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
I have been an Addictions counselor since 1984 In this capacity my experience includes; Group work, Residential and Intensive Outpatient settings. I have created Outpatient programs, workshops and helped individuals embrace their sobriety. I work closely with a psychiatrist who specializes in addictions. I work with Adults 18 and older. I am enthusiastic about working with First Responders and...
As a somatic-based counselor, my aim is to support you in reinhabiting your innate wisdom and sense of belonging. Many of the difficulties that we encounter are due to separation, whether it be from caregivers, community, or our own body and heart. Healing can begin by reaching out to another for guidance and reestablishing connection. Many of my clients seek me out to reconnect to their sense ...
Come on in! Sliding scale available and affordable. 2020 is not getting any easier. The fallout from the Corona restrictions is big. The past few months have been a time of uncertainty, isolation, fear and facing parts of ourselves we have managed to ignore. We have collectively been plunged into an existential crisis with very little warning. When things break down, that which has been ignored...
( English | español ) Relationship conflict tends to impact people, whether you're dating, engaged, or married. Disputes can range from everyday miscommunication to more problematic issues such as infidelity, divorce, or intimacy. If love is not enough to keep you happy, you will need to develop practical approaches to conflict. It's not about if, but when to get the help that makes the...
I believe that finding a therapist who is the "right fit" for you is key to the success of the therapeutic process. That's why I focus on creating a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can have a positive therapeutic experience. I tailor my work based on your needs and desired goals. I also take into account each individual's pace and tolerance for change. My goals is to help...
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, frustrated? As a licensed clinical social worker in private practice for the past fifteen years, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in medical social work and aging issues. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and supportive environment where you can safely explore ...
Congratulations on being brave enough to start this journey! I help with relationship problems, romantic breakups and divorces. If you've been left by your love and are having difficulty dealing with the pain, or you broke up with someone and you're confused and hurting, I can help. Breakups can be debilitating and one of the hardest things to deal with in the aftermath is the paralysing emotio...
Are you worried about how COVID-19 will affect you or your family? You've been struggling on your own for too long. Even strong, independent, doing-it-all women seek professional counseling. The truth is, they know that accepting professional help isn't a sign of weakness. They know that seeking a professional is a sign that they know how to use their resources so that they don't have to strugg...
Hi, are you looking for a therapist who gets you? Therapy should be a collaborative partnership between you and your therapist. I understand trauma and its affect on a person's day to day functioning. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am trained in numerous trauma informed approaches and have helped many people just like you who were struggling with life stressors and their past....
As adults in a complex world, we all go through difficult times. Maybe you are looking for more balance. More peace. More connection. Maybe you seek healing following a traumatic experience. You might want support adjusting in times of questioning, transition, or in the face of loss. In therapy we will work together to pull you away from the intensity of your immediate experience and help you...
***I am currently full and not accepting new clients. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to be added to my waitlist or want to talk about LGBTQAI+ friendly referrals. *** My approach is focused on what your experiences feel like and mean to you. I believe that therapy is best facilitated by forming a trusting relationship within a safe environment where you are able to explore and connect wit...
As your therapist and advocate, it is my goal to assist in navigating through life’s daily challenges. Picture being in a world where you didn’t have to travel alone. A world where you can feel safe and without judgment. Although stressors are inevitable, imagine changing your cognitions in order to handle the worlds sometime unfair yet intrinsic problems. Remember, you have not reached and...
I consider mental health counseling a profession in which my clients come to me because they feel stuck and want to change. Further, I believe that many people believe that change is too difficult, too painful, or simply not possible. In other words, stuck! My role as a counselor is to clarify the issues that create the muck that holds my clients back from healing, growth, and thriving. I help...
Psychotherapy is a continual process of self-awareness and growth. By identifying and changing our maladaptive and dysfunctional patterns, we have the opportunity to move towards healthier ways of living, and relating to others. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and adolescents who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. As a licensed mental health...
I value the counseling relationship and have a desire to practice with a client-centered approach. I have a great deal of experience working with families, and specifically with children and adolescent clients. Life experience also drive my clinical passions, including working with those struggling with difficult emotions and complicated grief. I take a person-centered, Cognitive-Behavioral...
