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
As a clinician, I value genuineness and authenticity. This forms the foundation from which I work with clients. I want to work with you to manage your chronic mental health issues, develop coping skills, work through trauma, and empower your authentic self. I do this in a variety of ways by enlisting your expertise on yourself combined with multiple treatment modalities tailored to your unique...
I help clients gain awareness of their emotions and unhelpful behaviors that often result in isolation and disconnection. I believe that together we can learn how to approach any discomfort with emotions in a present-focused and non-judgmental manner in order to fuel connection and compassion. I have experience in treating individuals with eating disorders, body image issues, addictions and...
Persephone Gonzalez, LMFT, has worked extensively with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, providing intensive, long and short-term psychotherapy in both English and Spanish. Her specialties include complex trauma, major depression, anxiety, substance abuse and dependence, issues of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexuality and intimacy. Her practice has...
"I am not what happened to me. I am what I CHOOSE to become." -Dr. Carl Jung... As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, I help people repurpose their life. Many of those I work with are recovering from substance abuse, or the effects that family substance abuse has had on them. I teach my clients how to cope with stress, deal with anxiety and depression, and navig...
I work with couples, individuals and groups on relationship skill-building. My services are tailored to your needs. Using tenets of Integral theory and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I am here-and-now focused, using feelings as a focus for working toward solutions collaboratively. I offer group counseling on special topics. I want you to get the best support money can buy. If you are going to...
( English | Italiano ) I have worked with trauma and injustice for over 10 years, and this work has repeatedly shown me that connection is the key to unlock healing and move forward in unexpected directions. I strive to provide a therapeutic space where clients can experience something radically different and feel safe to practice new and courageous ways of relating to themselves and to others....
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified in Grief & Loss with over 8 years of experience working with couples, families and individuals. I strive to provide compassionate, effective and evidence-based clinical psychotherapy and counseling services to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, with the goal of maximizing personal potential and increasing...
I enjoy working with individuals ages 12 and older, from all walks of life. I dedicate my work to helping individuals navigate through major life transitions, anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, parenting challenges, grief/loss, eating disorder, body image concerns, identity development (especially with LGBTQ populations), personal growth and development. I practice from a framewo...
I believe that life is full of dialectics (two opposing truths) that need to be accepted and balanced in one's life to maintain a harmony between peace of mind, peace of heart and peace within relationships. As a therapist, I help my clients help themselves to achieve or to restore this balance. I have aimed at providing a counseling experience that exudes an unconditional positive regard and...
It can be painful to struggle with issues and wish that they might somehow disappear. I understand how these issues can sometimes make you feel your life is stuck and that they can prevent you from living or enjoying your life more fully. I also know how difficult it can be to seek help or talk about these issues. This is why it is my approach to get to know each client and find an individualiz...
Are you struggling with internal challenges that are making your life more difficult? Are you or a loved one struggling with their substance use? Is addiction interfering with your ability to truly be happy? Is your family and/or relationship struggling because of difficult challenges that you are finding it hard to overcome alone? Are you struggling to achieve the best possible life that you c...
Hello and welcome! I treat adults and adolescents seeking help on a wide range of issues. I believe that clients have the ability to choose how to resolve their own problems and can make their own decisions with my assistance as a facilitator of change. As a counselor, I help facilitate greater self-awareness and insight for my clients through their life experiences. This newly acquired insight...
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing environment in which to explore your story and build on your strengths? I use a blend of psychodynamic theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you identify areas of concern and create long-lasting change. I'm LGBTQ affirmative with several years of experience at the Los Angeles LGBT Center in Hollywood. Before becoming a therapist, I was a professio...
I have over 23 years working with people, who struggle with chemical dependency, codependency, depression, anxiety, anger, dysfunctional relationships, marital discord, family of origin issues, internet porn, pervasive negative patterns & phase of life problems. I work as an empathic guide by meeting you were you are, listening to your story, & creating attainable goals that fit into your life....
Constants & Constants, LLC strives to assist in the process of regaining and maintaining mental, behavioral, emotional health and stabilization during and after life’s hardships. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I offer comprehensive counseling to those in need of mental and behavioral health services. The road to recovery and balance can be a long one, but I am here to help you alon...
