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 specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling to figure out who they are and what they want in life. My clients face a range of pressures to fit with expectations from friends, family, and coworkers. They wrestle with self-criticism, intense emotions and mood swings, and report feelings of despair. They may feel so broken down and overwhelmed that they use substances, h...
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) resident in counseling with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I am currently providing Telemedicine service and I am accepting new clients. My experience working with children involves virtual Play Therapy techniques to help children with a range of mental health issues including anxiety, bullying, and depression. I work closely with...
I believe in a non-judgmental, person-centered, positive approach in the counseling relationship, where the client feels comfortable enough to express their feelings and thoughts while examining factors which may be causing them pain, anxiety, or unhappiness. I also believe that individuals have the power within themselves to overcome these personal barriers to attain their full potential. My g...
I am a psychotherapist working in Belltown/South Lake Union, Seattle. Therapy is a place where you can talk about how thoughts and feelings affect your sense of self, environment, and relationships. I focus on anxiety. I work with clients who range from just needing a place to explore their thoughts, to focused therapy on specific areas of distress. I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders. I...
My counseling approach is tailored toward each individual, however, theoretically I use mostly Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered. I work with adolescents aged 12 to 17, and adults of all ages. I have additional training and experience in working with people who have experienced trauma and abuse. Additional training in Trauma Systems Therapy, TF-CBT (Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral...
My PhD research was extensively in trauma and ADHD. I use the Strength-based theory that emphasizes people's self-determination and strengths. I work on assessing the whole person. I assess for their learning style as I believe this to be helpful with how a treatment is implemented. Following are other therapies I implement: CBT, TF-CBT, DBT for adults and adolescents. I work with couples,...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in addiction, mood disorders, and transitional periods characteristic of young adulthood and midlife. I have had significant experience as a Supervising Psychologist at The Addiction Institute of NY, Mount Sinai West where I developed expertise treating young adults and high-functioning individuals (often, professionals) with substance use and...
I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology and was trained with the Humanistic belief that many factors of one's life play a role in their development, mental health and cognitive processes. By utilizing humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalytic and existential interventions, together we can develop a treatment plan that works...
**** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** Sometimes we find ourselves at odds with our circumstances or it might seem like our circumstances are actively working against us. Do you have a history of anxiety, depression, PTSD or are these feelings new to you? Are you are struggling with difficult life transitions such as pregnancy/child birth/family planning, life altering decision-making, ...
The work I do and journey I assist my clients on takes a holistic approach to tailor specific needs by combining different modalities to manage symptoms and promote healing. I work with all ages. I've gained significant experience in family/child welfare and foster care; abuse; domestic violence; neglect; PTSD; developmental disabilities; ASD; ADHD; parent training; systemic family therapy;...
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step towards better understanding how past and current experiences impact individual wellbeing. I believe the most important part of treatment is establishing a trusting client-therapist relationship. I work to build a warm, open environment so you feel safe when sharing difficult thoughts and feelings. There are times in life when our usual coping strategi...
If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience, I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a therapist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting...
I believe that it is never too late to feel better and improve your quality of life. I have more than 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family counseling, I was trained at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York. I provide tools to help significantly decrease or alleviate feelings and struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger,...
Struggling to manage symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression and the stress of life transitions? Life can be a difficult journey and everyone deserves someone who will listen, understand and support them through navigating tough obstacles. My mission is to work with others to increase their motivation to achieve goals, make positive changes and support them in reaching their full potential. I h...
We're all faced with challenges, big and small. Sometimes these grow to overpower and overwhelm us. The adults, children, and families I work with say that I help them feel heard, valued, comfortable, and that I provide a safe place to explore options and pick the right solutions. I would be honored to share with you the insights and skills from my diverse background - from work in schools,...
