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
Sometimes life can be difficult, and we need a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to work through our struggles. I have worked with a wide variety of folks, in a number of settings. Some of the issues that I focus on are co-occurring disorders, addiction, grief/loss, trauma, sexuality, anxiety and depression. I work with adults in individual, family, and couples counseling settings. In m...
I consider it my privilege to join with others as they share their stories of who they are, the challenges and joys of where they have been and assisting them as they discover what lies ahead in their life's journey. Anyone who has a curiosity about who they are, how life events and circumstances affect them, have a willingness to change with a hope of where they want to be in life... is welcom...
I view my role as a therapist much like that of a guide as well as a teacher. I work to help clients build and maintain the necessary tools they already have existing within themselves and lead clients to new discoveries of living life in a more balanced way. Through utilizing existing tools, as well as learning new possibilities of living, clients are able to reach their full potential for...
Life presents all of us with challenges. It takes courage to face these challenges and to make changes in your life. Counseling provides a safe place to identify challenges, express your thoughts and feelings and set goals for your future. You are the expert on your life and this is your personal journey. As your therapist, I am here to listen, teach skills and guide you in achieving your goals...
If you are facing difficulty in life (as we all have) I believe in getting the support and care you deserve. I have extensive knowledge in anxiety/depression, relationship issues, addiction/recovery, couples work and Alzheimer's disease / dementia. I also love working with children and teens (and even have two of my own)! I look at the issues we face in a whole-person approach and believe in...
Private office-based addictions assessment and treatment. 35 years experience working in and directing treatment programs and in private practice. Author: The New Template for Recovery. Visit chrisportman.net I am not wedded to any single theory or medical, psychological, or spiritual approach.I view recovery in the broader context of one's life and focus more on the future than on the past. It...
Welcome! I have been a practicing therapist for 30+ years and believe that therapy is a partnership. My approach to psychotherapy is eclectic, direct, compassionate and informed by current research on how our brains are transformed by our relationships with ourselves and others. I work with people across a broad spectrum of difficulties. My number one goal is for you to safely explore who you a...
Are you tired of being tired, constantly feeling miss-understood, disabling negative thinking, just existing rather than living? You are looking for a Counselor/Life Coach who will partner with you to challenge your thinking and change these behaviors. Then please give us a call. We are cross-cultural, client-centered, solution focus, community-based practitioners, with over twenty years of...
Life is hard enough. You don't need to do it alone. If you or a loved one is struggling, Give me a call. If I can't help, I'll do my best to find you the help you need. I have over 10 years working with people suffering from mental health issues and/or addiction issues. Since 2008, I've worked with people suffering from alcohol and drug abuse. I have also worked with the loved ones trying to...
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." -Dalai Lama If you had a magic wand, what would you change? What would you keep the same? Where and what do you see yourself doing in 6months, 1 year, 5 years from now? We cannot always control what happens to us but we can work through and process the way we are coping. If you have goals or need help with setting and...
I help people achieve recovery through a holistic approach to healing. Recovery is more than simple abstinence from substances and behaviors, recovery begins by changing addictive thoughts and patterns. I specialize in helping others become motivated to travel the journey of recovery from self destructive patterns and moving toward a fulfilling and rewarding life. I have experience in numerous...
As a psychotherapist, my number one goal is to approach you with acceptance, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I enter every therapeutic relationship with a genuine curiosity to understand the lives, struggles, and strengths of my clients. I believe in starting wherever you are comfortable. My office is a safe place to make sense of what is going on in your life. Together we will clar...
I have been providing counseling for 13 years to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I am psychodynamically trained and partner with my clients to address past traumas that may be impacting their current functioning. I believe that growth is essential in one's life and I am committed to helping my clients obtain their goals in life whether it's improving their communication ski...
My passion is helping people help themselves. I have varied expertise in treating a wide range of psychiatric problems. I am currently focusing my practice on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy--a treatment approach where we use the psychedelic effects of the anesthetic, ketamine, to enhance and accelerate the psychotherapy process. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, OCD, depression,...
Psychotherapy is a unique relationship in that it's a focus on you and how to improve all facets of your life. The most important factor in the therapeutic relationship is the comfort and ease in which the client can share at their own pace. Therapy is not limited to times of personal crisis, but essential in building increased awareness to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships and...
