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 have worked with/for people whose lives have been negatively affected by different issues. It's easy to think of these issues in negative terms. But I have learned that nonjudgmental acceptance is preferable. I have experience working with individuals with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, personality disorders, emotion regulation proble...
You've been coping with life, but have hit a few road bumps on the journey in life or maybe you are grappling with some ongoing issues that you want to move past. I believe I can assist you in making some changes from minor life adjustments to major transformations. I have 30 years of experience in counseling people from ages 14 to 80 who have a variety of issues. Additionally, I've been a scho...
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist- Associate (LCAS-A), Certified Life Coach and Certified Forensic Mental Health Specialist. Vivian is experienced at helping others discover their potential, realizing their dreams, desires through exploring their opportunities by integrating personal goals, spirituality and...
I have been in the field of social work since 1966 and have been a clinician since 1983., working in NYC for 13 years and in Ulster County for 35 years. My experience has included every aspect of social work, but my practice has evolved into the treatment of alcohol and drug abusers. I emphasize addiction as a family disease and counsel members of the family with or without the user. I also tre...
I have been providing individual, family, marital and group counseling for over 25 years to clients presenting with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, substance abuse, infidelity, chronic pain, grief and more. I own and manage Rockland Professional Group with my wife, Jill Sisler, LCSW. Our practice has been providing highly professional, experienced, warm and...
I join with my clients in exploring pathways to change unhealthy thoughts, verbalization, and behavior.I have great respect for one's right to choose. I believe most functioning difficulties are trauma based. All feelings or emotions are valid but we need to practice positive coping responses thus impacting these elements. I believe that spirituality is an aspect of our development but it shoul...
Mark is a skilled therapist with over twenty years of experience counseling diverse people in various settings. From treating chronically mentally ill adults and conduct-disordered youth to counseling broken families and school-anxious teens, Mark has learned extensive treatments in the field. He values the strength and courage clients show in their most vulnerable times. Through it all, he has...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS I am a licensed mental health counselor whose work focuses in Existential Philosophy. I strongly believe that it is each person's responsibility to find meaning and happiness in their own lives. Through counseling, I believe that individuals begin to utilize their own strengths and coping skills to lead a more satisfying life. Through our past events and hope for the...
Are you one of the many people struggling to achieve balance in life? If you would like to learn the skills necessary to live a life of wellness, I would like to help you learn the mental skills you need. The mental skills needed to change unhealthy lifestyle habits, cope with illness and injury, and become the best version of yourself can be learned and practiced! Whether you are facing someth...
Counseling is a therapeutic relationship that is developed between the therapist and the patient to achieve victory over challenges in life. Shetress Woods is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has had the pleasure of providing therapeutic and social support for over 10 years. It is her desire to continue to assist others in achieving victory with a non- judgmental attitude, empathy and...
Hello. My therapeutic experience is layered with an emphasis on relational concerns, problematic personality traits and mood disorders. I attend to clients with psychological, emotional and physical trauma and/or neglect. Support is offered for the recovery of narcissistic or borderline personality abuse as well as traits. I am a Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor and trained in Domestic...
My Mission: To guide people - to sense their connection to the heart-mind, to rediscover their inner power by establishing present moment awareness and learning how to create more freedom from emotional pain through the application of the psychotherapeutic process, compassionate listening, and, if applicable, spiritual practices such as Yoga therapy. My Mission: To guide people - to sense their...
I am a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed addiction counselor with over 20 years experience. Life can present many challenges, and how we handle these adversities is the key to who we become and our success. Seeking professional help is the first step to change. Through the years, I have worked with both male and female clients ranging in age from 16 to 85. I have extensive trainin...
"Out beyond wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field, I will meet you there.." --Rumi I am a warm, compassionate therapist, transformational coach, and teacher of the arts. You will be seen and heard with loving kindness and light heartedness. Laughter is healing and humor is an important part of my creative methodology. I will guide you to creatively arrive at contentment and authenticity or...
Debra Ament is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) and certified Life Coach providing experiential and mindfulness based walking therapy, as well as teletherapy, located in the greater Annapolis area. Walking therapy is a joy! Sessions can address recovery, addictions, co-occurring issues, behavioral health, family systems, life transitions and life coaching. Life Coaching methods...
