Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Shivani Wells Therapy Group is a team of highly skilled Registered Clinical Counsellors and graduate intern counsellors offering individual therapy, couples therapy, low-cost counselling, ICBC counselling, CVAP counselling, and parenting support services. We see client in-person in Downtown Vancouver and online across BC. We also offer EMDRIA-approved consultation for EMDR therapists.
Whether you're struggling as a parent, having relationship challenges, or experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, dissociation, chronic pain, PTSD, or other trauma-related symptoms, we're here to help!
Shivani Wells Therapy Group is a team of highly skilled Registered Clinical Counsellors and graduate intern counsellors offering individual therapy, couples therapy, low-cost counselling, ICBC counselling, CVAP counselling, and parenting support services. We see client in-person in Downtown Vancouver and online across BC. We also offer EMDRIA-approved consultation for EMDR therapists.
Whether you're struggling as a parent, having relationship challenges, or experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, dissociation, chronic pain, PTSD, or other trauma-related symptoms, we're here to help!
As you go along in life, do you find yourself switching between different moods and hijacked by so many contradictory feelings and impulses that feel out of your control or conscious awareness? You may wish to live life more fully and meaningfully while you find yourself inhibited or limited with struggles between your wish for involvement in ordinary life and fear of leaving the house, mistrust of relationships, or hopelessness about future. In dealing with these personal challenges, you may feel flooded and severely anxious or in trying to disconnect or deny these responses, may feel chronically depressed and alienated from self.
As you go along in life, do you find yourself switching between different moods and hijacked by so many contradictory feelings and impulses that feel out of your control or conscious awareness? You may wish to live life more fully and meaningfully while you find yourself inhibited or limited with struggles between your wish for involvement in ordinary life and fear of leaving the house, mistrust of relationships, or hopelessness about future. In dealing with these personal challenges, you may feel flooded and severely anxious or in trying to disconnect or deny these responses, may feel chronically depressed and alienated from self.
I work well with folks who have long-standing issues, trauma, and/or interpersonal challenges. Some ways this may present are you may have difficulties with being kind to yourself, struggles sustaining meaningful relationships, and/or having confusion about who you are. You may have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, PTSD or a personality disorder. An integral part of how I approach therapy is the development of a safe and trusting relationship between you and I, where you can feel comfortable to show up as yourself. Together we will explore how you face reality, your intrapsychic world and the experiences that have shaped it.
I work well with folks who have long-standing issues, trauma, and/or interpersonal challenges. Some ways this may present are you may have difficulties with being kind to yourself, struggles sustaining meaningful relationships, and/or having confusion about who you are. You may have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, PTSD or a personality disorder. An integral part of how I approach therapy is the development of a safe and trusting relationship between you and I, where you can feel comfortable to show up as yourself. Together we will explore how you face reality, your intrapsychic world and the experiences that have shaped it.
Being you when the world demands you be someone else takes a toll. This makes it hard to be with the parts of ourselves that we’ve had to hide, or become, in order to survive that. As an autistic transgender system, we feel this deeply.
So, I offer what's helped us: a radically accepting, empowering and understanding space where you can freely explore who you are, or want to be, with no judgements or coercion towards changes you don't want.
Trauma recovery can be transformative, but choosing your own adventure makes it much more powerful. It's your life, you should get to decide where you want to go with it.
Being you when the world demands you be someone else takes a toll. This makes it hard to be with the parts of ourselves that we’ve had to hide, or become, in order to survive that. As an autistic transgender system, we feel this deeply.
So, I offer what's helped us: a radically accepting, empowering and understanding space where you can freely explore who you are, or want to be, with no judgements or coercion towards changes you don't want.
Trauma recovery can be transformative, but choosing your own adventure makes it much more powerful. It's your life, you should get to decide where you want to go with it.
