Dissociative Disorders (DID) Treatment Centers in Skokie, IL
Our practice is guided by the most current research available. The treatments we utilize have been shown to be most effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life among patients with anxiety, mood and related disorders. We focus on what works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an umbrella term for methods that share a focus on thoughts and behaviors that maintain symptoms, willingness to try new behaviors, and patterns of relating to our experiences. Between-session practice of these strategies serves to consolidate gains achieved in treatment sessions.
Our practice is guided by the most current research available. The treatments we utilize have been shown to be most effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life among patients with anxiety, mood and related disorders. We focus on what works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an umbrella term for methods that share a focus on thoughts and behaviors that maintain symptoms, willingness to try new behaviors, and patterns of relating to our experiences. Between-session practice of these strategies serves to consolidate gains achieved in treatment sessions.
Skyway Behavioral Health offers intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programming for clients struggling with traumatic stress disorders (PTSD, attachment trauma, complex PTSD) and co-occurring diagnoses (eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.) We offer full-fidelity Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) including individual therapy, skills groups, evening phone coaching, and a DBT consultation team for our staff. We also provide evidence-based trauma treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure, Exposure Response Prevention, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy, and Somatic Yoga Therapy.
Skyway Behavioral Health offers intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programming for clients struggling with traumatic stress disorders (PTSD, attachment trauma, complex PTSD) and co-occurring diagnoses (eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.) We offer full-fidelity Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) including individual therapy, skills groups, evening phone coaching, and a DBT consultation team for our staff. We also provide evidence-based trauma treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure, Exposure Response Prevention, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy, and Somatic Yoga Therapy.
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area that offers unique integrative patient-centered treatment. Our Center specializes in outpatient detox and substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Center offers psychiatric, crisis, individual, and group care. The Center accepts a range of insurance plans and offers sliding scale payment options.
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area that offers unique integrative patient-centered treatment. Our Center specializes in outpatient detox and substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Center offers psychiatric, crisis, individual, and group care. The Center accepts a range of insurance plans and offers sliding scale payment options.
The Family Behavioral Health Clinic provides behavioral health services to children and adults in the Chicago area. Our mission is to provide psychiatric evaluation and therapeutic counseling to children and their families enabling the family dynamics to be improved, the bonds to be strengthened, and the future to look brighter. While we welcome clients of all ages, our focus is on the needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. Our clinicians have extensive experience in treating child psychosis and behavioral issues including trauma-impacted disorders, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, school avoidance, and self-harming behaviors. Our goal is to provide excellent treatment and advance the ability of each client to deal with the challenges they are facing.
The Family Behavioral Health Clinic provides behavioral health services to children and adults in the Chicago area. Our mission is to provide psychiatric evaluation and therapeutic counseling to children and their families enabling the family dynamics to be improved, the bonds to be strengthened, and the future to look brighter. While we welcome clients of all ages, our focus is on the needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. Our clinicians have extensive experience in treating child psychosis and behavioral issues including trauma-impacted disorders, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, school avoidance, and self-harming behaviors. Our goal is to provide excellent treatment and advance the ability of each client to deal with the challenges they are facing.
Center for Authentic Living is a collaborative holistic practice in Park Ridge IL supporting those with mental health issues. We recently won the Business Hall of Fame 2018 to 2021 Park Ridge Award for counseling with quality. We bring a 30 year history of assisting clients in healing and continued recovery. CFAL provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, family, adolescents for trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress and pain management. We also support aftercare for IOP PHP, RES programs. We offer trauma coaching, somatic psychotherapy, shiatsu, and acupuncture. Our Holistic center offers integrative therapies such as (SSP) Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, and meditation for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. The goal of these BodyCentered techniques is to assist in connecting with your inner experience with curiosity, to develop a more flexible approach in managing your symptoms, and to facilitate mindfulness while addressing these pieces that are stuck in present time. We focus on complex trauma, ptsd, auto immune issues
Center for Authentic Living is a collaborative holistic practice in Park Ridge IL supporting those with mental health issues. We recently won the Business Hall of Fame 2018 to 2021 Park Ridge Award for counseling with quality. We bring a 30 year history of assisting clients in healing and continued recovery. CFAL provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, family, adolescents for trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress and pain management. We also support aftercare for IOP PHP, RES programs. We offer trauma coaching, somatic psychotherapy, shiatsu, and acupuncture. Our Holistic center offers integrative therapies such as (SSP) Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, and meditation for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. The goal of these BodyCentered techniques is to assist in connecting with your inner experience with curiosity, to develop a more flexible approach in managing your symptoms, and to facilitate mindfulness while addressing these pieces that are stuck in present time. We focus on complex trauma, ptsd, auto immune issues
Connections Health is collaborative counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups. This isn't one-size-fits all counseling. We embrace a blend of approaches and resources so you get support that truly works for you. We're a creative mix of highly skilled, caring clinicians here to make therapy less like work and more like discovery.
