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
Laurie Premisler is an experienced psychotherapist specializing in helping adults cope with sudden life transitions.
Transitions such as the ending of a relationship, or a job loss, can feel just as intense as the death of a loved one. The loss you feel is profound. You feel sad. You feel anxious. You question why it happened. You aren't sure how to grieve, or even if you should. Phrases like...
Life problems can create feelings of depression, loneliness, hopelessness, and anxiety. In therapy we explore the reasons for self-defeating behavior. As we become more aware of what we do and why, we can begin to make the necessary changes for a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe therapy is a collaborative process.
Sometimes, life becomes stressful in our society, things change at a rapid pace and at times our mental health often suffers. Marriage, divorce, new jobs, changes in profession, family conflicts, overwhelming stress, and lack of time to devote to yourself may all cause you to put up emotional walls which may require you to seek help outside of your circle of loved ones. If you are looking at th...
My primary focus is to help people become the best versions of themselves and I would be honored to partner with you along the way. Let’s start your path to freedom today!
Here at Freedom-Focused Counseling, LLC, I believe that all aspects of a person’s life are connected and impact one’s overall well-being. My style is direct, collaborative, and conversational. Thus, I utilize a person-centere...
I enjoy working with motivated coaching clients who are devoted to learning the skills, research, and problem-solving strategies that will help them achieve their life goals. Coaching with me tends to be rather fast paced as we actively pursue your life goals. We first look at established habits and patterns of behavior. We then discuss educational information and skills that may be helpful in ...
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Welcome and thank you for taking the time to view my page! I am a licensed clinical social worker who has experience working with a breadth of clients: ages 6-adulthood. I have a keen appreciation in using client-centered, empathic, compassionate, and creative treatment approaches in working with clients. I feel that each person is an individual and deserving of tailored and unique therapeutic…
I believe in your ability to heal yourself and be happy. I will work with you to help you make lasting improvements that lead to increased happiness and calm, and a sense of purpose and belonging. As a mother of 2 young children, I understand the challenges of parenting and know how to relate to kids of all ages – even the grown-up ones! Prior to becoming a counselor, I worked with young adults...
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor that’s equipped and ready to work with you on obstacles that may be preventing you from being your best self. I can provide you extra support and expert guidance in a safe therapeutic space.
Do you feel as if your life has a before and after? Do you feel stuck, like you can’t shake what has happened to you or your relationships? I would love the opportunity to help you make sense of your story and build your path forward. Sientes como si tu vida tuviera un antes y después? Te sientes atascado, como si no pudieras deshacerte de lo que te ha pasado a ti o a tus relaciones? Me encanta...
Sometimes life sucks. It’s not fair. It’s messy. There are times when it seems like more than you can handle. It can feel like, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t catch a break. You might believe everyone around you is succeeding, while you are stuck. It can feel hopeless, scary, and beyond repair. However, nothing lasts forever, including the bad times you may be experiencing. If you…
