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
My ideal clients are those seeking help living with: acquired disability, lifelong disability, new-onset chronic illness, change-of or loss-in functioning, medical trauma, and/or grief and loss - and this can include clients who are caretaking for others! I believe in the positive power of complex and conflicting emotions, including anger, as part of the process of safely growing and learning t...
Hello! My name is James Bartlett and I am so happy that you chose to visit my Psychology Today page. I believe that counseling is a special relationship between a client and their counselor. Counseling requires trust due to the nature of what is usually discussed while in session. With that being said, my main areas of expertise revolve around depression, anxiety, anger control, addiction and...
"Life is a Journey Not a Destination, and it all Begins with One Single Step" I work from a client centered approach focusing on strengths, goals, wellness, and overall wellbeing. I aim to connect with clients through a warm, calm, compassionate demeanor, in a safe supportive environment. I received a masters level degree from Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School. My focus since 2015 has been...
Together, we can work towards setting and accomplishing your goals, whether they are focused on reducing stress, employment, family, or addressing emotional pain. Having worked in the mental health field since 2002, Britt has had the privledge of working with people from all different walks of life. She believes her experience of growing up Black and White, has helped her to broaden both her...
Ready for something different? Feeling stuck with a problem that you can't seem to overcome? It might be time to get some help but it's hard to share your private life with a stranger. I can provide a warm and safe place to begin the hard work of feeling better. I help clients who want overcome their issues and not just "cope" with them. I work with you as an equal to help you understand and be...
Everyone needs help sometimes. Having the support and guidance you need can make all the difference when you are feeling overwhelmed or are needing to make changes in your life. I strive to provide a healthy and safe environment so that you can share openly with me individually, as a couple, or as a family. Whether you are experiencing signs of depression, anxiety, substance use issues, highly...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Master degree from Fordham University. I am psychotherapist trained at the prestigious Ackerman Institute for the Family. I have spent time working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My goal is to encourage individuals, couples and families to cope better with their difficulties. My approach is collaborative, empathetic and non-judgmental i...
During these uncertain, rapidly changing and complex times we are living through, I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving the pain and confusion which blocks your sense of peace and authenticity, exploring the influence of your early life on your personality, relationships and current stressful situations. Together we will find tools to relieve any anxiety and confusion and...
The mission at FullScope Counseling Services, PLLC is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where we guide in helping our clients to make empowered decisions about their individual and professional lives. We assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that prevent them f...
**Currently Not Accepting New Clients** Let's face it: We have ALL experienced some type of negative situation in our lives. Whether it is divorce, death, or other traumatic experiences, you do not have to deal with these challenges alone. Maybe you are having issues in your job or relationships? Perhaps you are having a hard time functioning from day to day or experiencing behavioral issues in...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed School Adjustment Counselor with over 20 years of counseling experience in community, school, home and office settings. I hold advanced degrees in Guidance and Counseling and Mental Health Counseling and am a former adjunct professor at Bridgewater State University's graduate school of mental health counseling. I specialize in depression, ang...
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, women's emotional health, relationship issues, addiction, and other major life changes. I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling, and it is my passion to provide empathy, understanding, and openness to all who walk through my counseling office. Coming to counseling takes courage and strength, and I want to honor that in my...
Downtown Counseling Center (DCC) has specialty trained providers whose mission is to provide an individually tailored therapy experience to address the concerns of our clients. Our providers use empirically supported, research based interventions to help children, adolescents, adults or families reach treatment goals....
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit my page. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and obtained my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University. In working with you individually, I take an interpersonal approach, creating a warm and collaborative environment where you're safe to explore your private struggles, thoughts, and emotions. We will work together...
I approach therapy with a family systems lens, working to improve the functioning of individuals and families they are part of. I have a masters degree from SCSU and a post-masters certificate from the UofM for in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. I utilizes a developmental perspective in assisting children and families to understand and manage behaviors and emotions. As a registered Pl...
