Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Austin, TX
Lisa K. Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
The presence I bring into sessions comes from personal experience with extreme organized abuse, traumatic memory/ amnesia and spending 10+ years on the client side prior to becoming licensed.
Do you often feel misunderstood? Have you been told to toughen up because you are "too sensitive"? Do you long to feel closer to others but feel overwhelmed by the task? Having the capacity for depth and complexity can be difficult to navigate in our competitive, linear-oriented, results-driven culture. Knowing and accepting yourself for simply "you" (not who others think you should be) is an important practice to cultivate and will help release toxic stress and shame, allowing you to connect more deeply with yourself and others.
The presence I bring into sessions comes from personal experience with extreme organized abuse, traumatic memory/ amnesia and spending 10+ years on the client side prior to becoming licensed.
Do you often feel misunderstood? Have you been told to toughen up because you are "too sensitive"? Do you long to feel closer to others but feel overwhelmed by the task? Having the capacity for depth and complexity can be difficult to navigate in our competitive, linear-oriented, results-driven culture. Knowing and accepting yourself for simply "you" (not who others think you should be) is an important practice to cultivate and will help release toxic stress and shame, allowing you to connect more deeply with yourself and others.
I approach my life's work humbly, even reverently, with deep sensitivity for what's got you even coming to see someone like me in the first place. I get that, really I do. And I'd love to help. I fit best with people who are okay with ambiguity and can "let the questions breathe," as we work on whatever has brought us together. I am able to see clients in Texas in person or virtually when you are in Arkansas.
I approach my life's work humbly, even reverently, with deep sensitivity for what's got you even coming to see someone like me in the first place. I get that, really I do. And I'd love to help. I fit best with people who are okay with ambiguity and can "let the questions breathe," as we work on whatever has brought us together. I am able to see clients in Texas in person or virtually when you are in Arkansas.
Julie Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748 (Online Only)
I am an empathic therapist with 18 years therapy experience. Clients often come to me with an impaired sense of self, difficulties in relationships, and feeling unsafe in the world due to trauma/hardships in their lives. I assist my clients in transforming their deepest pain into their greatest strengths, finding passion in life, and confidence in themselves. They learn to have deep and meaningful relationships. Ideally, clients will move from a limited set of beliefs to an expansive perspective on what is possible in this life. I also love working with therapists; their personal work enhances their own practice!
I am an empathic therapist with 18 years therapy experience. Clients often come to me with an impaired sense of self, difficulties in relationships, and feeling unsafe in the world due to trauma/hardships in their lives. I assist my clients in transforming their deepest pain into their greatest strengths, finding passion in life, and confidence in themselves. They learn to have deep and meaningful relationships. Ideally, clients will move from a limited set of beliefs to an expansive perspective on what is possible in this life. I also love working with therapists; their personal work enhances their own practice!
Rebekah McCarver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a new and scary addition to life’s routine, or chaos, and I'm excited to see you here! I come from a place of authenticity, genuine human connection, and kindness with each person I meet. I want to help build a genuine connection where you feel comfortable and let down the walls to explore your needs within the realm of mental health.
Therapy can be a new and scary addition to life’s routine, or chaos, and I'm excited to see you here! I come from a place of authenticity, genuine human connection, and kindness with each person I meet. I want to help build a genuine connection where you feel comfortable and let down the walls to explore your needs within the realm of mental health.
Morgan Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CCTP, EMDR, TCYM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am the founder of Alchemy Collective, a group mind body wellness practice specializing in intensives, retreats, and weekly therapy services. It takes a safe space with which to release the emotional weight and begin to see life with a new perspective. Our work together could be best summarized with the quote "Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking". I specifically offer intensive retreats for individuals, couples, families and teams. If you are interested in weekly services, we are happy to get you scheduled with one of the therapists or bodyworkers on our team who have openings.
Welcome! I am the founder of Alchemy Collective, a group mind body wellness practice specializing in intensives, retreats, and weekly therapy services. It takes a safe space with which to release the emotional weight and begin to see life with a new perspective. Our work together could be best summarized with the quote "Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking". I specifically offer intensive retreats for individuals, couples, families and teams. If you are interested in weekly services, we are happy to get you scheduled with one of the therapists or bodyworkers on our team who have openings.
