Are You Struggling With Coping Skills?

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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

Dr. Tom Marrs

College Station

Texas

I see adult individuals and couples, both face to face as well as virtually. I accept direct payment as well as Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Oxford, Aetna, Cigna, and BCBS (beginning October 2023). I have been in practice for 20 years, and have experience with a very wide range of issues.

Nicole Jackson, LCSW-C

Bethesda

Maryland

I believe that effective therapy is rooted in the importance of the individual, and built on trust, comfortability, and unconditional empathy. My treatment approach is person-centered, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based skills, and Behavioral Modification. I value taking the time to understand my clients’ passions so that I can integrate these into their tr...

Naureen Dharani (She Her)

New York

New York

I first and foremost come from a south asian background. Growing up, I had difficulties navigating my parents well-intentioned parenting styles which led me to becoming someone who did not know how to process emotions, communicate my needs, and accept myself for who I am. Through my own therapy I have overcome many struggles I presently observe in the South Asian community. I have to come reali...