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’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years' experience working with adults, children and families. I have worked in many settings from behavioral health agencies, Childrens Hospitals IOP, and school settings providing both clinical and group counseling. I find that the most effective approach is one that is strengths-based with a strong emphasis on helping clients solve the proble...
Striving to help others become the best that they were created to become~ I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 1995. I enjoy working with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. My experiences include but not limited to providing social services and counseling while working with children, adolescents, and adults within schools, hospitals, out patient settings and...
There are times in life where people will seek counseling because they feel disconnected in their relationships, are struggling with difficult situations and emotions, or long to live a life that feels meaningful, satisfying and authentic. Counseling can help you navigate through this transformative time in your life. I am prepared to help you navigate through this transformation. My therapeuti...
Are you feeling sad or worried? Stuck in situations and relationships that leave you feeling drained and dissatisfied? Overwhelmed by dealing with your own illness or caring for loved ones? Sometimes even positive life changes, such as going to college/grad school, having a baby/returning to work as a mom, getting married, new relationships, or relocating for a new job can create stress and...
Authenticity. Intention. Connection. Integrity. These are foundational principles that I cultivate in my therapy practice. Drawing from my background in Ecopsychology and Transpersonal Psychology, I believe in the interconnectedness of all things, and see the basic goodness in every being. I will join you in your exploration of expansion with an open and collaborative approach. I bring my passi...
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. For the past seven years, I have helped adult individuals and groups heal from mental/behavioral health issues and substance addiction utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices. My approach focuses on cultivating self-acceptance & self-love, learning how to heal through traumatic and difficult experiences to f...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive work with teenagers, individuals, families and couples counseling. I have been trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy. I feel that seeking therapy shows tremendous inner strength and character! I feel it is an honor to walk with people in part of their journey of life where they may need some extr...
*** Currently not accepting new patients. *** Finding the right therapist with whom to create a strong therapeutic alliance is paramount to success. I work with my clients in a framework of compassion, honesty, trust and safety. Together we will identify your goals, empower you to change what you can in your life and to learn acceptance, not passive resignation, for that which you can not chang...
Hey there! My name is Sarah Thompson. I have 19 + years of experience in the mental health field, working in many different roles. My education includes a Bachelor's of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice/ Minoring in Sociology. I hold a Master's of Applied Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. I also hold both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.) certification and a Licensed...
Sometimes despite our best intentions we find ourselves consumed by unhealthy thoughts or engaged in relationships that are not supportive to our exploration, identification and realization of our best selves. You may be trying to find ways to deal with a loss of a relationship, process and grow through trauma, manage stress, or explore your career path. The goal of Best Self LLC is to create a...
Each day, we are bombarded by the demands of life from all sides. From the time we wake until our heads hit the pillow, stress, anxiety, and worry pollute our experience. This emotional pollution can be even greater for an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person. Feelings of unworthiness, lower self esteem, and incessant negative thoughts, arise from the unresolved issues we carry in our emotional...
While the counseling process can be both scary and beautiful, I seek to provide compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated counseling services. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe, and empathetic environment. My hope is this environment and our therapeutic alliance is conducive to one’s exploration of his or her own experience in which I will explore WITH you. Also, my therapy dog *in...
I help my clients find and build upon their strengths. Ideally, my clients will be motivated to learn and grow to become more confident in their own identity, values and life goals. I will nurture and support them through this process, helping to build strategies and practices to cope with life's challenges. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy, which may include cognitive-behavioral...
My goal as a therapist is to help families and individuals gain their lives back by advocacy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, motivational interviewing and various activities to help people get through therapy. I work with small children, teens and adults. I can help you, your child and your family. Give me a call and let's talk today....
Are you looking for greater joy and satisfaction in your personal relationships and professional achievements? I am a psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience. I am a graduate of The Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University. I am a graduate of the Washington Square Institute for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, The Group Therapy Training Program of the Post Graduate Center ...