Connections Health is collaborative counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups. This isn't one-size-fits all counseling. We embrace a blend of approaches and resources so you get support that truly works for you. We're a creative mix of highly skilled, caring clinicians here to make therapy less like work and more like discovery.
At Courage to Connect, we know that success is a powerful agent of change. That's why Dr. Clatch and his clinical staff take a strength-based approach to their therapy sessions. By helping clients identify the positive aspects of their lives and achievements both large and small, they aim to cultivate hope and revive their outlooks on life. By working as a team they bring extensive experience working with individuals and families to each session and balance each client's needs with a case-appropriate treatment plan.
At Courage to Connect, we know that success is a powerful agent of change. That's why Dr. Clatch and his clinical staff take a strength-based approach to their therapy sessions. By helping clients identify the positive aspects of their lives and achievements both large and small, they aim to cultivate hope and revive their outlooks on life. By working as a team they bring extensive experience working with individuals and families to each session and balance each client's needs with a case-appropriate treatment plan.
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Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd. is a private trauma-based psychotherapy treatment center in Schaumburg, IL serving the Chicagoland area since 2000. Our seasoned therapists work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, organized abuse, torture, survivors of war, military veterans, first responders, as well as survivors of non-relational trauma. CPC specializes in the treatment of PTSD, dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID), somatic disorders, self-injury, eating disorders and other comorbid disorders. CPC offers individual psychotherapy and facilitates the following groups: women survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men's trauma group; women survivors of sexual assault; adult survivors of childhood physical abuse and neglect; sexuality and sexual intimacy; transgender adolescents and adults; and military veterans.
Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd. is a private trauma-based psychotherapy treatment center in Schaumburg, IL serving the Chicagoland area since 2000. Our seasoned therapists work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, organized abuse, torture, survivors of war, military veterans, first responders, as well as survivors of non-relational trauma. CPC specializes in the treatment of PTSD, dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID), somatic disorders, self-injury, eating disorders and other comorbid disorders. CPC offers individual psychotherapy and facilitates the following groups: women survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men's trauma group; women survivors of sexual assault; adult survivors of childhood physical abuse and neglect; sexuality and sexual intimacy; transgender adolescents and adults; and military veterans.
Ascension Center for Mental Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
The Ascension Center for Mental Health (formerly Alexian Brothers) in Arlington Heights, offers an array of outpatient services.Individual therapy is available for children, adolescents and adults, including couples and family therapy. Other services include medication management with a psychiatrist, case management services, vocational rehabilitation, supported education and transitional and supportive living arrangements. In addition, for those whose symptoms are increasing, we offer an alternative to an in-patient hospitalization. Our Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program consists of a small group program daily from 9-3 for approximately three weeks, individual therapy and medication evaluation and monitoring. There is no waiting list. Call now for an initial screening! This program teaches coping skills in a safe environment, helps to reduce negative thinking, and offers therapy with others who are struggling with similar conditions. This program allows individuals to receive treatment without being too far removed from their support network and responsibilities. The time in PHP allows those to make substantial progress in their mental health issues.
The Ascension Center for Mental Health (formerly Alexian Brothers) in Arlington Heights, offers an array of outpatient services.Individual therapy is available for children, adolescents and adults, including couples and family therapy. Other services include medication management with a psychiatrist, case management services, vocational rehabilitation, supported education and transitional and supportive living arrangements. In addition, for those whose symptoms are increasing, we offer an alternative to an in-patient hospitalization. Our Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program consists of a small group program daily from 9-3 for approximately three weeks, individual therapy and medication evaluation and monitoring. There is no waiting list. Call now for an initial screening! This program teaches coping skills in a safe environment, helps to reduce negative thinking, and offers therapy with others who are struggling with similar conditions. This program allows individuals to receive treatment without being too far removed from their support network and responsibilities. The time in PHP allows those to make substantial progress in their mental health issues.
