Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Baltimore, MD

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Lorraine Garcia
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21224  (Online Only)
In these stressful times you may find yourself struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression that have long been with you or have emerged in response to recent events. You may feel hopeless about the future or plagued about the past feeling a strong sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Even attempts to talk to friends or family fail as they may not know or understand how to help you. Regardless of the specific nature of your difficulties, their impact is palpable, affecting your health, your relationships and self-perception. Whatever the struggle, you are looking for some help.
In these stressful times you may find yourself struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression that have long been with you or have emerged in response to recent events. You may feel hopeless about the future or plagued about the past feeling a strong sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Even attempts to talk to friends or family fail as they may not know or understand how to help you. Regardless of the specific nature of your difficulties, their impact is palpable, affecting your health, your relationships and self-perception. Whatever the struggle, you are looking for some help.
(443) 637-1986 View (443) 637-1986
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Raina Burlak
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CTMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
I can help you use your strengths to meet your goals. Let's engage in a you-focused, judgement free, empathetic, skillful and goal directed conversation. Let's work through the dark emotions together. With support it can once again feel safe to rekindle hope and reprocess the felt memories that stick. We will focus on your goals and view you as capable with strengths. Hope and healing is possible.
I can help you use your strengths to meet your goals. Let's engage in a you-focused, judgement free, empathetic, skillful and goal directed conversation. Let's work through the dark emotions together. With support it can once again feel safe to rekindle hope and reprocess the felt memories that stick. We will focus on your goals and view you as capable with strengths. Hope and healing is possible.
(850) 816-3144 View (850) 816-3144
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DBHConfidential
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218  (Online Only)
Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Are you feeling overwhelmed or just plain stuck in life?
Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Are you feeling overwhelmed or just plain stuck in life?
(301) 450-8066 View (301) 450-8066
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Connie Meyerowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208
Navigating life can be wonderful and exciting, but also challenging. New stages bring on new, experiences, dynamics, and relationships. Whether you are going through a transition or find yourself repeating the same unwanted patterns, I provide a safe environment to help you examine your inner struggles and work toward personal growth. Using a client-centered, and strengths-based perspective, I will partner with you in a process of self-discovery and actualization. I am passionate about helping adolescents, and adults. Being a part of your growth process in creating meaningful relationships, is what I do best.
Navigating life can be wonderful and exciting, but also challenging. New stages bring on new, experiences, dynamics, and relationships. Whether you are going through a transition or find yourself repeating the same unwanted patterns, I provide a safe environment to help you examine your inner struggles and work toward personal growth. Using a client-centered, and strengths-based perspective, I will partner with you in a process of self-discovery and actualization. I am passionate about helping adolescents, and adults. Being a part of your growth process in creating meaningful relationships, is what I do best.
(443) 798-3610 View (443) 798-3610
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MINDCare Consulting
MS, ABD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230
Hello & Welcome to MINDCare! MC is dedicated to promoting psychological health/healthcare for all. If interested in learning more about your brain, mind, emotions, behaviors, and how it all works then let's talk. Many have found solutions from education, meaningful dialogue and new skill development. Learn optimal parenting, improve your child's behavior, grieve in healthy ways, minimize/eliminate stress, become a non smoker, enjoy healthier relationships, improve overall quality of life or achieve any goal. Have the life you deserve! Let's Talk!
Hello & Welcome to MINDCare! MC is dedicated to promoting psychological health/healthcare for all. If interested in learning more about your brain, mind, emotions, behaviors, and how it all works then let's talk. Many have found solutions from education, meaningful dialogue and new skill development. Learn optimal parenting, improve your child's behavior, grieve in healthy ways, minimize/eliminate stress, become a non smoker, enjoy healthier relationships, improve overall quality of life or achieve any goal. Have the life you deserve! Let's Talk!
(410) 469-6085 View (410) 469-6085
Star Behavioral Health & Recovery Center LLC
Counselor, PhD, LGPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
U.S. Army veteran with two combat tours in Iraq and Kuwait. Worked and retired from VA Maryland Hospital System. Founded Star Behavioral Health & Recovery Center to help clients struggle with substance abuse and other kinds of addiction. Our treatment center offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Program (OP), and Driving Under Influence (DUI). We provide individual therapy, group therapy, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Transitional Housing.
U.S. Army veteran with two combat tours in Iraq and Kuwait. Worked and retired from VA Maryland Hospital System. Founded Star Behavioral Health & Recovery Center to help clients struggle with substance abuse and other kinds of addiction. Our treatment center offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Program (OP), and Driving Under Influence (DUI). We provide individual therapy, group therapy, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Transitional Housing.
