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.
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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
Your path to recovery, independence, and a higher quality of life may feel distant, but you need not travel alone. As a Master’s level Mental Health Counselor, my passion is empowering people to accomplish their goals in a mindful and compassionate manner. I specialize in counseling adolescents, young adults and executives who experience excessive stress, substance abuse, depression, anxiety or...
Are you struggling to get out of bed in the morning, have racing thoughts throughout the day or at night, isolate yourself from things you once enjoyed, cry for no reason, have angry outbursts at the simplest of things, feel hopeless in life, feel like you are spiraling downhill with no way out, or are you not happy with your relationships in life? There is hope to improve these areas and more...
I have provided extensive psychotherapy working with clients of varying ages, backgrounds, and diagnosis’. My experience as a mental health counselor includes community, private, and non-profit settings. I received my Master’s of Professional Counseling degree from Ottawa University, a faith-based University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, certified in Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation, a...
Loni Cervone, LMHC, CAP, QS received her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. As a clinician, Clinical Director and Qualified Supervisor, with 20 years experience; Loni has found it rewarding to serve a diverse population while working in different settings-including in New York, California and Florida. Loni can honestly say that she has found fulfillmen...
Does your family walk on eggshells to prevent your child's meltdowns? Maybe you over-plan and make accommodations, but still hope for the best on family outings. You know your child is struggling but you're not sure how to help. As a registered play therapist, I use play techniques, expressive arts, and mind-body activities to help your child learn healthy coping skills. Using play and toys as ...
With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with individuals, couples, and groups. Although I personalize services for each person, I primarily use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people pursue what they care about most, even in the face of pain and struggle. You can learn more about this approach from my self-help website here:...
*Telehealth (Remote) Appointments Available* We’re in this together. Understanding how to manage mental health can be critical during uncertain times. I am a licensed mental health counselor with a PhD in Behavioral Science, over 15 years experience, and expertise in physiological components of anxiety and interpersonal relationships. My goal is to understand your unique circumstances and give ...
Are you looking to make a life change with the support of alternative holistic methods along with time tested traditional tools? If so, I can help you. Whether you are looking to shift the symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma, or wanting support through a life situation or transition, you don’t have to do it alone! I work with people both in a traditional office-based format, as well as i...
I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to help individuals, couples, or families on their journeys towards healing and happiness. I know how hard it can be to take the first step towards living the life you truly desire - I will work with you to increase insight and self-awareness so you can begin to live as your authentic self. Whether you struggle with relational issues, emotional...
“My bond with my clients promotes positive regard, empathy, acceptance, and non-judgmental regard without criticism. My positive approach to therapy helps my clients reach their goals and puts in perspective their task in life that needs to be fulfilled. Putting the importance on my client’s positive behaviors and character gives them the capability to use their personal characteristics in find...
***NOW IN PERSON*** You are an adult with a lot going for you. You are doing all the things, but you still feel STUCK. Maybe you are struggling with feeling down, stressed out, or overwhelmed. I work with adults, just like you! I use an approach that goes deep to look at core beliefs, patterns, and emotion responses, not just the surface issue. Understanding that each person and situation is...
"If you feel like you're losing everything, remember that trees lose their leaves every year and they still stand tall and wait for better days to come." (Lessons Learned in Life). Life has many challenges, I want to help you/your family through these times so you come out stronger than ever....
The relationship between therapist and client is the most important aspect of the therapeutic environment. My aim as a therapist is to help you feel valued, understood, and respected. Throughout our work together, I will provide you with a space of compassion, patience, and safety. Together we can explore your goals and emotional difficulties which are associated with stress. I have experience...
Located in Old Bridge, NJ, Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Old Bridge Marriage & Family) offers a compassionate, comfortable and safe environment to help you and/or your family move through your struggles. Whether you manage chronic depression, anxiety, PTSD, or are currently in the midst of an unexpected crisis, our clinicians are ready and equipped to help you understand how trauma is stor...
Do you find yourself struggling with loss or life changes and find it difficult to cope? Are you having symptoms of anxiety, depression, addictive or unhealthy behaviors? When many think of loss and grief, one may assume they have lost a loved one. At times this is the case, but there are so many kinds of losses we are faced with in our lives; loss of self, loss of roles in life, loss of...
