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
Do you feel that your marriage has lost the spark? Are you asking yourself, what is wrong with my partner? Do you feel that you drink more than you used to? Is your teenage child acting as a runaway train? Does my child drink? Does she use drugs? Is she sexually active? Are you second-guessing your parenting skills? Is it them? Is it me? Do you feel that you have lost your grip on things? Conta...
As an experience addictions specialist for over 10 years, my goal is to offer guidance to families and individuals who feel lost in a world of addiction. From life coaching, coping skill development, to sharing resources and providing feedback on other issues, (love addiction and substance abuse), I can help you find recovery, peace and serenity. I have recovered from my own addictions, and...
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If you are considering therapy, I'd be glad to provide you with a free consultation over the phone. I believe that the relationship between the client and therapist plays a significant role in helping people overcome painful emotional experiences, destructive interpersonal patterns, and other obstacles that get in the way of us experiencing our lives from a place of openness and security. I wor...
So many of us have struggles in our lives and we have all felt lost and alone at times. I see my work as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients to improve the quality of their lives and to help them to achieve their goals in a supportive, nurturing environment. I strive always to provide excellent, comprehensive services including formal assessments, individual and family therapy,...
Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to examine issues that impact our quality of life, as well as a powerful tool to promote true healing and lasting change. I work together with Individuals and families to help bring awareness and healing to the source of their emotional stress and pain, to hopefully enable them to live their lives more fully and contently. I have over 16 years of...
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I believe everyone already has the capability within themselves to heal. My job is to help them access the tools to bring about hope and change. I provide a non-judgmental, safe environment for the individual to explore and process their needs while educating them on ways to cope and manage their identified area of concern. I specialize in the area of trauma. This includes...
Hello! My name is Chandra Blakely. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Psychology, specializing in Professional Counseling, and a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. I have over 17 years of comprehensive experience providing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered counseling across the lifespan, from ages 3-65+. My services have primarily been focus...
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I have been in practice for over twenty-five years and have had experience that has given me the ability to treat most populations, children, teens, adults, and couples. I had the opportunity to work in a county hospital in Houston, Texas in Emergency Psychiatry for three years which exposed me to all forms of mental illness. I have worked with troubled teens from CPS and Juvenile Probation and...
For over 20 years, I have been working directly with persons struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders. My specialties include addictions (with emphasis on medication assisted treatment), mood and adjustment disorders. My approach is holistic and strength based. My training includes cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing and mindful based strategies in treating the wh...
Communion is being together and speaking the language of the heart. It is a spiritual and psychological journey with a companion who cares. If you are seeking peace, clarity, deeper meaning in life, more satisfaction in your relationships, greater creativity, and improved well-being, I am here to assist you on your journey of wellness. I specialize in working with Women of Color. If anxiety,...
( English | Português | español | Русский ) If you or your loved ones are in pain, suffering, hurt, confused, going through a tough time, in need of Help, there is hope! We are here for you! We offer Counseling for Children, Teens, Adults, and Elders. Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Adolescent Counseling, Addictions Counseling, EMDR, DBT, ACT, Medical Family Therapy and Group Therapy in a...
