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
**Dr. Shotwell is not accepting new clients at this time.** Are you wondering if it's possible to change your life? It is. It just takes courage, and support! People seek therapy for many reasons, ranging from current stress to more chronic issues or existential questions. As a licensed psychologist, I have experience helping people of many different backgrounds, life stages, challenges, and...
Nadeja Wesley received her bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University and her master's degree in social work from The University of Iowa. More than 15 years of experience providing therapeutic treatment to individuals and families. Her treatment approach is centered around a psychodynamic clinical framework that also specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed an...
Welcome! It is always the most difficult of steps to reach out for help. I am glad to be a part of your journey for understanding, acceptance and change. Working as a team, important changes in your life can be realized. Clients who are motivated to making positive changes even if they are not sure how they can achieve these goals are encouraged to call. Clients who come in questioning will fin...
I work with adult individuals and couples, as well as adolescents and children, struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, transitions, relationships, self-esteem, disordered eating, and grief. My style is wholehearted, direct, and holistic, and I encourage clients to be true to themselves and transparent. Although I customize treatment based on an individual's needs and goals, principle go...
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and the storms of life rage. Having a counselor who can provide tools necessary to find a sense of peace and acceptance is so invaluable. Whether you are needing help with anxiety, depression, self esteem and self confidence, stress, guilt/shame, past hurts, or relationship issues, or substance use disorders, I use a holistic approach to healing and personal...
Regardless of the pressing issue, most people struggle through transitions and adjustments in life. My goal is to provide professional quality treatment in the comfort of your own space in a manner that fosters growth, wellness, and positive thinking toward living a productive healthy life and stabilizing emotional distress. I have an extensive history in treating anxiety, trauma, depression,...
I am a child clinical psychologist and offer psychological assessment, treatment, consultation, and training for children, families, adults, and service providers. I am trained in evidence-based interventions including behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive behavior, and mood management. I specialize neurodiversity affirming support of children and adults (who typically...
I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS I am a licensed professional counselor working with young adults, adults, couples, and families. I do my best work with clients seeking couples counseling, family counseling, parenting support, counseling for life transitions (divorce, loss, birth/adoption, postpartum, and relocation), and college student counseling. My goal is to meet you and your family where yo...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years experience in mental health fields, helping children, adolescents and adults work toward living fuller, more satisfying lives. I help individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and stress learn how past experiences shape their interactions and discover the inner strength to improve their lives. I work collaboratively with clients usi...
I believe in working collaboratively with clients and building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, honesty, and openness. I see my role as a curious, caring human being first and a clinician second. I encourage feedback and work diligently to tailor treatment to meet a client's needs, ranging from achieving short term specific goals, symptom reduction, and crisis management to long term...
Life can be overwhelming and challenging. With support and encouragement from a therapist you can trust, positive change is possible! I help people navigate the difficult and challenging experiences that everyone encounters at some point in their lives: stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, and major transitions or losses. I provide individual therapy for teens and adu...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience working with adults in the mental health field. Helping clients accept who and where they are in life and helping to move forward has been a joy to be a part of and fuels my passion to help people. Being from Korea, I also understand the unique challenges that families of immigrants or individuals within bi or multi-cultural...
My heart has always been drawn to helping and encouraging others. My desire and passion is working with children, adolescents, and women who are going through life challenges or have experienced events in their past that need to be brought to the surface so that true, lasting healing can occur. I believe that the most important aspect of counseling is my relationship with the client and that is...
Almost everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their life to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and to manage life challenges. Your child may be using challenging behaviors to communicate, and my goal is to help you identify the feeling or need underneath the behavior. You may struggle with issues that are getting in the way of relationships, home life, dreams, or career goals...
In nearly 20 years of connecting and working with people, the most common feedback received from clients is an appreciation for the comfortable, relaxed, and supportive therapeutic relationship I strive to promote. I value the collaboration in working alongside my clients as they invest in working to identify goals, obstacles, road blocks, and strive to integrate effective solutions to achievin...
