Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Brenique Bannister
Counselor, RMHCI, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with Rise Above It LLC. I have obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I have experience in individual and group therapy. I specialize in treatment for various conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and panic disorders. My primary theoretical application of practice is cognitive-behavioral therapy and the treatment of these conditions. In my free time, I enjoy watching thriller movies, trying new foods/cooking, and any type of water activity :)
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with Rise Above It LLC. I have obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I have experience in individual and group therapy. I specialize in treatment for various conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and panic disorders. My primary theoretical application of practice is cognitive-behavioral therapy and the treatment of these conditions. In my free time, I enjoy watching thriller movies, trying new foods/cooking, and any type of water activity :)
Congratulations on taking the first step towards empowering yourself to learn, grow, and make positive changes in your life. Despite what others may have told you or what you may have told yourself, you have the power to transform your life and achieve your goals. All too often in the field of mental health, our experiences as women, are, more often than not, pathologized. Our best efforts at responding to the challenges and traumas we experience are often turned into diagnoses and disabilities.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards empowering yourself to learn, grow, and make positive changes in your life. Despite what others may have told you or what you may have told yourself, you have the power to transform your life and achieve your goals. All too often in the field of mental health, our experiences as women, are, more often than not, pathologized. Our best efforts at responding to the challenges and traumas we experience are often turned into diagnoses and disabilities.
Elisha Geers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Elisha :) I am the therapist for you if there is a part of you that feels emotionally stuck, shut down, and/or stunted; feels lonely in a room full of people, feels many of your relationships are superficial; intellectualizes and/or avoids emotions; could be described as a "workaholic" or "overachiever"; suspects some of this is connected to your childhood; wants to avoid therapy. I love helping clients heal and thrive in spite of their past, feel more comfortable in their own skin, expand capacity for broader emotional experiences, cultivate meaningful relationships, and reach their highest potential.
Hi! I'm Elisha :) I am the therapist for you if there is a part of you that feels emotionally stuck, shut down, and/or stunted; feels lonely in a room full of people, feels many of your relationships are superficial; intellectualizes and/or avoids emotions; could be described as a "workaholic" or "overachiever"; suspects some of this is connected to your childhood; wants to avoid therapy. I love helping clients heal and thrive in spite of their past, feel more comfortable in their own skin, expand capacity for broader emotional experiences, cultivate meaningful relationships, and reach their highest potential.
Alex Cashman-Rolls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LSW
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Come as you are - you’re welcome here. This is my guarantee that I'm interested in you and your experience no matter what it is. That's why I chose this profession. I love helping people maximize their wellbeing. Racing thoughts, hopelessness, irritability, poor focus, addiction, fatigue, feeling misunderstood or judged or gaslighted all diminish your vitality, creativity & relationships. That's not the way life should be. Good psychotherapy promotes healing. Good psychotherapy allows you to resume building a life that has meaning and value to you. Good psychotherapy works. Neuropsychotherapy works faster.
Come as you are - you’re welcome here. This is my guarantee that I'm interested in you and your experience no matter what it is. That's why I chose this profession. I love helping people maximize their wellbeing. Racing thoughts, hopelessness, irritability, poor focus, addiction, fatigue, feeling misunderstood or judged or gaslighted all diminish your vitality, creativity & relationships. That's not the way life should be. Good psychotherapy promotes healing. Good psychotherapy allows you to resume building a life that has meaning and value to you. Good psychotherapy works. Neuropsychotherapy works faster.
I work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like their emotions are out of control… they feel like they're on a treadmill, trying so hard but getting nowhere, relationships aren’t what they want them to be, maybe they don’t have enough energy to do things and rest isn’t restful. Or maybe it’s that they're not making progress on meaningful things and instead seem caught up in surviving day-to-day.
I work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like their emotions are out of control… they feel like they're on a treadmill, trying so hard but getting nowhere, relationships aren’t what they want them to be, maybe they don’t have enough energy to do things and rest isn’t restful. Or maybe it’s that they're not making progress on meaningful things and instead seem caught up in surviving day-to-day.
Lena L Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
Whether it is situational stressors or more long-term issues that you are dealing with such as a chronic or pervasive mental illness, let me assist you as you walk the path of life. We can identify where there is room for healthy changes and develop a well-rounded supply of coping strategies that are tailored to you specifically to deal with those issues that cannot be changed. As a therapist I believe that each person is an individual with individual needs that must be addressed from their perspectives and abilities. I utilize several evidenced based practices to help you on your journey.
