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
If you went to sleep and a miracle occurred over night, what would your life look like?? Perhaps a life free of fears, consuming worry thoughts, sadness, chronic pain, traumatic memories, or limiting beliefs? Perhaps you envision less conflict, resentment, anger, and frustration with loved ones? Perhaps you gain a clearer sense of purpose and direction in your life? With a supportive,...
Dan Maust, MEd/LPCC-S is founder and owner of Darby Creek Counseling and Wellness and has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Dan has worked with couples, children, adolescents, and adults in a wide variety of settings. He specializes in combining Counseling and Psychotherapy with natural health alternatives. Dan currently devotes most of his time to management, consulting w...
WAIT LIST CLOSED - I want you to see progress, change, and results as quickly as possible while at the same time giving you as much time as you need to do your work. The space that we will share is one that is not judgmental - you are free to be who you are and wherever you happen to be in your life. If you've been struggling to make things work in your life, and you want to learn a different w...
I provide client-centered psychotherapy services that are tailored to the needs of each client. I draw from a variety of theoretical orientations including Psychodynamic (insight oriented) and behavioral (skills oriented) treatment approaches. I provide individual and family therapy to adults and adolescents in both English and Japanese. Some areas of specialty include relationship issues, self...
When you can't connect to people you love, it's painful. It feels like you try to connect, but they get farther away. Life can be hard, and even harder when your past gets in the way of your present and future. Sometimes issues such as being LGBTQ+,culture, religion, or a being a blended family makes relationships harder or more complicated. Sometimes, people need to work through their own "stu...
** This practice is full and is not accepting new patients at this time ** Feeling worried, sad, stressed out or having challenges in your relationships can be difficult to cope with. Sometimes feeling unhappy or unsatisfied with life can become unbearable. In situations where alcohol or drug use is involved issues can get worse quickly. Or maybe there is something else going on for you? When...
As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with a diverse group of children, adolescents, and adults. My training in various settings has allowed me to treat clients with a myriad of psychological issues, which have ranged from relationship, work, school stressors, and crisis intervention services. The majority of my clinical training has allowed me to effectively help my clients manage their mo...
I became a professional counselor due to my personal experiences with overcoming difficult life situations, realizing that people can heal, grow, change and become more productive; once a person realize a need to live differently, take ownership and responsibility for changing their lives. In my professional and private life, I demonstrate intellectual curiosity, including seeking new informati...
I received my Masters in Social Work from Fordham University with a concentration in Addiction. My clinical practice focuses on the treatment of individuals and families impacted by addiction, divorce, depression, mood and anxiety disorders utilizing traditional and holistic approaches. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, I am now offering sessions via secure video chatting using Spruce and also offe...
I am a Developmental Psychologist and an Art Therapist. I have been practicing for over 25 years in multiple settings including outpatient community mental health, inpatient psychiatric, crisis stabilization, and private practice. As an Art Therapist and a Psychologist I bring a unique combination of creativity and skills to my practice. I believe that helping each individual understand and acc...
I believe that clarity regarding who you are, what you believe, and why you believe it are among the greatest predictors a good and joyful life. I also know that a "joyful life" can sound absurd when you're struggling with depression and anxiety. My clients and I talk about their ideals and underlying beliefs and joys as context for their struggles. Together we examine the presumptions and...
It takes strength and courage to begin something new; and with a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment, I believe that this is where it all begins. We're human and go through difficult times which can cause us much confusion and a need for guidance, hope, and support. I strongly believe that with an individualized, strength-based, and motivational approach, you can find a new direction a...
Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's uni...
Sometimes we get stuck trying to make our pain go away. This leads to missing out on a rich and meaningful life, and often creates more suffering. What if you could have unhelpful thoughts and difficult feelings as part of your experience but not be controlled by them? When people find past attempts to reduce or control symptoms to be ineffective, I offer a different approach. I believe that th...
Sweetwater Psychological Associates, LLC is a multidisciplinary outpatient mental health practice with currently three psychologists, as well as two Masters Level Providers. Together, our providers have over 95 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, couples & families. Individual, group & family therapy are used to treat a number of psychological problems...
