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 don't ask what's wrong with you, but rather, what's happened to you? I believe there is power in telling our stories as a means of healing through being fully seen and witnessed, both by the listener and storyteller, which can aid in helping my clients see their own resilience, unique wisdom and access the part of oneself that I refer to as one's Higher Self. I help create opportunities to...
Finding the right therapist for YOU and the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors associated with positive therapy results. I place primary importance on our relationship providing an atmosphere of safety, warmth and understanding. While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive...
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" -Anaïs Nin. There are times when we feel lost, confused, even fearful. Perhaps we find ourselves at a crossroads, undergoing life changing experiences. We want to deepen our relationship to all aspects of our lives, and may feel we know where we would like to be, but cannot find a foothol...
What does happiness mean to you? Sometimes we forget how it feels to be happy. Therapy can help you to overcome problematic thoughts or behaviors and to achieve your full potential. I can help you tackle a specific or general problem such as a particular mental illness or a source of life stress in order to alleviate distress and to become happy. I can offer my skills and expertise in treating...
ATTENTION COMMITTED COUPLES: Are you struggling in your relationship and having difficulty making things better? Are you often hurt by your partner and feel stuck? Do you wonder if you chose the wrong person? Do you feel like you’re in a hopeless situation? Are past hurts causing conflict in your current relationship? Do you wonder why you keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Do y...
I began my career in 1979 with a spiritual gift for serving others. Obtaining an MSW in 2007, my graduate internship launched a church-based ministry offering Christian counseling. Currently a LICSW I use evidence/research-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused and narrative therapy to strengthen client and family systems. I have proven competent in my clinical pract...
I am honored to be a part of my client's journey to healing and well being. Life is often difficult, and finding the right person to work with through the lows and the highs is critically important. I bring a lifetime of experience, compassion, empathy and training to each session. I welcome all clients, I have experience with adolescents and adults. If you're struggling with depression or...
Are you looking for joy in your life and finding that it is eluding you? Do you want to thrive rather than just survive? Are you ready to take the next step? My clients are people who are seeking greater happiness and are willing to believe that there might be a better world available to them. I work with clients to identify stressors and strengths, overcome emotional barriers, and create a pla...
( English | עברית ) When we change ourselves we create change in our life and relationships. Therapy is a journey of self discovery to develop intimacy and create meaning in life and relationships. Gain new understanding and fulfillment. Through exploration of your past and present I will help you develop nurturing relationships with others and with your empathetic genuine self; connect with...
Trauma and stress have an emotional, psychological and physical impact. I see clients who are experiencing PTSD, Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), chronic pain, illness, addiction and despair. All of these issues can be addressed; when I see my clients heal from trauma, I see them flourish in all areas of their lives! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Approved Licensed...
Helping people has always been a passion in my life. I have been in private practice for over 10 years. I have a very peaceful office located in Coral Gables. I mostly use a client centered approach, in which each client is empowered in obtaining their desire life changes within their familial and social network. I consider myself eclectic in that I will use the Therapy that best suits the clie...
You are not alone. Most people at some time in their life could benefit from seeing a professional therapist to help them through a difficult and stressful time. Therapy is often the last resort and people are naturally anxious talking about their difficulties with a stranger. To ease the process, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring environment to help you find your way through whatever...
Emotional pain is our systems way of telling us something needs attention, just as physical pain alerts us. Within a context of kindness, sensitivity and skill, patterns, longings and distress can be understood and resolved. Maybe you've been struggling awhile or a recent loss, injury or transition has made life feel unbearable. Drawing upon several evidenced based practices we can address any...
I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor. I have been practicing clinical counseling for over 35 years and have been in private practice for over twenty-five years. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy for issues related to depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, trauma, addictions, involvement in the criminal justice syste...
If you are feeling stuck, grieving, going through a change and/or confused, it can help to talk with someone who is objective, yet supportive. At times, transitions bring us to a critical juncture or a cross road. Sometimes, it is a shift and at other points it is a moment of truth. Whatever the case, you are not alone and it is possible to develop a sense of effectiveness. Although outcomes va...