Whether it is situational stressors or more long-term issues that you are dealing with such as a chronic or pervasive mental illness, let me assist you as you walk the path of life. We can identify where there is room for healthy changes and develop a well-rounded supply of coping strategies that are tailored to you specifically to deal with those issues that cannot be changed. As a therapist I believe that each person is an individual with individual needs that must be addressed from their perspectives and abilities. I utilize several evidenced based practices to help you on your journey.
Genesis Self Care Counseling LLC -
Registered Mental Health Counselor Inter, MHC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Mental health does not discriminate so, it’s important to seek support even though one thinks " I’m ok It will pass" or "I feel better today". Seeking mental health support and guidance is challenging no matter what culture beliefs systems exists. Mental health support is not just guidance but also someone to speak to when life becomes overwhelming or challenging providing evidence based mental health supportive services. Salud Mental es Importante no espere in buscar ayuda.
Mental health does not discriminate so, it’s important to seek support even though one thinks " I’m ok It will pass" or "I feel better today". Seeking mental health support and guidance is challenging no matter what culture beliefs systems exists. Mental health support is not just guidance but also someone to speak to when life becomes overwhelming or challenging providing evidence based mental health supportive services. Salud Mental es Importante no espere in buscar ayuda.
Rhiannon Trozzi Andreini
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
As a provider coming from clinical work in community and institutional settings, I have had the privilege of working alongside a wide array of individuals. My approach has become a constellation of theoretical orientations. I believe wholeheartedly in the potential for growth via the therapeutic relationship, and most shiningly, the beauty of human resilience. Mental health symptoms and addictions are nothing but survival skills begging to be transmuted. Unaddressed trauma as been the focus of my work, and I lean on mindfulness and the power of its practice to retrain the brain’s most reactive pathways.
As a provider coming from clinical work in community and institutional settings, I have had the privilege of working alongside a wide array of individuals. My approach has become a constellation of theoretical orientations. I believe wholeheartedly in the potential for growth via the therapeutic relationship, and most shiningly, the beauty of human resilience. Mental health symptoms and addictions are nothing but survival skills begging to be transmuted. Unaddressed trauma as been the focus of my work, and I lean on mindfulness and the power of its practice to retrain the brain’s most reactive pathways.
Marcelina Chavez-Penner
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Lina. I am a queer, latine(x), white, femme therapist offering support in the greater Seattle area. I specialize in supporting children, teens, and young adults with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and attachment challenges, especially folks who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I have experience working with a wide range of clients from children with FASD, young adults working through childhood trauma, and teenagers coming out as trans. Each one of us has a unique set of needs, so I am here to meet you where you are and walk with you at your pace.
Hi, my name is Lina. I am a queer, latine(x), white, femme therapist offering support in the greater Seattle area. I specialize in supporting children, teens, and young adults with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and attachment challenges, especially folks who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I have experience working with a wide range of clients from children with FASD, young adults working through childhood trauma, and teenagers coming out as trans. Each one of us has a unique set of needs, so I am here to meet you where you are and walk with you at your pace.
Marcie Klevens
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I am trained in both EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy, which provide me with excellent tools to help you to discover the deeper meanings of the issues you are currently dealing with. These modalities enable my clients to see the bigger picture and are excellent tools for releasing trauma, desensitizing old pain and triggers and envisioning a new future. Real and lasting change can only happen when you heal the wound at its source, which can sometimes be deep inside the unconscious mind.
I am trained in both EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy, which provide me with excellent tools to help you to discover the deeper meanings of the issues you are currently dealing with. These modalities enable my clients to see the bigger picture and are excellent tools for releasing trauma, desensitizing old pain and triggers and envisioning a new future. Real and lasting change can only happen when you heal the wound at its source, which can sometimes be deep inside the unconscious mind.
Adam Schneider
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Not accepting new clients
My practice is primarily oriented by psychoanalytic theory. Psychoanalysis understands symptoms such as depression, anxiety, mood instability, disruptive behaviors, etc. as meaningful experiences with important histories/functions. Psychoanalysis explores the roots of problematic patterns in order to create more sustainable change.
My practice is primarily oriented by psychoanalytic theory. Psychoanalysis understands symptoms such as depression, anxiety, mood instability, disruptive behaviors, etc. as meaningful experiences with important histories/functions. Psychoanalysis explores the roots of problematic patterns in order to create more sustainable change.
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Adrien Helander
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHC, she/he
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98155 (Online Only)
I conduct individual therapy with adult clients, specializing in EMDR for PTSD and trauma (incl. complex trauma), and bipolar (with a particular specialty in early diagnosis). I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and gender issues, and ADHD. I enjoy working with executive function, autism, and spirituality issues. I teach a strengths-based and client-centered approach, which builds on clients' personal and life strengths in their healing and tailoring therapeutic approach to clients' individual needs and priorities.
