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
Originally from Virginia and after moving to Texas, I taught school for 14 years in Houston ISD and at Presbyterian School in the museum district. With increasing desire to help students with emotional and social issues, I returned to the University of Houston--Clear Lake and earned my master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I completed my intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy at...
My ideal client is one who is motivated to be honest with themselves (and me) and be willing to make life changes. They would be willing to take a look at how their thinking is affecting their moods and be open to guidance as to how to FEEL better. My specialty is in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to assist clients in confronting and changing...
Sometimes in life we can get stuck and need a little help getting back on track. My goal is to help you work on the issues you've identified as being what gets in the way of your life being the way you want it to be. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational issues, or addictive issues, I am here to help. I do lots of marriage/relationship counseling and have great...
I specialize in Men's Issues, Life Development Crisis, Stress Management, Mood Disorders and Conflicts of the Performing Artist and Athlete. I am also the coordinator of the Center's Corporate Psychology Division, which provides training programs for businesses and organizations. My Doctoral Degree research is on Mid-Life Transition for men and its effects from a socio-cultural standpoint. I am...
Loving Kindness. Compassion. Joy. Equanimity. We are social beings and often need one another to grow, heal and explore. Together we can address your unique needs, such as suffering you wish to transform, a life situation you need some support in dealing with or a profound journey you would like to explore. I look forward to understanding your life view and offering honest feedback and support ...
Jerry Andrews is a Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist, as well as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. He has a Masters degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage, Family, and Child. His experience in behavioral health began in the mid 1990's, holding positions such as: group home staff worker for troubled youth, case manager for the severely mentally ill...
Stress and Trauma affects our health and relationships. We begin to lose sight and perspective, our past stories and adaptive mechanisms take the front seat. With support we can sort this out . My specialty work is informed by Dr. Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing (Advance training ). We work with understanding the nature of where we become 'disrupted' and re organizing the bodymind to resour...
Telesessions online available now! Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on yo...
Currently accepting new clients for online teletherapy due to COVID-19. Our personal journey is both joyous and challenging. Life brings us things where sometimes we become lost and struggle. During these times, we may need to reach out to someone who is caring and nurturing - someone who will listen and is knowledgeable. These are just some of the things that you may find challenging and cause...
( English | español ) *Are you a U.S. Veteran who has been in service at any time since 01/01/2001? If so, you may qualify for free mental health care. Please reach out to learn more!* We all have a desire to live full, rich lives - yet sometimes there is something that stands in the way... Together we work to create a safe space to begin exploring what's been happening in your life that is...
My name is Clay Parker. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate , National Certified Counselor with a long history of working in the mental health field in various capacities. I have experience with adults, children, couple and family therapy. In my work, the focus often times involves exploring healthier ways to address any concerns that are...
My treatment philosophy is based on the belief that the practice of self-discovery creates more room for you to live your life to its fullest potential. Unfortunately, mental, emotional and relationship challenges can severly impeed your efforts. By weaving together behavioral, cognitive, developmental, personality and systems theories of psychology; many of the challenges can be resolved. In...
Affirmative, interactive, client-centered therapy can help you address depression, anxiety, and destructive behaviors. I serve heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and polyamorous individuals, including those who are trans or genderqueer identified. I practice both individual therapy and couples counseling. My substantial experience includes working with substance use issues from a harm...
I believe that therapy is a personal journey. I provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental environment that allows them to contemplate and explore all aspects of themselves. This contemplation and exploration allows clients to identify their own strengths and weaknesses. Once these areas are identified clients can work on fostering their strengths and begin to focus on overcoming internal...
I have been a practicing social worker for many years. I have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and young adults, as well as families and couples. My specialties include issues with substances--use, abuse and dependence--and family problems. I practice solution based treatment and work within various modalities. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions you may hav...