Paige Loria
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Does it ever feel like no one really understands you? Do you struggle to find the words to explain to others what’s going on inside? It’s okay, you’re here now and I can help. Together we will work to help you learn about the parts of you that have stayed hidden for so long, who continue to use the strategies they developed to keep you safe, but are now keeping you stuck. I answer every inquiry within 24 hours if you don't hear back from me your inquiry was likely sent to spam please email me directly paige.loria AT gmail.com or text me 774.240.1428
Does it ever feel like no one really understands you? Do you struggle to find the words to explain to others what’s going on inside? It’s okay, you’re here now and I can help. Together we will work to help you learn about the parts of you that have stayed hidden for so long, who continue to use the strategies they developed to keep you safe, but are now keeping you stuck. I answer every inquiry within 24 hours if you don't hear back from me your inquiry was likely sent to spam please email me directly paige.loria AT gmail.com or text me 774.240.1428
Experienced, compassionate counselor/coach dedicated to your healing and goals. Meeting you where you are with what's right for you. Here you will find tender, safe support to work on family trauma, rapid relief from anxiety and chronic pain, and help for dealing with addictions. I take an integrative approach in my counseling practice, using a combination of evidence-based therapies and the latest findings in brain science. I welcome and support diversity and LGBTQ+ folks. I mainly practice Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), a breakthrough in psychological science.
Experienced, compassionate counselor/coach dedicated to your healing and goals. Meeting you where you are with what's right for you. Here you will find tender, safe support to work on family trauma, rapid relief from anxiety and chronic pain, and help for dealing with addictions. I take an integrative approach in my counseling practice, using a combination of evidence-based therapies and the latest findings in brain science. I welcome and support diversity and LGBTQ+ folks. I mainly practice Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), a breakthrough in psychological science.
Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others due to trauma? Do you find it difficult to prioritize your own needs amidst the chaos of unresolved past experiences? Do you wonder if life should feel more peaceful, more integrated? Now more than ever, people are grappling with the effects of trauma, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers, and daily lives. Ignoring your needs and not addressing the root causes of your trauma can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues. At Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, we believe healing should be accessible to all.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others due to trauma? Do you find it difficult to prioritize your own needs amidst the chaos of unresolved past experiences? Do you wonder if life should feel more peaceful, more integrated? Now more than ever, people are grappling with the effects of trauma, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers, and daily lives. Ignoring your needs and not addressing the root causes of your trauma can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues. At Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, we believe healing should be accessible to all.
Samantha Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Hello! My name is Samantha Meyer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a M.Ed. in Counseling from The University of Texas at Austin. As a therapist, I employ humanistic, cognitive, and behavioral techniques to understand my client’s experience of the world, and work collaboratively to develop a plan to help them meet their goals. I believe my clients are the experts on their own experiences, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where my clients can safely explore their pasts while learning skills to stay grounded in their present.
Hello! My name is Samantha Meyer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a M.Ed. in Counseling from The University of Texas at Austin. As a therapist, I employ humanistic, cognitive, and behavioral techniques to understand my client’s experience of the world, and work collaboratively to develop a plan to help them meet their goals. I believe my clients are the experts on their own experiences, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where my clients can safely explore their pasts while learning skills to stay grounded in their present.
Courtney Loyola Onyx Counseling & Wellness Ctr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704
I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery. I offer in person and virtual Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Workshops. Are tired of the same toxic relationships? Are you are ready to heal from your trauma and not repeat the past? Maybe, you can no longer trust your intuition to determine who is good for you and who isn't? You feel like no matter what you do, you can't seem to get away from toxic relationships, friendships or experiencing yet another trauma. You are struggling to cope with the trauma caused by the relationship.
I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery. I offer in person and virtual Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Workshops. Are tired of the same toxic relationships? Are you are ready to heal from your trauma and not repeat the past? Maybe, you can no longer trust your intuition to determine who is good for you and who isn't? You feel like no matter what you do, you can't seem to get away from toxic relationships, friendships or experiencing yet another trauma. You are struggling to cope with the trauma caused by the relationship.