(410) 883-8518 View (410) 883-8518
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Cara Baltimore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MD, VA, & DC) specializing in children, adolescents, and families. I have a passion for helping others reach their highest self and offer a safe, comfortable, and culturally competent atmosphere. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, mood, psychosis, adjustment, and personality disorders. I also have worked with individuals impacted by co-occurring conditions. I also have extensive knowledge of MD Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and The Joint Commission.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MD, VA, & DC) specializing in children, adolescents, and families. I have a passion for helping others reach their highest self and offer a safe, comfortable, and culturally competent atmosphere. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, mood, psychosis, adjustment, and personality disorders. I also have worked with individuals impacted by co-occurring conditions. I also have extensive knowledge of MD Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and The Joint Commission.
(443) 218-9647 View (443) 218-9647
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Sheena N Green
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21212  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Depressed? Anxious? Relationship issues? Anger? Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with daily life? Do you feel that no one truly understands how you are feeling? Do you keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Is life chaotic and you feel that it's out of control? Nothing is in order and you do not know where to start. Do you just need one day of peace? Are you looking for balance in life, self love, acceptance and personal growth?
Depressed? Anxious? Relationship issues? Anger? Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with daily life? Do you feel that no one truly understands how you are feeling? Do you keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Is life chaotic and you feel that it's out of control? Nothing is in order and you do not know where to start. Do you just need one day of peace? Are you looking for balance in life, self love, acceptance and personal growth?
(443) 219-2999 View (443) 219-2999
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Lida Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MS, MSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21224
The decision to begin therapy and the process of finding a therapist can be challenging, but ultimately extremely rewarding. I am an experienced therapist who understands that the most powerful things in life are often the simplest: to listen attentively, whole-heartedly, and with openness and compassion. I am committed to creating a safe, comforting space where you feel free to be yourself.
The decision to begin therapy and the process of finding a therapist can be challenging, but ultimately extremely rewarding. I am an experienced therapist who understands that the most powerful things in life are often the simplest: to listen attentively, whole-heartedly, and with openness and compassion. I am committed to creating a safe, comforting space where you feel free to be yourself.
(410) 559-9629 View (410) 559-9629
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Durwood Whitten
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201
At some point, everyone has experienced some sort of emotional distress whether it be the illness or death of a loved one, the pain of a divorce, a traumatic experience from childhood, or even the demands of everyday life. If you're thinking you may need some help to get through something new or something from the past, you're probably right. I want to help. I am extremely dedicated to helping my clients heal, improve their lives, and reach their own personal goals.
At some point, everyone has experienced some sort of emotional distress whether it be the illness or death of a loved one, the pain of a divorce, a traumatic experience from childhood, or even the demands of everyday life. If you're thinking you may need some help to get through something new or something from the past, you're probably right. I want to help. I am extremely dedicated to helping my clients heal, improve their lives, and reach their own personal goals.
(443) 380-2009 View (443) 380-2009
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Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ population in different capacities for the last three decades, and have interest in seeing our community/communities succeed. I also I specialize in men's struggles, rights, and needs to grow, express and experience happiness. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to set an appointment. I also see patients who identify as female, and teenagers of all genders.
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ population in different capacities for the last three decades, and have interest in seeing our community/communities succeed. I also I specialize in men's struggles, rights, and needs to grow, express and experience happiness. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to set an appointment. I also see patients who identify as female, and teenagers of all genders.
(410) 936-3648 View (410) 936-3648
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Lisa Fracica
Art Therapist, MA, MFA, LCPC, LGPAT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21210  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, or relationship challenges? I provide a safe nonjudgmental space to facilitate your healing and growth As an art therapist, counselor, and Ph.D. Mind Body Medicine degree candidate, I view clients holistically. When someone is experiencing anxiety or other mental health issues I work with them to make positive changes that reduce anxiety, depression, and lead to greater overall well-being. In addition, I help clients identify and change patterns of interacting with others that are causing challenges in their relationships.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, or relationship challenges? I provide a safe nonjudgmental space to facilitate your healing and growth As an art therapist, counselor, and Ph.D. Mind Body Medicine degree candidate, I view clients holistically. When someone is experiencing anxiety or other mental health issues I work with them to make positive changes that reduce anxiety, depression, and lead to greater overall well-being. In addition, I help clients identify and change patterns of interacting with others that are causing challenges in their relationships.
(443) 227-5636 View (443) 227-5636
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Ariel Leigh Sklar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21210
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is a collaborative process. In my private practice I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. I believe in an empathetic, non judgmental approach to helping clients understand their behaviors and patterns. I specialize in working with clients using a somatic approach to heal from past traumas and feel present and restored.
