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
Counseling specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, personal growth and relational distress. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are struggling with feelings of overwhelm and disconnect. If you are recovering from a traumatic experience, grieving a great loss, desiring to heal a close relationship, or simply want to know more about yourself, Rooted Resilience Counsel...
For the past twenty years I've been working with clients, of all ages and life phases in identifying and navigating the "speed bumps" that negatively impact the quality of their lives. I do not believe that therapy is a one size fits all; what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for someone else. I've always adopted the approach that psychotherapy is a creative process, which is simil...
Life has a way of throwing curve balls that may feel insurmountable. The curve balls of life can affect you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Do you have sex-based issues in your marriage? Do you have an ongoing issue with your children & believe as though you are the most clueless parent in the world? Have you experienced trauma, adultery, abuse, church/religious issues, or...
Are you overwhelmed with life and is having trouble facing your day? Whether you are overwhelmed by school, work or overall responsibilities, my aim is to equip you with the skills to face your fears and take on their day. I provide a safe space for you to express yourself without fear of judgement. I also love working with adolescents who are in need of guidance and assistance in correcting...
I strive to be the most effective counselor possible in helping people with their mental health needs or issues. I apply life experiences, training and education to help those of any age or gender....
Sometimes we move into a season of life where we realize something needs to change. We don’t always know what that change is, but we sense that without it, we may not be able to move forward. Therapy is the exploration and healing of that season of life. We have a tendency to repeat old patterns that don’t get us to our goal, but struggle to come up with a different path. This doesn’t mean ther...
I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults as well as family therapy. I have worked with individuals and families for over five years. Children, adolescents and families often find themselves struggling with difficult emotions and communication, acting out on these emotions through a variety of behaviors that can influence and injure relationships. I work with my clients ...
Trauma manifests in many forms including difficult childhood experiences, sexual assault, abusive relationships and through various life transitions (divorce, pregnancy, postpartum). These life experiences can negatively shape the way you view yourself, your relationships and your interpersonal world. I can assist you in overcoming the effects of trauma to create a more fulfilling, hopeful life...
**Not Accepting New Clients at This Time** I specialize in working with youth and adults who experience symptoms of PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, behavioral issues, and relationship issues while utilizing modalities such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT, DBT, Animal Assisted Therapy, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy. It’s my top...
My ideal client(s) struggles with emotions, thoughts and relationships that feel unmanageable. I want clients motivated to grow toward emotional and mental freedom. I want them to be hopeful again. I am hopeful and motivated for them. Whether clients have areas in their lives which they are successful or if everything is a mess change is possible. Personal growth is hugely enabled by compassion...
I am currently offering online counseling to clients in Virginia and North Carolina. I am passionate about supporting and empowering clients to utilize their strengths and build skills to overcome life's stressors and reach their goals. I provide individual and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults suffering from anxiety, emotion regulation issues, oppositional behavi...
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#76116) practicing in West LA. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ and I specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Individual DBT sessions often include time learning skills to tolerate distress, regulate your emotions, increase interpersonal effectiveness and increase your mindfulness of the current moment. I...
Are you new to therapy? Not sure if it works or if you even want to try it out? These are some of the questions that may have brought you to Psychology Today. A therapist should be someone you can speak open and honestly to about concerns. As a child who experienced parents within the prison system, single parenting, divorce, and living in a low socio-economic status, I have much personal...
Trauma comes in all forms and my goal is to walk beside my clients on their healing journey. "Come for the Counseling stay for the Change". Using EMDR, CBT and Motivational Interviewing I help my clients learn new ways to achieve and sustain their goals. Life can be a hard journey as we deal with an assortment of issues throughout our life span. Trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship...
