Struggling with your mental health and with substances at the same time isn't a failure of willpower; it's incredibly common, and the two feed each other. Treating them together, not separately, is what makes lasting recovery possible.
Dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorders, describes having a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, alongside a substance use condition. Very often one drives the other: people may use substances to quiet difficult symptoms, and substance use then deepens those symptoms.
Because the two are intertwined, treating only one tends to leave the other to pull recovery back. Our integrated approach addresses both at the same time, combining psychiatric care, therapy, and structured support, with compassion and without judgment.
If several of these fit, integrated care can help.
Both conditions are treated together as one coordinated plan.
Several-times-weekly support for when weekly sessions aren't enough, without stepping away from daily life.
Explore IOP →Evidence-based talk therapy to build skills and process what you're carrying.
Explore Therapy →A careful, systematic medication strategy overseen by a board-certified psychiatrist.
Explore Medication Management →Your treatment plan is directed by a board-certified psychiatrist, so your care is grounded in medical training, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
The region voted us Best Psychiatrist in 2023, a reflection of the trust patients and families place in our team.
Therapy, medication, and advanced treatments under one roof in St. George and Cedar City, plus telehealth across Utah.
Dr. Hendleman founded Better Balance Psychiatry to bring advanced, evidence-based care to southern Utah. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression, trauma in uniformed service members, and advanced treatments including TMS, Spravato, and IV ketamine.
Learn MoreDual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders, means having a mental health condition and a substance use condition at the same time. They often influence each other.
Because they're connected. Treating only one usually leaves the other to undermine recovery. Integrated care addresses both together for lasting results.
No. Our approach is compassionate and non-judgmental. Substance use is understood as part of a medical and psychological picture, not a moral failing.
A coordinated plan that may include psychiatric medication, therapy, and structured support such as an intensive outpatient program, all tailored to you.
No. You can contact us directly for an evaluation in St. George, Cedar City, or by telehealth across Utah.
Reach out for a confidential, judgment-free consultation. We'll build a plan that addresses everything at once. No referral required.
In-person care in St. George and Cedar City · Telehealth across Utah
