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
Facing life's challenges can be difficult and overwhelming. The decision to seek therapy takes courage. I work with individuals struggling with trauma history, substance abuse, depression, or daily stress. I believe everyone has strengths even if they are not aware of them. I am passionate about helping people who hurt find HOPE. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and caring place for...
I enjoy working with a variety of clients; families, individuals, adults, and teens. Nothing is more fulfilling to me than being a witness to someone's healing from their pain and moving on to live their life! I get excited when I work with families who come in at their wits' end about how they will ever get along, and, magically, after working together, they all learn how to communicate...
Hey there, thank you for taking the time to check out my profile and learning more about how I can help you. I know seeking therapy is not always easy. I try to make you feel as comfortable and at ease right from the start. My work, life experiences, and training has led me to become a trauma based therapist. My goal for you is to reduce/eliminate your depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and/or...
Just because we're "all in this together" doesn't mean we may have never felt more alone. Our normal outlets and usual support might be gone right now. We may also feel that we're weak if we're seeking help, or that we need to be strong for those around us, but we have to ask, who's supporting us? I understand many of the concerns you may be going through right now. So instead of feeling like...
Hello! The world is changing and change can be difficult. There's hope. Seach no futher! As an eclectic therapist, I take pride in being able to accommodate people that are dealing with issues from any spectrum of life. Over the past few years I have assisted clients that are learning to live with a mental illness (i.e. depression, bi-polar, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, personality...
I believe that every person deserves space where they can speak openly and honestly, exploring challenges, core beliefs and vulnerabilities that keep them stuck or in a place of emotional discomfort. I place emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship, establishing trust to help you reach your individualized goals. I offer a variety of techniques including EMDR, energy psychology, hypnosi...
Working from a person centered perspective, I see you as an individual who has their own strength to change and grow in reaching your goals. Since I am a M.A. level Clinical Mental Health Counselor with additional training in Hypnotherapy, I offer both traditional talk therapy sessions as well as hypnotherapy sessions. I have worked primarily with adults holding a variety of mental health...
I am a counselor who understands how it feels to sit in front of a therapist, that is why compassion is important to me. Vulnerability can be difficult, but we can create a safe space so when you're ready, we can change the difficulties interfering with your wants. That is therapy, getting what you need to get what you want. For example, depression has different flavors, but it keeps us from...
It may feel that you are far from your ideal self and that your hopes and dreams have become elusive. You may feel stuck as you found yourself engulfed in personal and relational cycles that do not serve you or someone you love anymore. Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy or are a guardian trying to help your child/adolescent, we will work together to...
We thrive from emotional connections and sometimes those connections become strained by misunderstandings or disconnected through loss and we are left feeling distraught. Learn to develop effective communication skills, embrace grief, identify ways to cope, build trusting relationships with your significant other and those you care about. After a painful relationship sometimes we become unsure ...
Change is something that we can always rely on. It will come into our lives whether welcomed or not. Being able to find inner balance and develop resiliency can help a person move through these changes. The start of this journey to establish inner balance, whether triggered due to illness, depression, anxiety, stress, or something else, can begin with outreach for support. I am drawn to the hum...
I believe seeking therapy can be a very strategic move in assisting a person in making healthy life changes. Selecting a therapist should be done with great care and thoughtfulness. I would like to collaborate with you while working through some of your unwanted behaviors, issues, struggles, traumas, and relationship conflicts. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families in mastering...
As of November, 2020, I will be taking remote clients via telehealth only until further notice. Life can be difficult, overwhelming and challenging no matter what age you are. Parents often need help with their child or adolescent who may be struggling in school, or at home with their families, or in social situations. People of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their family members ma...
Life isn't always easy. At times, things just don't seem right or the way that we would like for them to be. Life can be frustrating, overwhelming, complicated and down-right messy. It is during these difficult seasons that Sharmen would like to come alongside you and offer strength, hope and encouragement within the confines of a safe and therapeutic environment. It is her mission to serve you...
Life is messy and can be overwhelming. No matter what concerns you're facing, counseling can help you overcome your challenges. I strive to ensure a safe and collaborative counseling relationship with my clients. I work to help my clients understand who they are and overcome feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and confusion. By discovering and honoring your true self you will be able to achiev...
