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
Victoria Gaedke began her career with a bachelor’s studies in the science of human services and continued her education to receive a master’s degree in counseling at Spring Arbor University. Victoria believes in helping children and individuals with a strength-based personalized approach. VIctoria has experience with children and adults with trauma, depression, and anxiety....
Feeling sad, lost, anxious? It's okay, it's a reality for many in the times of COVID. Everyone needs help at one time or another and I applaud you for taking the first step toward better mental health in 2021! If you decide to work with me, you will benefit from over 17 years' worth of experience working with people diagnosed with mental health disorders and individuals who are dually diagnosed...
There are many reasons why a person may seek therapy. Sometimes we are struggling in a crisis, and sometimes we are ready to go deeper into our understanding of ourselves. With this understanding, we can create a life richened by the healthiest, most insightful version of ourselves. The shifting of habits, fears and core beliefs is a brave act that deserves therapeutic support. In treatment my...
Are you seeking Healing, Personal Growth & Empowerment? Are you an adolescent or young adult (age 18-35). This period in your life has the potential to be filled with the best memories of youth and freedom but are often weighed down by anxiety and feelings of sadness. Have you experienced difficulties in being a student, an early career professional, a new parent/spouse or an artist (actor,...
I specializes in treating individuals and families impacted by trauma, shame, depression, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. My vocation in life is to help you live a healthy, victorious, and emotionally balanced life through integrating counseling and spirituality (if desired), modeling healthy relationships, and education. I believes that every encounter with others is an opportunity to...
I believe change occurs by utilizing a client’s existing strengths to create and achieve measurable and attainable therapy goals. I view our work together as a collaborative effort that recognizes the human capacity for change. I work primarily from a cognitive behavioral therapy perspective. However, therapy is not a one size fits all experience, and I adapt my approach to fit the needs of the...
The main characteristic that helps my clients benefit most is the willingness to look honestly and deeply inside themselves and examine their own hearts and stories. This requires authenticity, honesty, and strength as this is often uncomfortable. My clients that benefit most are those that are willing to lean into this discomfort to recognize the areas of unhealth in their hearts, minds, and...
Anxiety, loneliness, and depression are often unwelcome guests who over stay their welcome. My objective is to help people heal from these issues and their past as opposed to being held captive by it. Trauma, abuse, grief, addiction and unresolved memories seem to be the main culprit behind us getting "stuck". Through EMDR and a therapeutic relationship we can move together toward healing and...
I am passionate about helping people grow and change. I have received training from some of the nation's foremost experts in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though experience has taught me the importance of integrating other treatment models as well. I enjoy doing therapy and have a wealth of experience treating a variety of presenting problems. I particularly enjoy working with veterans,...
Are you looking to gain more clarity or develop insight into a presenting problem? I provide compassionate, respectful therapy for adult individuals. Together we will explore and learn new ways to navigate the complicated modern world. I specialize in a range of affective and anxiety disorders, such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. I also have a strong background in workin...
Everyone experiences challenges throughout their lives, and each of us is equipped with different strengths to tackle them. Sometimes we need to acquire additional support to develop new skills and strategies, and have a source of encouragement, in facing these challenges. I aim to help children, teens, and young adults navigate a variety of academic, learning, behavioral, and psychological...
Serenity of Life Counseling Services offers children, adolescents, and adults mental wellness services in a comfortable, safe, and confidential environment. Making the decision to learn about counseling is a brave step towards getting help to work through life most challenging experiences. Would you like clarity about how you became to be the person you are or why certain experiences trigger...
***I am no longer accepting new clients at this time.*** Psychotherapy can help you make sense of complicated feelings, gain insight into relational patterns, and begin to move forward in areas of your life where you feel stuck. My focus is to help you untangle struggles, set meaningful goals, revise problematic narratives about yourself, and re-orient you toward your values. My integrative...
As human beings, we may go through life challenges and experience dissatisfaction, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, eating disorders, addiction, feeling "stuck" or "life is passing by me and I don't know where I belong." My passion is to help individuals unleash their own strengths, build/regain hope, and discover their inner potential to achieve thei...
I have over 20 years of experience. My specialities include intensive one on one therapy, trauma and family and marriage counseling. I work with children, adolescents and adults. I am a Clinical Social Work Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I address addiction, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, sleep, sports, and weight loss management. I teach coping skills, communication...