Being in the nexus of something means you are right in the middle of it hence, easy to feel overwhelmed by the multitude of things coming at you. At Nexus, I will work with you within the context of a nonjudgmental, collaborative and healing therapeutic relationship to parse out and clearly see the interwoven links and connections that contribute to how you experience, perceive and interpret life's challenges, difficulties and obstacles. By understanding these connections, we can separate what is important to you and focus on your goal(s) to improve your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Being in the nexus of something means you are right in the middle of it hence, easy to feel overwhelmed by the multitude of things coming at you. At Nexus, I will work with you within the context of a nonjudgmental, collaborative and healing therapeutic relationship to parse out and clearly see the interwoven links and connections that contribute to how you experience, perceive and interpret life's challenges, difficulties and obstacles. By understanding these connections, we can separate what is important to you and focus on your goal(s) to improve your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
It is a privilege to participate in the growth and healing of my clients. I work actively and collaboratively with individuals to help them move towards their goals. My approach draws from a number of therapeutic models, including intensive short-term psychodynamic therapy (ISTDP), emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy. I provide individual psychotherapy to people struggling with traumatic events, serious illness or injury, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, grief, dissociation, and relationship problems.
It is a privilege to participate in the growth and healing of my clients. I work actively and collaboratively with individuals to help them move towards their goals. My approach draws from a number of therapeutic models, including intensive short-term psychodynamic therapy (ISTDP), emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy. I provide individual psychotherapy to people struggling with traumatic events, serious illness or injury, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, grief, dissociation, and relationship problems.
Trying to cope with the pressures and stresses of life leaves us anxious, depressed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Many of us fall into self-sabotaging behaviours or repeat unhealthy relationships. Many of us face the limitations of psychiatric treatment and are forced to carry the weight and stigma of diagnosis. Many of us struggle simply to maintain our creativity and our sense of self against overwhelming pressures to conform or perform. We all need the chance to check in and process our feelings and reactions, to work through the struggles of our personal history, and find new and creative ways to move forward.
Trying to cope with the pressures and stresses of life leaves us anxious, depressed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Many of us fall into self-sabotaging behaviours or repeat unhealthy relationships. Many of us face the limitations of psychiatric treatment and are forced to carry the weight and stigma of diagnosis. Many of us struggle simply to maintain our creativity and our sense of self against overwhelming pressures to conform or perform. We all need the chance to check in and process our feelings and reactions, to work through the struggles of our personal history, and find new and creative ways to move forward.
You’ve worked hard to keep things together, but inside, it often feels like you’re carrying too much. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or easily overwhelmed by emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. Perhaps you’ve gone through painful experiences that still feel “too close,” no matter how much time has passed. If this sounds familiar, please know returning to safety in your body and life again is possible.
You’ve worked hard to keep things together, but inside, it often feels like you’re carrying too much. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or easily overwhelmed by emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. Perhaps you’ve gone through painful experiences that still feel “too close,” no matter how much time has passed. If this sounds familiar, please know returning to safety in your body and life again is possible.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families to heal from the personal and interpersonal obstacles that are preventing them from actualizing their unique potentials and experiencing a fulfilling, dynamic life.
My areas of specialization include relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions.
I work collaboratively, focusing on the unique needs of each client, to identify your personal goals for change. Insight, awareness, acceptance and strengths building are some of the approaches I use to help transform maladaptive thinking patterns, destructive behaviors, and move toward a more balanced and connected life.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families to heal from the personal and interpersonal obstacles that are preventing them from actualizing their unique potentials and experiencing a fulfilling, dynamic life.
My areas of specialization include relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions.
I work collaboratively, focusing on the unique needs of each client, to identify your personal goals for change. Insight, awareness, acceptance and strengths building are some of the approaches I use to help transform maladaptive thinking patterns, destructive behaviors, and move toward a more balanced and connected life.
If you are feeling stuck in your past, old ways of coping, or are replaying painful memories I want you to know that there is hope for your future. I work with many people, who, like you, each have unique stories, and have done their best to push forward and to leave their hurts behind. You may be surrounded by people, and yet feel a longing in your life for deeper connection and relationships. You might even feel disconnected from yourself, your body, and others. Perhaps you have tried to cope with the distress by turning to substances, food, self-harm, shopping, work, or other ways of feeling in control.