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center
Treatment Center, MS, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center is a brand new, world-class behavioral health treatment center founded by widely recognized thought-leaders in mental health and substance abuse disorders. We put those who suffer on a path to thriving in all areas of life through uniquely tailored clinical, spiritual, and psychiatric support. We are primarily focused on mental health, while also specializing in addiction treatment. Our co-founders Ben Brafman and Jaime Blaustein are regarded as thought-leaders in behavioral health; they are hands-on experts who combine clinical knowledge and practical experience. Ben Brafman was the CEO and founder of Destination Hope, a premier addiction treatment center in Florida, where he met Jaime Blaustein, an addict who attended Ben's treatment center at 21 years old. Jaime went on to recover at 24 years old, sponsor many men, receive his MBA at Duke University, and enter Wall Street as an investment banker. Our approach is passionate and authentic; our treatment design and dynamic is real and genuine, not a cookie-cutter approach. Lastly, we are small and intimate - focused on family, community, and human connection.
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center is a brand new, world-class behavioral health treatment center founded by widely recognized thought-leaders in mental health and substance abuse disorders. We put those who suffer on a path to thriving in all areas of life through uniquely tailored clinical, spiritual, and psychiatric support. We are primarily focused on mental health, while also specializing in addiction treatment. Our co-founders Ben Brafman and Jaime Blaustein are regarded as thought-leaders in behavioral health; they are hands-on experts who combine clinical knowledge and practical experience. Ben Brafman was the CEO and founder of Destination Hope, a premier addiction treatment center in Florida, where he met Jaime Blaustein, an addict who attended Ben's treatment center at 21 years old. Jaime went on to recover at 24 years old, sponsor many men, receive his MBA at Duke University, and enter Wall Street as an investment banker. Our approach is passionate and authentic; our treatment design and dynamic is real and genuine, not a cookie-cutter approach. Lastly, we are small and intimate - focused on family, community, and human connection.
We give IV ketamine treatments for various conditions (including depression, OCD, PTSD & Pain). We do this in a safe and supportive environment. We have treated hundreds of patients with ketamine, and our success rates are among the highest in the country.
We give IV ketamine treatments for various conditions (including depression, OCD, PTSD & Pain). We do this in a safe and supportive environment. We have treated hundreds of patients with ketamine, and our success rates are among the highest in the country.
Elevation Behavioral Health Mental Health Retreats
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093
As an intimate rehab, Elevation Behavioral Health provides our clients with specialized treatment to better meet their needs. Through the utilization of behavioral health, holistic and evidenced-based therapies, we provide inpatient mental health treatment and private inpatient mental health facilities.
As an intimate rehab, Elevation Behavioral Health provides our clients with specialized treatment to better meet their needs. Through the utilization of behavioral health, holistic and evidenced-based therapies, we provide inpatient mental health treatment and private inpatient mental health facilities.
Depression & Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
We are a team of highly skilled professionals who have dedicated our lives to meeting the mental health needs of our communities in Chicago. Too many people suffer needlessly with treatable conditions, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety, and Major Depressive and Bipolar Disorders. It is our mission to make the highest quality care available to all members of our community. We are an inclusive environment, welcoming people from all walks of life and every background.
We are a team of highly skilled professionals who have dedicated our lives to meeting the mental health needs of our communities in Chicago. Too many people suffer needlessly with treatable conditions, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety, and Major Depressive and Bipolar Disorders. It is our mission to make the highest quality care available to all members of our community. We are an inclusive environment, welcoming people from all walks of life and every background.
1-888-827-7736 – The Scott: Your discreet concierge luxury rehab, a hybrid of a US Medical Boards model. Featured in The Hollywood Reporter & Newsweek Magazine! We are the leader in private concierge luxury rehab, offering discreet, personalized treatment at home or an exclusive destination of your choice. Do you have a unique request? Our distinguished medical and clinical team specializes in concierge luxury rehab services across the US, Europe, and exotic global locations. Tailor your experience with a curated treatment plan just for you: Medical Des Concierge, Treatment Des Concierge, Home Healthcare, Treatment Tourism, Family Des Concierge, Couples Des Concierge, and Business Des Concierge. Our multidisciplinary treatment team is composed of the top professionals in our field — board-certified, licensed, and renowned for their expertise. We address alcohol use disorder, prescription medication dependency, couples and family treatment, pain management, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. We are Waatme Accredited and a proud Forbes Business Council Member. Our hallmark is unparalleled care, privacy, and discretion. Established in 2010.
