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
Life can be difficult. You can plan and plan and still get knocked off track by the unexpected. Getting back on track doesn’t have to be difficult however. It also doesn’t have to be awkward and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with a mood, personality or a psychotic disorder, G.P.S. is a one stop shop offering assessments and evaluations, treatment planning and legal...
Hi there! I am excited for the opportunity to help you. I’ve been actively working in the social work and mental heath fields since graduating college in 2006, and have found fulfillment in using numerous therapeutic modalities to serve a wide range of ages and demographics. I have a flexible work schedule, and can see you any time, including weekends or evenings. I also offer teletherapy. I fe...
Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a better future. In working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals. I will support you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly,...
**DR. BOSWELL IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Psychologist who has worked with a variety of individuals, couples, families, and children over the past ten years. I adopt a collaborative approach wherein the client and I begin to explore the areas of one’s life that cause suffering. Together, we undercover unhealthy,...
While taking the step to seek out therapy can often be intimidating, I truly believe it can be one of the most pivotal moments in one’s life. I am here to provide a comforting empathic space in which we can work together towards making the changes in your life that you wish to see. I received my Master’s degree at the Columbia University School of Social Work, and am currently pursuing advanced...
My ideal clients are youth and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and behavior problems. I enjoy helping individuals and families get to the root of a problem and persevere through life's challenges. I offer individual and family therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Additionally, my training has allowed me to work with individuals from various backgrounds and develop...
The teens, young adults & women I work with all have one thing in common...they want to feel better. They come to me with a distinct crisis, problem with school, work, family or relationships, or are generally overwhelmed & overstressed. They may simply feel bad and want to talk with someone who can listen attentively and understand their perspective. We begin by clarifying exactly what is goin...
As a first responder spouse you often have to parent and take care of daily life independently for periods of time. This often places you in a position to be the first one to notice when something isn't right. Not having your spouse around to share the load for periods of time can be hard enough, and then one of your children start to show challenges beyond what's expected! This can make life...
Please don’t suffer in silence a second longer. Whatever pain or struggle you currently find yourself in, I’m here to help. You do not have to do this alone; there is hope. Therapy with me is informal, honest, relational and collaborative. As your therapist, I understand everyone heals differently, and as such, I use an integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to fit your individual nee...
Do you feel alone, confused, lost and thoroughly misunderstood? Do you feel anxious, sad, and unmotivated? There is a place to come and to make sense of difficult questions. Are you asking: Why are my relationships not lasting? Why am I always extremely nervous? How do I gain confidence? Am I ready to change schools or move on to new employment? Why can’t I stop crying? I am here to listen. Ple...
TERESA MEFFORD, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is an alumna from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia and earned her degree through the school of Allied Health with emphasis on Rehabilitation Counseling and counseling through its Alcohol and Drug Education Rehabilitation Program. She works with children, youth, and adults who have been diagnosed with...
Are you struggling to cope with life transitions, low self esteem, or simply to manage the stresses of daily life? Do you feel like you just can't shake feelings of depression and anxiety? Are you pregnant or a new mother struggling to manage your mood and adjust to the demands of your new role? Do you have doubts about yourself and your abilities to make the changes that you want in your life?...
It’s true, life can be painful and even very unfair. Your relationships might be struggling, your daily demands may seem overwhelming, your work may feel far more stressful than engaging, and you may be down on yourself. You may have any number of emotions including anxiety, anger, guilt, pessimism, boredom, regret, sadness, shame, and loneliness. Therapy can help you cope with difficult emotio...
I have worked in the counseling field for over 10 years now and continue to learn from every client I come in contact with. I see the therapeutic relationship as one that is unique, safe, and transformative. What I hope to pass on to clients is an environment where they feel comfortable enough to be where their "feet are" while also learning to better manage, and accept, the things that are...
Welcome to Wholistic Counseling! My name is Kathy Ensign and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My focus is on working with individuals and families helping them become whole again. I have lived in Alaska on and off for 15 years, grew up in Minnesota, military spouse for 20 years, and have two children in college. I work from a variety of therapeutic frameworks to help achieve holistic...
