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 am passionate about helping individuals discover internal motivation, strengths and coping skills while learning, growing and accomplishing goals. Finding a connection with my clients in order to build and maintain a therapeutic relationship is an important element of my counseling style. Upon request, I offer faith-based therapy by providing a space where you are able to connect the beliefs ...
Depression and anxiety often have their root causes in negative assumptions that we have about ourselves. Clients seek therapy to free themselves of the burden of the past. Insight can be a good first step, but the collaborative work of therapy is then to develop the ability to counter self-defeating thoughts and take steps to improve their situation. People seek out counseling when in distress...
Have you ever thought about giving up after trying so hard? Feel incapable of accomplishing your goals? Struggle to find happiness within yourself or maintain a meaningful relationship? Do you find sometimes it’s easier to focus on the negative than the positive ? Do these thoughts sound familiar to you ? Well...I’m here to assure you that you don’t have to do this alone and that help is here ....
I have worked with many patients over the years who have had multiple fears and anxieties that control their daily lives. Learning how to have mastery over fears so that the fears do not control us is an important part of therapy. Sometimes personal fears cause conflicts in relationships with significant others. Learning how to support and care for each other is especially important during the...
I am a clinical social worker and addictions counselor with experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, and addictive disorders. Together we can develop a plan for you to reach your goals and lessen the impact that psychological and behavioral issues can have on your life's journey. I am here to help. Please contact me if you would like a consultatio...
Welcome! Whether you are familiar with the process of finding the right therapist, or if this is your first time seeking the help of a professional, I'm glad you've come to my page. I work with a diverse group of clients, but specialize in counseling teenagers and young adults, as well as clients of all ages struggling with career stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My experie...
*Thank you for your interest! My practice is currently full.* Life can be busy, hectic and non-stop. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some space and time set aside just for you? To breathe, slow down and reconnect with yourself and your own needs. In these moments of pause, a wellspring becomes available to support you in regaining balance between your mind, body and soul and to help you become the...
*Now accepting TRICARE, BCBS, UHC and Cigna* Are you feeling stuck and wondering if it's even possible for things to change? Maybe you're not sure what the answer is but you have reached a point where you are willing to try and make a change for the better. I can help open your mind to possibilities you might not have otherwise considered, provide emotional support when you feel like there are ...
The challenges of life sometimes seem scary and overwhelming. Do you feel knocked down by life time and time again? Do you ever feel broken and overwhelmed by intense feelings of pain and distress? If so, you are not alone. Adversity is inevitable as suffering is a part of the human experience of which none of us are exempt. Throughout life, personal experiences become stories. Giving meaning t...
Do you feel trapped? Burdened by your thoughts, feelings, or memories? Do you feel like nobody understands you? You do not have to feel that way anymore. I can help you get free of these weights you carry. To a place where you no longer feel like you are “just getting through the day.” Into a life where you are not triggered by your past, agitated by your present, or terrified of your future. Y...
Addictions, distorted and/or negative thinking patterns can take a serious toll on one's mental health, leading to increased depression, stress, anxiety and declining physical health. These thought patterns can be changed and addictions eliminated so that you can live your best life. I provide a safe, confidential and supportive environment, where with the right treatment and guidance, I will h...
Often in life we can find ourself in a place of distress, darkness, chaos and feel like there is nobody that understands or cares. Sometimes you are the parent of the child that is always kicked out of school, or you painfully watch your child go through something you know is just so upsetting but you are not able to help. Maybe you are told you are just not enough so much that you have started...
My goal through therapy is to empower and motivate the client to make positive changes towards their goals. While the initial focus of therapy is on symptom relief; the ultimate goal is a deeper understanding of who you are and why you do the things you do. I believe the basis of any good therapy experience lies in the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the client. Once that ...
With 20 years experience as a nutritionist working with clients with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma, I have recently become a mental health counselor (LMSW) to help people uncover and resolve the issues underlying their disordered behaviors. I also work with clients to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and other moods or feelings that get in the way of livi...
In my practice, I believe that therapy should be driven by the individual. I work to empower individuals to create the change they want to see in their lives, promote healing, and acceptance of themselves. I believe the most important indicator of success is a trusting and supportive relationship with the therapist. My role in the therapeutic process is to guide my clients towards their highest...
