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
Over the past 20+ years I've worked together with clients as they develop new ways to live with the challenges they face. It's been a privilege to do so. Anxiety, sadness, lonliness, lowered self-esteem, and difficulties in relationships all can interfere with the lives we hope to live. I work to understand the way these difficulties have developed and how these function in daily life. Then,...
I work with a wide variety of people in the midst of their life journey. I focus on client-centered therapy. By taking this approach, working with each individual, couple, family, and child, a stronger connection for growth can be created. I am privileged to walk along with my clients through their lives. Together we process challenges, traumas, heartaches, selfimprovements, life adjustments,...
The therapeutic process is about you!! We all have a story, and a past! It is imperative that you feel comfortable and safe for a clinician to earn your trust, to engage and assist you on your journey of interpersonal change. I recognize the significant role you play in developing your tailored treatment plan and how vulnerable you must feel asking for help. If you are uncertain what you need,...
Together we work to create a calm, safe, non-judgmental atmosphere that allows you the freedom to express yourself. It's not always easy to speak about problems or painful pasts or, at times, current situations, but careful empathetic listening and gentle inquiry make it possible to begin to explore feelings and behaviors and eventually to gain insights that facilitate changes. I have worked...
I treat several clients who experience severe anxiety that creates a functional impairment in their every day living responsibilities. My practice specializes in evidence based interventions that support impairment reduction. I have excellent engagement skills that touch a vast spectrum of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I specialize in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience who specializes in treating teens and adults in inpatient and in outpatient clinical settings. My work is based on the belief that people want to be happy, effective, and successful in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources and skills necessary to achieve these goals. I believe that psychotherapy can...
Life takes us down many roads, some having more twists than others. We all have a story. If yours contains themes of depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, life changing transitions, trauma, or your just "seem to be stuck right now", lets have a conversation and see how to create a new path. I bring a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and creative spirit into my work. Through the use of...
If you are looking for hope and transformation from someone unbiased and genuine, with a lot of real life experience, contact me for a free consultation so we can see if my therapy services are a good fit for you. I use a holistic, eclectic and mindful approach to mental health and I am trained in several modern modalities that help to improve quality of life and overall well-being. I am...
I believe that we all experience times in our lives when we realize we need help to cope or to figure out how to work through a difficult situation. We can either continue to struggle and suffer or take steps to improve our situation. My experience has included mastering and utilizing evidenced-based, psychotherapeutic techniques to help individuals, couples and entire families to identify and...
I specialize in early addiction recovery support, grief and trauma counseling along with PTSD of all kinds including combat trauma. I am EMDR trained and also work with chronic pain patients to help reduce or eliminate pain through a specific EMDR protocol....
I have over 12 years of experience working with people with SPMI and other mental illnesses. My approach is didactic, eclectic and client-centered; as I feel that there is not one method to assist people with reaching wellness and wholeness. I do not take the expert role. I feel that each person and family have strengths that are undiscovered to better handle the challenges in life. I have work...
We are here to help restore the peace in your life. We believe in placing energy on acceptance and change in order to evolve. This practice encompasses a wide array of techniques and strategies to work with individuals and families towards a healing goal. We have found in therapy that meeting the client where they are has been a successful starting point in healing. We treat adolescents, adults...
My ideal client(s) are those who are ready to be in therapy, to make conscience choices to better their lives, are talkative, on-time, and ready to work. To hear the truth, even if it's painful, open to suggestions to better their lives, can tell me I'm wrong if they think I am, have open, honest dialogue. I believe I am a caring, empathic professional. I love what I do. I care about the people...
Starting therapy and facing life's most difficult challenges may be intimidating. To help reduce your anxiety about treatment, I work to provide an open, warm, and accepting environment. I believe each individual is capable of using their strengths and wisdom to tackle problems and having the right therapist enhances these capabilities. I challenge clients to develop new skills and insights to ...
The benefits of telehealth sessions: “It’s cozy! I get to stay in my bed with my cat, a cup of tea and my laptop. I love it!” / “I live in a rural area, so not having to travel all the way into the city for an appointment saves time and money”/ “My 9-5 job makes it nearly impossible to have doctor visits during the week, but I can just go to my car and talk to Melinda on my lunchbreak”/ “Honest...
