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.
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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
You may be are reading this because you are struggling, perhaps you have tried everything you can think of to feel better, to solve your problems, or to make things right and nothing seems to turn out in the way you expect. Life can be very challenging and sometimes very painful. Relationships can also be difficult and it’s easy to become stuck–unsure of exactly how you got to where you are and...
Perhaps you have been having difficulty trying to manage your symptoms. Maybe you struggle with depressed or anxious feelings and troubling thoughts. You may at times feel overwhelmed or paralyzed by what you are experiencing. You might even have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because your mind has once again been hijacked by troubling thoughts. Try as you might, you have not been...
I see clients in search of supportive pathways out of pain and anxiety, often people who feel abandoned or unseen in some way. If you're struggling with overwhelming emotions or life events, feeling confused about how to move forward, I may be able to help. I believe emotional pain and suffering can be relieved through creatively confronting the obstacles that oppress us and prevent us from...
Offering mental health & substance abuse with 22 years + experience, as well as Drug and Alcohol Counselor Supervision. Practice opening January 1, 2020. Experienced in clinical supervision, correctional setting, mandated clients, and substance abuse, sexual offenders and victims, crisis, and mental health treatment....
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with t...
Welcome! I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety, depression and/or other behavioral difficulties related to life transitions including but not limited to divorce, out of home placement, grief and loss. I work closely with families and focus on the importance of relationships, building self worth and creating/maintaining peace at home. Caregiver...
Baltimore City native and advocate for creating opportunities that provide holistic mental health treatment to underserved and diverse populations. Understanding that compounded life stressors: past trauma, complicated relationships, worrisome thoughts, low mood, lack of motivation, inability to focus and self-doubt can feel overwhelming. Can you benefit from additional emotional support OR...
Hi! I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I'm familiar with and practice a variety of techniques that help individuals, couples, and families uncover underlying issues and work collaboratively to implement a plan to change maladaptive behaviors. I can provide guidance to help rebuild and repair relationships. I understand it is difficult to handle concerns such as loss, relationship...
***As of 10/20/20 Kristyn is not accepting new clients*** Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or not enjoying things day to day? Do you wish your relationships with family, friends or coworkers would feel more connected? Maybe you’re not feeling as successful at school or work as you would like. Perhaps something difficult has happened and your struggling to make sense of it and heal. I...
Life can be challenging. Sometimes the obstacles you face are relatively simple and you can work through them on your own, while other times they are more than you feel equipped to manage alone. I believe this is exactly what therapy is intended for. Whether you’re facing a normal life adjustment such as a new child, a new job, navigating the break-up of a relationship, or significant conflict...
I provide evidence-based therapy to children, youth, and adults. My areas of specialization include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, affirmative therapy for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth and adults, and trauma informed therapy for individuals and families coping with medical illness. I also have a passion for working with parents to address issues such...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, children and families. I work with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma disorders, relationship issues, sexual issues, mood difficulties, social, racial, cultural and economic disenfranchisement, and life transitions. I bring an integrative approach to my practice, as I believe ...
Greg’s career has traced the arc of private clinical practice, Employee Assistance Programs and Behavioral Health services. He has participated in multiple professional roles in the process, giving him the ability to perceive workplace challenges and business issues from all angles. A clinical background combined with consultation, coaching, training, and process improvement roles, has given hi...
Life is full of challenges! Some of those tests and trials we may need help with. It takes courage to reach out for help whether for ourselves or for our children. Having experienced such things in my own life, it is my desire to use my experience and training to support your courageous journey! My goal is to meet each person where they are, and together we decide the path to follow. I believe ...
Gideon is a clinical counselor, supervisor, and consultant at Veduta Consulting, LLC. He works with individuals, couples, and groups from a relational-cultural approach. Gideon received his MA in Counseling Psychology from the Family Institute at Northwestern University in 2014. He then completed advanced postgraduate training in humanistic, client-centered counseling through the Barbara Temane...
