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 have special interest and expertise in the treatment of psycho-social issues related to traumatic brain injuries, depression and anxiety disorders, young children, adolescents, and adults, parenting support/education, home and community-based treatment, school challenges, childhood trauma, and social skills training. My rural upbringing gives me a down-to-earth perspective promoting...
Life is a journey with its peaks and valleys. Along the way, we all need help and guidance. I can help you in taking your first step on a way to a better life. I am an experienced therapist who through motivational interviewing, evidence base practices, and a person centered approach will help you maximize your true potential, regain your self empowerment, and achieve your goals. I am able to...
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you feel mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically exhausted, confused, or disconnected? It's easy to get stuck in our patterns, ways of functioning in life become habitual, and often these patterns become damaging to us- personally and relationally. What's more, it's not always easy to see exactly where we are getting stuck and how to move beyond...
There are times in our life where we reach a point when we realize something may not be manageable anymore or has gotten bigger than we expected but you are here and you are taking the steps to implement change. Coming into a therapy session provides a safe space to explore this and challenge yourself to identify what is going on and how we can work together to accomplish that. We are a group...
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I work with low sexual desire, infidelity, mismatched desires and needs, emotional sexual pain, erectile dysfunction, delayed or impaired orgasms, ejaculation concerns, LGBTQIA health or curiosity, sexual trauma, embarrassment and anxiety in regard to sex and sexuality. Exploring types of sexual behaviors, relationship configurations and non heteronormati...
Vive Ut Vivas means "live as if to live". That statement is exactly what we want to help our clients to do. Through therapy, we want to provide clients with the tools that they need to live their lives to the fullest and to discover the potential that they have within themselves. Specialties Include: Sex Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Family/ Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse and more. At Viv...
People choose to come to counseling for a variety of reasons. We view counseling as an opportunity to talk with someone objective, who is trained to listen. Let's face it, life happens! You might be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stressful events, or the effects of a trauma in your life. You might desire to become more aware of changes that you can make in order to live ...
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU MATTERS. I help people navigate through difficult chapters in life. My advanced training is in treating trauma, PTSD, substance use, anxiety, relationship issues and grief. What makes working with me different than another therapist, you might ask? I help people work through the root cause of their problem rather than just symptom management. I use a combination of evidence...
Struggling from time to time with life's stresses is something we all have in common. I'm easy to talk to, practical, down to earth and good at what I do. I specialize in helping people just like you discover meaningful and lasting solutions to emotional, behavioral and relational struggles. I have considerable experience treating: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Crisis and Trauma Issues, Codependen...
You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and be the best version of you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to resolve hindrances and challenges that your life may have caused. I work with both couples and individuals....
I am passionate about helping people achieve their full potential. Therapy is a partnership between client and therapist where a safe space is created to allow for honest communication, mutual respect, establishment of clear treatment goals, and coping skills. Regardless of what a person has been through in their past or their current circumstances, therapy offers support to achieve health,...
I enjoy working with those clients who recognize that change can happen and is good. I enjoy working with individuals, families, couples and groups. Those who recognize that change depends on them, individually and collectively. I do not cause change but only facilitate the process. As we are all in the process of living and life can sometimes be very difficult, we can learn and change everyday...
How we fare in life depends heavily on our response to what happens to us. Some of it we can control, but some of it we can't. Challenges in our life may make us feel that we are "stuck" and we can't figure out how to move forward. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people, including adolescents, parents, and families. I've worked with folks regarding: Anxiety, depressio...
Are you feeling lost, down or anxious? Maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, dealing with an eating disorder, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Throughout life we are faced with many situations that can be difficult to tackle on our own. Sometimes we need the support and guidance of an unbiased person. Asking for help can be a scary and...
I have extensive experience working in the areas of addiction and mental health. I am a certified as a Certified Addictions Professional and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am trained in EMDR and specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma. I am the Coordinator of the Florida Keys Trauma Recovery Network. I work with adults, children and adolescents. Families and couples...
