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
The practice that I work for strives to provide our clients with education, guidance, and therapeutic interventions to treat all types of disorders. We work with individuals dealing with depression and anxiety. We provide therapy to help with addictions (drugs, alcohol, gambling) . We work with families and do parenting groups and help children and teens with ADHD and oppositional defiant...
**Waitlist available*** In today's busy world, there is little time to reflect on who we are, who we want to be, and how these paths align. I work with individuals, couples and families to ease distress and help promote meaningful change. I provide a safe, judgement free space to allow my clients to discover who they truly are and what they need to live a fulfilling life. I take a collaborative...
We all face certain hardships and challenges in our lives, and at times we can feel unsupported and ill-equipped to manage them. I feel that every person is unique and their experience should be treated as such. It is my goal to offer a compassionate and supportive environment to heal and grow....
I am trained to utilize a number of modalities, and to address a range of issues. I have had a successful private practice for over 20 years, and if I could capture what I strive for, that is to enable clients to have healthy, happy, and productive lives as a result of living their lives on their own terms. I am knowledgeable about the importance and impact of culture on the psychological...
Do you feel stuck and want to move forward into a life you love? I will help you on your journey to increase your self-understanding, learn new skills, and heal from past hurts. I specialize in trauma and use advanced techniques such as EMDR to help you process through your trauma and past hurts so that they stop negatively affecting you. If your thoughts or emotions are holding you back, I can...
Do you wish for your life to be more satisfying? Do you find yourself continually searching for happiness? If your quality of life isn't what you want it to be, therapy can help. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches in a non-judgmental environment, we can work together to improve self-awareness, confidence, assertiveness, and overall well-being. Further, I am dedicated to providing...
I am a lifelong Chicagoland resident, and have lived and worked in neighborhoods all across the city. As a thought and behavior change specialist, I utilize Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and dispute problematic beliefs, and then develop productive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. I work with adult clients w...
I work with adults of any age and adolescents 15+. My clinical focus revolves around bolstering clients' existing strengths, support networks, personal growth, and resiliency. My background allows me to provide mental health services in a connective way while being both innovative and flexible in my work. I specialize in areas of identifying and healing from trauma, LGBTQ identities, gender...
Let me begin by commending you for taking the first step on your counseling and healing journey. Seeking counseling is very personal and brave. Life obstacles and experiences can be stressful, overwhelming, and challenging at times. In therapy, I am here to serve as a guide and help you explore your deepest thoughts and feelings while providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space. Utilizin...
There are times in life where we all feel overwhelmed. Whether the day to day grind is wearing you down or overwhelming anxiety is making it difficult for you to leave the house, I am here to be on your side. I am a big believer that effective therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist and that healing is achieved by working together. I take an integrative approach t...
Now accepting new clients! Here at Think Tank Counseling, we understand that mental health needs are as unique as you are. Whether you are struggling with an ongoing issue or a recent hardship; there is help. We offer accessible, affordable therapy services, nutritional coaching, and psychological testing according to each individual's needs and circumstances.Think Tank Counseling is a family...
At times we become trapped in repeating negative patterns, unable to achieve our goals. Life feels meaningless, lonely and cold. Clarity and direction needed for the pursuit of happiness is lost in the weight of the day blocking the energy needed for change and growth. Lost in this mindset we fill every space with condemning thoughts and fruitless behaviors. These thought patterns result in no...
Do you find yourself feeling less than satisfied with parts of your life, and uncertain of what to do next? It can be difficult to ask for help, so together, we strengthen coping skills, change perspectives, and work on finding reasonable solutions for the stressor in your life. At times, assessments tools will be utilized to clarify the plan of treatment. From the beginning and until our last...
Terry Teipner, MS, LPC, LMFT-IT has a Master's Degree in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health emphasis) and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. I utilize research based approaches in working with adults, children and families including person centered therapy, family systems therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive...
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Do you experience emotional issues that prevent you from having a fulfilling life? Within my practice, I use an eclectic and compassionate approach to empower you to create a more satisfying life. I have an MSW degree from Boston College and over twenty years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist, working with a wide variety of adult clients,...
