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
DeJuan J. Lundy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with over 13 years of experience working with diverse populations, ages as well as a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. She specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Anger Management, Stress Management,...
Are you feeling stuck? What's getting in the way of living a satisfying life, one with heart and meaning? You may be coming to therapy because of a new development or something very old, you may not even know what it is. You may also be adding to your burden by judging your self unfairly. But there is hope, therapy can usher in exciting transformation. When we can embrace the gifts that come wi...
Every life experience has a purpose. Nothing happens by chance. Failure, conflict or ending a relationship, isn't meant to break us, instead, it provides valuable lessons for us to learn, grow, gain insight and live happier. I will support your search for self empowerment, as you do the work to regain your sense of control, purpose and joy. Together we can address your self-esteem issues,...
Sometimes we try to decide how something should be without actually experiencing it; our journey through counseling will help redirect and ground any preconceived notions of how to experience life. For counseling to be effective, both you and I must be actively involved in developing counseling goals and assessing progress towards a state of positive mental health. In client-centered therapy,...
Helping people process through their emotions, roadblocks, and trauma is such a privilege. I appreciate the time you take out of your life to focus on yourself. I have been in the field for over 12 years and describe my therapeutic approach as nurturing, supportive and relational. I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I have training and...
Ready Counseling Services is based in the Capital District Area and accepting new clients. We address all life areas to help you live a life of peace, tranquility and possibility. Using positive psychology and a client centered approach, Ready Counseling helps the client to be kind to themselves in the journey of healing from life's stressors. Whether you are adjusting to life changes, grieving...
At Birmingham Family Counseling we provide assessment, individual and family counseling to children and adults for prevention, adjustment, rehabilitative and restorative healing of mild, moderate and severe conditions....
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I have a MS in Counseling Psychology earned from the University of Central Arkansas in 2010. I have been an Independently Licensed Psychological Examiner since 2013 which allows me to provide services most counselors cannot, such as psychological evaluations. I enjoy working everyone and I am LGBTQ affirming! I have worked with parents, children, adults, foster caregivers, behavioral health...
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“We May Encounter Many Defeats But We Must Not Be Defeated.” – Maya Angelou – Gain the tools to create your best life today. I am a licensed mental health professional with a focus on trauma and parenting. I have many years of experience helping adults, families, adolescents and children with complex issues. I believe everyone has the ability to live a happy and healthy life if given the tools ...
Christina strives to provide a laid-back and comfortable environment to laugh, to cry, to ask questions, to vent frustrations, or to celebrate – whatever you need in that moment. Therapy should be the space to confront the emotions that arise so you can take on the world when you step out of the office. Christina has experience working with individuals admitted to psychiatric hospitals who have...
As a therapist, I work to form an empathetic and collaborative relationship with clients and form an understanding of the difficulties that brought them to therapy, explore clients' goals, and how to achieve them. As the client being the expert, we will work to identify what is holding them back from achieving and maintaining their desired results. As a former division l scholar athlete, my goa...