Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in East Haven, CT

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Sound Health and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Haven, CT 06513
Are you struggling with all of the stressors life is bringing into your personal life? Are you having relationship problems, self-esteem issues or problems with your work/career? You aren't alone. The world is bringing a great deal of uncertainty to us and we are having even more day to day mental health problems. Anxiety and Depression can sneak up on us and make our lives feel unmanageable. Life transitions, Divorce or breakups, Losses and Traumas happen to us all. At Sound Health and Wellness we help you to heal, to make new choices and learn how to cope with all of these issues in your life so you can start feeling good again.
Are you struggling with all of the stressors life is bringing into your personal life? Are you having relationship problems, self-esteem issues or problems with your work/career? You aren't alone. The world is bringing a great deal of uncertainty to us and we are having even more day to day mental health problems. Anxiety and Depression can sneak up on us and make our lives feel unmanageable. Life transitions, Divorce or breakups, Losses and Traumas happen to us all. At Sound Health and Wellness we help you to heal, to make new choices and learn how to cope with all of these issues in your life so you can start feeling good again.
(203) 437-6627 View (203) 437-6627
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Nina Sutton
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Haven, CT 06513
If someone asks you how you think you’re doing in your life, what would you say? We may see signs that our life has gotten off course. Sometimes, others share their concerns for us, but we believe we can manage it ourselves. I meet each client where they are on their journey. Some have endured a difficult past or ongoing stress. Others have been through a traumatic event such as an accident, or the loss of a loved one through death or a break-up. Often, we don't recognize the impact of emotional toll, disguised as anxiety or other symptoms. My work helps you to connect the dots, providing support as you (re)build your best life.
If someone asks you how you think you’re doing in your life, what would you say? We may see signs that our life has gotten off course. Sometimes, others share their concerns for us, but we believe we can manage it ourselves. I meet each client where they are on their journey. Some have endured a difficult past or ongoing stress. Others have been through a traumatic event such as an accident, or the loss of a loved one through death or a break-up. Often, we don't recognize the impact of emotional toll, disguised as anxiety or other symptoms. My work helps you to connect the dots, providing support as you (re)build your best life.
(475) 271-1764 View (475) 271-1764
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Joseph M. Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Haven, CT 06512
+ Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or other symptoms that you think are related to a traumatic incident in your distant or recent past? + If the trauma was extended over time, such as a childhood or adult abusive relationship, do you feel like something is wrong with you, or experience feelings like fatigue, lack of motivation, low self esteem or distance from loved ones? + If you experienced a catastrophic event such as being attacked, being in combat, an accident or natural disaster, do you experience nightmares, flashbacks, or unexplainable symptoms like sudden temper flare ups, bursting into tears, or spacing out?
+ Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or other symptoms that you think are related to a traumatic incident in your distant or recent past? + If the trauma was extended over time, such as a childhood or adult abusive relationship, do you feel like something is wrong with you, or experience feelings like fatigue, lack of motivation, low self esteem or distance from loved ones? + If you experienced a catastrophic event such as being attacked, being in combat, an accident or natural disaster, do you experience nightmares, flashbacks, or unexplainable symptoms like sudden temper flare ups, bursting into tears, or spacing out?
(203) 350-3036 View (203) 350-3036
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Venice Garner Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Haven, CT 06512
Waitlist for new clients
"Everyday is a good day, it's just that some days are better than others" This is my motto in my practice and in life. Finding a balance and true happiness starts with self, and having a therapist that is a good fit for you is a start. Asking for help and seeking counseling is the first step. I take pride in the therapeutic relationship and strive to help my clients get to the next level of realistic and ideal change in their lives to reach their full potential.
"Everyday is a good day, it's just that some days are better than others" This is my motto in my practice and in life. Finding a balance and true happiness starts with self, and having a therapist that is a good fit for you is a start. Asking for help and seeking counseling is the first step. I take pride in the therapeutic relationship and strive to help my clients get to the next level of realistic and ideal change in their lives to reach their full potential.
(203) 423-0293 View (203) 423-0293
Sarah S Nicholls
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
East Haven, CT 06512
I view my role as a therapist as one of helping people to deal with the problems, issues and/or transitions they are facing that are making it difficult to live life to the fullest. If you are feeling depressed or anxious, struggling with problems related to relationships, including divorce and parenting, loss, past or present trauma, work, and/or other issues, the therapeutic relationship can bring help, support, hope, healing, and energy to live your life more fully in the present.
I view my role as a therapist as one of helping people to deal with the problems, issues and/or transitions they are facing that are making it difficult to live life to the fullest. If you are feeling depressed or anxious, struggling with problems related to relationships, including divorce and parenting, loss, past or present trauma, work, and/or other issues, the therapeutic relationship can bring help, support, hope, healing, and energy to live your life more fully in the present.
