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
Wendy has 20+ years experience in mental health. A graduate of Grinnell College and KU School of Social Welfare, Wendy has vast experience working in both rural and metropolitan communities. Having worked with individuals with chronic mental illness, eating disorders, addiction and trauma at Menninger, Wendy went on to broaden her skills to include extensive work in anxiety, depressive and...
Are you tired of trying to overcome your problems on your own? I believe you are not alone in your challenges and that you do not have to carry the burden by yourself. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow and transform their lives for the better. I hold extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and famil...
Whether you are an adult experiencing psychological, emotional, or behavioral adjustment problems or you have a child with attention issues or who is displaying conduct problems, or a couple having communication and relational difficulties, I will work with you to respectfully address your needs. Although my preference is to work steadily with you in order to make each of our meetings optimally...
Traumatic experiences have an effect on all members of the family. Sometimes what we once thought our lives would look like, turned out to be different down the road. We all need support and guidance at times and reaching out is step one in your journey to become emotionally stronger. In a safe & private setting, I will help you find that better place, so you can find a sense of peace to move...
In a safe and comfortable environment I provide services for couples and adults who desire healing in their lives. Therapy is an opportunity for personal growth and lasting positive change. My approach to therapy is informed by my desire to meet each client where they are at; creating space for them to strengthen their core self. Therefore, I see my role as deeply listening and responding...
I am a skillful remote counselor using Skype and Zoom platforms and have 39 years of experience as a psychotherapist. TREATING BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS ON AN OUTPATIENT BASIS, also codependence, victims of narcissists, eating issues, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, parental estrangement, sexual violation, trauma. I use talk therapy along with alternative healing modalities (hypnotherapy,...
As we encounter life's various problems, we occasionally find that professional help might be useful. I work with people who are looking for that additional professional assistance. Some of the most common reasons people come to work with me are depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and anger management, among several others. I also do couples counseling. I have been...
Are you struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, relationship issues, perfectionism or other issues that keep you down? Has life taken you down a road you never intended to travel, whether the outcome was your choice or forced upon you due to abuse, trauma or lifelong developmental chronic trauma? Because of life's difficulties, whatever the cause, our lives may be unmanageable, and seem to h...
I often work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them achieve their personal goals. Many issues addressed in therapy include managing and reducing Depression, Bi-polar and Mood disorders and their symptomology. Anxiety disorders; OCD, Panic disorders, Phobias. Identifying triggers and strategies to help the individual lessen symptomology and increase coping skills are essential. I...
Sometimes we may feel life gives us more than we can handle. Even if we have friends and family with whom we can share our feelings, how often do we have someone who can listen to and support us without judgment or bias in order for us to make the best decisions for our lives? This is when it is important to seek counseling from a qualified, ethical, and licensed professional. I am here to help...
**I am not accepting new patients at this time.*** I have been in the field of therapy for over 10 years, working with both adults and adolescents. I have significant experience in working with trauma, PTSD and substance use issues. I am trained in both Art Therapy and EMDR therapy modalities. I find that my experience and specialize treatment modalities help to create an opportunity for anyone...
I am so happy that you are on this site seeking help for you/your family to get to a better place where those issues feel resolved. Please check out my website LivingNowTherapy.com as I want you to feel comfortable with who you choose to bring into your family. I believe in Living Now, experiencing the world at this very moment. Breathing in life's abundance and breathing out all the negativity...
Entering into counseling takes both courage and vulnerability. I treat adults and children with trauma/anxiety and or substance use disorders. The approach that I use is one of trust and mutual respect, believing that every person has within them everything they need to grow and learn in life. Identifying and drawing forth those skills and strengths as well as an action plan for change is cruci...
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, ...
I believe the problems that direct clients into counseling are emotional, physical, and spiritual. Therefore, the whole person must be addressed and treated as a unique and complex individual. As a Christian therapist I help clients get to the root causes of their distress and assist them to find answers by using solution focused therapy. While some long-term therapy is a necessity I take pride...