If you are feeling stuck in your past, old ways of coping, or are replaying painful memories I want you to know that there is hope for your future. I work with many people, who, like you, each have unique stories, and have done their best to push forward and to leave their hurts behind. You may be surrounded by people, and yet feel a longing in your life for deeper connection and relationships. You might even feel disconnected from yourself, your body, and others. Perhaps you have tried to cope with the distress by turning to substances, food, self-harm, shopping, work, or other ways of feeling in control.
We have a wonderful team! Please explore all of our bios on the website- www.Carmanahcounselling.com! Krista has a true passion for helping others and takes pride in providing solid assessments and efficient, evidence & relationship-based treatment. Krista’s clients have said that she is compassionate, non-judgemental , relatable, and inclusive. She has a wide range of experience in mental health. She is a supporter/ ally of the LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities
We have a wonderful team! Please explore all of our bios on the website- www.Carmanahcounselling.com! Krista has a true passion for helping others and takes pride in providing solid assessments and efficient, evidence & relationship-based treatment. Krista’s clients have said that she is compassionate, non-judgemental , relatable, and inclusive. She has a wide range of experience in mental health. She is a supporter/ ally of the LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities
Hello, perhaps you are struggling to process an experience and move forward, manage your thoughts, mood, stress, or pain, improve your relationships, set and meet new goals, gain clarity and insight, or move through a life transition...engaging in therapy as a collaborative process can help you do so. My approach is client centred, strength based and spiritually open. I am a holistic practitioner; the mind-body relationship is central to my practice, and I aim to provide my clients with a safe, compassionate connection that empowers growth and well being.
Hello, perhaps you are struggling to process an experience and move forward, manage your thoughts, mood, stress, or pain, improve your relationships, set and meet new goals, gain clarity and insight, or move through a life transition...engaging in therapy as a collaborative process can help you do so. My approach is client centred, strength based and spiritually open. I am a holistic practitioner; the mind-body relationship is central to my practice, and I aim to provide my clients with a safe, compassionate connection that empowers growth and well being.
Hi there! I'm a certified Holistic, Trauma-Informed & Somatically-Informed Counsellor passionate about helping clients reconnect with their inner resources. Rooted in neuroscience and nervous system regulation, my approach honors each person’s unique journey with compassion and curiosity. I integrate DBT, mindfulness, breath-work, and somatic practices to support emotional regulation and mind-body connection. Together, we co-create a space for healing - where you're in the pilot seat and I’m here to listen, support, and help you thrive. I look forward to connecting and supporting you in your wellness journey.
Hi there! I'm a certified Holistic, Trauma-Informed & Somatically-Informed Counsellor passionate about helping clients reconnect with their inner resources. Rooted in neuroscience and nervous system regulation, my approach honors each person’s unique journey with compassion and curiosity. I integrate DBT, mindfulness, breath-work, and somatic practices to support emotional regulation and mind-body connection. Together, we co-create a space for healing - where you're in the pilot seat and I’m here to listen, support, and help you thrive. I look forward to connecting and supporting you in your wellness journey.
There are various issues that come up in life, from every day life stresses to unimaginable trauma. We all cope differently with what life has given us and heal in our own unique way. I am passionate about therapy as I have personally experienced, witnessed and facilitated immense healing through the therapeutic process. Human beings are social with a deep drive toward contact and connection. Regardless of what we have experienced in life there is an accessible pathway for all of us back to the core of our being where a true sense of self worth, peace and contentment reside.
There are various issues that come up in life, from every day life stresses to unimaginable trauma. We all cope differently with what life has given us and heal in our own unique way. I am passionate about therapy as I have personally experienced, witnessed and facilitated immense healing through the therapeutic process. Human beings are social with a deep drive toward contact and connection. Regardless of what we have experienced in life there is an accessible pathway for all of us back to the core of our being where a true sense of self worth, peace and contentment reside.
Welcome to my practice. My therapeutic intention is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and known - to explore trust, healing and transformation through the basis of relationship. For over 15 years, I have helped people heal from complex and intergenerational trauma, childhood wounds, attachment and relational disruptions, anxiety, depression and other distressing experiences. I work from a holistic lens, collaboratively exploring your history, family-of-origin, cultural and societal influences, and other aspects of your story to pinpoint the factors and areas that need attention, healing and care.
