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
If you want to improve your current life situations like relationships that are dissatisfying or personal goals that are not getting fulfilled, counseling can help. I am an experienced counselor who can help you better assess your situations and come up with concrete plans of actions to make changes towards your goals. Sometimes I coach you in developing new skills like more effective...
Melinda Constanza
San Diego
California
Melinda Constanza
San Diego
California
( English | español ) My name is Melinda Constanza and I provide Spanish/English tele-therapy to clients of all ages including children and adults. Teletherapy has been proven to be just as effective as in-person and at times progress can be made quicker as it eliminates the stressor of going to the office.Therapy can be intimidating which is why I strive to create a safe place where my clients...
Dante Duval Barfield
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Dante Duval Barfield
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hey there. If you're reading this you may be wondering "is this guy the right therapist for me?" That is a question I hold dearly. Browsing this website can bring a flurry of emotions when seeking a therapist. It can be tough to find the right fit, and also can be a challenge just to get started. I hope, as you read my profile, there is a chance you may think I can play a role in your mental...
If you are an adult or teenager struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma issues, self-esteem, and/or setting boundaries, I would love to help you. Couples with relational stress are welcome as I enjoy and have experience in marital/couples therapy and helping relationships succeed. Currently, I lead the Healthy Relationships group at Synergy Counseling Center. I have...
As a clinical mental health counselor and art therapist, I believe in the human potential and the power of transformation. Counseling is a working process that begins with a relationship. Understanding the client’s perspective is a foundation for making therapeutic progress. My training and background works to empower clients to achieve their personal goals. My approach is strengths-based,...
Christine Brady
Sacramento
California
Christine Brady
Sacramento
California
Stressors, challenging relationships, and difficult emotions can create discontent undermining your sense of purpose in life. My desire is to walk along- side you to discover who you are meant to be regardless of your experience, helping you to lead the life you envision for yourself. While no one can change the difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and...
I work with adolescents who suffer from depression, and anxiety. I also work with children who are school avoidant. I work with young people who need help with coping skills as well as adults. I do family work as well as individual therapy. I can help you connect to the you, that you always wanted to be, you can learn to think differently, you can be the best version of yourself. The only thing...
My passion lies in supporting young adults through the rollercoaster that is adolescence. With over 10 years working as a counselor in the school setting, I am attuned to the stressors and pressures of today's preteens and adolescents. As the body, mind, and expectations grow during this period of life, it is essential that a child feels that they are heard and have a safe and supportive place ...
People who seek therapy are the sanest of us all. They look around at their lives and they realize that they want something better and they have the courage to go out and get it. I help people to realize their own strengths and their own solutions that fit their specific, individual needs. If your idea of the ideal therapeutic situation is akin to a good conversation on a porch with a glass of...
I work with adults, children, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, and life changes. My approach to change is one that involves not only the mind but the body as well. I believe mental health symptoms can be alleviated or made manageable through improving overall health. By improving sleep, nutrition, exercise, and self-care you have the ability to greatly...
Now more than ever people are feeling increased stress & pressure to feel happy. With countless social media posts & images overwhelming you with ideas of what happiness should look like, it can feel isolating when you don’t feel or look as happy as those around you. I am honored to do this work & it is a privilege to work/walk alongside clients as you learn to find your own path in life, while...
I believe that if we can give children and their families tools to cope with challenges early in life, we are setting them up for successful healthy futures. Because of this, I have focused on providing support to children, adolescents, and their families dealing with behavior issues, struggles with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, histories of trauma, and difficulties with sch...
As a therapist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I have been inspired by the diversity of experiences and strengths of those I have had the pleasure to work with. We all go through challenging times in our lives in which we find ourselves discouraged. Exploring our situation offers the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to live life beautifully. Therapy does not change...
**NOW ACCEPTING CAREFIRST INSURANCE!** Your feelings and experiences are valid and welcome here! I look to help clients in understanding their emotions and the role emotions play in everyday life. If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or being overwhelmed, I am here to help. If you are struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence, I am here to help. I have experience worki...