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 a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience working with adults and adolescents. I work with individuals struggling with a variety of issues including substance abuse, relationship issues, problems with adjustment, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Smith College i...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I am committed to establish a safe and welcoming space to create a comfortable, trusting environment. Making the decision to begin counseling may be scary or overwhelming, but it can also be very gratifying and freeing. Together, we can overcome obstacles that block our paths to mental and physical health. I believe each client has different needs and therefore like to...
Struggling with unhelpful thoughts, stress, anxiety, sadness, self doubt? I want to help you overcome that hurdle! I use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to help my patients learn to recognize how their thoughts shape their feelings and choices. And by working with you to change those unhelpful thoughts, we can shape your emotions so you make better decisions and have a brighter...
Does it seem like every day is becoming more and more overwhelming? Do you feel like you have stress piled on top of stress piled on top of stress? Anxiety and stress makes us feel stuck, frustrated, and paralyzed. It might have started off small but now feels more unmanageable than ever before. Did you know that it doesn’t have to stay like this? Therapy can help! By using an individualized...
Making the decision to seek additional support in your personal growth and healing is something to be proud of. Asking for help can be difficult, especially when finding someone to trust throughout your healing process. My priority from the first session on is to create an atmosphere of hope, understanding, and, most importantly, trust. I believe we all encounter experiences that affect us in...