I conduct individual therapy with adult clients, specializing in EMDR for PTSD and trauma (incl. complex trauma), and bipolar (with a particular specialty in early diagnosis). I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and gender issues, and ADHD. I enjoy working with executive function, autism, and spirituality issues. I teach a strengths-based and client-centered approach, which builds on clients' personal and life strengths in their healing and tailoring therapeutic approach to clients' individual needs and priorities.
We need help to feel secure in, trust, and make sense of our emotional experiences. When we don’t get the help we need, we can feel stuck, insecure, anxious, depressed, or hopeless. Over time, this often leads to patterns of feeling emotionally dead, chronically overstimulated, or, simply, feeling out of touch with oneself. Therapy is a kind of relationship in which we are able to recover our own sense of self by exploring those emotional experiences, large or small, that for whatever reason come to mind, stay with us, and make us pay attention to them.
We need help to feel secure in, trust, and make sense of our emotional experiences. When we don’t get the help we need, we can feel stuck, insecure, anxious, depressed, or hopeless. Over time, this often leads to patterns of feeling emotionally dead, chronically overstimulated, or, simply, feeling out of touch with oneself. Therapy is a kind of relationship in which we are able to recover our own sense of self by exploring those emotional experiences, large or small, that for whatever reason come to mind, stay with us, and make us pay attention to them.
Paul Clark LaFond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lynnwood, WA 98036
I am passionately committed to helping you with issues of loss, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and relationship problems. I am comfortable working with preteens, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. I offer you a warm, safe nonjudgmental space in which you and I can work together to discover tools which will enable you to build more authentic joyful connections and intimacy with yourself and within your interpersonal relationships. I draw from a wide variety of theories, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to move deliberately and comfortably towards your goals.
I am passionately committed to helping you with issues of loss, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and relationship problems. I am comfortable working with preteens, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. I offer you a warm, safe nonjudgmental space in which you and I can work together to discover tools which will enable you to build more authentic joyful connections and intimacy with yourself and within your interpersonal relationships. I draw from a wide variety of theories, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to move deliberately and comfortably towards your goals.
I have been working with families and individuals in the behavioral health field since 1998. I was originally licensed in California after completing my Masters Degree in Counseling and meeting California's thorough and rigid licensing requirements in 2005. In 2007 I received my license in Washington. I value the Therapist/Client relationship and promote a safe and validating environment to heal and process through life's difficult times. I have worked in a variety of settings and with a multitude of populations and challenges. I have faith in people's ability to change and overcome challenges and adversity.
I have been working with families and individuals in the behavioral health field since 1998. I was originally licensed in California after completing my Masters Degree in Counseling and meeting California's thorough and rigid licensing requirements in 2005. In 2007 I received my license in Washington. I value the Therapist/Client relationship and promote a safe and validating environment to heal and process through life's difficult times. I have worked in a variety of settings and with a multitude of populations and challenges. I have faith in people's ability to change and overcome challenges and adversity.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice. I work with adults who seek help for relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, attention deficits, substance use/abuse, traumas big and small, and many other questions that come up in daily life. An open and honest dialogue is possible in an atmosphere of listening and thinking. Our sessions are private and confidential.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice. I work with adults who seek help for relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, attention deficits, substance use/abuse, traumas big and small, and many other questions that come up in daily life. An open and honest dialogue is possible in an atmosphere of listening and thinking. Our sessions are private and confidential.
Tanya Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, ILS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Lynnwood, WA 98046 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with how you fit into the world we all share? Do you find that anxiety, depression, and the barriers you are facing are overwhelming? Finding acceptance and even love for our imperfections can be difficult in a world that is build for only displaying your best perfect self. I specialize in working with those that are physical and mental "disabilities", LGBTQI, Poly/Kink, ADHD, neurodiverse, Autistic, and DID.
Are you struggling with how you fit into the world we all share? Do you find that anxiety, depression, and the barriers you are facing are overwhelming? Finding acceptance and even love for our imperfections can be difficult in a world that is build for only displaying your best perfect self. I specialize in working with those that are physical and mental "disabilities", LGBTQI, Poly/Kink, ADHD, neurodiverse, Autistic, and DID.
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
Thanks for taking a look at my profile page. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help and support. Many of my clients have struggled with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, struggling to go out into the world, wanting things to be different in their families, and much more. I will work with you to develop new skills to handle any situation that is bothering you.
Thanks for taking a look at my profile page. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help and support. Many of my clients have struggled with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, struggling to go out into the world, wanting things to be different in their families, and much more. I will work with you to develop new skills to handle any situation that is bothering you.
Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the Greater Seattle area. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you're looking for.
Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the Greater Seattle area. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you're looking for.
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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.