My why as a therapist - to cut through the systemic issues in the mental health system and connect with people on a meaningful level that makes a difference. I do this work to help people heal at a core level. I believe people are capable of far more than just reducing the symptoms of a diagnosis. So I focus on helping you as a person, not a diagnosis. There are so many problems with our approach to mental health care in this country, don't even get me started. I can't solve them all. But what I can do is meet you with compassion, open-mindedness, and hear you out as the individual you are.
My why as a therapist - to cut through the systemic issues in the mental health system and connect with people on a meaningful level that makes a difference. I do this work to help people heal at a core level. I believe people are capable of far more than just reducing the symptoms of a diagnosis. So I focus on helping you as a person, not a diagnosis. There are so many problems with our approach to mental health care in this country, don't even get me started. I can't solve them all. But what I can do is meet you with compassion, open-mindedness, and hear you out as the individual you are.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When we experience trauma, we are often left feeling alone, misunderstood, invisible, and unsafe, even within ourselves. Through the process of therapy, we can regain hope, connection, safety, and understanding of ourselves and others. I use wide-range of evidenced-based modalities, from psychodynamic and CBT to EMDR and somatic therapies to decrease the emotional reactivity, tension, and isolation that trauma can create. Regardless of our trauma histories, our modern world can contribute to feelings of disconnection, dissatisfaction, and uncertainty about our worth and our purpose.
When we experience trauma, we are often left feeling alone, misunderstood, invisible, and unsafe, even within ourselves. Through the process of therapy, we can regain hope, connection, safety, and understanding of ourselves and others. I use wide-range of evidenced-based modalities, from psychodynamic and CBT to EMDR and somatic therapies to decrease the emotional reactivity, tension, and isolation that trauma can create. Regardless of our trauma histories, our modern world can contribute to feelings of disconnection, dissatisfaction, and uncertainty about our worth and our purpose.
William Maria Rain-Shadid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a positive and strengths-based approach to healing, and have skills and knowledge in working with trauma, child abuse, domestic abuse and sexual violence, dissociation, oppression, and stress. I have over twenty years of experience mentoring and supporting people living with: trauma and dissociation; disability and neurodivergence; and LGBTQ+ identity.
I provide a positive and strengths-based approach to healing, and have skills and knowledge in working with trauma, child abuse, domestic abuse and sexual violence, dissociation, oppression, and stress. I have over twenty years of experience mentoring and supporting people living with: trauma and dissociation; disability and neurodivergence; and LGBTQ+ identity.
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorder or difficult life transitions. I also specialize in helping people who come from difficult circumstances and are now struggling emotionally or with their relationships because of it. I help people heal from trauma, with an emphasis on the wounds of early childhood. I am certified in EMDR and use other evidence-based treatments such as ego state therapy, DBT, and trauma-informed stabilization treatment. I love helping clients analyze the ways in which the past shows up in the present. We address what we learn with trauma processing and practicing new skills.
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorder or difficult life transitions. I also specialize in helping people who come from difficult circumstances and are now struggling emotionally or with their relationships because of it. I help people heal from trauma, with an emphasis on the wounds of early childhood. I am certified in EMDR and use other evidence-based treatments such as ego state therapy, DBT, and trauma-informed stabilization treatment. I love helping clients analyze the ways in which the past shows up in the present. We address what we learn with trauma processing and practicing new skills.
Mengisteab Eyehalik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
Welcome, I’m Mengisteab! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands and expectations, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with stress, anxiety, low self-worth, relationship issues, or major life changes. But you don’t have to suffer in silence. I’m here to offer you compassionate and evidence-based support to help you heal and grow. You deserve a safe space where you can express yourself freely and be heard without judgment. In our sessions, I’ll listen attentively, respect your pace, and provide feedback and guidance along the way.
Welcome, I’m Mengisteab! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands and expectations, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with stress, anxiety, low self-worth, relationship issues, or major life changes. But you don’t have to suffer in silence. I’m here to offer you compassionate and evidence-based support to help you heal and grow. You deserve a safe space where you can express yourself freely and be heard without judgment. In our sessions, I’ll listen attentively, respect your pace, and provide feedback and guidance along the way.
