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 we have a nagging thought that something isn't going right in our lives or we notice a pattern that keeps happening over and over, but we wait so long to call and get help. Making that call can be so hard, but it is so worth it. Whether you have trauma, anxiety, depression, or difficulty in relationships - whatever is bothering you, a collaborative therapeutic relationship can help yo...
If you are discouraged by your current situation, have lost sight of who you are and what makes you special, or if you feel stuck in your interpersonal relationships, it would be my privilege to come alongside you and help foster hope. I love to work with individuals and couples who come from both military and civilian backgrounds, those who seek faith integration in therapy, and those who want...
I am a solutions-focused therapist who stresses that therapy does not have to be grueling. Think of it as being on an adventure, it can be hard work but there can be fun and laughter along the way. I utilize an honest, open, skill building approach to therapy. For those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of self, I also enjoy offering the opportunity to explore a spiritual and psychoanalyti...
Counseling does not have to be intimidating. My intention is to meet you where you are and assist you with navigating life. I am a human just like you. We all feel lost, "stuck," or like we are "going through the motions" sometimes. With my professional skills, experience and application of those skills, and a personable approach, I aim to assist you through life challenges. I am here to help...
Going through a major life change? Feel like you're not good enough? Whether it be graduating from middle school or high school or applying to colleges, to beginning your first job or quitting a job to pursue your dreams, I have been there. From school, job searching, relationships, and motherhood I have been there. Whenever change is happening, whether good or bad, planned or unplanned, it can...
Are you experiencing any of the following in your marriage: trust issues, infidelity, feeling more like roommates than romantic partners, addiction issues, frequent arguments that never get resolved, or just feeling lonely in your relationship? When you try to talk things out, it just makes everything worse and you feel stuck. You know you need help but don't know what to do to get back those...
Once you make the decision to seek counseling it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for your needs and personality. I have significant experience working with adolescents and young adults going through a variety of different mental health and life challenges. It can often be difficult for adolescents and young adults to find a therapist they feel a connection with and so I tail...
I welcome the chance to work with you. I specialize in seeing both adolescents (ages 12 +) and adults. I am also a certified school psychologist in CT at the high school level. I use a variety of different modalities to meet your individual therapeutic needs. Whatever you may be dealing with, whether it be past/present trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, etc., I am here to...
Welcome! I am excited to assist you on your journey towards greater balance, wellness, and overall happiness. My primary therapeutic modality is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which has been empirically proven to help individuals struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, intense mood fluctuations, unstable relationships, poor emotion regulation capabilities, and frequent impulsive and...
I have a unique ability to connect with people. Sometimes there are people that have a hard time clarifying what their thoughts and feelings are. They get confused. They hear voices in their head. They think people are making fun of them because they are born different. It can be really hard for Their own families to help. I help their families achieve common ground . Teenagers know I am real e...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma. I work with individuals and couples to achieve emotional growth and healing. As each person is unique, I draw upon a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities to best meet my client’s needs. We will work collaboratively to...
My ideal client is someone who feels that they simply need help navigating the stress, grief, trauma, sadness, or day to day challenges that life presents us and, a healthy level of skepticism is always welcomed and respected. My ideal client wants to be heard and not just listened to in that they want therapy to engage them and provide additional support that they feel is missing from their li...
My approach to therapy is to create a supportive and compassionate space that will allow us to challenge and explore patterns of behavior, relationship dynamics, thoughts and experiences, while allowing healing to occur on the path to achieving your therapeutic goals. Each individual’s path to healing is different. My background in both Family Trauma Therapy and addiction gives me a unique...
Have you thought about what it would be like to enter into therapy? Support is just a phone call away. Currently accepting new patients. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of social work practice and experience working with many populations particularly with individuals, children and families. I will help guide you through the experience with a solution focuse...
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed, exhausted or tightly wound when facing the stress of everyday life? Feeling the pressure to have the perfect work-life balance can cause complete withdrawal from all things that can provide a high quality, fulfilling life. Have you been concerned about the stigma that asking for help brings from your network of family and friends? I offer discreet,...
