Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in San Marcos, CA

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Gina Zolnierek
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Gina helps adolescents and adults with alcohol and substance use, addiction, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, codependency, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, job-related stress, life changes, parenting challenges, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, and women’s issues.
Gina helps adolescents and adults with alcohol and substance use, addiction, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, codependency, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, job-related stress, life changes, parenting challenges, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, and women’s issues.
(619) 332-0810 View (619) 332-0810
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Therapeutic and Wellness Solution Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AMFT, CST, PCC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
(442) 244-2733 View (442) 244-2733
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L.j. Lumpkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Pain and suffering does not need to be a normal way of life. Have you been numbing the symptoms, but not healing the root pain? By letting go of judgment and finding your authentic self, I can help you feel empowered, in finding your own sense of healing. While cultivating an authentic relationship, we can create a healthier way to approach life. I incorporate an integrative model that is rooted in mindfulness practices and can be tailored to your individual needs. By helping you find awareness around the mind-body connection, you can experience life in a more fulfilling way, free of past traumas.
Pain and suffering does not need to be a normal way of life. Have you been numbing the symptoms, but not healing the root pain? By letting go of judgment and finding your authentic self, I can help you feel empowered, in finding your own sense of healing. While cultivating an authentic relationship, we can create a healthier way to approach life. I incorporate an integrative model that is rooted in mindfulness practices and can be tailored to your individual needs. By helping you find awareness around the mind-body connection, you can experience life in a more fulfilling way, free of past traumas.
(831) 291-5515 View (831) 291-5515
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Karisa Kloscak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, SEP, RYT-200, EAP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Waitlist for new clients
Karisa Kloscak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ and CA as well as a Yoga Teacher and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis resolution models. She started her career in community mental health working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population. She has since grown to work with all levels of mental health. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is crucial to the healing process and Karisa believes in an individual’s ability to heal themselves with guidance. Her goal is to support clients by providing a safe, nurturing, and challenging atmosphere to grow toward positive change.
Karisa Kloscak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ and CA as well as a Yoga Teacher and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis resolution models. She started her career in community mental health working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population. She has since grown to work with all levels of mental health. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is crucial to the healing process and Karisa believes in an individual’s ability to heal themselves with guidance. Her goal is to support clients by providing a safe, nurturing, and challenging atmosphere to grow toward positive change.
(480) 999-3814 View (480) 999-3814
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
(760) 819-7879 View (760) 819-7879
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Susanne M. Reno
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
"It's not forgetting that heals. It's remembering." - Amy Greene. My area of focus is working with women and men who want to heal their mind and bodies from negative or traumatic experiences. Forgetting is not always an option because our bodies do remember. Common symptoms and complaints that can be related to traumatic events may be anxiety or depression, irritability and anger, frequent headaches, stomach-aches and fatigue. It can be difficult and overwhelming to reach out for support, but "forgetting" may no longer feel like an option for you.
"It's not forgetting that heals. It's remembering." - Amy Greene. My area of focus is working with women and men who want to heal their mind and bodies from negative or traumatic experiences. Forgetting is not always an option because our bodies do remember. Common symptoms and complaints that can be related to traumatic events may be anxiety or depression, irritability and anger, frequent headaches, stomach-aches and fatigue. It can be difficult and overwhelming to reach out for support, but "forgetting" may no longer feel like an option for you.
(858) 923-7429 View (858) 923-7429
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Trevino Counseling & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Have you been feeling anxious, angry, hurt, sad? It's not just one thing that happened in your life. It's the build up of many things, relationships and events, that have left you feeling this way. You feel as if your mind runs away with you and find it so hard to gain control of it and your reactions. It's just not worth the fight anymore. But before you give up and surrender to your thoughts, there is still hope.
Have you been feeling anxious, angry, hurt, sad? It's not just one thing that happened in your life. It's the build up of many things, relationships and events, that have left you feeling this way. You feel as if your mind runs away with you and find it so hard to gain control of it and your reactions. It's just not worth the fight anymore. But before you give up and surrender to your thoughts, there is still hope.
(760) 538-3105 View (760) 538-3105
