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
It is common to experience stress and difficulty in everyday life. We may know exactly what the problem is, or we may be unaware of what is going on or how to make changes to resolve our difficulty. Coming into therapy can help us organize and understand what is happening in our lives. Therapy can also empower us to choose how we want to respond to our daily circumstances that fits with our...
( English | español ) Welcome! My name is Jennifer Wilson and I am a licensed clinical social worker, and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist- Associate providing quality supportive services. I am motivated to provide quality care to children, adolescents, and adults. I continue to work tirelessly to stay abreast of current trends as an out-patient therapist. I earned my Master's in Social...
You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief. You’re beginning a new relationship and want to “get this one right,” or maybe you and your partner are surviving infidelity, want to open your relationship to others, or struggle with intimacy; I can help you communicate. You’re in addiction recovery and want to compliment your work with...
Life’s journey is influenced by your experiences. Some experiences are difficult and leave you feeling unbalanced and disconnected. Injuries sustained from relationships and events can create feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness and rejection. Seeking help is the first step toward finding your sense of balance and connection. Every individual has the ability within themselves to...
I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples for both mental health and substance abuse counseling for over 20 years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families using a client driven, strengths based approach. I utilize a variety of techniques including psychodynamic, CBT, DBT and others. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, substa...
"Are you frustrated with not being heard or validated? Does it seem as though no one understands you and relationships with others have become more stressful than you would like them to be? Relationships can be complicated! If you want to be heard and want to grow personally in order to have a more balanced life and healthier relationships, let me assist you to build connection, become calm,...
Life doesn't come with instructions, and sometimes going through it on your own can be daunting. I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and young adults presenting with relationship issues, finding personal authenticity, building self-esteem, and stress management. I find psychology and the human experience endlessly fascinating, and believe therapy can usher in change and transformation. The...
People often describe me as "down to earth" and "easy to talk to" which helps clients open up and work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. I tailor therapy to each individual and addresses many dimensions of a person's life, including fami...
Jeanine Roddy, M.A., CCC-SLP., has successfully practiced speech therapy, feeding therapy and communication skills training for over 12 years. Jeanine and our certified SLP's are focused on the evaluation and treatment of preschool and school age children with executive functioning issues related to ADHD, speech and language impairments, feeding disorders, and social skills training. If you are...
MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I HOPE YOU FIND A THERAPIST YOU CAN WORK WITH! Life isn't always easy. I believe that everyone deserves support and help. I want to help you navigate and cope with life's challenges and changes. You can improve your life and I want to help you explore your wants and needs so you can achieve your highest goals. You have strengths and wisdom that you may not be awar...
I provide psychological therapy which focuses on the way that people think and behave. My practice specializes in working with children/adolescents and college/post-college adults who have problems adapting to their current life circumstances. Each person brings into treatment all their experiences, both joyous and problematic, which provides a base for the development of individualized goals a...
Helping others is both a personal and professional passion. I believe in the commitment and power of personal growth and healing through beneficial and accessible mental health services. Client centered care and individualized treatment is a key factor in helping individuals navigate their healing journey around a variety of personal goals. I believe in developing a strong rapport with my clien...
**Currently all sessions are via video.** A lot of my conversation is based around my mantra that, "The story always wins". The story you believe about yourself- about what you deserve - is what will manifest. That narrative will run your life until you dismantle it, & rewrite it. If you aren't running it, it is running you. My approach is to help you figure out where you learned these things, ...
Infidelity, Sex addiction, Compulsive Porn use and other compulsive sexual behaviors can wreak havoc on ones own life, and leave a wake of pain, betrayal and trauma in the lives of those who are connected with them. If you are a man or woman who relates to this chaos, we are very aware of the shame, pain and confusion you may be feeling. If you are the partner, wife or family member of this...
