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
It can feel overwhelming to be proactive about making positive changes in our lives. Everyone has their own complicated life circumstances related to family, work, relationships, and mental and spiritual well being. Therapy can be an essential tool to work to un-complicate these circumstances and focus on making happiness and wellness a daily priority. When we feel overwhelmed with worry or tha...
Hi, my name is Anita, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at Thriveworks Counseling with over 26 years of experience serving the Charlottesville community. I've provided counseling to individuals, couples, groups, children, and families in multiple settings including community mental health, private practice, residential, and a crisis treatment center. I have also supervised and trained...
You are strong, stronger then you may know. You are capable and you have already taken the first step to feeling better by searching for a therapist. It is one of the greatest honors in my life to be able to encourage and support people along their journey of healing and growth. I firmly believe that everyone holds within them the strength and ability to achieve their desired goals, no matter h...
The decision to seek therapy can be one of the most important steps we take on the path to emotional wellness. It's also a decision that often comes about after a great deal of contemplation and reflection. I believe this path can ultimately lead to a more enriched and authentic life, as well as a new found inner truth and self-awareness. By addressing core issues that we often overlook, we can...
You want to feel better but you have no idea where to begin. You are tired of feeling emotionally stuck and overwhelmed with issues that seem to reappear in your life such as anxiety, depression, or painful life circumstances. You are tired of repeating patterns that are holding you back in life. You are tired of feeling panic and fearing vulnerability in your relationships. You want to stop...
Using natural methods, I successfully treat stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem and other problems. My focus is on making your symptoms go away - not just teaching you coping skills. By changing how your brain and body operate, it is possible to find the peace of mind you are looking for. I will support you during difficult times while helping you to determine what problems are...
My specializations include individuals, families and relationships with co-occurring and complex mental health, substance use, problem gambling and personality disorders. Additionally, I have a special interest in women and couples who are experiencing a broad spectrum of fertility challenges, pregnancy losses, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, and postpartum concerns. I am trained in an...
Are you looking for relief from racing thoughts that are not allowing you to be present, or in the moment, with life's experiences? Is stress weighing you down? Does anger get the best of you? Or do you feel that you are so consumed by your anxiety or grief that you find it hard to get out of bed and have lost interest in what you used to enjoy? If so, I am here to give you the tools that you n...
I work with clients to address a wide range of concerns that cause personal distress, which can be experienced as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. Moments of distress may also be marked by interpersonal difficulties with others, including family, friends, co-workers and partners, which can also be explored in therapy. In my work with couples, I carefully attune to each person's need...
David has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). He has been working in the mental health field for the past nine years. His experience includes counseling adolescents (13+) and adults in a variety of settings and roles. A large portion of his clinical practice has been working as a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) facilitator for...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Like many moms, you wear numerous hats in your life, and trying to manage them all successfully can be emotionally exhausting. Too often, you tell yourself that you ARE FAILING; failing at being a mom, failing at being a partner, failing at being a friend, failing at being an employee or student, etc etc...leaving you feeling helpless, hopeless, anxious, and depressed....
Individuals often struggle with managing the stress in their lives that can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and unhealthy behaviors, for example. Distress can arise from work, life transitions, relationships, and difficult emotions. We can find ourselves reacting in the same ways, experiencing the same agonizing feelings, and being in the same difficult circumstances. The goal is to...
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the crucible within which clients are helped to heal their pain. I take an active role in the therapeutic process by engaging with the client so he or she feels understood, respected, and seen. The feelings of shame, fear, anxiety and other painful emotions are worked through so the client feels taken care of. The clients I treat often come into therapy...
I have been a licensed psychologist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois since 2007. I am now licensed as a psychologist in Arizona. I have worked with numerous clients and issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, chronic illness, LGBT issues, and dual diagnosis disorders to name a few. I enjoy working with chronic issues as well as adults going through ...
Sometimes life experiences leave us feeling overwhelmed or hopeless and we find that the ways we usually cope are not helping. Sometimes our personal journey involves difficult, seemingly impossible crises or losses. Sometimes we try to manage emotions with activities that help us feel better for a short time but then the cost starts to outweigh the benefits. I believe we all go through times l...