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Teresa Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Welcome! I'm Teresa Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I work with individual ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anxiety, coping skills, depression, behavioral issues, anger management, family conflict, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem, amongst others.
Welcome! I'm Teresa Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I work with individual ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anxiety, coping skills, depression, behavioral issues, anger management, family conflict, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem, amongst others.
(619) 396-2717 View (619) 396-2717
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Connie Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, CADC-II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
My clients and I work together toward making the changes they desire, whether they be life changes (including recovery from trauma), changes in behavior (for example, addictive behaviors), or changes in how they view themselves and those around them. My ideal client seeks healing and self-fulfillment.
My clients and I work together toward making the changes they desire, whether they be life changes (including recovery from trauma), changes in behavior (for example, addictive behaviors), or changes in how they view themselves and those around them. My ideal client seeks healing and self-fulfillment.
(760) 332-8985 View (760) 332-8985
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Paula Ratter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, RN
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
Waitlist for new clients
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
(442) 275-8529 View (442) 275-8529
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Travis Knowlton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Hello, I am Travis Knowlton, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is that of being strength-based and my goal is to make you your own mental warrior! looking at life and therapy through an existential lens, getting to the root cause of our troubles will release us of your traumas, triggers, and frustrations. Implementing somatic psychotherapy is an approach where the body holds the ability to manage and process stress. The combination of the two will allow an awareness of self and life that is liberating.
Hello, I am Travis Knowlton, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is that of being strength-based and my goal is to make you your own mental warrior! looking at life and therapy through an existential lens, getting to the root cause of our troubles will release us of your traumas, triggers, and frustrations. Implementing somatic psychotherapy is an approach where the body holds the ability to manage and process stress. The combination of the two will allow an awareness of self and life that is liberating.
(323) 797-5154 View (323) 797-5154
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Complex Trauma And Identity Healing Catherine Lamme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Welcome! Are you feeling tired of the patterns and old stories that impact the development of your vitality and the best version of your life? Does your sense of self feel fractured? Does your body seem to mirror the internal negative thought patterns that seem to block you creating the life you want to live? Do you feel like there are moments that you cannot imagine living in the internal chaos another moment? I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
Welcome! Are you feeling tired of the patterns and old stories that impact the development of your vitality and the best version of your life? Does your sense of self feel fractured? Does your body seem to mirror the internal negative thought patterns that seem to block you creating the life you want to live? Do you feel like there are moments that you cannot imagine living in the internal chaos another moment? I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
(760) 263-6052 View (760) 263-6052
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Virginia Wilcsek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
Hello and thank you for being here. Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, used, alone, or hopeless? Sometimes those outcomes can lead to depression, anxiety, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or wondering how to start over. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey no matter where you start. My focus is Trauma Informed Care, Mood/Anxiety, PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Hello and thank you for being here. Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, used, alone, or hopeless? Sometimes those outcomes can lead to depression, anxiety, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or wondering how to start over. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey no matter where you start. My focus is Trauma Informed Care, Mood/Anxiety, PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
(858) 289-0339 View (858) 289-0339
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Vicki Ferrone Grove
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Not accepting new clients
As a certified EMDR therapist, I would love to help you break free from your past in order to live a fuller, more meaningful life in the present. If traumatic memories, depression, or anxiety are keeping you feeling stuck, I can help you find healing. Trauma is stored in the nervous system, and can leave you feeling constantly on edge, or completely checked-out. I incorporate somatic interventions into my work to also help your body work through the trauma that you may not have words for. My office is place where you can safely explore your issues, feeling unconditionally accepted and supported throughout the process.
As a certified EMDR therapist, I would love to help you break free from your past in order to live a fuller, more meaningful life in the present. If traumatic memories, depression, or anxiety are keeping you feeling stuck, I can help you find healing. Trauma is stored in the nervous system, and can leave you feeling constantly on edge, or completely checked-out. I incorporate somatic interventions into my work to also help your body work through the trauma that you may not have words for. My office is place where you can safely explore your issues, feeling unconditionally accepted and supported throughout the process.
(760) 561-5827 View (760) 561-5827

