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
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment issues, life transitions - I am currently offering tele-therapy sessions! If you’re in need of support during this time of social distancing, please give me a call! Leah Oklan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She also practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ACT...
I offer a safe environment in which clients can learn and grow. Therapy with me is conversational. I encourage my clients to lead the conversation and I share my thoughts and insights as honestly and sportively as possible. I believe positive growth and change occurs when people feel safe enough to make changes in how they relate to themselves and other people. The more authentically a person...
I have immediate openings. If you are like most of us, sometimes life gets tough and throws us some curve balls. During these times it is often helpful to talk with someone who can help you navigate these difficult time and allow us to get back to a state of balance. Through some of my own personal journeys, I find it easy to relate to my clients. I will meet you where you are at and work with ...
Build authentic relationships and satisfying work, expand a sense of inner guidance, and sharpen your purpose. I work with both men and women, however, my work with men has been especially gratifying. My experiences have shown me they are capable, driven, compassionate and focused. They care deeply about their relationships and work and desire self-improvement and expertise in their lives. I wi...
Often my patients are struggling with an anxiety disorder such as social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, separation anxiety or excess worry. They want to overcome fears that interfere with daily living, and in the process develop coping skills that they can rely on. Others that I see are experiencing depression or adjusting to a life transition. They hope to improve self-esteem,...
Are you or your teenager in the middle of a transition? Are you looking for support and guidance for the normal and extraordinary ups and downs of life? You may be experiencing symptoms or problems related to life changes such as school/college, getting married, marital problems, divorce, remarriage, step-parenting or co-parenting with an ex. You may be having a crisis of faith or spirituality ...
If you’re here, it’s because you’ve encountered hardship of some form. I don’t yet know your story, but I do know hardship and I know it’s not easy. I know that it takes courage to ask for help, which is why I’m here, to be your ally in navigating difficult roads, to listen to your inner wisdom, and to see you for the incredible person you truly are. I work with people of all ages, genders,...
My practice over the past 20 years as an LPC has allowed me to help people of diverse backgrounds overcome a variety of life's challenges. I help people by meeting with them, learning about their problems and discovering ways for them to feel more at ease. The most common issues that I help people with involve their moods (for example sadness, worrying, anger or stress) and with their...
I believe the goal of therapy is to create insight and self-awareness. If we are better able to understand who we are and why we engage in the behaviors we do, we are able to make changes in our lives. My job is to offer a supportive environment, in which you feel safe to explore who you are. I have experience working with individual adults, couples, children, and families. I believe each perso...
Reduced rates for essential workers and those facing lay-offs and drastically reduced hours due to COVID. Everything in your life is being affected by the quarantine. You are having an unanticipated opportunity to see yourself and your relationships through the magnifying glass of required social regulation. Now is the time to talk to someone about the struggles with fear, anxiety and overwhelm...
If you are finding anxiety and depression, traumatic events from the past, substance use, or other mental health issues are playing a larger role in your life than you would like, it may be time to connect with a professional to help you find healing. I believe that it is my role to offer a safe and trusting environment where clients can explore life's challenges and work toward their desired...
I specialize in men’s issues. I've always felt pushed to be a "lone-wolf" and culture told me to "be a man" or "get over it" when it came to my emotions. As men, when we have a problem we deal with it on our own, often by using pornography, drinking, playing video games, or searching elsewhere for affection. We lie, we defend, we run. We constantly look for peace and acceptance, even if it’s...
"You can't adjust the wind, but we can adjust the sails." While we may not be able to change the factors that come our way, we can change the ways in which we approach whatever has caused difficulty. This quote encapsulates my sensitive, inviting, and unique approach to psychotherapy. I work with a variety of patients, including children, adolescents, and young adults, through many presenting...
I believe in working in partnership with clients, utilizing their inner strengths to help them sort out their challenges in order to achieve their goals. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples to learn how to rebuild their lives and relationships by overcoming obstacles. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy,...
I have over 30 years experience in the counseling field. My first 15 years were working in alcohol/drug abuse treatment facilities. I spent 7 years working with the HIV/AIDS community. And the past 13 years I have been a counselor with an employee assistance program. I am a very good listener and I work with clients to help them see what they need to change in their life....
