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'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering individual and couples therapy. I have experience in treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I tailor my approach according to the needs and strengths of the client, combining psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theories. I provide an attentive, honest, and non-judgmental therapeuti...
I believe everybody has the ability and the right to be the best version of themselves they can become. I do that with you by creating the best therapy experience I can for you. Need a therapist? Come see me and we can start your therapy journey today. I offer counseling services for a multitude of mental health issues. I incorporate an integrative Solution-Focused approach to therapy that can...
Are you ready to create a life worth living? I can help you work through trauma and addiction and help you learn to manage anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders that may get in the way of your dreams. It can be difficult to share our deepest fears and injuries with others. I offer a safe, respectful space where we can work together to help you improve your daily life. I offer EM...
It is never too late to make a change for the better! You can start right where you are and begin to have a better today and tomorrow. Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed by life and like you have no control over what is going on. You can end bad cycles in your life. Improvement begins when you choose to do something different! I have over 20 years of mental health counseling experience and over...
**I am not currently accepting new clients.** Counseling is a collaborative relationship that helps us connect to a meaningful life. Exploring personal experience is a process we can develop together, so that healing happens in the lessons learned. I believe you can be empowered by new awareness, and that everything you need is already within you, just waiting to be actualized. I strive to be...
As a Doctor of Social Work in Portland, Maine, my practice includes women and men of all ages. I have more than 20 years of experience in clinical social work practice serving children, adolescents and adults. If you are struggling with alcohol abuse, addiction, disordered eating, trauma, complicated grief or maybe you just need someone to talk to I look forward to working with you. I can help ...
If something feels off, but you're unsure what it is or you know exactly what it is but are afraid to confront it, I can help. I enjoy working with people who feel stuck and want to break out of long-standing unhealthy patterns that lead to frustration in relationships. I am trained in substance and process addiction. I can help you individually, as a couple, or as a family manage the ups and...
Challenges in life are often easier to navigate with the help of a supportive, caring, and trained individual. I work with my clients to educate, empower, and develop the ability to confidently manage life's obstacles. I incorporate solution focused, cognitive behavioral, and trauma informed approaches in my practice. Counseling is my great passion in life. I am committed to providing...
Everyone wants to have a Successful Life? You know that your life could be better, but you don’t know where to start. You feel overwhelmed. You fall back on the same patterns because they feel familiar, but you know that you need to try something different. My role as a counselor is to guide you toward successful recovery from dependence or abuse. During our confidential, one-on-one meetings, I...
My vision is to engage individuals in comprehensive change processes to improve health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential by addressing substance misuse and mental health issues. My philosophy is simple – treat each person with dignity and respect; every individual has tremendous capacity for resilience, empowerment and change My approach to therapy...
All people have stories that are worthy of respect and understanding. My first priority is to help you feel comfortable in sharing your story with me. I welcome clients who seek therapy for a variety of topics, including anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance use, trauma, relationship difficulties, insomnia, and forming life goals. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages. I've recently...
The paths that lead us into therapy are different for each one of us. You may enter my office with excitement, reservation, indifference, anger or exhaustion. Regardless of what brings you in and how you’re feeling, it takes tremendous courage to make the decision to take a look at yourself. I offer a safe environment built on empathy, comfort and trust. As a licensed counselor with many years ...
Since the pandemic hit I have shifted to exclusively online video and phone therapy sessions and I find that these modalities work really well. I can help youth in adolescence up to elder-aged adults do the hard work necessary. I intend to be a witness and a companion while listening to you and your story. I am fascinated by the experience of severe anxiety and have had success treating it. I h...
I see a wide range of individuals, couples and families with issues as varied as relationship dissatisfaction to drug and alcohol problems. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience, I take a holistic and collaborative approach to treatment. I work with clients to understand how familial and situational factors may be contributing to their sense of unhappiness and/or...
Pinelopi Dovinos is a psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Certification in Gender and sexuality (queer studies) & women’s studies from Florida Atlantic University. She is licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. Pinelopi views the therapeutic environment as a place where the utmost care should be taken to create a culturally sensitive and...
