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
Happiness often feels as if it belongs to everyone else. The steps you've taken seem to only go backwards, no matter the intent. Difficult situations and regretful choices trap us in hopelessness. You feel lost even though you feel as if you've been down every path. You are ready for something to change. My specialty as a systemically trained therapist is to give couples and individuals the too...
Sarah Hess
Wilmington
North Carolina
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and overtaken by thoughts of uncontrollable self doubt? Do you seem directionless or like you are just going through the motions? What if you could come to a place of authenticity and clarity? A place where you could feel more supported, understood, and in control? Even the strongest individuals can feel stuck navigating the expectations and demands of li...
Chelsea Koonz Cortes
Boston
Massachusetts
*Not currently accepting new clients* Taking the first step to engaging in therapy can seem overwhelming. As such, I strive to make therapy a pleasant, active, and collaborative experience for you. I have helped adults of all ages and background struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD to find their strength to grow. It is my objective to help you live a more peaceful, present, and...
People seem to find me when they are supposed to in life. Clients who come to see me, often feel as though they need support with something in life. They may feel as though they don't know what to do, or need help figuring that out. Mainly I find that most of us experience some sort of interruption in our lives. These interruptions can be addictions, losses, toxic relationships, difficult...
I believe that every client deserves a therapist who genuinely cares about their wellbeing, and I do. I understand that we all have different life journeys and I would feel honored to be a part of your journey, walking alongside of you. I will ensure you feel heard, safe, and supported. On our journey, work will be done to identify mental health obstacles and change them into opportunities for...
El español es mi primera lengua y trabajo con la comunidad latina. Ofrezco terapia individual, de pareja y de familia. Trabajo con clientes que sufren de depresion, ansiedad, perdidas en la familia, adaptacion a nuevas situaciones, entre otros problemas. Tambien ofrezco sesiones de orientacion a padres que tienen dificultades en la relacion con sus hijos. Soy una psicoterapeuta con más de 40 añ...
Inspire Counseling Services, Llc
Baltimore
Maryland
Inspiring you, to inspire yourself, so you may inspire others—that is the motto of Inspire Counseling Services, Llc where the focus is to regain, enhance and develop the inspiration that you need to have a fulfilling life; whether that means helping you combat depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues or trauma, I am here for you. My approach to helping you be the better version of you...
( English | español ) I am offering “Online Therapy” (Telehealth) for individuals and couples. It is covered by all insurances. Proven to be as effective as traditional in-person therapy, "telehealth" offers flexibility and freedom as you pursue personal growth. My practice is devoted to working with individuals to mindfully navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, family and couple...
Teresa Blythe
Phoenix
Arizona
Do you have questions about your spiritual life or journey of faith? Have you experienced religious abuse and need to work with someone who "gets it?" Maybe you want to talk to someone who is also on a spiritual path and has special training in ways to help you develop greater awareness and deeper connection with the reality we call God, Higher Power or True Self. Most importantly, you need...
Kathryn Beskrowni
Saint Louis
Missouri
I provide therapeutic services to adults, youth, couples, and families, specializing in work with clients who are seeking growth or healing within relationships – both those held with others and with themselves. Much of my work centers on experiences of alienation or conflict within ourselves, our families, and our communities. Therapy can and should be for everyone, yet there is a degree of fi...
Jack Coffey
Denver
Colorado
**I am currently accepting new clients for telehealth psychotherapy only.** Welcome! Beginning therapy requires bravery, vulnerability, and strength. I value and commend you for taking this important step to help yourself heal. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment to help children, teens, and adults live happier, more fulfilling lives. I specialize in helping...
Ashley Nordby
Charlotte
North Carolina
Relationships are meant to be a source of strength in our lives. Yet many times, relationships tend to be our greatest source of stress and pain. Whether it is your relationship with your children, co-workers, friends, your parents or your significant other that is causing you the most pain, healing begins with you. The pain we experience in our relationships shows us the places in us that stil...
Erin Wendling
Saint Louis
Missouri
At Terrace House, I am passionate about working with women as they seek growth and empowerment – including those facing trauma including emotional abuse, relational violence, sexual violence, addiction, and disordered eating. I also work with adolescents to build self-esteem and coping skills to assist them in overcoming trauma, bullying, anxiety, depression, attention and behavioral challenges...
Jonathan Walsh
Boston
Massachusetts
***No current openings*** Are you facing changes and feeling overwhelmed and unable to make decisions? Are difficult emotions interfering in your personal or professional life? Would you would like to develop a more flexible response to challenging people and situations? Are you beginning to recognize unhelpful or destructive repetitive patterns that are interfering in your life? Would you like...
I work primarily with couples and individuals toward creating better communication and developing coping strategies to help with stress. I offer a safe and compassionate place for people to discuss their needs and find ways to make helpful change in their lives. I see my therapeutic role as a facilitator and support toward people utilizing their strengths, as well as developing new ones. I beli...