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 would love to talk with you and together discover your full potential and purpose in life. Sometimes that means looking back from where you are now to discover the barriers standing in your way. From personal experience, I believe it is never too late to discover a better way to do life. Joining you in your personal journey in discovering this joy and purpose, would be an honor. I believe tha...
I am currently not taking any new clients. Sometimes life gets bumpy, and when it does it can be helpful to have a comfortable and non-judgmental place to work on smoothing things out. I work with adults, children, and couples to help get things to a better place. We live in a world where so many things are out of our control it can be helpful to review what is within your control within the wo...
My clinical skills are vast after over twenty five years of private practice and thirty three years as a social worker.I have worked with the military in Europe as a family therapist and participate in the Give an Hour Program here in Kentucky. I serve on several boards including the Kent School Social Work Board, and the National Association of Social Work Ethics Committee. I treat ALL...
My name is Melanie Spector, and I am currently accepting new patients. My counseling style is to help people feel safe and to maintain a sense of trust and unconditional positive regard with each person. Many individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and trauma. Unfortunately, many life-lived experiences can diminish joy and a fun filled, healthy and...
Do you find yourself spending most of your time thinking about memories from your past or worrying about the future? Are your emotions causing problems for you with family, friends, work, or school? You may not even know exactly what is wrong, but feel like something has changed or is missing from your life. These are some of the many concerns that often bring my clients to therapy and can be...
Once there was a man who was afraid of his shadow. Then he met it. Now he glows in the dark.' This mantra will define our work. It's not easy to look within and wrestle with things that trouble us. By harnessing them we can manifest powerful change. I will be your proactive and collaborative partner as we assess and address your goals toward healing, growing, expressing, exploring or resolving...
Don't you just love talking about feelings, challenges and emotions?! Of course not...but that's ok because that makes you completely normal!! This doesn't come naturally to many of us, however, sometimes life brings us to a point where we need to turn outside ourselves, family and/or friends for support. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individual...
I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step towards better health! Starting is always the toughest part, but Therapists are human too! So when you step into my office, I promise to always work my absolute hardest to help you accomplish your goals! Don't know your goals? No problem! I love helping my clients re-discover how amazing they already are! Next, we work together to figure out an action pla...
Ins accepted-BCBS, UHC and Cigna. With the pandemic and all of the other things happening in our world, do you notice your anxiety is increasing? Sleeping a problem? Running thoughts? Our specialty is simple: we help people who are dealing with anxiety, PTSD, somatic and chronic pain. Using EMDR therapy and CBT, we strive towards finding a solution to your dilemmas. You already have the...
Thank you for visiting my profile. My apologies, at this time I am NOT accepting new clients. There are times in life in which we all need some help. It can also be difficult to find someone who understands the struggles and situations you face. The decision to seek therapy can be stressful but it is a healthy indicator that you are ready to take the first step to a balanced life. I offer a...
**offering tele therapy*** When a client comes to his/her first session, I often share that they have done the hardest part: to make that initial call and to show up. From there, I look at it as my responsibility to help one feel safe sharing feelings/experiences so that they improve how they currently feel and create the life they want to get excited about living in the future. My approach is...
You are better than the worst thing you've ever done! The goal of Starlight Counseling is for your dignity to be restored. If you are involved with the court system and in need of a substance assessment or counseling I can set an appointment within 1 to 3 business days. Extremely eager to serve individuals who are involved with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board...
It is my passion to help inspire people to become who they can be. I believe is really does not matter where we come from, but who we want to become as people. I enjoy helping others through this journey of self understanding and empowerment to grow. You have the ability to become anyone you choose to be! An emotionally healthy grandparent, mother, father, child or adolescent. The sky is the li...
Acting as a sounding board, I will support you as your work through a wide array of issues Helping to navigate long-lasting and meaningful change from your anxiety, depression, drug/alcohol use, reduce stress, and raise self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach focusing on the whole self and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and emphasize...
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I believe each individual, couple and family is unique with their own set of strengths and struggles. My focus is getting to know my clients and helping them access tools and resources within themselves to achieve success in therapy. My goal is to come along side and help those who are dealing with difficult issues in life to provide support, encouragement and...