(203) 344-5220 View (203) 344-5220
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Laura Pisani
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Haven, CT 06512
You're incredibly self-aware, but still, feel stuck no matter what you do. You’ve read books, listened to podcasts, and tried 101 breathing techniques, but you’re still struggling. You try to rationalize with yourself that it's in the past. You're left feeling (still) anxious and on top of it all, discouraged. You've endured trauma that you’ve worked hard to lock away and forget. Though, it’s seeping through the cracks and infiltrating your everyday life. You’re resourceful, determined, and love a good challenge so you’ve tried to mend things on your own…to self-heal. Yet, none of it is working...you're ready for a change.
You're incredibly self-aware, but still, feel stuck no matter what you do. You’ve read books, listened to podcasts, and tried 101 breathing techniques, but you’re still struggling. You try to rationalize with yourself that it's in the past. You're left feeling (still) anxious and on top of it all, discouraged. You've endured trauma that you’ve worked hard to lock away and forget. Though, it’s seeping through the cracks and infiltrating your everyday life. You’re resourceful, determined, and love a good challenge so you’ve tried to mend things on your own…to self-heal. Yet, none of it is working...you're ready for a change.
(475) 263-3148 View (475) 263-3148
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Shoreline Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, APRN, MD
Verified Verified
East Haven, CT 06512
Shoreline Wellness Center is a behavioral health practice located in the center of West Haven. We are conveniently located one block from the West Haven green. Our team of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists offer numerous mental health services for adults, children, and adolescents. Our services include: individual, group, family, marriage/couples counseling, medication management, and wellness services such as; massage therapy, yoga, meditation, and therapy dogs. In addition, we have two board certified Psychiatrists on staff, one that specializes in adult Psychiatry and one that specializes in child and adolescent Psychiatry. We also have Nurse Practitioners on staff to assist with medication management and evaluation. Our practice's main focus is on wellness and helping our clients achieve wellness for themselves both physically and mentally. Our staff strives to deliver professional and excellent care in a kind, caring, and warm environment. We accept most commercial insurances, as well as Medicaid/Husky, Medicare, and we offer a sliding scale payment option for those without insurance. Call us today for a free, confidential, intake we are open Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Fridays 9AM-6PM and Saturdays 9AM-4PM. We have evening and Saturday appointments available!
Shoreline Wellness Center is a behavioral health practice located in the center of West Haven. We are conveniently located one block from the West Haven green. Our team of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists offer numerous mental health services for adults, children, and adolescents. Our services include: individual, group, family, marriage/couples counseling, medication management, and wellness services such as; massage therapy, yoga, meditation, and therapy dogs. In addition, we have two board certified Psychiatrists on staff, one that specializes in adult Psychiatry and one that specializes in child and adolescent Psychiatry. We also have Nurse Practitioners on staff to assist with medication management and evaluation. Our practice's main focus is on wellness and helping our clients achieve wellness for themselves both physically and mentally. Our staff strives to deliver professional and excellent care in a kind, caring, and warm environment. We accept most commercial insurances, as well as Medicaid/Husky, Medicare, and we offer a sliding scale payment option for those without insurance. Call us today for a free, confidential, intake we are open Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Fridays 9AM-6PM and Saturdays 9AM-4PM. We have evening and Saturday appointments available!
(203) 794-7083 View (203) 794-7083
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Danielle Glick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Haven, CT 06512  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My therapeutic approach is relational and evidence-based, incorporating techniques such as EMDR, Somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, and others. Each session is customized to align with your therapeutic goals, which are collaboratively established during the intake process.
My therapeutic approach is relational and evidence-based, incorporating techniques such as EMDR, Somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, and others. Each session is customized to align with your therapeutic goals, which are collaboratively established during the intake process.
(475) 275-8358 View (475) 275-8358
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Erin McCormack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Haven, CT 06512
Not accepting new clients
I am available to treat adults of any and all race, and religious ideology. There is no ideal client per say. I seek to work with individuals who are struggling with a mental health disorder and are looking to get a handle on their daily life and mental wellbeing. I hope each client will bring a level of commitment to therapy and desire to work on their stated goals through the use of coping skills, and different types of therapeutic interventions, which will be taught and discussed to allow the client to attain their goals.
I am available to treat adults of any and all race, and religious ideology. There is no ideal client per say. I seek to work with individuals who are struggling with a mental health disorder and are looking to get a handle on their daily life and mental wellbeing. I hope each client will bring a level of commitment to therapy and desire to work on their stated goals through the use of coping skills, and different types of therapeutic interventions, which will be taught and discussed to allow the client to attain their goals.
