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
Unfortunately at this time, I am not accepting new clients. Drawing on almost 15 years of experience as a clinical therapist, I am shifting my area of practice to helping women of all ages live their best life. My belief is treatment should focus on developing an emotionally safe relationship to create an environment you are comfortable sharing your truth. My practice approach is primarily clie...
A sense of vitality in our lives, freedom to make choices, satisfaction at work and in our personal relationships, a connection to a full range of our own emotions- these are often aspirations that are elusive to many of us. Developing a trusting, collaborative relationship with a therapist, can be an important step in moving towards these goals. By understanding ourselves, our patterns, and ou...
Telehealth Now! You've been juggling home, work and now your child's virtual school. Your plate has been full for quite some time, yet more stuff keeps piling on. Struggling to maintain everything in your life has been stressful and taxing on you. The endless responsibilities of life have you feeling drained & exhausted. The burden of our "new normal" has created extensive uncertainty. Your...
Not taking new referrals at the moment. ***BEST way to contact is Email. Please include your availability and insurance information if applicable. To know more about my practice, you can visit my website www.innercuriosity.com*** I value the therapeutic relationship in helping my clients cultivate a sense of safety, respect, and understanding. With warmth and openness, I work with adult...
You can no longer tolerate the dishonesty in your relationship. You and your partner have experienced traumatic discovery around secret internet use, pornography use, or infidelity of one of you. Perhaps you don't even know if you should try to save the relationship. You long for intimate connection again-- or did you ever really have it? Betrayal trauma is devastating, and whether you experien...
My work involves helping people in troubled relationships find what is important to them, personally and in relationship to others. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, guilt, fear, and other emotions that are keeping them stuck as they attempt to move forward. The clients I see hope to rebuild their lives, make sense of their experiences, and move on. I am an EMDR-trained and...
People approach my door with different degrees of readiness for change, hope for the future, and understanding of themselves. As a licensed professional counselor and board certified registered art therapist, I aim to guide people through life's challenges and allow them the opportunity to learn how to navigate life independently. My approach to therapy is varied based on the needs of the clien...
We all want to feel a sense of satisfaction, fulfillment and love in our lives. And yet, it can be difficult to see and make the changes we are desperately longing for. You've been struggling for some time now and can't pinpoint what exactly is wrong. In general, you feel burnt out, grumpy, and stressed out. You find that it is harder and harder to stay motivated and engaged with the life you a...
Therapy might be the one place which allows you to be your true self, without apologies, qualifiers or defenses. My sessions allow patients space to focus on and be themselves, away from societal pressures and daily demands. My goal is help clients determine what their roadblocks are, and what are the best strategies to effectively manage these blocks. Whether managing anxiety, depression, life...
**I am currently unable to accept new clients, but I would be happy to refer you to a therapist who is.** Life can be challenging. My goal is to help you improve what you’re struggling with and support you in reaching your goals. I have a diverse and open-minded perspective. I am comfortable working with individuals who believe their experiences to be taboo, misunderstood or unusual. I work wit...
Feeling lost, anxious or depressed? Don’t worry. With compassion and collaboration, we’ll set out together to regain your footing and clear your path. I work from a strength-based, humanistic perspective, while utilizing ACT and CBT tools and strategies. This creates a warm, respectful and supportive environment in which to open up, explore and dream. While, at the same time, the scientific...
Therapy is a process of self-discovery more than it is anything else. It is a space to set your goals on your terms. It is a space where your whole self can be present, seen, and valued. It is not a space for anyone's values but your own. My role is to be a tourist you show around and asks questions. In this space you can unpack, explore, and repack your entire life in a way that feels true to ...
Are you experiencing a "dark night of the soul" and feeling hopeless? Do you need to change a relationship, behavior or thought pattern? Pause. Change can happen in a single moment of insight. You have taken the first step toward self-empowerment and transformation. When we deepen our awareness within a positive, supportive and safe environment, we can find tools to navigate life’s obstacles....
My ideal client has some insight and understands that therapy is work. It's not just about having me (or anyone else) solve their problems -- it's something that has to be done jointly. They also need to be willing to listen and change. I meet the client where they currently are, and help to normalize their feelings. I will challenge thoughts and feelings that are unhealthy or harmful to the...
In the recent past, you may have been holding it together... but this pandemic has turned your life into something alien and unrecognizable....the ULTIMATE trigger. You feel depressed, on edge, overly sensitive...not to mention the 3 AM crazies! Lately, the highs and lows seem more extreme. You realize you are more agitated and no longer feel "present." You may be looking for relief more often ...