1-888-827-7736 – The Scott: Your discreet concierge luxury rehab, a hybrid of a US Medical Boards model. Featured in The Hollywood Reporter & Newsweek Magazine! We are the leader in private concierge luxury rehab, offering discreet, personalized treatment at home or an exclusive destination of your choice. Do you have a unique request? Our distinguished medical and clinical team specializes in concierge luxury rehab services across the US, Europe, and exotic global locations. Tailor your experience with a curated treatment plan just for you: Medical Des Concierge, Treatment Des Concierge, Home Healthcare, Treatment Tourism, Family Des Concierge, Couples Des Concierge, and Business Des Concierge. Our multidisciplinary treatment team is composed of the top professionals in our field — board-certified, licensed, and renowned for their expertise. We address alcohol use disorder, prescription medication dependency, couples and family treatment, pain management, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. We are Waatme Accredited and a proud Forbes Business Council Member. Our hallmark is unparalleled care, privacy, and discretion. Established in 2010.
We are a cutting edge facility offering a broad range of services, including learning disability and attention deficit disorder assessment and remediation, executive functions training and ADHD coaching, psychotherapy, and the latest neurofeedback technologies. We specialize in non-medicinal treatments for disorders of attention. Please refer to our website for a comprehensive list of our services. Alternatively, feel free to contact us at (773) 755-1775 or by emailing info@helpforld.com for more information.
We are a cutting edge facility offering a broad range of services, including learning disability and attention deficit disorder assessment and remediation, executive functions training and ADHD coaching, psychotherapy, and the latest neurofeedback technologies. We specialize in non-medicinal treatments for disorders of attention. Please refer to our website for a comprehensive list of our services. Alternatively, feel free to contact us at (773) 755-1775 or by emailing info@helpforld.com for more information.
Avalon Malibu Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center is a Licensed Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Center. Utilizing experiential methodologies, expressive arts and research based psychotherapies, we offer a place which provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment. Clients are encouraged to participate actively in their recovery. We provide five levels of care: Licensed Addiction Residential Treatment (Detoxification), Licensed Mental Health Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program Happiness is a choice of attitude. Resolve to choose gratefulness over regret until joy becomes your default setting. The process of healing is one of self-realization, the peeling away of the fears and negativity that obscure the light of your core self.
Avalon Malibu Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center is a Licensed Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Center. Utilizing experiential methodologies, expressive arts and research based psychotherapies, we offer a place which provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment. Clients are encouraged to participate actively in their recovery. We provide five levels of care: Licensed Addiction Residential Treatment (Detoxification), Licensed Mental Health Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program Happiness is a choice of attitude. Resolve to choose gratefulness over regret until joy becomes your default setting. The process of healing is one of self-realization, the peeling away of the fears and negativity that obscure the light of your core self.
Amethyst Recovery Center accepts most major insurances and prides ourselves in offering a sliding scale for individuals without insurance. We pride ourselves in providing affordable care as there is no price tag on a human life.
Amethyst Recovery Center accepts most major insurances and prides ourselves in offering a sliding scale for individuals without insurance. We pride ourselves in providing affordable care as there is no price tag on a human life.
The Claret Center was originally founded over three decades ago by two formation directors, who recognized a growing need for professional psychotherapists that acknowledged and supported spiritual values, as well as for spiritual directors who possessed sound knowledge of psychological principles. Today, Claret remains committed to its initial vision - providing quality service in the areas of psychotherapy, spiritual direction, body therapies, and the integration of these disciplines. Although our staff psychotherapists come from multiple backgrounds, we share a common reverence and awe for the emotional, psychological, physical, social and spiritual complexity of all who come through our doors. Our staff psychotherapists represent diverse areas of expertise and interests. We work with individuals throughout the life span, and provide therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups. We also offer a range of psychological assessment services, and are host to a wide range of informative workshops, classes, and group experiences. Our center is focused on healing and healthy practices, with the ultimate goal of nurturing the mind, body and spirit. We welcome you to join us, and hope that we can serve as resources throughout your human journey.