Clients often describe my presence as calming and supportive, noting that our work together has led to meaningful change. For some, this transformation came after years of therapy that offered insight but lacked actionable steps. EMDR is a powerful tool that provides clients with the resources to achieve lasting change. I am trained in EMDR, the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. Additionally, I regularly attend advanced training in Complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and relationship dynamics.
Clients often describe my presence as calming and supportive, noting that our work together has led to meaningful change. For some, this transformation came after years of therapy that offered insight but lacked actionable steps. EMDR is a powerful tool that provides clients with the resources to achieve lasting change. I am trained in EMDR, the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. Additionally, I regularly attend advanced training in Complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and relationship dynamics.
Dr. Rachelle Morales
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 73301
Life can be difficult in many ways. Perhaps you are changing jobs, entering a new life stage, or making a life altering transition. Or maybe you are struggling more with day to day challenges, such as stress, anxiety, or even depression. When it comes to life, there is no clear straight path to take, it is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns. Whatever you may be struggling with, let's work together to help you get to where you would like to be in life. While we can't change the past, we can learn to understand it and grow from it!
Life can be difficult in many ways. Perhaps you are changing jobs, entering a new life stage, or making a life altering transition. Or maybe you are struggling more with day to day challenges, such as stress, anxiety, or even depression. When it comes to life, there is no clear straight path to take, it is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns. Whatever you may be struggling with, let's work together to help you get to where you would like to be in life. While we can't change the past, we can learn to understand it and grow from it!
ND Friendly Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
Do you suspect that you are wired differently from most people? More sensitive to sensory stimuli, overwhelmed by social situations? Have you been finding new information that makes you wonder if you might be Autistic and ADHD? Neurodivergent people often have chronic physical symptoms too. . . pain, fatigue, brain fog, trouble sleeping, an overactive fight/flight/freeze response. If you are a late identified Autistic ADHDer, or find yourself to be neuro-curious, I might be a good fit for you!
Do you suspect that you are wired differently from most people? More sensitive to sensory stimuli, overwhelmed by social situations? Have you been finding new information that makes you wonder if you might be Autistic and ADHD? Neurodivergent people often have chronic physical symptoms too. . . pain, fatigue, brain fog, trouble sleeping, an overactive fight/flight/freeze response. If you are a late identified Autistic ADHDer, or find yourself to be neuro-curious, I might be a good fit for you!
Have you found yourself overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma either from childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, or sexual assault & feeling stuck with the memories playing out in your head? Or maybe you’ve been saying “I need to get back to my old self,” or “I’ve been dealing with a lot lately” & hoping for the insight or tools to change that? I work with adults & LGBTQIA folks just like you: ones that have it within them to thrive again after trauma & life challenges, but just need the support to tap into their strengths to get there or support gathering & sorting pieces of life to make sense of everything.
Have you found yourself overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma either from childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, or sexual assault & feeling stuck with the memories playing out in your head? Or maybe you’ve been saying “I need to get back to my old self,” or “I’ve been dealing with a lot lately” & hoping for the insight or tools to change that? I work with adults & LGBTQIA folks just like you: ones that have it within them to thrive again after trauma & life challenges, but just need the support to tap into their strengths to get there or support gathering & sorting pieces of life to make sense of everything.
Morenike Olorunnisomo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, RYT200
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Are you grappling with the complexities of trauma, emotional turbulence, and the weight of familial expectations? Do you find yourself navigating through a maze of difficult emotions, struggling with setting healthy boundaries, or feeling the suffocating pressure of perfectionism? If so, you're not alone, and I'd like to offer you a safe space to embark on your healing journey!
Are you grappling with the complexities of trauma, emotional turbulence, and the weight of familial expectations? Do you find yourself navigating through a maze of difficult emotions, struggling with setting healthy boundaries, or feeling the suffocating pressure of perfectionism? If so, you're not alone, and I'd like to offer you a safe space to embark on your healing journey!
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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.