(475) 251-7503 View (475) 251-7503

More Therapists Nearby

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Nicolas Meade
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06519  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task! If you are seeking a compassion-focused space in which you are seen as a whole person, I may be a good fit. I have a particular passion for supporting and uplifting LGBTQ+ individuals and those who have experienced trauma of all kinds. I have extensive expertise in treating PTSD, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders. As a trans therapist, I practice from an affirmative care model that centers gender joy, as I strongly believe that our joy is resistance! My goal is to provide a warm, empathic space for you to move out of survival mode and into a life that brings you fulfillment and meaning.
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task! If you are seeking a compassion-focused space in which you are seen as a whole person, I may be a good fit. I have a particular passion for supporting and uplifting LGBTQ+ individuals and those who have experienced trauma of all kinds. I have extensive expertise in treating PTSD, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders. As a trans therapist, I practice from an affirmative care model that centers gender joy, as I strongly believe that our joy is resistance! My goal is to provide a warm, empathic space for you to move out of survival mode and into a life that brings you fulfillment and meaning.
(203) 803-4169 View (203) 803-4169
Susan M York
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511
I am Certified in EMDR. EMDR is a trauma therapy which research has shown to be highly effective. The most important characteristics of a good therapist are intelligent listening, the ability to use multiple skills according to the needs of the client, and most importantly, compassion. I have worked with depression and anxiety (among other issues) for 31 years. It is very difficult to seek help at a time when one is most vulnerable and I am especially sensitive to this with my clients.
I am Certified in EMDR. EMDR is a trauma therapy which research has shown to be highly effective. The most important characteristics of a good therapist are intelligent listening, the ability to use multiple skills according to the needs of the client, and most importantly, compassion. I have worked with depression and anxiety (among other issues) for 31 years. It is very difficult to seek help at a time when one is most vulnerable and I am especially sensitive to this with my clients.
(203) 350-0977 View (203) 350-0977
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Melanie Burton, Ed.D, LCSW, LADC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, LADC, CASAC
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06501
I'm a Counseling Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Forensic Psychologist. I have spent my career working in child welfare and with complex trauma survivors. I specialize in treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Clinical treatment approaches are based on Person-Centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Disorders, Traumatology, and Emotion Effect Regulation. You must be committed to changing your life and doing the work required. If not, psychotherapy will not be effective, I assist you in doing the work which is required for symptom reduction.
I'm a Counseling Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Forensic Psychologist. I have spent my career working in child welfare and with complex trauma survivors. I specialize in treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Clinical treatment approaches are based on Person-Centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Disorders, Traumatology, and Emotion Effect Regulation. You must be committed to changing your life and doing the work required. If not, psychotherapy will not be effective, I assist you in doing the work which is required for symptom reduction.
(860) 772-0269 View (860) 772-0269
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Patrick Edmond Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06504  (Online Only)
As your therapist, I am here to listen and help you process what is going on in your life and help you figure out what your options are. I will be there for you to work on your goals with you at your own pace. I believe that every one of my clients is capable of growth and it is my job to facilitate this process of building greater awareness toward becoming the person we were meant to be. I help you evaluate your unique situation so you have a better understanding of how you relate to others and give you better insight into who you are. I have a broad life experience that helps me relate to a diverse clientele.
As your therapist, I am here to listen and help you process what is going on in your life and help you figure out what your options are. I will be there for you to work on your goals with you at your own pace. I believe that every one of my clients is capable of growth and it is my job to facilitate this process of building greater awareness toward becoming the person we were meant to be. I help you evaluate your unique situation so you have a better understanding of how you relate to others and give you better insight into who you are. I have a broad life experience that helps me relate to a diverse clientele.
(262) 233-4092 View (262) 233-4092
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Margaret Morrow
Counselor, LMHC-D
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06520  (Online Only)
Constant stress, anxiety, and emotional pain are hard. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, constant worry, and a sense of dread. You may have restlessness or racing thoughts, and find yourself worrying about what is coming next. You're not alone in having these types of challenges and with counseling we can work on understanding why the symptoms happen and healing from the root of the problem. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal. We can work together to overcome the emotional impact of past experiences, allowing you to move forward with a greater sense of resilience and well-being.
Constant stress, anxiety, and emotional pain are hard. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, constant worry, and a sense of dread. You may have restlessness or racing thoughts, and find yourself worrying about what is coming next. You're not alone in having these types of challenges and with counseling we can work on understanding why the symptoms happen and healing from the root of the problem. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal. We can work together to overcome the emotional impact of past experiences, allowing you to move forward with a greater sense of resilience and well-being.
(716) 354-8979 View (716) 354-8979
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Anne Dutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 500, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511
Psychotherapy is a collaboration between therapist and client. It makes use of the strengths, resources and goals of the client and the supportive attunement, non-judgmental perspective, training and experience of the therapist. Many of my clients come to me because they want to incorporate mindfulness and somatic therapies with talk therapy in order to work more effectively with anxiety, depression, pain and other challenges.
