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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in trauma, sexuality and infertility issues. With my background of running the Sexual Assault Center for Morris County, I am also specialized in working with sexual assault survivors. I am very comfortable working with individuals as well as couples. All of the client issues I specialize in can greatly affect relationships and it is important...
The ideal client is a person who desires to reach his or her full potential and is motivated to make the necessary changes for that growth. As a counselor, my goal is to see clients reach their full potential through the self-actualization process and by overcoming barriers to sound mental health. My theoretical orientation is eclectic. I start with a client-centered approach and incorporate ot...
Dr. Hale focuses on marital therapy with a special interest in fostering couple intimacy as well as addressing potential problems with sexual performance. A major treatment goal is to offer new strategies in resolving persistent problems and conflicts. I also provide individual therapy as well as psychological and substance abuse evaluations. I have had a life long interest in treating adults w...
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or a major life transition? If so, counseling can help. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I create a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment for my clients to explore issues that may be causing them distress or discomfort in their lives. Counseling can provide you with the opportunity to gain a deeper...
My recipe for therapy starts with three primary ingredients: a safe space, proven techniques and a plan tailored to fit each individual. Talking to a complete stranger about your struggles can be nerve wracking at first. I understand how important it is to feel comfortable with your therapist. So I create a warm, accepting space, free of judgement to help support your growth. I have been helpin...
I have enjoyed being a counselor for the last 40 years. My favorite parts of counseling are when a person has a breakthrough or realizes "I am making progress". During these times I am reminded of the reasons I remain in the counseling field. Over the years, I feel I have learned much from the folks I have counseled. My clients taught me to meet them where they are by avoiding placing my values...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, have more than 20 years of working as a mental health clinician. I have extensive experiences helping children, adults, and families. I have a heart for people who are struggling with issues of everyday life. Day after day, we feel pressures and struggles that can turn us into people we don't want to be. I want to help you overcome these problems...
Through trust and collaboration we start to build understanding so the anxiety and depression often seen with food concerns doesn't dominate one's life. Struggling with food can lead to obesity, bulimia and anorexia. Definitions of addiction are complicated but if you think of food before relationships, or you're in a physical and psychological state you feel you cannot share with others then...
When you come to me, thinking about seeking help, you can expect certain things: I will listen to what your concerns are. Together we will determine what you want to achieve. I will help you learn and practice skills that will help you gain fulfilling life. I have worked for over thirty years with clients who have mental health and substance abuse issues, with children, adolescents and their...
You have made the first courageous step, by exploring options available to you in South Arkansas. I am passionate about my work with individuals in various stages of life. Many of us are in need of someone outside of our circle of family and friends to process life's challenges and changes. Others are living with bouts of anxiety or depression. A few common concerns I work frequently with inclu...
If you are suffering with a substance use disorder or co-occurring mental health issue, I am here to help you. I am honored when someone trusts the process enough to work with me to re-claim their personal freedom. My goal is to help you do just that. Working through this process takes courage, perseverance, and willingness. I am committed to helping you grow these traits. My approach primarily...
I believe that clients have the ability to recognize dysfunctional patterns in their lives and, with a little help from the counselor, are able to set attainable goals to change those patterns into something more functional for their lives. I believe that motivation to change is a key component in what makes counseling successful for most people. I have spent the last 7 and a half years counsel...
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders for the Autism Society of Minnesota. For more than 30 years I've specialized in diagnostic and functional assessments, individual therapy for adults and adolescents, as well as training and consultation for caregivers. I and my team of therapists are available to meet any need that relates to Autism. Though I plan to retire...
As a trauma therapist (EMDR) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, (CSAT), I focus on both individual work and repairing broken relationships related to the impact of addiction and trauma. I have studied extensively with Pia Mellody since 1999, honing the skills necessary to work on trauma, codependency, love addiction and developmental immaturity. This groundbreaking work assists people who...
As a psychologist with doctoral and post-doctoral training in psychotherapy I work with people across the lifespan to achieve their fullest potential. Many adults come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationships issues; lacking satisfaction in their academic or professional lives; or wrestling with life transitions. Young adults and teens need help navigating complex social...