Counseling is a collaborative process. In my private practice I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. I believe in an empathetic, non judgmental approach to helping clients understand their behaviors and patterns. I specialize in working with clients using a somatic approach to heal from past traumas and feel present and restored.
(410) 469-6086 View (410) 469-6086
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Abena Adoko Sando
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21229
I have been providing mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health needs for over 12 years. I foster an environment that is sensitive to clients'/parents' needs. Clients are encouraged to openly express thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving. I would be honored to work with you/your child/family to move away from distress and towards wellness and increased satisfaction and happiness!
I have been providing mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health needs for over 12 years. I foster an environment that is sensitive to clients'/parents' needs. Clients are encouraged to openly express thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving. I would be honored to work with you/your child/family to move away from distress and towards wellness and increased satisfaction and happiness!
(443) 233-0628 View (443) 233-0628
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OHV-Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21215
I work with patients that need mental health and drug addiction challenges in the area of psychotherapy needs.
I work with patients that need mental health and drug addiction challenges in the area of psychotherapy needs.
(410) 267-4208 View (410) 267-4208
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Audrey Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21210  (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, neurodiversity affirming care and LGBTQ+ affirming care. Many of my patients have been able to significantly reduce symptoms of depression, panic, anxiety and flashbacks. My goal is to help people unburden from the past, connect to what matters most, and move towards a life worth living.
I specialize in trauma, neurodiversity affirming care and LGBTQ+ affirming care. Many of my patients have been able to significantly reduce symptoms of depression, panic, anxiety and flashbacks. My goal is to help people unburden from the past, connect to what matters most, and move towards a life worth living.
(410) 630-4928 View (410) 630-4928
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Jennifer Evans Buerger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSASS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210  (Online Only)
I work extensively with healthcare​ professionals and other therapists. I currently have a few openings for some additional individuals 17+, couples, and​ families. I utilize DBT, CBT, and various other​ modules to assist every client. I have over 25 years of experience assisting adults just like you. ​Whether you're struggling with persistent anxiety, depression, anger, stress, or something else entirely, I am here for you.
I work extensively with healthcare​ professionals and other therapists. I currently have a few openings for some additional individuals 17+, couples, and​ families. I utilize DBT, CBT, and various other​ modules to assist every client. I have over 25 years of experience assisting adults just like you. ​Whether you're struggling with persistent anxiety, depression, anger, stress, or something else entirely, I am here for you.
(410) 449-0939 View (410) 449-0939
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Elizabeth McCarthy
Counselor, MS, LCPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209
Waitlist for new clients
Deepak Chopra, in The Healing Self says, "The dividing line between what happens automatically and what happens voluntarily isn’t fixed. Choices matter, and thus the healing self comes into play. On its own the body knows how to survive; it’s up to us to teach it how to thrive.” Welcome to your life! It's yours for the choosing, the healing, the awareness building, the perception changing, and the whole self loving. I can be a grounded guide in this journey. I love helping caregivers, students, and helping professionals by nurturing relationship with their inner wisdom to build stress resilence, strength, and peace.
Deepak Chopra, in The Healing Self says, "The dividing line between what happens automatically and what happens voluntarily isn’t fixed. Choices matter, and thus the healing self comes into play. On its own the body knows how to survive; it’s up to us to teach it how to thrive.” Welcome to your life! It's yours for the choosing, the healing, the awareness building, the perception changing, and the whole self loving. I can be a grounded guide in this journey. I love helping caregivers, students, and helping professionals by nurturing relationship with their inner wisdom to build stress resilence, strength, and peace.
(443) 280-6003 View (443) 280-6003
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Arthur Chen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210
Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at mutiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.
Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at mutiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.
(443) 234-0583 View (443) 234-0583
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Dr. Bernadette V Mark
PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21216
Are you ready to restore once was on the road to recovery? Yes we shall recover all. We have more than 20 years of providing quality service in meeting the need of our unique clients .We provide service to schools,families,individuals and organizations. Our PRP counselors have extensive training and expertise training in the field of mental health and education.Our mission is to assist educate, teach, counsel,in reaching their full potential and goals on their way to recovery in life situations/skills.
Are you ready to restore once was on the road to recovery? Yes we shall recover all. We have more than 20 years of providing quality service in meeting the need of our unique clients .We provide service to schools,families,individuals and organizations. Our PRP counselors have extensive training and expertise training in the field of mental health and education.Our mission is to assist educate, teach, counsel,in reaching their full potential and goals on their way to recovery in life situations/skills.
(443) 759-5263 View (443) 759-5263
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.