Developing Coping Skills
Coping skills are the strategies we use to manage stress, emotions, and life's challenges. While our network of specialists in this area is growing, you can explore therapists who help clients build resilience and develop healthier ways of navigating difficulty.
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Victoria Gabriele
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in AB and ON.
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Victoria Gabriele
Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Alberta, Ontario
Alexa Wolfe
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alexa Wolfe
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Caregiver burnout, Career Stress, Confidence, Coping Skills, Couples, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, General Mental Health, Fertility, Familial and social relationships, Nervous system regulation, Maternal mental health, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Infertility, Health anxiety, Habits, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Caregiver burnout, Career Stress, Confidence, Coping Skills, Couples, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, General Mental Health, Fertility, Familial and social relationships, Nervous system regulation, Maternal mental health, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Infertility, Health anxiety, Habits, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Ontario
Shelley Quan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shelley Quan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Perfectionism, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Stress, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Perimenopause mental health support, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, People pleasing
Perfectionism, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Stress, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Perimenopause mental health support, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, People pleasing
Ontario
Clara Morgan
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Clara Morgan
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Social anxiety, Separation and divorce, Couples Therapy, PTSD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dating challenges, Caregivers, Goal Setting, Mindfulness Practices, Panic attacks, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anger Management
Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Social anxiety, Separation and divorce, Couples Therapy, PTSD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dating challenges, Caregivers, Goal Setting, Mindfulness Practices, Panic attacks, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anger Management
British Columbia
Melissa Servello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Melissa Servello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Jennifer Rocha
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
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Jennifer Rocha
Registered Social Worker
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
Parenting, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Anxiety, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, People pleasing, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Infertility
Parenting, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Anxiety, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, People pleasing, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Infertility
Ontario
Nicky Lightstone
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, NL, SK, MB, AB, YT, and NU.
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Nicky Lightstone
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Life transitions, Interpersonal dynamics, Self-Development, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress, Ecopsychotherapy, Climate Anxiety, Coping Skills
Life transitions, Interpersonal dynamics, Self-Development, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress, Ecopsychotherapy, Climate Anxiety, Coping Skills
British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, Yukon, Nunavut
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What are coping skills?
Coping skills are the strategies and techniques people use to manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations. They can be healthy (like deep breathing, exercise, or talking to a friend) or less helpful (like avoidance or substance use). Therapy often focuses on strengthening adaptive coping skills while reducing reliance on patterns that may cause harm.
Why are coping skills important?
Strong coping skills help you navigate life's inevitable challenges with greater resilience. They can reduce the impact of stress on your mental and physical health, improve relationships, and help you respond to difficulties rather than react impulsively. Developing a range of coping strategies gives you more options when facing hard times.
How can therapy help with coping skills?
Therapy provides a supportive space to explore your current coping patterns, understand where they come from, and develop new strategies. Therapists can teach specific techniques like mindfulness, cognitive reframing, or emotional regulation skills. They can also help you practice these skills so they become more natural over time.
How do I find a therapist to help with coping skills?
On First Session, you can browse therapist profiles and look for those who work with stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, or general mental health. Many therapists incorporate coping skill development into their work. Watch intro videos to get a sense of each therapist's style and approach.
Are there related areas of support I could explore?
Yes—if you're looking to build coping skills, you might explore therapists who work with stress management, anxiety, emotional regulation, mindfulness, or self-care. These areas often overlap and addressing them can strengthen your overall ability to cope with life's challenges.
How can First Session help me find support?
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