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
You have been struggling for a while now. “Oh if we can get through this week/month/season, things will get better”, you think. But if nothing improves, it may be time to book a session to organize your thoughts. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy seeing couples and families as a system, with each person moving both independently and together to form cohesion. As a licensed...
There is hope and peace that each of us can find in the difficult, painful times of life. The pressures on the inside and outside make this hope and peace difficult to find. My goal is to be an understanding, knowledgeable voice to help, support, and guide you from where you are to where you want to be. My passion is providing mental health care for individuals, families and communities. Most...
Hi. Seeking therapy can be challenging and it is important to find a skilled therapist you feel comfortable and safe with. Clients find me warm, trustworthy, committed, genuine, and professional, but yet relatable. I try to balance gently challenging my clients with being accepting and non-judgmental of where they are. My 15 years of work history has provided experience in all levels of...
Do you feel stuck? or feel like you are caught on a treadmill, thinking you are going somewhere only to find that you are still in the same place emotionally? You are not alone. My basic premise is that we are each on our own journey, attempting to do the best we can with what we have – and then life’s events happen to us. We can end up feeling entrenched in patterns of behaviours and thinking...
I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families. My passion is working with individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance abuse. I believe in taking a client-centered approach in sessions and providing a nurturing environment for all clients. I love to guide clients towards empowering themselves to take control of their lives and become the best version o...
I truly enjoy working with people to help them build a strong sense of self, to encourage their confidence in relationships, and to help foster a sense of calm and security in their everyday life. People seek therapy for many reasons: adjustment to a new city or life situation, feeling overwhelmed or stuck, or problems with relationships. Some struggle with emotional turmoil and anguish from...
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I specialize in working with grief, loss, and trauma and also have experience working with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and relationship issues. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy and enjoy relating to and uncovering a person’s highest self. In my work with clients, I draw from mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Thera...
The difficulties of life may cause stress, depression and anxiety and can lead to an imbalance of our emotional and, or, physical health. Do you feel lonely, depressed or rejected? Have you experienced trauma that has caused you emotional pain? Are you involved in a cycle of drug or alcohol abuse to perhaps attempt to alleviate these emotional symptoms? Or, do you have a loved one suffering fro...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with ten years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, young adults and families. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative and evidence-based. I take great care to tailor my treatment approach to the unique goals of each client. In general, I strive to help clients both understand the underlying causes of their difficulties while...
Wellness is a matter of balance. Anyone who struggles with addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or ANY experience of overwhelming emotion, can relate to a sense of imbalance. Often times we develop strategies to tip the scale. Unfortunately, we may find strategies that become part of a cycle of avoidance. I can help you break this cycle by creating strategies that promote...
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by...
My only job is to understand you and help you uncover what has always been inside. I work with clients to help them reflect on their experiences and connect with themselves and others in a more meaningful way. I want my clients to achieve the happy and authentic life that they seek and deserve. I have worked with people to help them overcome challenges such as depression, grief, addiction, trau...
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING HEALTH SHARE/CARE OREGON-OHP BIPOC CLIENTS ONLY! I believe that everyone including families can reach an optimum state of integrated health. When speaking of integrated health, it involves not just the mental and emotional health but there are the spirit, body, and environment as well. I believe that in order to be an effective counselor, you meet the individual or family wh...
Therapy is a Game Changer. In therapy, you explore what’s not working, consider alternatives and make the appropriate changes in how you think, feel and do life. You get to create an improved version of yourself. I am a reliable and experienced therapist, who assists others in decluttering the Wellness Wheel of life. Through an experiential approach, we will explore the 6 areas of life: emotion...
