Dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders, is when a person experiences more than one mental health issue simultaneously. Counseling interventions change according to the specific disorders.
Available Treatment Options
Most often, therapists can treat multiple mental health issues simultaneously using therapeutic techniques. Some interventions, such as developing healthy coping mechanisms and exploring past trauma, can help various mental health issues at once.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Dual Diagnosis
Do you find yourself feeling stuck despite your best intentions? Do you criticize yourself, engage in self-defeating behaviors, or find yourself nursing old wounds despite a desire for personal growth and greater happiness? I can assist you to tap into your own natural capacity for healing and thriving. I have over twenty years of experience. I work with a variety of issues, including: anxiety,...
The process of my education enhanced my skill in working with a variety of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. My greatest desire is to help others learn about their needs, help them set goals and plans, support them in implementing those goals and plans so they may live happy healthy lives. I think when we act skillfully and with careful thought we can accomplish many things and overcome most...
I have 35 years' experience as a psychotherapist with a B.A. from Columbia College and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from New York University. I have served on the faculties of New York University, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, University of California / San Francisco School of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine. I am comfortable addressing a wi...
I strongly believe in being authentic, honest, and real with my clients. I believe in meeting people where they are, and finding ways to help them get to where they want to be. Many have found their counselor to not fully understand them, or not challenge them. I connect with others by finding common ground, letting others' passions shine through, and creating moments of real, genuine care for ...
I am trained to work with adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, career and vocational issues, substance abuse, family/marital concerns, Alzheimer's disease, bereavement, anger, and other mood disorders. I utilize various treatment modalities, including cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and...
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a very diverse professional background. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, forensic, and military settings within private and government agencies. I have worked with high functioning adults and adolescents, the severely mentally ill, service members and their families and persons involved in domestic violence incidents. ...
My years of experience in the mental health field have led me to work with people often drowned by worry, depression, and who feel hopeless about their ability to change. I work to help individuals develop skills aimed at decreasing the power of negative emotions and increasing the presence of other emotions that are often edged out, such as joy. In the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn, "You can't stop ...
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental disorders. I have extensive experience performing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for youth and adults with suspected ASD and treating symptoms and other conditions associated with ASD, such as anxiety and depression. I also work with individuals who may not have ASD, but seek...
My goal is to assist people in making the changes needed to become happy and healthy in the present moment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with people for over 16 years. I utilize a strengths based, solution focused, therapeutic approach with a strong focus on cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment process. I specialize in the treatment of addictions,...
As a therapist, my goal is to allow you to be who you are right now, using a lot of empathy (and well-meaning humor) as well as structure and direction, when necessary. My approach is one of curiosity about you and your ideal self and future. I am typically pretty direct in my approach, which people tend to really appreciate and enjoy! Working together, we will identify and collaborate on goals...
I believe that everyone has the strength within them to heal, and that all people are capable of change. I strive to assist people to build on their strengths and resources to achieve change in their lives. I believe healing is holistic, and I incorporate both mind and body. I use EMDR and talk therapy to identify negative core beliefs that keep people stuck. I also incorporate mindfulness and...
"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you ...
We all have stuff. That "stuff" gets us stuck in different places in our lives and makes it so we can't get to where we want to go. In our sessions, we will keep the work centered on you and your needs. Your journey and work are personal and initially, may be difficult to discuss. We will work together to give you that voice you need to get unstuck and move forward. My goal is for you to feel s...
***I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME***I am a marriage and family therapist that believes therapy is something that happens with you, not to you. My style is one that is collaborative, transparent, interactive, patient, compassionate, insight oriented, emotionally focused and strength-based. I have experience working with all ages, including families with children as young as 5 and th...
A well-respected mental health and addictions professional with a strong background working in high-pressure addiction populations. Over 19 years of clinical experience working with co-occurring and substance use disorders. Whether legally mandated, or court ordered, I work closely with EAP, DOT and DCPP populations and referral sources. Experience working with Medically Assisted Therapy...
