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
My name is Gina Agugliaro and I am a LCSW specializing in individual and family therapy. I graduated from Rutgers University in 2013 with a Masters in Social Work. I have over 6 years experience working with children, teenagers and adults as a case manager, school social worker, in-home and residential therapist. I have worked with various diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders a...
Relationships are hard. Sometimes we experience anxiety around navigating a new relationship, or we’re trying to take our current relationship to the next level and we’re not sure what that next level is. For some of us, we’re experiencing so much frustration around being misunderstood or betrayed by our partner. For others, we just have so much tension in our relationship that it feels like we...
We all have personal issues like managing anger, depression, suicidal thoughts, aging, effective parenting, self esteem, relational issues, managing stress, or addiction and sometimes facing it alone is quite a challenge. We can work through these challenges together with a positive outcome to build strength in developing a powerful sense of yourself and promoting mental fitness and well being....
I am an Associate Marriage Family Therapist. My orientation is attachment based therapies. I specialize in children and adolescents, utilizing attachment based trauma focused techniques to include Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), play therapy, sand tray therapy, and interactive play with a purpose . I am also experienced in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Family...
I believe the most important part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist. The relationship is where the deepest connection on a psychological level between the client and therapist occurs. The unconditionally positive perspective the therapist holds towards the client forges a bond over time between client and therapist that opens up the possibility for trust,...
Life is hard AND there is hope! As my clients work through their issues/concerns, whether it be grief/loss, struggles in their relationships - both romantic and platonic, and/or postpartum hurdles, it is a joy and honor to walk alongside them and show them that hope. I focus my work on those seeking counseling for Perinatal Mood Disorders (such as Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety),...
**SAME WEEK APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW** ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE** We help individuals, couples, teens, college students and children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness, relationship issues, life adjustments, career issues and more. We work with couples and families who want to improve their relationships, whether they are just hitting some bumps in the road or ar...
“Don’t be ashamed of your story, it will inspire others.” Taking the first step toward therapy can be a difficult decision, but you are not alone. I offer a person centered approach to help you understand your own story. Therapy enhances resilience and strength for working through life challenges and experiences. You are unique in your own way and the treatment approach depends on your individu...
* Exclusively providing online therapy.* You've managed changes in your life before but you feel anxious and overwhelmed. You are worried about your job, relationships, or your health. At times you tell yourself that you do not know how your will manage or worry that life will not get better. You want to be able to learn how to cope with these thoughts and feelings. You want to feel joyful and...
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. Well our whole world just changed with this pandemic, and everything now falls under that category. Let us help you navigate these uncharted waters. No matter what challenge this all is bringing up for you let us support you in finding a way through this and finding your...
”The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but having new eyes” (Marcel Proust). I enjoy taking the journey with you. I am a clinical psychologist and art therapist, dedicated to helping individuals of all ages – child through adult – feel hopeful and empowered while facing challenges from stress and emotional problems due to mental health issues, physical illness,...
I am a person-focused strength based clinician that focuses on doing the work the client identifies as pertinent and important. I will work with clients that are needing assistance in understanding what informs addictive behaviors, processing prior trauma, and how to build on strengths as well as building coping skills in order to improve outcomes. I enjoy discovering with a client what they tr...
We all face challenges and often times the most difficult thing is knowing when and how to ask for help. You are here because you have taken that step. I am here to support you and collaborate with you to figure out what wellness can look like for you. As a therapist my aim is to meet you where you are and to empathically challenge you and support your growth in a caring, non-judgmental...
You're aware of the underlying issues you've been ignoring... yet they're causing you to have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or more. Maybe you've experienced the trauma of an abusive childhood, dysfunctional relationships, or other traumas. You're aware of the things affecting your mental health, but you're not sure how to handle them. You're not sure how to deal with them, and they fee...
Life experiences and issues we encounter can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. We find it difficult because we don't have the right skills or tools to utilize. This is where i come in. I am dedicated to helping you navigate through various life issues and passionate about helping you attain the healing you are looking for. My goal also as a therapist is to create a safe place...
