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
You are unique, sometimes quirky with an inner world that requires management. Your pain is about being able to express what matters most, both to yourself and others. You usually manage well, but life events have become over-whelming. Currently you are feeling, lost, uncertain and the past has risen up in memory, or action to haunt the day to day. The desire to make meaning of the present and...
It can be difficult to come to a psychologist's office to speak about our lives and people often suffer in silence because they believe their problems are too large, too small, unimportant or that nothing can bring about change. It is important to work through the things that cause us depression, anxiety or discomfort. Therefore, I approach every person as a special individual having unique...
A licensed, private, freestanding psychiatric intensive treatment program for highly functional adults, adolescents and children suffering from mental disorders, resulting in psychosocial, work, or school impairments. We provide comprehensive treatment using an integrative approach of medication, psychotherapy and holistic treatments. We treat Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety/Panic, PTSD, Anger,...
*** www.EsperanzaCounselingSA.com *** Esperanza Counseling Services offers evening & weekend sessions in English and/or Spanish. I enjoy working with people of all ages: 3 - 100. The purpose of counseling is to instill hope, provide a safe place for people to voice their feelings and concerns, while empowering them with tools to improve their lives. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity ...
I work with individuals and families who are struggling with a variety of life's challenges, such as: transitions, loss, separation, addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex), sexual trauma, crisis, post-traumatic stress disorder. I work with individuals that are in different developmental stages of; adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I operate from a wellness model. I integrate conce...
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manag...
"We are all seeking contentment by fulfilling our life purpose and connecting authentically with others." I have extensive training in evidence-based therapies and utilize many complementary holistic practices based on client need. I am a well respected clinician who is widely known for providing effective psychotherapy, my lively sense of humor, playfulness and exceptional warmth and caring. M...
Choosing courage over comfort can be life changing. Let me help you with this journey called life. I love people and love helping people reach their full potential. Feedback I have received is that people are comfortable with me and appreciate my openness and directness. You can count on me to tell it like it is, life is too short to beat around the bush. I love working with people and find peo...
Do you experience depression, anxiety, or have another mental illness?Do you feel like your marriage isn't going as well as it should be? Do you have flashbacks, nightmares, or have been diagnosed with PTSD? Have you recently lost a loved one or gone through another painful loss? Were you the victim of trauma such as child hood abuse, sexual abuse, a bad accident or other traumatic event? These...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in my 39th year of practice. I see individuals, couples and families. I am a strength-based, collaborative therapist who provides active and direct feedback about your concerns. Because I believe relationships are both the foundation of our health and at times the source of our distress, I attempt to engage in therapy the persons in your life who a...
Are you struggling with stress, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, grief...with life's issues in general? Do you need help coping with a difficult situation? Perhaps you are unsure of counseling or fear the stigma of "having something wrong." If you relate to any of this, then I would be happy to assist you! I believe the catalyst for growth begins with a strong, trusting relationshi...
My expertise centers around adults diagnosed with chronic mental illness and various personality disorders. I also have experience working with the elderly in a psychiatric hospital, medical hospital, and nursing home. This experience has taught me that families and care givers often struggle just as much as patients. I can help with depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, mood disorders,...
I am the owner and operator of Oconee Center for Behavioral Health. I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy. I also frequently work with families and couples who are in distress. I have been working in the Athens area for the past 11 years. I have worked in both private and public centers. I have facilitated drug and alcohol groups for children and...
Are you feeling stuck in your healing process? Do you often struggle to find the words to describe how you are feeling? Do you want to learn new ways to solve problems, manage stress, express emotions and improve self-esteem? As a Creative Arts Therapist, my goal is to help clients explore and look at their lives in a new or different way as they journey on the road to healing and wholeness. I...
Acculturation is the process of adopting cultural traits or social norms of another group, and is a common experience for individuals who have migrated. People who migrate often encounter stress and adjustment problems with limited access to mental health support. Relationship and family conflicts, traumatic experiences, life transition challenges, loss, problems related to boundary setting, po...
