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
My work is influenced by the thought of existentialist philosophers and psychologists who speak with compassion to a profound and uniquely human dilemma: we are both burdened with and ennobled by a quest for meaning in the face of suffering. Psychotherapy provides a safe and intimate space in which we might expand our capacity to bear suffering and to find meaning within and through it. Depth...
Feeling lost and overwhelmed by all the decisions and choices you are faced with daily can be stressful and exhausting, and stress can be magnified by the constant changes everyone experiences. These changes in relationships, your roles in school or workplace, family situations, and demands from others can all make you feel anxious, depressed...helpless. For some, the current health crisis has...
If you are at a place in your life where you are contemplating change, want to learn how to better cope with life stressors or heal the traumatic wounds of your past I use holistic and evidenced-based approaches to my work. I understand the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship and ensure a safe and approachable setting for clients. Using family systems theory, EMDR Therapy,...
I have extensive experience working with a wide range of challenging life issues and find it to be my life's purpose to help others. I am currently in private practice conveniently located on Brookside and just off I-44. Bilingual, CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed, Family Mediation. Please call today to set up an appointment....
*Accepting new clients* Are you feeling stuck? You’ve tried a million different ways of changing, stopping or course-correcting but it just doesn’t seem to make a difference. You keep telling yourself “if only I/they could _____ then this wouldn’t be an issue!” It’s getting to the point where you’re so discouraged that you are doubting if things could ever be different for you. It almost feels...
( English | español ) My name is Lourdes T. Cortez and have experience assisting adults, children, teenagers, and their families improving their lives. I firmly believe in every person’s inner strength and resiliency in overcoming any obstacles or challenging situations in their lives. I am fluent in Spanish and as an immigrant I can relate to the Hispanic cultural values and spiritual beliefs ...
I specialize in individual therapy with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction, as well as long term struggles in relationships, identity, and personality. I enjoy working with patients of diverse religious, cultural, and social backgrounds, as well as patients with different experiences of sexuality and gender identity. I am regularly asking myself “What’s really goi...
Theo has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. He has worked with both incidental and ongoing complex traumas, utilizing tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress. He has also worked in-depth with clients to address substance use disorders and other compulsive behaviors. Theo is equipped to help clients through a range o...
Margie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who received her MSW from UIC. Adulting can be hard and confusing, and most of us weren’t given a manual to navigate the difficulties that seem to arise constantly. Margie has 7 years of experience working in the field. Margie approaches each interaction with openness and understanding, validating unique...
Due to COVID-19, these are uncertain times for everyone & many people are anxious and scared. I am a licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist with 16 years of experience in all areas of mental health, treating clients aged 17-95. At my practice, Evolve Holistic Therapy, LLC, my goal is to help you heal & reach your highest potential. For your safety & comfort, I now offer teletherapy onl...
Life is a journey that we don’t have to go through figuring out alone. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, mood changes, lack of motivation, transitions, traumas, feeling overwhelmed, trouble putting your thoughts together, or any of the other many barriers we can experience that interferes in a healthy life, please reach out. My life’s purpose is to serve as a...
Are you feeling alone, misunderstood, hopeless, or anxious? Perhaps you are struggling to find ways to feel connected, to feel satisfied in your relationships, to be comfortable in your own skin. I approach therapy from the belief that there is hope. You do not have to be alone in your feelings and experiences. It is my job to listen, understand, and empower you to make changes in your life. If...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.Sometimes gathering the other ingredients (pitcher, spoon, sugar, water)needed to make lemonade can be difficult. I am here to assist you with gathering those ingredients to make the best batch of lemonade for you. I am here to help you live your best life and become the best version of you! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor from Chicago...
Licensed psychologist with over decade of experience training mental health professionals & helping people manage distressing/difficult experiences that life brings our way. I am a military veteran. Extensive experience treating first responders & veterans. Over decade of crisis & mental health training to law enforcement. Trained by FBI in Crisis/Hostage Negotiation. On Hostage Negotiation Tea...
We all desire to be loved and accepted, to feel safe and secure, to achieve our goals and fulfill our purpose, and to like who we see in the mirror. Unfortunately, life has a way of placing obstacles on our path that can potentially impair our ability to function at our greatest level. For some of us, these events are so painful that all hope seems to be lost. In order for healing to begin, we...
