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
Are you feeling down and have little interest or pleasure in doing things you normally do? Do you feel tired or have little energy or so restless that it is hard to sit still and relax? Are you easily annoyed or irritable? If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, then you may be experiencing some depression and anxiety. But I have good news for you! Depression and Anxiety is treatabl...
Sometimes it takes the gentle mirroring of another person to help see what is no longer working in our lives. Habits formed to survive difficult childhoods may be wrecking havoc. Communication styles may be sabotaging love. We may feel overwhelmed in parenting, or facing a big life transition. I work closely with my clients to increase communication skills and develop greater personal awareness...
I help individuals and couples make positive changes in life as well as develop skills to better manage the issues that may get in the way. I will help you make sense of your difficulties and bring understanding to negative behavior patterns. I have worked with a variety of individuals and couples from multicultural backgrounds with a wide range of complex mental health related issues. I am...
Our experienced team of therapists has been helping clients achieve their best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life since 2012. The more common struggles we help clients overcome are anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. If you have been wrestling with these or other issues, we are here to help. We work with older kids (8+),...
Are you struggling with relationships? Is stress overwhelming you at school or work? Do you feel unsatisfied and vulnerable? We all experience life differently. Through a strength based approach I can assist you in exploring ways to find meaning by interacting with the world. With my training and experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I offer a safe environment to explore and develop...
I work with adults and teens who are ready for change. I interview potential clients before joining with to ensure we are a good fit and they are ready to implement change. I work collaboratively with my clients electing positive change. Most important is for me to build a trusting therapeutic relationship, followed by teaching applicable interventions like cognitive behavioral strategies,...
I have been in practice for over 35 years. I weave my Psychotherapy to suit the person that I am working with. Trained in numerous modalities, I respect and work with the psycho-socio-biological and spiritual parts of the person. Developing the therapeutic relationship and cultivating trust are primary in my work with my clients. Intuition, Perceptiveness and Energy Fields guide me as well. My...
Feeling stressed? Experiencing high anxiety or tired of stress? Sometimes it can be difficult to overcome stressors and anxieties on our own. If you are having difficulties handling life stressors, there are ways to overcome and alleviate what you are going through. We will begin with the problem, then strategies to resolve your issue, then you will learn how to solve a variety of stressful iss...
Do you or someone you know or love have a problem with Alcohol/Drugs or other addictions? Addiction is a complex disease that affects every person that is involved. It is often coupled with a Mental Health problem such as: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, etc. I know what you are experiencing and I can help you get on the road to recovery in a respectful, confidential and safe environment. I...
For the last several years, I've been honored to work with people from various backgrounds to address concerns such as: depression, anxiety, relationships, career/academics, substance use, sexual identity, intimacy, men's issues, dreams, and existential thoughts. My goal as a board certified counselor and therapist is to journey with clients to face their symptoms, meet their goals, and to impr...
The first step toward healing is reaching out and partnering with a counselor who cares about your life journey as much as you do. Are you wanting to learn more, heal from emotional pain, have someone listen to your deepest wants and needs? What would it take to be your most authentic, whole self? If you want to feel connected, learn ways to practice healthy living, and overcome feelings of...
I believe we are all born with the innate ability to be great...the greatest version of ourselves. We fall, we fail, but we continue to thrive to be a healthy and productive member of society. With the help of the resources available to us, we choose a goal and work towards it, one step at a time. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Warrior Wellness Group located in Alabaste...
In my practice, I enjoy meeting with a range of people in terms of age, demographics, and psychological needs. In addition to extensive training, I have many years of experience providing care for those in need here in the Bay Area. I also have specific expertise in the areas of trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. I incorporate the well-researched areas of...
Alyssa Martin, MS, LAC is a South Dakota State Licensed Addiction Counselor and has a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South Dakota State University. She has experience in working with adolescents and adults in intensive inpatient treatment and outpatient settings. She uses cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and motivational interviewing therapeutic techniques. ...
I have a relational approach that fosters a mix of warmth & acceptance along with clinical clarity and positive outcomes. My focus and understanding is that the "The therapist can only take someone as far as they have been themselves." So I understand the stuck place you are in with your marriage, your personal life, the desperation and hurt, feeling lost and alone and the journey needed for...
