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 treat individuals with developmental delays and/or autism spectrum disorders ranging from ages 18 months to 40 years of age. I have 9 years professionally and personally working with autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays. As a parent of a child with autism as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I have been blessed with special insight and understanding of the challenges t...
Due to the Covid-19 civil state of emergency, I am only offering therapy through the Telehealth modality. Telehealth is video streaming through an internet connection or on the telephone. Insurance covers this modality. The HiPPA compliant (i.e. confidential and protected) software I am using is amazingly simple and very very easy to use. I will direct you in how to access the video-session....
As a mental health counselor I am trained to work with individuals who may be having difficulty coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, stress, addiction, anger management, troubled relationships, or interpersonal challenges. These are some of the difficulties we accommodate at Psychotherapy Associates. My experience working with a variety of techniques includin...
I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Ohio State University. I am deeply committed to providing a safe space for clients to process their concerns whether they are related to life situations, relationships, trauma, mental health or substance abuse. As a Gestalt-trained therapist, I help clients become aware of what they are doing, how they are doing it and h...
During these tense and uncertain times, support and understanding are essential. Let's move through these challenging times with grace. We can explore and develop tools to manage anxiety and create a sense of safety with the goal to sustain your joy, personally and within your relationships. Exploring the natural course of a partnership and relationships through therapy can help. Re-connection ...
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing individual and family therapy to older adolescents and young adults. My general practice is the treatment of mood disorders, substance abuse, and adjustment disorders. My special focus is the treatment of individuals ages 16-35, who struggle with co-occurring disorders, and facing family challenges, legal issues and school-related difficulties. I...
Do you feel you have goals in life but are having trouble moving forward because you criticize yourself and get in your own way? Do you find you are not getting what you hope for in your relationships? Therapy provides a way to heal your pain as you recognize self-criticism and learn to let it go, helping you get to where you want to be. You will learn to recognize the difference between...
Are you struggling day to day with feelings of sadness or being easily overwhelmed? Do you find it difficult to complete simple tasks or engage with your friends and family? Are you finding yourself coping with these feelings through unhealthy means such as drug and alcohol or other addictive behaviors? I am here to help and you are not alone. Together, we will work to meet your specific goals ...
If you are finding anxiety and depression, traumatic events from the past, substance use, or other mental health issues are playing a larger role in your life than you would like, it may be time to connect with a professional to help you find healing. Having a safe, comfortable space and relationship with your therapist is key in being able to explore how these issues may be impacting your life...
Life is a journey, and we sometimes lose our direction, get "stuck," and don't know where to turn. Feelings of hopelessness and shame often arise, and our coping skills fail us. Joy can fade from our lives, and some of us isolate as we question who we are and where we fit in. If we knew how to make positive changes, we would jump at the chance -- we can't just "snap out of it" as some might...
*PROVIDING TELEHEALTH DURING COVID AND CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.* You want to feel better right now but you don’t know where to start. You feel overwhelmed and the voice inside your head is harder on you than anyone else- especially when you are feeling anxious, “not good enough,” or other uncomfortable emotions. Managing these symptoms with your friends, family, and other relationships ...
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and family therapist who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on fami...
If you want to make a change and feel better, making the call is the first step up the mountain. Feelings of anxiety, depression, and family and marital difficulties can have a profound effect on quality of life. Mental health care is an important component of building personal functioning and making lasting changes to individual outlook and situation. I work with couples and families, as well ...
For many children and teenagers, it’s difficult to talk about feelings and disappointments. In psychotherapy, they learn to identify and express their emotions verbally or through the way they play, to gain insight into how their behaviors are affected by their feelings. The increased awareness of their emotions in response to life events will help to build confidence that they can cope with...
Hello! My name is Gabi and I am a mental health and addiction therapist. I believe everyone has a story about their lives and why they are seeking therapy. It is my job to find a way for my clients to feel safe to tell their story and for me to hear it. My goal in working with individuals is to increase their capacity for self-reflection and amplify self-understanding. Through participation in...
