolescents experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and marital problems, low self-esteem, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors, among others. Beginning therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming or...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have recently received my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern University. I am offering external supervision for clinicians and/or trainees that are seeking supervision hours and working toward licensure. I am trained in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy and am a firm believer in person/self of the therapist work. Based on ...
Kara Morrissey, founder of C'Mere Atlanta, is a graduate of The University of Georgia and Florida State University and specializes in working with high risk behavior, clients coming out of recent crisis, and substance abuse. C'Mere Atlanta was formed as a therapeutic practice meant to serve clients who have had multiple prior treatment attempts, have been deemed "treatment resistant," or those ...
