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 am passionate about assisting individuals and their loved ones through the unique challenges associated with the aging process. I also have extensive experience working with individuals who have alcohol and/or drug abuse concerns. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families from adolescence through the geriatric population. I have over thirty years of experience providing therapy ...
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in life? Are you overrun by hopelessness, anxiety, shame, depression or anger? Are you struggling with identity issues, infertility, family conflict, behavior patterns that negatively impact your relationships, or confronting challenges that accompany you every day? If this is what you are experiencing, you are not alone. It takes a lot of courage to seek help...
I provide online counseling. You are unique and therefore treatment should be tailored to best meet your needs. I work with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other mental health/emotional concerns. I assist children, adolescents, and family members by utilizing their own strengths in order to overcome these difficulties. The modalities I ...
As a psychotherapist, I enjoy working with clients facing daily challenges. I aim to assist my clients find their path, develop healthy interpersonal relationships and lead healthy lives where they can function within their community and become self reliant. I support my clients in facing struggles, developing autonomy, and empower them to discover their strengths. Some of the approaches I...
In my practice I serve individuals, couples, children and families with over 10 years experience providing services in community mental health, inpatient, military and private practice settings. I serve clients of all ages with issues of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, addiction/SA, relationship/family counseling, trauma and PTSD. In my practice I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivation...
If you are struggling with closing the gap between where you are currently and where you want to be in the future, I would be privileged to support you in making this happen. These challenges and patterns often block us from realizing our potential and may lead to isolation, hopelessness, and a loss of purpose in our lives. In working through these barriers we are able to uncover the true gifts...
Are you in search of someone that is able to culturally-empathize, and have the capacity to meet you where you are in life? Often times we are unsure on next steps to take when dealing with life stressors. My core belief is that everyone possesses the resiliency needed to overcome such barriers. Face it we get in our own way sometimes! Individual therapy can help you face some of those conflict...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that positive change can occur when we are given the space to explore the ways in which we cope with our life experiences. Seeking therapy is an honorable step towards living a more purposeful and balanced life. Creating a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment enables clients to explore themselves through their unique experiences. My goal in therapy is to...
I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to providing collaborative, empathetic, client-centered care. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate space for exploration and here-and-now processing to improve one’s quality of life. While historically the field of psychology has embraced a disease model that emphasizes pathology and deficits, I emphasize a “strength-based” approa...
Connecting with the right psychotherapist is central in working toward restoring and optimizing mental and emotional health. What is crucial in effective psychotherapy is the therapist’s capacity to help patients heal and grow, to become the best versions of themselves and to live meaningful lives. My holistic approach is founded on the belief that the potential necessary for meaningful,...
My therapy approach blends the use of mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR. EMDR is a psychotherapy that assists people to heal from symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of traumatic life experiences. EMDR can be used to address urges to use substances and support recovery goals and to heal your trauma. I help clients achieve freedom from compulsions, addictive behaviors and limiting belie...
Janiya is a licensed professional counselor and counseling supervisor with over 10 years of experience. She believes that mental wellness equates to treating the whole person, unique to her or his cultural experience. Her work as a mental health professional ranges from helping individuals, couples and families through everyday challenges, to treating the lasting effects of trauma. Her experien...
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can promise you that I am as real as it gets! I work with you to help you identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I...
The process of researching therapists who could be a good fit is overwhelming. Sometimes it's difficult to know what you should even be looking for. My approach is initially focused on developing rapport and ensuring that you feel comfortable with my style of practice. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or just don't feel supported in your relationships (personal or professiona...