The Claret Center was originally founded over three decades ago by two formation directors, who recognized a growing need for professional psychotherapists that acknowledged and supported spiritual values, as well as for spiritual directors who possessed sound knowledge of psychological principles. Today, Claret remains committed to its initial vision - providing quality service in the areas of psychotherapy, spiritual direction, body therapies, and the integration of these disciplines. Although our staff psychotherapists come from multiple backgrounds, we share a common reverence and awe for the emotional, psychological, physical, social and spiritual complexity of all who come through our doors. Our staff psychotherapists represent diverse areas of expertise and interests. We work with individuals throughout the life span, and provide therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups. We also offer a range of psychological assessment services, and are host to a wide range of informative workshops, classes, and group experiences. Our center is focused on healing and healthy practices, with the ultimate goal of nurturing the mind, body and spirit. We welcome you to join us, and hope that we can serve as resources throughout your human journey.
Our Catalyst Day Program in Wheaton is designed for adults 18 years and older. It is designed to be less restrictive than a hospital or residential program while providing a higher level of care than is available through outpatient counseling. This intensive treatment program may be the perfect answer for those who are not making satisfactory progress through outpatient counseling, need to move through an issue more quickly due to a life crisis, or as a step-down from hospital/residential care. The treatment plan is customized to meet the individual's unique needs, integrating psychological, physical and spiritual components. Many clients find comfort in the fact that we are Christian based so they have confidence the care they receive will not conflict with their beliefs. Whether or not clients are Christian, they receive equal respect and quality care in a safe environment. Our treatment team includes a psychiatrist, psychologists, a nurse, and master level counselors who work together to provide educational, life skills and problem-solving groups; individual counseling sessions; medication management; and other treatment interventions as needed. Visit our website at meierclinics.org to read comments from former clients who found the healing and hope they needed.
Our Catalyst Day Program in Wheaton is designed for adults 18 years and older. It is designed to be less restrictive than a hospital or residential program while providing a higher level of care than is available through outpatient counseling. This intensive treatment program may be the perfect answer for those who are not making satisfactory progress through outpatient counseling, need to move through an issue more quickly due to a life crisis, or as a step-down from hospital/residential care. The treatment plan is customized to meet the individual's unique needs, integrating psychological, physical and spiritual components. Many clients find comfort in the fact that we are Christian based so they have confidence the care they receive will not conflict with their beliefs. Whether or not clients are Christian, they receive equal respect and quality care in a safe environment. Our treatment team includes a psychiatrist, psychologists, a nurse, and master level counselors who work together to provide educational, life skills and problem-solving groups; individual counseling sessions; medication management; and other treatment interventions as needed. Visit our website at meierclinics.org to read comments from former clients who found the healing and hope they needed.
Mind Body Co-op is Chicago's premiere space to discover and explore what is occurring internally at the cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. This unique, holistic approach to treatment of trauma, co-dependence, addiction, unmanageability with food, and mood disorders provides clients an opportunity to heal holistically and efficiently. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, bringing together the mind and the body opens you up to limitless possibilities. MBC provides thoughtful, collaborative, and complete care to help you reach your goals and navigate your best life. The MBC team works together to offer services to help you access your whole self for holistic healing and wellness. MBC offers a variety of clinical services including Individual (adults, teens, couples ) Family, & Group Psychotherapy, DBT Skills Training, Medication Management, Adventure Therapy and Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, Yoga, Nutrition and Reiki therapies. The MBC team is available for consultation about what service or combination of services will align with your goals.
Mind Body Co-op is Chicago's premiere space to discover and explore what is occurring internally at the cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. This unique, holistic approach to treatment of trauma, co-dependence, addiction, unmanageability with food, and mood disorders provides clients an opportunity to heal holistically and efficiently. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, bringing together the mind and the body opens you up to limitless possibilities. MBC provides thoughtful, collaborative, and complete care to help you reach your goals and navigate your best life. The MBC team works together to offer services to help you access your whole self for holistic healing and wellness. MBC offers a variety of clinical services including Individual (adults, teens, couples ) Family, & Group Psychotherapy, DBT Skills Training, Medication Management, Adventure Therapy and Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, Yoga, Nutrition and Reiki therapies. The MBC team is available for consultation about what service or combination of services will align with your goals.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Treatment Centers
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.