More Therapists Nearby

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Colette Lord
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92011
I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Consultant. I am passionate about helping people let go of the pain of the past, live more fully in the present and develop hope for the future. When you've grown up in a abusive, chaotic, or dysfunctional household it can be really hard to move beyond your past without help. This is especially true if you struggle with any kind of dissociation. It's not that you're weak or unwilling, it's that you don't yet have the tools and the help to do so. I can help you with those tools, while holding space for the reality of the culture and systems we find ourselves in that may continue to cause harm.
I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Consultant. I am passionate about helping people let go of the pain of the past, live more fully in the present and develop hope for the future. When you've grown up in a abusive, chaotic, or dysfunctional household it can be really hard to move beyond your past without help. This is especially true if you struggle with any kind of dissociation. It's not that you're weak or unwilling, it's that you don't yet have the tools and the help to do so. I can help you with those tools, while holding space for the reality of the culture and systems we find ourselves in that may continue to cause harm.
(858) 367-5551 View (858) 367-5551
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Renee Ridley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vista, CA 92083
Hi, I'm Renee Ridley. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, CA. People's lives change daily, depending on what they have gone through and how they process their emotions and circumstances. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where you can be free and feel anything and everything that you need to. I have years of experience working with families and individuals who are struggling with mental health sxs, (depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, substance use). Working through trauma is an important part of change, growth and opening your world up for opportunity.
Hi, I'm Renee Ridley. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, CA. People's lives change daily, depending on what they have gone through and how they process their emotions and circumstances. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where you can be free and feel anything and everything that you need to. I have years of experience working with families and individuals who are struggling with mental health sxs, (depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, substance use). Working through trauma is an important part of change, growth and opening your world up for opportunity.
(760) 374-3772 View (760) 374-3772
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Eryn Katheryn Sparzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIP
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92057
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who cares deeply about my clients and their healing. My goal is to help you identify and heal from trauma, past and present that prevents you from living your best life. In addition to cognitive and solution focused therapy, I am trained in somatic modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy and LENS Neurofeedback. Because I believe everyone is uniquely designed, I use an integrated approach to therapy and work closely with you to create a customized treatment plan.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who cares deeply about my clients and their healing. My goal is to help you identify and heal from trauma, past and present that prevents you from living your best life. In addition to cognitive and solution focused therapy, I am trained in somatic modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy and LENS Neurofeedback. Because I believe everyone is uniquely designed, I use an integrated approach to therapy and work closely with you to create a customized treatment plan.
(916) 823-8697 View (916) 823-8697
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Joanne Talbot
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92010  (Online Only)
Therapeutic care, emotional support, and emergency interventions for clients experiencing crisis due to trauma, illness, family problems, and mental health issues. Joanne works with depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders and is experienced working with suicidal & self-harming behaviors, psychosis, sexual assault, domestic violence, and substance abuse. As a trauma specialist Joanne utilizes EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Trauma therapy. Joanne is available for Telehealth care.
Therapeutic care, emotional support, and emergency interventions for clients experiencing crisis due to trauma, illness, family problems, and mental health issues. Joanne works with depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders and is experienced working with suicidal & self-harming behaviors, psychosis, sexual assault, domestic violence, and substance abuse. As a trauma specialist Joanne utilizes EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Trauma therapy. Joanne is available for Telehealth care.
(949) 541-9876 View (949) 541-9876
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Melanie Castellari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92056
As a seasoned therapist, I embrace an eclectic approach to mental health, dedicated to meeting clients in their current reality. My practice is grounded in empathetic listening and guided support, empowering individuals and couples to navigate life's complexities with less distress and greater fulfillment. Specializing in couples therapy, focusing on enhancing intimacy and sex through effective communication. Yet, my practice is not limited to relationships; it extends to individual self-development, behavior management, and crisis intervention. By fostering a nurturing and judgment-free environment.
As a seasoned therapist, I embrace an eclectic approach to mental health, dedicated to meeting clients in their current reality. My practice is grounded in empathetic listening and guided support, empowering individuals and couples to navigate life's complexities with less distress and greater fulfillment. Specializing in couples therapy, focusing on enhancing intimacy and sex through effective communication. Yet, my practice is not limited to relationships; it extends to individual self-development, behavior management, and crisis intervention. By fostering a nurturing and judgment-free environment.
(760) 903-5841 View (760) 903-5841
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Treina Nash
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Vista, CA 92081  (Online Only)
As a woman of faith, I understand the values and concerns of my Christian clients, and I know the power of God to heal and restore.
As a woman of faith, I understand the values and concerns of my Christian clients, and I know the power of God to heal and restore.
(760) 280-7610 View (760) 280-7610
Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists

How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?

Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioral therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behavior therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.

Are there specific medications for dissociation?

There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom—which may include antipsychotics like aripiprazole, antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines.

How often and how long are therapy sessions?

Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.