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 feel stuck, overwhelmed, helpless or is your life out of control in some way? Have you experienced depression, anxiety, addictions, or traumas that affect your ability to sustain relationships? Do you seek a safe, supportive place in which to explore your feelings, thoughts in order to turn your life in a new direction? For 23 years, I have helped people understand and change their behav...
I'm about love, self-compassion, radical acceptance, embracing failure, trusting your innate wisdom and starting over. I fundamentally believe in every person's ability to recover from trauma, addiction and life, in general. Experience has taught me that no one is really avoiding anything. When people accuse you of not dealing with something, what they are really saying is you aren't dealing wi...
I’m an interactive and relationship-focused therapist. It is important to me that you feel heard, understood, and connected. If you are struggling with life transitions, frequently feeling worried, and are concerned about yourself and your relationships, therapy can help. We will work together to determine what your needs and goals are, and we'll create a road map to meet those needs and achiev...
**PLEASE READ: I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** I believe that anyone can benefit from taking the time to understand how their minds operate and what parts of their identity are challenging the peace, happiness, and love that they deserve. As a person-centered therapist, I understand the value of meeting an individual where they are at with their lives and building off their...
Are you experiencing anxiety, life challenges or grief and heartache? I’m here to provide empathy and expert guidance to ensure you and your family overcome these difficulties together. If you are trying to improve your marriage, conceive or adopt a child, need help with parenting a child you already have, or are struggling with an unhealthy behavior, you’ve come to the right place. I have...
I specialize in co-occurring mental health and addiction issues, mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, trauma/abuse and interpersonal stressors. I welcome all persons who feel that they are being blocked or held back by issues, circumstances or situations. I love to partner with my clients, helping them find their own way through difficult times. As a social worker, I will gently help you lo...
Not currently accepting new clients. Please check back later. My specialty is helping people to get their painful emotions out of their way and on their side. If your feelings are getting in the way of your relationships, sobriety, career, or life, I'd like the chance to help. I especially enjoy working with people trying to stay sober, members of the queer community, people coping with the...
I am here to meet you where you are, help identify where you want to be, and guide you in building the skills towards getting there. Change is possible, but it takes work! I've seen people overcome their challenges and move forward to live the life they desire. We work as a team to learn healthier coping skills to better manage symptoms of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and daily li...
Your emotional safety and our therapeutic relationship are important to me. I prioritize creating an environment that is safe, confidential, free of judgment, genuine, empathetic, and compassionate. I believe that it is important that we connect and you feel safe. My educational training is as a generalist, which provides me the skills to implement many different evidence based interventions an...
I am a Bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor trained in EMDR, Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, and Anger Management. I am also currently a Research Assistant and Counselor with the Austin Police Department. Furthermore, I am actively facilitating a controlled field research study within the Austin Police Department, Vanderbilt University, and University of Texas LB...
I take an active role in helping you find your way back onto a path of meaningful direction. While I respect the need to create space and allow for silence and trust building I also don't sit on the side lines. I am there to help you find out what it is that is "wrong" and provide evidence based modalities or paths out of that particular issue. I like using the tools of cognitive behavioral...
My focus is on assisting those clients with issues they need greater support on; chronic illness, chronic pain and high sensitivity. The misunderstood nature of health issues such as fibromyalgia, endometriosis and headaches, can lead to disruption in client's lives and relationships. Therapeutic goals may be to improve coping and acceptance. Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) are also clients who...
I naturally work from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective and feel that collaboration and rapport are key components in the therapeutic process. My goal is to help clients heal and flourish in their lives. Through deeper emotional exploration, things that seem to keep getting us "stuck" can be examined and worked through, resulting in true healing and change. In our sessions, I work...
I provide counseling services to adolescents, adults, and preteens. I see people for individual, family, and couples counseling. Services for individuals address the following conditions: depression; bipolar disorder (in conjunction with a psychiatrist); trauma and grief; disruptive behavior including anger problems; substance abuse; and work/professional problems involving mood or other...
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou. I believe we are all capable of growth & change. We have the power within ourselves to make the changes necessary to live life to its fullest. At times, we need help with achieving & maintaining these changes. Mental health therapy can help by promoting growth & helping find the strengths one...