Welcome to my practice. My therapeutic intention is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and known - to explore trust, healing and transformation through the basis of relationship. For over 15 years, I have helped people heal from complex and intergenerational trauma, childhood wounds, attachment and relational disruptions, anxiety, depression and other distressing experiences. I work from a holistic lens, collaboratively exploring your history, family-of-origin, cultural and societal influences, and other aspects of your story to pinpoint the factors and areas that need attention, healing and care.
Do you wonder if you’re the only one around who experiences the world with the intensity you do? Depending on how stressed you are, it may feel like you’re on alert or like you’re living in a soundproof glass box, cut off from others. You may have a hard time focusing on conversations with co-workers and family. You might have been told you’re "oversensitive" or have "no filter.". You may be feeling frustrated with yourself for not being able to get things together and just move forward, but the pandemic has made everything harder, and it feels like there are always too many moving parts. You want for a space to talk this through.
Do you wonder if you’re the only one around who experiences the world with the intensity you do? Depending on how stressed you are, it may feel like you’re on alert or like you’re living in a soundproof glass box, cut off from others. You may have a hard time focusing on conversations with co-workers and family. You might have been told you’re "oversensitive" or have "no filter.". You may be feeling frustrated with yourself for not being able to get things together and just move forward, but the pandemic has made everything harder, and it feels like there are always too many moving parts. You want for a space to talk this through.
My specialty is Trauma therapy; however I serve diverse clients in a number of challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, relational stress, low self-esteem, chronic stress or pain, and wellness concerns. I have a background in Kinesiology and holistic wellness coaching, as well as coaching individuals with cognitive dis/abilities. My clinical style is based in Social Justice Narrative practice; psychoanalysis, and psychodynamics with containment and movement exercises. My Masters was in treatment approaches to transgenerational trauma. My preference is to work weekly or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months.
My specialty is Trauma therapy; however I serve diverse clients in a number of challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, relational stress, low self-esteem, chronic stress or pain, and wellness concerns. I have a background in Kinesiology and holistic wellness coaching, as well as coaching individuals with cognitive dis/abilities. My clinical style is based in Social Justice Narrative practice; psychoanalysis, and psychodynamics with containment and movement exercises. My Masters was in treatment approaches to transgenerational trauma. My preference is to work weekly or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
If you’re feeling stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by anxiety, grief, or past trauma, or struggling to connect in your relationships, you’re not broken—you’re human. Many of the people we work with at Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre feel like they’re carrying emotions too big to hold alone. They’ve spent years trying to push through, make sense of it all, or just "be strong," only to find themselves exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
We go beyond traditional talk therapy to tackle the root causes of your struggles, not just the symptoms.
If you’re feeling stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by anxiety, grief, or past trauma, or struggling to connect in your relationships, you’re not broken—you’re human. Many of the people we work with at Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre feel like they’re carrying emotions too big to hold alone. They’ve spent years trying to push through, make sense of it all, or just "be strong," only to find themselves exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
We go beyond traditional talk therapy to tackle the root causes of your struggles, not just the symptoms.
Olivia has the aspiration of working with a diverse clientele presenting a broad range of counselling concerns. She has experience counselling adults who have severe, persistent mental illness including: schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, mood disorders (e.g. bipolar and major depressive disorders), co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders disorders substance abuse, mental challenges etc. She also has experience counselling groups of adults who have addiction and addictive behaviours. Olivia has experience counselling groups of family members and caregivers of people with mental and substance use difficulties.
Olivia has the aspiration of working with a diverse clientele presenting a broad range of counselling concerns. She has experience counselling adults who have severe, persistent mental illness including: schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, mood disorders (e.g. bipolar and major depressive disorders), co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders disorders substance abuse, mental challenges etc. She also has experience counselling groups of adults who have addiction and addictive behaviours. Olivia has experience counselling groups of family members and caregivers of people with mental and substance use difficulties.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors
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.