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 bring hope and life changing direction to clients trapped by challenges that hold them back from living more healthy and productive lives. I have been counseling for over 30 years helping those who struggle managing their problems, experience negative emotions and negative thinking, have unhealthy behaviors, are challenged with addiction, have difficulty with conflict, self-worth, relationshi...
While healing is a process that unfolds over time, relief from distress is often more within reach than people first realize. I want to offer my support as you refine your experience of yourself, and of being in the world. There are as many models to explain how people change as there are therapists, and I see my role as helping you to craft a model that leverages your existing strengths and...
In a comfortable office setting that is warm and relaxed, I provide a time for people to talk about their "world". I believe the most positive transformational aspect of therapy is when someone feels listened to,... really listened to. When this occurs, many levels of healing are possible. Ambitions may be discovered or recovered, losses and sorrows may be grieved for the first time or for the...
I help people who have tried lots of things to feel better, but are still having trouble making changes. If you struggle with any of the following, I can help: feeling like your emotions overwhelm you, frequent ups and downs in your relationships, problems with anger, addictive or compulsive behavior, self-harm, feelings of hopelessness or depression, and the after-effects of trauma. These...
I help people cope with challenges that hinder their ability to reach their full potential. Life is full of transitions, and can often become overwhelming when struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, identity problems, and/or relationship stress. I primarily specialize in working with late-adolescent to adult males struggling to navigate a successful future - one that often times become...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, practicing in Reston and McLean, Virginia. I earned my Doctor of Psychology degree at the George Washington University in Washington DC. I have extensive training in both therapy and testing, and I have provided mental health care across the country. I work with adolescents and adults, and I draw from a range of theoretical perspectives to meet my clients'...
Life can be difficult, but you shouldn't have to take on its challenges alone. I'd like to provide a safe, supportive space for you to deal with those challenges, process your emotions and recognize your strengths, so that life feels manageable and even beautiful. My approach is client-centered, which means I meet you where you are and respect how you like to work. I want to know your goals and...
"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about" is a quote that captures an important truth about the human experience. As a therapist, I have the privelege of coming alongside individuals and families as they seek to grow through hardships and struggles in a warm and nonjudgmental enviornment. (Quote by author Wendy Mass) My masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and LCD...
I am a therapist that views the client/therapist dynamic as a partnership. I take a strengths-based approach to treatment and draw on concepts from my training in behavioral change as well as insight-building techniques including CBT, EMDR, psychoanalysis, attachment theory, EFT, and the Gottman Methods. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and parents dealing with anxiety, relationsh...
I offer effective couples, marital and individual therapies based on the latest research and my thirty-seven years of experience. You'll find me to be warm, clear-spoken without lots of psychology jargon, and very practical. I try to provide clear paths to quick change from the very first appointment. I am an expert in providing marital and couples therapy utilizing the comprehensive research o...
I use an effective combination of talk, play, and EMDR -- a powerful technique for healing trauma -- to alleviate my clients' anxiety, depression, and feelings of being stuck in old, painful patterns. Individuals, couples, and families have found a safe place in my practice to heal from relationship stress, loss, alcohol and substance use, even the damaging effects of childhood abuse. I special...
We do the best we can with the histories and resources we have. Our experiences and relationships shape/influence us, sometimes leaving us hopeful and nourished and other times leaving us stuck, depleted, anxious, sad, confused/overwhelmed. With a safe space and support, we can draw on our inner resilience to confront, manage and transcend our challenges, freeing us to live more authentic and...
Sometimes people need to confide in others. Having experience with a wide variety of people and their unique cultures, family structures, occupations, faith traditions and other critical aspects of diversity adds to my practice capability. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families with their decision to engage life and love more effectively. My goal is to provide therapy in a positive...