Psychotherapy is a collaboration between therapist and client. It makes use of the strengths, resources and goals of the client and the supportive attunement, non-judgmental perspective, training and experience of the therapist. Many of my clients come to me because they want to incorporate mindfulness and somatic therapies with talk therapy in order to work more effectively with anxiety, depression, pain and other challenges.
(203) 769-9823 View (203) 769-9823
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Steven Mahoney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06513
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have a core sense that you aren't good enough or that you don't quite feel whole? Maybe you have tried therapy, mindfulness, or read self-help books in the past. Nonetheless, you continue feeling anxious, tense, on edge, or worried as to how you can keep this up for another day, just barely holding it all together enough to get by. Maybe you have conflict in your relationships, problems at work, or a great sense of inner turmoil. The truth is, it doesn't have to be that way.
Do you have a core sense that you aren't good enough or that you don't quite feel whole? Maybe you have tried therapy, mindfulness, or read self-help books in the past. Nonetheless, you continue feeling anxious, tense, on edge, or worried as to how you can keep this up for another day, just barely holding it all together enough to get by. Maybe you have conflict in your relationships, problems at work, or a great sense of inner turmoil. The truth is, it doesn't have to be that way.
(475) 283-9938 View (475) 283-9938
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Breonna Arnum
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06504  (Online Only)
Are you finding it difficult to navigate through the ever changing transitions of life? Do you feel like your life is constantly in over-drive or on autopilot? Is it affecting your relationships with your loved ones and peers? Chances are you feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work. Rest assured you are not alone! My approach is focused on providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental space while supporting my clients develop healthier coping mechanisms to manage the stressors of daily life. Change can be uncomfortable, however, I am committed to helping you attain and sustain positive growth!
Are you finding it difficult to navigate through the ever changing transitions of life? Do you feel like your life is constantly in over-drive or on autopilot? Is it affecting your relationships with your loved ones and peers? Chances are you feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work. Rest assured you are not alone! My approach is focused on providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental space while supporting my clients develop healthier coping mechanisms to manage the stressors of daily life. Change can be uncomfortable, however, I am committed to helping you attain and sustain positive growth!
(959) 500-6129 View (959) 500-6129
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Hannah C Leiterman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511
We all experience periods in our lives when we need additional support. Whether you are confronting a major life change or just haven't been yourself lately, as your therapist I will listen carefully to understand what you are experiencing. My main goal is to give you perspective on the problem and help you identify the route by which you would like to move through it. When needed, I teach coping skills drawn from my own use of mindfulness, as well as relaxation, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation techniques. With your permission, I collaborate with your medication prescriber as needed.
We all experience periods in our lives when we need additional support. Whether you are confronting a major life change or just haven't been yourself lately, as your therapist I will listen carefully to understand what you are experiencing. My main goal is to give you perspective on the problem and help you identify the route by which you would like to move through it. When needed, I teach coping skills drawn from my own use of mindfulness, as well as relaxation, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation techniques. With your permission, I collaborate with your medication prescriber as needed.
(475) 251-8803 View (475) 251-8803
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Amanda Page
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06501  (Online Only)
At Aviv, our mission is to create healing spaces where true emotional growth can happen. I will empower you to share your story, and will support you as you navigate your way in the world. In the context of a safe environment, we will work together to process through any current challenges that you may be facing and explore ways to move towards healing.
At Aviv, our mission is to create healing spaces where true emotional growth can happen. I will empower you to share your story, and will support you as you navigate your way in the world. In the context of a safe environment, we will work together to process through any current challenges that you may be facing and explore ways to move towards healing.
(508) 406-9581 View (508) 406-9581
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Erica Kyne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06513
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping people overcome addiction, PTSD, complicated grief, and triggers from childhood or the recent past. When a person has experienced a trauma, the event and emotions often get stuck on repeat in the brain, and a person can experience interrupted sleep, bad dreams, and constant replaying of the images of the event. Addiction can be a battle that requires support and therapy to overcome. There is no shame in talking about your struggles. Together, we can discover the root causes of addiction and use tools to overcome substance use. Complicated grief can keep a person stuck in one aspect of grief,
I specialize in helping people overcome addiction, PTSD, complicated grief, and triggers from childhood or the recent past. When a person has experienced a trauma, the event and emotions often get stuck on repeat in the brain, and a person can experience interrupted sleep, bad dreams, and constant replaying of the images of the event. Addiction can be a battle that requires support and therapy to overcome. There is no shame in talking about your struggles. Together, we can discover the root causes of addiction and use tools to overcome substance use. Complicated grief can keep a person stuck in one aspect of grief,
(475) 243-7233 View (475) 243-7233
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.