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
Joanie Barclay, LICSW, brings a diversity of professional acumen from over twenty-five years working with adults, military families, veterans, and with those who seek to build light, peace and hope within their lives. Her person-centered and strengths-based approaches to healing and wellness are enhanced with her ministerial background. Joanie earned her graduate degrees in Clinical Social Work...
Emma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than seven years of experience working with patients and families managing chronic or terminal illnesses, grief, and loss. With a background in public service and direct patient care, Emma has a Bachelors in Social Work and Emergency Health Services from UMBC in Baltimore, Maryland, and an MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has...
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. Sarah has provided mental health services to clients for the past 5 years with various populations and in various settings. She has worked with children, adolescents, and families in the school setting, adults in substance use treatment and groups, and adults struggling to cope with life stressors, mental health...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the field. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brandeis University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. I work to create a safe space and tailor treatment to each client’s needs. I believe that building a therapeutic relationship is the first step in effective treatment, and w...
There is no such thing as the ideal client. What I strive for is to make the ideal bond between client and therapist. It’s extremely important to have a comfortable, open, and honest relationship with your client to help create a positive therapeutic environment. Clients should be motivated and engaged in what they want to see as their outcomes. It is ok to come into therapy not being able to...
Dr. DeGeorge has been working with individuals, couples and families for 30 years. In his practice, Dr. DeGeorge implements a client centered approach developing and fostering a connection with his clients that focuses not only on their concerns but all aspects of their life and relationships. Dr. DeGeorge believes that all individuals, couples and families can achieve a better and more stable...
Let's face its: being human is tough, and so is life in the digital age. Even the best of us can end up feeling isolated, alone, and as if no one understands us. We all have moments of desperation and fear, can feel lost and stuck, and as if all avenues have been exhausted. We may grapple with thoughts of "I'm not good enough", and when we see others lives portrayed on Social media, we cannot h...
Bilingual licensed mental health counselor with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and more than 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families, in Cuba, Colombia, and Unites States. A personalized treatment plan is designed for each individual taking into consideration the treatment approach expected to render more effective results, based in...
For 50 years, Canvas Health has been dedicated to providing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. Our caring clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders by providing exceptional clinical care. Our services and programs: Early childhood therapy, ages 5 and under; Child and adolescent therapy ages ...
Canvas Health is dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. We achieve this by helping children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders. We offer Child and Adolescent therapy ages 6 through 17; Adult therapy; Family and couples counseling; Substance use assessment; Substance use disorder treatment fo...
My approach to the counseling process is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for my clients to discover their innate value, increase their self-awareness, and gain a deeper sense of self. Together, we’ll explore your story and dig in to the messages you’ve received. We will uncover who you were meant to be before the world told you who you should be. We will build off your strengths to hel...
I believe we are all created with the tools needed to live happy, fulfilled and complete lives. In my work, it is a privilege to journey with my clients as they discover their inner strength and courage to live a life they love. I use a holistic therapeutic approach, nurturing the essential connection between mind, body and spirit. Along with evidenced based CBT, I am also a trained EMDR...
Please note: At the present moment my practice is full. If you would like to contact me about services in the future- please do. I create a safe place, to understand your concerns. I offer perspective as we find a way to see and resolve the effects of lifes problems. We will identify and reframe obstacles in communication and learn about your emotional triggers and defence system. A new...
**Practice currently full **Our journey on this Earth is filled with beautiful moments and experiences, and yet, it also seemingly encompasses the exact opposite. Persevering through the challenges in order to seek that beauty again is often difficult and overwhelming. My purpose is to support and guide you through it. I believe life is about balance and discovering the harmony within it. Toget...
( English | español ) I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist from Mexico with a master’s degree in counseling psychology. I believe helping a person heal and reach their full potential is both a blessing and a privilege, thus I offer a healing process filled with compassion, authenticity, warmth, and a non judgmental attitude. With a psychodynamic therapy framework, I provide different...
