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
No issue, need, or goal is too small or any less important than the next. Sometimes we need a little assistance in moving forward and I am here to assist my clients in any capacity of change that is deemed necessary. Regardless of issues, needs, and goals, I'm prepared to provide clients with the care that they deserve. I'm available to help in any capacity that you require. Please don't hesita...
My name is Shideh Sarmadi, I am a licensed professional counselor in State of Virginia. My goal is to empower clients to change their lives in a positive manner by focusing on recovery and welfare and promoting healthy personal growth. This typically is accomplished by improving the way you cope and interact with your environment. I have worked with a variety of issues including marital and fam...
I have a private practice in San Francisco, CA. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families utilizing an integrated approach to psychotherapy. I have experience in Integrated Family Systems IFS); Relational Life Therapy (RLT); Family System Models; Interpersonal Neurobiology: Attachment-Based Family Therapy; Substance Use and Stages of Change; and treat a wide range of clini...
Life changes and transitions are seen as opportunities for personal growth. Uncomfortable situations can be seen as an invitation for continued development and introspective understanding. I specialize in a comprehensive approach to psychotherapy using Creative Arts Therapy as the primary modality for self-expression. I assist clients in facilitating the power of the creative process to foster...
I love working with children, parents, adult women and families with a variety of issues. I am a trauma focused therapist and will walk beside a client through difficult and life changing processes. I am so grateful for all the people who want to better their lives and are reaching out to me. I am not the best at returning phone calls with my full appointment days so the best way to get ahold o...
I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment in order for individuals to feel comfortable expressing themselves. In the therapy relationship, we will achieve greater awareness of your strengths, goals, and relational patterns and develop strategies that enhance your resiliency and well-being. I work collaboratively with clients, always respecting autonomy and choice. I believe that...
Where there are options, there is hope... and there are always options." I work with patients who are struggling with their life situations and regulating emotions when life gets too tough. I offer a down to earth approach for guiding clients to a mental space where they can be centered and make healthy and productive choices. I am located in an area where there is peace, quiet, introspection a...
I believe that all people are doing the best that they can, and are striving to achieve maximum happiness and life satisfaction. However, there are often difficulties in life that prevent us from fully realizing that potential. My objective as a therapist is to help you move through the things that are blocking you from optimal wellness. I use a trauma-informed approach and take an integrative...
Seeking professional help is not always easy. You may be having mixed emotions regarding starting the counseling process. As a licensed professional counselor, I offer a confidential space where you can discuss your life experiences without judgment. My specialty includes working with individuals and families experiencing addiction and substance use disorders. However, there are several other...
I see the counseling relationship as a partnership and my role is to assist people and guide them to find the solutions to the problems in which they seek help for. I strive to help clients identify patterns and themes that may exist in their lives. Are you ready to recognize and build on your strengths, take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and make productive and...
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. Our practice belief is that we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. Our...
Our emotions and feelings take a toll when they go unaddressed, affecting our relationships, self-worth and general life satisfaction. So often, these emotional problems stem from our family-of-origin and past wounds that are silenced. While we can feel that something is wrong, the path to healing, recovery and health can feel messy and out-of-reach. Our feelings are not a reflection of reality...
Psychotherapy is a learning process for both consumer and clinician. The beginning phases of therapy include developing a genuine understanding of who you are as a person. As patterns in feeling, thinking and behaving begin to appear, our understanding of your life and your struggles deepens. With this understanding we are able to reframe, refocus and move beyond our past patterns and focus on ...
I understand that choosing a therapist can be difficult. You want someone you can talk to and be completely open and honest with them, without any fear of judgment. Sometimes in life there are obstacles that may seem overwhelming, and I believe we all have the ability to change our thoughts and behaviors, to perceive these challenges as opportunities to grow, change, and become your best possib...
Toby is a graduate of the University of California-Santa Cruz and Lesley College, he is an experienced community outpatient therapist focusing on a broad spectrum of mental health issues. He works with treatment-resistant clients, including adolescents, individuals with substance use disorders and at-risk clients referred for court-mandated treatment. As the Senior Clinician at Recovering...
