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
Hey there! My name is Alex. Life can be a tricky journey, sometimes it is full of excitement and fun and other times it can be really be tough. I don't believe we were created to walk this life alone, especially through those difficult moments, and guess what...that's where therapy comes in. Being honest with you, I don't have the power to change you but my goal in therapy is to help you...
Employment responsibilities have consisted of group therapy, individual therapy, couple therapy, assessments, supervision, treatment planning, and crisis management. I look forward to working with you. I have experience working in the counseling field through in-patient psychiatric services and out-patient services. I have primarily focused on working with individuals with substance use disorde...
You're here because you're ready for something to be different. If you think of yourself as a people pleaser, are extra hard on yourself, or often don’t feel quite right after successfully avoiding conflict, you’re probably familiar with symptoms of anxiety or depression. Right now you have more questions than answers. "Why are things harder for me than they are for other people? How do I start...
The demands of life can become overwhelming and even hard to manage alone. Stress related to work or school, struggling to maintain healthy relationships, or even experienced trauma can lead to increased anxiety, depression, or difficulty coping with life’s demand. My goal as your counselor is to co-create with you the life that you are wanting to achieve, while helping you to live your best li...
Do you want to be heard, understood, and create positive changes in your life? People generally do, and these qualities are important when seeking out a therapist. Establishing rapport to ensure I am a good professional fit is central to my approach. The foundation of my approach is helping patients identify their strengths so they can utilize them in their daily lives. At the end of the day...
Your authority is in your authenticity, simply meaning the more honest, accepting, vulnerable and open you are with yourself first, is the more empowered you will be to address and heal any area of your life. We must radically accept our selves with compassion and honor. Self honor is the beginning of personal freedom. Radical self acceptance is the antecedent. I promote and empower positivity ...
**Currently not accepting new clients**The therapeutic relationship is the most significant contribution to successful therapy & a key component in the change process. I ensure a collaborative environment exists where individual strengths are recognized and used as the foundation to enhance overall well-being. I believe in a judgement free environment and ensure each client is seen, heard, and...
Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and...
It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much. Paying more attention to the present, your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you can improve your mental well-being. I empower clients to gain the skills needed to reach their goals, understand and regulate their emotions, and improve mindfulness and acceptance through a nonjudgmental and collaborative approac...
Are you a parent struggling with a teen going to school, getting out of bed in the morning or isolating themselves from others? Is your teen exhibiting aggressive behaviors, flashbacks of situation to which he or she refuses to speak about or says "you don't understand how they are feeling"? Are you worried about changes in their personality and how it might get worse? Are you blaming yourself ...
Often times people come to therapy due to feeling excessive stress at work, at home, or in their relationships. They find the pressures of every day life have exceeded their abilities, overwhelmed their senses, and left them with an inability to cope. They are often having problems going to school, completing tasks, getting along with others at work, and finding activities enjoyable resulting i...
You’re right to believe that life is challenging and painful; however, it should also be abundant in moments of beauty, peace, light, and deep joy. If the best parts of being alive have felt out of reach lately, I’m here to help you rediscover them. I was called to this work because I believe that everyone deserves to experience life to the fullest extent. After all, navigating our ups and down...
Most people enter into therapy to gain a better understanding of themselves with a goal of living a better life. Are there issues in your life that are causing roadblocks or obstacles that you can’t seem to get past? Are you dealing with difficult battles related to trauma, alcohol and addiction, sexual identity, depression, anxiety or shame that is setting you off balance? One may have the...
Currently not taking clients at this time while adjusting to new location and city. Feel free to email with any questions. Art therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy. It is a non-invasive form of healing that facilitates communication from our unconscious. As a Board Certified Art Therapist I have extensive work with at-risk youth, children and adults living with PTSD, anxiety, depression...
