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
Crystal Bland is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, and general phase of life challenges. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology form Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. In Richmond, her desire to help became ignited as she assisted in many volunteer efforts to help oth...
I believe that we all have an innate ability to make healthy changes in our lives, and that there are often complex barriers that can get in the way of doing so, such as having low self-esteem, relationship problems, history of trauma, unresolved family of origin issues, workplace stressors, and substance use and/or other self-defeating behaviors. My clinical approach as a therapist is to offer...
Welcome to Thriveworks! Awareness is always the first step to making any desired change. You have that feeling that there is something off balance that needs to change in order for you to function better in your personal life, professional life, and/or in your relationships. Let’s get to it. Karen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida who has experience partnering with...
Offering Telehealth and Accepting New Clients! As your therapist, I will partner with you to help find solutions to life's challenges, difficulties, and uncertainties that you are facing. Living in moments of emotional distress due to challenges in life is a common human experience. Seeking therapy to help work through these challenges is a vulnerable and brave decision. As a Graduate Student...
Therapy is hard. The fact that you are looking for a therapist now, in this moment, is amazing. It means that something has got to change. That change may be wanting to lessen anxiety symptoms, figuring out how to organize your ADHD, understanding why you keep making the same poor choices, or finding the motivation to just get out of bed. You may not even know what's wrong in the first place, o...
My strengths and passions include being compassionate, being an advocate for my clients, creative/artistic and enjoys a good sense of humor while motivating her clients to wholeness. It is a privilege to help you along in you journey. I have worked in the field for 23 years , I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, autism, grief and loss, childhood trauma, attachment, developmental issues,...
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new beginning. Social work can be described as the art of listening and the science of hope. I enjoy guiding individuals, children, and groups from age 5 and older create their new beginnings. I have training in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focu...
I am honored that you are considering me to help you with your journey toward self-discovery and mental health. I have over a decade of experience working with people throughout the lifespan on a variety of concerns, including family issues, interpersonal issues, trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and body image concerns, among others. I am certified in perinatal mental healt...
Are you struggling to know which direction to go in life? Are you looking to begin to address issues that are making your life unmanageable? Or are you looking to continue to work through issues that are more complicated than you expected? I am an independently licensed therapist that specializes in working with individuals and families who suffer with difficult life situations. I have been tol...
No matter who you are, life has its challenges. Finding a safe, judgement-free space to address your needs can be a challenge in itself. Take solace in knowing that this space exists and know that regaining hope in your life is possible. In fact, you are taking the first steps in doing that today. As a mother, daughter, significant other, sister and clinician, I understand the need to be able t...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have extensive experience working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, helplessness, and need additional tools to cope with daily stressors and overwhelming thoughts or feelings. In the fast-paced world we live in, we are constantly facing heightened feelings of stress that can be caused by workplace, parenting, family, couple or...
Feelings of anxiety, worry, sadness or anger? Having difficulty setting and attaining goals? Finding and keeping meaningful relationships? Trying to cope and regain balance after a painful loss or trauma? Generally feeling like your life is being hijacked away from what it could be? If you can say yes to any of these, you may also be feeling alone with your challenges. Understand, you are not,...
You don't need to do this alone anymore, we can walk this path together. If you have found my practice, you probably have been searching for ways to heal and have gotten stuck somewhere along the way. I'll collaborate with you to find that hope and spark which will ignite change. With your willingness to get well and the appropriate therapeutic interventions, you will leave sessions feeling...
I am passionate about equipping each client with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in life. I meet my clients on their worst day to remind them they have a reason to live every day. I believe the therapeutic process is a collaborative effort with the client and therapist. I have always had a heart for people, a helping spirit and being passionate about helping individuals find their...
