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
Do you struggle with your relationship with food and your body? Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food and don’t know why? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others but never add up? Do you feel like you’re caught in a vicious cycle of dieting? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, I can help. Struggling with food, negative body image, and chronic dieting can feel...
I am a strong supporter of open communication between clinician & client and welcome utilization of the therapeutic alliance as an avenue for change in other areas of my client’s lives. Relationships are complicated. I enjoy providing a supportive environment to work with clients to attain & maintain meaningful connections with others. Finding & maintaining a constant feeling of fulfillment and...
I have experience in addiction, trauma, suicidality, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders. I have worked with clients experiencing life transitions involving grief/loss, anger/resentment and feelings of social and personal anomie. I earned a Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Arizona State University (1989) and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling (2014) from Ottawa University. Before I ente...
You wake up in the morning exhausted and are burnt out by 3. They told you parenting would be rough but you didn't know it would be this overwhelming. You never know if you are doing the right things and when your child has special needs there isn't a clear path to follow. You spend so much time caring for everyone else that you don't have enough energy or time for you. You would love to wake u...
Beyond the fear is freedom. Do you struggle with drug or alcohol abuse and/or depression or anxiety? Do you want someone who can help guide you along the path to recovery? For over 22 years, I have helped individuals find healing and understanding when they have become overwhelmed with life problems. Do you drink or use drugs to numb or escape emotional pain? Do you struggle with feeling sad,...
ATTENTION THOSE FEELING STUCK AND LOOKING FOR FREEDOM: Are you living day-to-day with no real hope for the future? Do you feel like you are missing something in life- one puzzle piece that will make everything else fit? Have you turned to something unhealthy- alcohol, drugs, food, toxic relationships- to numb the pain or monotony of living? Have you tried therapy or treatment in the past and...
Congratulations! If you are reading this, you have found the courage to take an important step towards taking care of yourself. Perhaps counseling is something you have been putting off for a long time believing that others would judge you as weak, or that other needs in your life were more important. We have all experienced various degrees of trauma in our lives. Sometimes we find it difficult...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida who currently is serving couples. I use The Gottman Method for couples counseling. I am a Level 3 trained Gottman therapist and am currently in the certification track for Gottman Therapy. I care about your well-being and provide you all the tools you need in order to seize the day and learn how to tackle even the most traumatic...
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients. I have 20 plus years of experience. I have spent a significant amount of that time working with transitional age youth and adolescents. I have worked as a targeted case manager and I am well versed in all of the resources that the Erie area has available and know how to access those services. I am very comfortable working with people that have adhd,...
Whether you are struggling with anxiety or having behavioral problems I am here to help. My goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with opportunities for learning and growth in order to help them discover at their core the things that are holding them back from truly becoming who they want to be. My primary focus is working with anxiety, depression and/or behaviors. I specialize in workin...
My approach to therapy is individualized and focuses on enhancing new coping skills. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment with a sense of safety, self compassion, self love, and honesty as we work together to achieve the goals you have for yourself. I will utilize the following therapeutic interventions: Narrative Therapy , Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral...
Indeed, life has its ups & downs and sometimes we need support when it seems our past/present experiences are limiting ourselves and our life choices. The sense of unbalance can result in many obstacles, struggles & indecisiveness. I work with individuals & would love to meet with you to allow for a space to support & develop a better sense of balance. Therapy & my multiple offerings allows...
Managing stress and responsibilities is difficult in our culture today. People of all backgrounds are taking on more and more at home, work, and their communities. Dealing with the added mental fog and chaos of sadness, fear, as well as the mistakes and struggles from the past, only make daily life harder. Family relationships and the pressures and expectations of society often feel overwhelmin...
If you were given space to share the story of your body, how would it begin? What would that story say about love and loss, about eating and movement, about pain or trauma? Our lived experiences impact our ability to feel at home within ourselves and you may be there today. Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Or you’re struggling to nourish and move your body in...
