Coping Skills Therapists in Waterloo, ON
Jane Chukwujekwu, MSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker
"Maintaining a client-centred approach, I meet you where you're at, empowering you to navigate new ways of thinking that lead to a more positive life outlook and improved well-being. I am passionate about creating a safe space where you can reflect and re-evaluate, enabling you to make healthier life choices that will alleviate life stressors, leading to a more balanced and fulfilled life. My p...
Denise Smith
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious with balancing work, relationships and/or parenting? Maybe you’re feeling unmotivated, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones and find your mood up and down. You might be struggling with a big life decision or change. It can be difficult to know how to move forward. I’ve been there and I understand how stressful it can be.
Khysandra Lee
Registered Psychotherapist
Lisa Cross
Registered Social Worker
In our work together, I will draw from mindfulness-based strategies, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, strengths-based, solution-focused, and various other counselling modalities and techniques in a welcoming, accepting, and supportive environment to help you advance towards your goals.
Ariel Dasrath
Registered Psychotherapist
With so many elements that shape who we are and how we navigate the world, how can we expect mental health treatment to focus on only one at a time? Creating the space for nuanced conversations, MargINs Psychotherapy focuses on culturally responsive practices, primarily catering to intersectionally marginalized populations.
Michelle Philippe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology
I'm so glad you are here. Sometimes we can feel weighed down by sadness, anxiety, shame, a harsh inner critic, or not feeling “good enough”. This can sometimes occur with difficulty with people pleasing, perfectionism, chronic worry, or unreasonably high self-standards. Are you a high performer, an artist, athlete, dancer (or former)? Has a life transition or loss left you feeling overwhelmed? ...
Stephanie Neshcov
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hi I’m Steph. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a passion for helping others navigate life’s challenges. I offer virtual services in a confidential space to couples and individuals 16+ years old living in Ontario.
Katie MacDonald
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
You may find you are lacking in resilience, feeling "stuck" in patterns that aren’t working for you, or are enticed by the prospect of living a life aligned with your true values, but are unsure of how to get there. If a warm, curious and nonjudgmental therapy approach appeals to you, please reach out.
Brendan McLarty
Master of Social Work (M.S.W, R.S.W) -Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
Encountering issues, no matter the severity, is a normal and natural part of our lives. However, I believe that our unique life experiences necessitate a personalized approach to help us achieve our goals in the face of adversity. One size does not fit all. Sessions with me are experiential, focusing on developing present-moment awareness of one’s inner and outer world.
Yasmin Ahmad
Registered Psychotherapist
Sisu Therapy offers virtual psychotherapy to adults across Ontario. A calm, collaborative space for anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions, and navigating cultural or family expectations, with care taken to move forward at a manageable pace.
Navkiran Bajwa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi! My name is Nav and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario! I currently practice in Vaughan and offer in-person & virtual sessions! Feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I'd be a good fit for your needs!
Monika Goetz (she/her)
Registered Social Worker
I support teens and adults struggling with misophonia (sound sensitivity), exploring 2SLGBTIQA+ experiences, anxiety, depression, stress, and more. I'm passionate about using an identity-affirming and weight-inclusive approach that accepts you as you are while supporting you to live the life that you want.
Justin Mulder
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi there! I'm Justin. I'm glad you're here. I work with loneliness, anxiety, ADHD, and neurodiversity, tailoring therapy to your needs. We'll navigate these issues together. My passion lies in fostering growth through enhanced communication, whether it’s with others, the place you live, or your own inner voice.
Lisa Willow
Registered Social Worker
Lisa Willow is a Registered Social Worker (MSW, ADHD-CCSP) and founder of West Coast Adult ADHD and Coast to Coast ADHD. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, and women's wellness. Lisa offers compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Virtual sessions available across Canada.
Janalyn Dodds MSW, BSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with The Support Station, a Canadian-based, woman-owned organization that believes cost shouldn't be a barrier to accessing quality mental health and wellness support. Each client's session fees are adjusted according to not only their monthly income, but also any bills and debts paid out regularly get considered as well.
Maria Yaglovski
Registered Psychotherapist/ Canadian Certified Counsellor
Hi, I’m Maria, a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, beliefs, and challenges. Through mindfulness and evidence-based approaches, I help you gain clarity, shift perspective, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Michaela Weaver
Registered Social Worker
I believe every human being is unique, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, and each person deserves to seek counselling with a therapist who tailors their approach to what fits the client best. I am extremely passionate about helping people through some of life’s most stressful and challenging situations and developing useful skills to do so.
Abby Tait
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
You might come to therapy feeling stuck in familiar patterns - ways of coping, thinking, or relating that once made sense but now feel hard to shift. You may be thoughtful and self-aware, yet find yourself overthinking, avoiding certain emotions, or feeling disconnected from who you are or where you’re headed. Questions about identity, values, and purpose often sit quietly underneath these experi…
Fran Isaacs
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I enjoy working with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, whatever challenges have arisen. I have experience working with anxious and depressed feelings, difficulty with control over emotions, problems arising from past experiences, current crises over relationship, career and motivation, coming to terms with grief, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Meg Walsh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
MEG WALSH, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BFA, E-RYT I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO, a member in good standing with my professional association (Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy). I have earned a post-graduate diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from The Centre for Training in Psychotherapy (CTP), and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the OCAD U…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coping Skills
What are coping skills and why do they matter?
Coping skills are the strategies we use to manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations. Some coping strategies are adaptive — exercise, seeking support, problem-solving, mindfulness — while others are maladaptive — avoidance, substance use, self-harm, rumination — providing short-term relief but creating longer-term problems. Therapy focused on coping skills helps you identify which strategies you currently use, understand their effects, and build a broader, more effective toolkit for managing life's difficulties.
What therapy approaches build coping skills?
DBT is one of the most skills-intensive therapy approaches, explicitly teaching four modules of coping skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. CBT builds problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and behavioural activation skills. ACT develops psychological flexibility. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teaches mindfulness as a core coping tool. Many therapists integrate skills from multiple approaches based on what is most relevant for your specific challenges.
Who benefits most from coping skills therapy?
Coping skills work benefits almost anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or difficult life circumstances. It is particularly valuable for people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, who rely on avoidance or unhealthy behaviours to get through hard times, who are managing chronic illness or pain, or who are going through significant life transitions. Children and adolescents also benefit greatly from learning coping skills early, before maladaptive patterns become entrenched.
What is the difference between coping skills and deeper therapy work?
Coping skills address the how of managing distress — the practical tools and strategies. Deeper therapy work addresses the why — the root causes, unresolved experiences, and underlying patterns that create the distress in the first place. Both are important: coping skills provide the stability needed to engage in deeper work, while deeper work reduces the need to rely heavily on coping strategies over time. Many effective treatments integrate both levels.
How quickly can I expect to benefit from coping skills therapy?
Coping skills can produce relatively rapid benefits — many people notice improvements in their ability to manage distress within the first few sessions as they begin applying new tools. The key is consistent practice between sessions: skills that are learned but not practised tend to be unavailable in moments of high distress. Most coping-focused therapies are short to medium term, ranging from 6 to 16 sessions, with the option to continue if deeper exploration is indicated.