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
When we struggle to make sense of our experiences (due to depression, anxiety, grief/loss, abuse/trauma, relational conflicts or new life stressors), we may seek any semblance of control over our situation, grasping for understanding of all the "whys" or seeking resolution/answers to pacify the "what if's." Simultaneously, sense-making may seem inaccessible or impossible. At times, we need some...
*On maternity leave from Dec 18-Mar 2021* Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself and assist you in achieving goals that are important to you. I can provide a safe and non-judgmental space to discuss things that may be difficult to verbalize. My focus is on clients age 14-40 who may be struggling with depression, anxiety,...
Addiction Rehab Centers is a place where we can help you regain your life. We treat Addiction and mental health issues of a broad magnitude. ARC addresses core underlying issues that keep people stuck in addiction and primary mental health difficulties. We provide detox, residential care, medication management, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. WE DO NOT OFFER A CRASH COURSE ON ...
Is life stressing you out? I don't just help my clients develop skills to manage stress effectively but also work through and heal from what is the underlying causes to stress in their life. I am unlike most therapist because I am highly trained in different somatic approaches including Somatic Experiencing, where I incorporate my exceptional level of knowledge in neuroscience to therapy sessio...
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS. We are unhappy in our lives today because we have wounds from the past that have been left unhealed. These wounds generate from our basic needs not being met in childhood, abuse, loss of any kind (death of a loved one/friend, job, house, security, relationship, etc.), an unexpected accident, or any other traumas life may throw at you. These unhealed wounds are...
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.” You did it!!! You gathered the awareness and courage to love your self enough and reach out for help. Perhaps you are struggling with an issue that has become bigger than you alone can handle; leading you feeling lost and in need of direction. You may be asking yourself how in the world did I get here? How can I...
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults suffering from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, & substance abuse difficulties. I work from an evidence-based framework with emphasis on mindfulness practice, acceptance of difficult internal experiences, and valued-based living to increase quality of life. This approach to treatment is known as Acceptance ...
Today's world is difficult to navigate. Am I doing the right things for my children? Am I making the right career moves? Does my relationship need attention? Do my children need extra support? How can I be a better friend? Sometimes the list seems endless. The question we forget to ask ourselves is am I happy? Are my children happy? Unfortunately, some of us are not, some of us feel like we are...
My practice goal is to help you experience symptom relief and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I welcome any and all personal challenges. I believe that a strong client-provider alliance is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Personal trust, an integrative holistic approach, and client-centered therapy are central to my practice. Therapy is a rare opportunity for complete...
I have extensive experience conducting individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy as well as a range of psychological assessments. My areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of psychological disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, and substance abuse disorders. M...
Desiring a place that is present to your pain...a place that guides you in utilizing your strengths? Trying to find a solid ground to stand on? The mission of my work is centered on a genuine collaboration to building a sanctuary with you where your emotional mind, body, and soul are acknowledged, valued, and validated. In this space, you have the opportunity to tell your story, honor and expre...
** As of 11/10/2020 - closed to new clients until 01/01/2021. ** When the brain is highjacked in response to difficult memories and the bad-actor urges to disappear, embrace chaos or dive in to substances overtake us, what are your options? How will you keep the peace with those you love? I call it the practice of recovery. The welcoming of perspective. The experiments with change. The myth of...
JOAN RIVERS, (comedian), was known for beginning her conversations with "Can We Talk"? I've adopted this philosophy with my clients. I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, loneliness, addictions and grief, to single-parenting, individuals, couples, and premarital counseling. I'm a proponent of a multidisciplinary approach to mental healthcare, collaborating with medical...
I provide substance abuse and mental health treatment services in the Jackson County area. I work with clients who are experiencing problems for the first time and with clients who have tried recovery on more than one occasion. Compassionate Healing of WNC provides assessments as well as individual and group counseling sessions. I work with clients to help them create their goals and the steps...
There are times in all our lives when we don’t quite feel comfortable with ourselves or with our situations. These times can bring about overwhelming feelings of stress, depression and anxiety. We began to think and or act-out in which can be self-destructive and non-productive. As a highly skilled and supportive cognitive-behavioral and psychoanalytic therapist, I will assist you with moving...
