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
I am a trained EMDR therapist focusing on the treatment of trauma and its common co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse and personality disorders. While Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing was initially developed for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it is still widely used to treat other common mental health issues such as: anxiety disorders, mood...
Kenneth England is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked at high-quality substance abuse programs such as Cri-Help, The Canyon at Peace Park, historic Promises Malibu and now at Valley Recovery Center - Agua Dulce. He applies this strong experience for his Private Practice clients, as well. Kenneth finds that it is very important for patients to receive quality service, empath...
People come to counseling for different reasons. Some need assistance to change, changing habits or patterns that no longer serve them, shifting focus or reframing experience to feel good again. Some need to heal, from a past or recent trauma, who are dealing with grief or loss. Counseling can speed up the change and healing process. We all need someone to talk with who listens and can accept u...
Christopher Ferry is a passionate Addiction Recovery Advocate who is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Born and raised in New Jersey, his passion for helping people began early on and it has stayed with him ever since. Additionally, Christopher is Certified National Master Interventionist (C.N.M.I.) and received his certification from the National Association of Drug & Alcohol Interventionists...
Culturally Competent Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), and Master's Level Registered Addiction Specialist (M-RAS). I have over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples, and families from Culturally Diverse populations on a wide range of issues and concerns. It is my belief that once the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors ...
Life can be hard, painful, unfair, and even horrific. Once I was told, "therapy is conflict." What they meant was people are in conflict: with other people, loved ones, or themselves. A therapist's job is to bear witness to that pain, to hold it, and with our assistance help our clients move through the pain, the conflict and find peace. Over the last ten plus years, I have gained extensive...
Is it time to do something different? We have counselors who works with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents with a variety of mental health and substance abuse concerns. We are also able to offer distance counseling (via internet). With years of education, training, and experience under our belt, we are dedicated to helping patients with all of their treatment goals. In our therapy ...
***Teletherapy***Phone/Video Sessions and Messaging Plans Available*** I am currently accepting new clients across the state of Texas for teletherapy. As a therapist my goal is to join you on your journey, provide support, offer tools, and empower you to meet your goals. My style is non-judgmental and exploratory. I will be direct and honest with you, challenge you when necessary, and always...
Finding a therapist can be a stressful process. The majority of my clients are brand new to therapy and appreciate having someone who can lead them through the process. I tailor my approach to the client, whether it be long-term care or shorter, more solution-focused therapy. I spent the bulk of my training working with dual-diagnosis veterans at the West Los Angeles VA, a group who values a...
I am a clinical psychologist practicing in downtown Chicago, Hyde Park, and in Evanston, Illinois. I treat adults, adolescents, and young adults, providing assessments, psychotherapy and case management. I provide treatment for addictions, anxiety and depression, life transitions, and grief and loss. In my twenty five years of clinical practice I have repeatedly seen that change is possible, an...
When it comes to mental illness, treatment and outlook can feel daunting. My therapeutic approach is developed on an individual basis with an emphasis on reshaping personality organization in order to create long-lasting change. I truly enjoy assisting my patients in defeating their symptoms and regaining control of their lives. I have experience working with an array of individuals, ranging fr...
I truly enjoy working with people of all ages and seeing how they grow and change. We all run into times of crisis or struggle and whether it is something that requires intensive work or maybe seems quite small, there is hope for the future. I have experience working with children in play therapy, and teens and adults using an eclectic and person centered approach including CBT, ACT,...
Life doesn't have to be painful. Through therapy, I can help you find healing from unhealthy patterns and pain. As a therapist, I am warm, compassionate, and honest. I am easy to connect with and help my clients feel comfortable quickly. My specialty is in assisting my clients with uncovering the root of unhelpful patterns, addressing the symptoms of these patterns, and with creating meaningful...
I have a deep commitment for helping individuals and families rebuild and improve their lives. At our core, we're people. People with families, with emotions and with life experiences-some wonderful and some painful. It's our human-ness that attracted all of us at Healing Minds into this field. We're committed to helping others identify and address the root causes of what they're going through,...
Dr. Christopher T. Watts, Sr is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, and National Certified Custody Evaluator who has worked with children, adolescence, adults, couples, families, and groups since 2005. He is the founder and owner of C.T. Watts & Associates, PC located in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Watts looks forward to working with individuals and families strugglin...
