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
Sometimes life is messy and it can be difficult to manage the menagerie of responsibilities that cross one’s path.. Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Are you having difficulty managing the effects of trauma from the past, or more recently, due to events surrounding COVID-19? I joined Balanced Living to walk with you on your personal journey for improved health and well-being. I...
I work with women experiencing stress, anxiety, body image issues, low self-esteem, and symptoms of depression. I acknowledge these moments are mind consuming and call for verbal processing and skill building. I meet each client where they are in their process and support them as they connect with their most authentic self. My client-centered approach helps women lessen irrational thinking...
I'm so happy you've found your way here. I respect you for taking this step towards wellness! Perhaps you have been feeling like life has been hard for you lately, and you’re seeking out answers on how to feel better. Maybe you are struggling with negative thoughts that don’t seem to go away, and keep you stuck. You may have persistent feelings that you aren’t good enough, that everyone else se...
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I have extensive experience working with infants, toddlers, children, adolescents and families and work from a family system, strengths-based perspective. I currently offer individual and family therapy services to children and families. I believe in empowering parents by providing them with tools they can use at home, in order for families to reap long term benefits from therapy. I have a wide...
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Be like the bird, who halting in his flight On limb too slight, feels it give way beneath him, Yet sings knowing he hath wings. -Victor Hugo Do you wish you had wings? Do you wish you could sing when the struggles of life no longer offer a steady place to put your feet? Life can be hard. Losses, fear, difficult relationships, or stagnation can steal the joys of our lives. We all need a safe and...
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The search for a therapist can be overwhelming. Seeking support takes courage, flexibility, and a willingness to change long standing habits and patterns. Take a moment to be kind to yourself for taking this important step. As a licensed professional counselor I accompany each client on their unique journey toward healing, authenticity, and connection. I believe in maintaining a safe supportive...
As a licensed master social worker, I offer therapy in a non-judgmental, safe and confidential environment. I provide a space where individuals feel comfortable sharing their concerns so that we can work together to gain insight into life's stresses and struggles. I collaborate with clients to develop effective coping mechanisms, process through life experiences, and accomplish personal goals. ...
I’m glad you’re here! I believe in the importance of having a safe and non-judgmental place to talk about life’s challenges. I know it takes courage to begin this process and I have the compassion and expertise to walk alongside you in this jour I will harness your strengths as we seek to create healthy coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and promote behavioral changes in order to help you...
