Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Halifax, NS
When you’re not feeling your best, things can really seem out of control, I believe that you have the power to make changes in your life, no matter the challenges. I want to help you find a realistic, and achievable path to the you that you want to be!
When you’re not feeling your best, things can really seem out of control, I believe that you have the power to make changes in your life, no matter the challenges. I want to help you find a realistic, and achievable path to the you that you want to be!
I work with adults who wish to enter into a collaboration with me so that together we can work towards getting relief from whatever you are struggling with, whether that is a recent issue or something longstanding. As I often work with people with trauma-related issues, my clients have often suffered early attachment wounding, abuse, or have been exposed to multiple traumas through their work as first responders.
I work with adults who wish to enter into a collaboration with me so that together we can work towards getting relief from whatever you are struggling with, whether that is a recent issue or something longstanding. As I often work with people with trauma-related issues, my clients have often suffered early attachment wounding, abuse, or have been exposed to multiple traumas through their work as first responders.
I have 18 years of progressive experience delivering trauma-specific care in community/clinical mental health, hospital (University of Alberta ICU/Burn Unit), and private practice. I have specialized training in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and trauma. This can range from treating single traumatic events to the more complex histories of adverse childhood experiences, other relational traumas and attachment issues, to psychosis and dissociative disorders. I have experience with people of all sexual orientations and many ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
I have 18 years of progressive experience delivering trauma-specific care in community/clinical mental health, hospital (University of Alberta ICU/Burn Unit), and private practice. I have specialized training in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and trauma. This can range from treating single traumatic events to the more complex histories of adverse childhood experiences, other relational traumas and attachment issues, to psychosis and dissociative disorders. I have experience with people of all sexual orientations and many ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Joel Town is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University, and the founder of Dynamic Health Psychological Services. He also works at the Centre for Emotions and Health, QE-II Hospital, as the clinical lead for Medically Unexplained Symptoms. Dr. Town brings over a decade of experience working with adults and young adults who experience a range of mental and emotional health difficulties, workplace stress, trauma, and relationship problems. Dynamic Health Psychological Services is a specialized psychotherapy centre with a skilled team, committed to providing effective patient centred care.
Dr. Joel Town is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University, and the founder of Dynamic Health Psychological Services. He also works at the Centre for Emotions and Health, QE-II Hospital, as the clinical lead for Medically Unexplained Symptoms. Dr. Town brings over a decade of experience working with adults and young adults who experience a range of mental and emotional health difficulties, workplace stress, trauma, and relationship problems. Dynamic Health Psychological Services is a specialized psychotherapy centre with a skilled team, committed to providing effective patient centred care.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.
It's possible to heal and reconnect with life after overwhelming stress, and I'm grateful everyday to be invited into the healing journeys of my clients.
I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.
It's possible to heal and reconnect with life after overwhelming stress, and I'm grateful everyday to be invited into the healing journeys of my clients.
Wait-list for New Clients> If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, emotional regulation, trauma-based symptoms, or identity-based issues, you've come to the right place. I offer compassion-based counselling in a relaxed atmosphere, drawing from 12+ years of experience. Clients working with me can find success with a variety of issues, in a safe and gentle environment geared towards growth and healing. Identifying your most pressing issue is a good starting point for us to work from.
Wait-list for New Clients> If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, emotional regulation, trauma-based symptoms, or identity-based issues, you've come to the right place. I offer compassion-based counselling in a relaxed atmosphere, drawing from 12+ years of experience. Clients working with me can find success with a variety of issues, in a safe and gentle environment geared towards growth and healing. Identifying your most pressing issue is a good starting point for us to work from.
I am best able to help clients who are desirous of making changes in their lives and understand that "the slower you go, the faster you get there". My practice provides a safe space for patients to put all of their thoughts and feelings into words. As patients talk, they learn about themselves and better understand their journey. As the unconscious becomes conscious, patients are able to make more thoughtful and meaningful choices and thus begin to live more full and meaningful lives.
I am best able to help clients who are desirous of making changes in their lives and understand that "the slower you go, the faster you get there". My practice provides a safe space for patients to put all of their thoughts and feelings into words. As patients talk, they learn about themselves and better understand their journey. As the unconscious becomes conscious, patients are able to make more thoughtful and meaningful choices and thus begin to live more full and meaningful lives.
I am currently accepting new clients. A 15-min. free consult by phone is available. Online appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
I am currently accepting new clients. A 15-min. free consult by phone is available. Online appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
My heart goes out to everyone as we recover from the pandemic. Grief, loss, and change can make it difficult to adjust and move forward. I am passionate about helping others heal so that they can live their best lives. I am a good listener who is empathetic, compassionate and understanding without judgement. Reach out today, consider me as someone willing to be a part of your individual care and wellness.
My heart goes out to everyone as we recover from the pandemic. Grief, loss, and change can make it difficult to adjust and move forward. I am passionate about helping others heal so that they can live their best lives. I am a good listener who is empathetic, compassionate and understanding without judgement. Reach out today, consider me as someone willing to be a part of your individual care and wellness.
Not taking new clients at this time.
“Until you stop breathing, there's more right with you than wrong with you." (Jon Kabat-Zinn) This is also my guide and intention as a Registered Counselling Therapist. My work is to help an individual experience themselves differently while providing compassion, presence and skill in a safe space. I offer an integrated, eclectic approach that is based on each client's needs. Understanding attachment style, the effects of trauma and the mind-brain-body connection inform my therapeutic approach.
Not taking new clients at this time.
“Until you stop breathing, there's more right with you than wrong with you." (Jon Kabat-Zinn) This is also my guide and intention as a Registered Counselling Therapist. My work is to help an individual experience themselves differently while providing compassion, presence and skill in a safe space. I offer an integrated, eclectic approach that is based on each client's needs. Understanding attachment style, the effects of trauma and the mind-brain-body connection inform my therapeutic approach.
Are you struggling and not sure where to start? You may want help with addictions or mental health, your own sexual or violent behaviour or healing from past harms. Maybe you are another professional with a history that intersects with your work. You could be looking for help with your existing family or intimate relationships, job stress, or something else that affects your wellness. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your needs in advance of your first session. Services are offered by telephone or video.
Are you struggling and not sure where to start? You may want help with addictions or mental health, your own sexual or violent behaviour or healing from past harms. Maybe you are another professional with a history that intersects with your work. You could be looking for help with your existing family or intimate relationships, job stress, or something else that affects your wellness. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your needs in advance of your first session. Services are offered by telephone or video.
My practice is general in scope. I work with individuals presenting with anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders, major depressive disorders, and other mood-related conditions. I also work with individuals presenting with personality disorders, trauma and other relational/interpersonal difficulties. I provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services (e.g., ADHD, ASD, brain Injury, personality and interpersonal functioning). Over time, my clients' symptoms reduce, and we shift focus to finding meaning and fulfillment in life.
My practice is general in scope. I work with individuals presenting with anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders, major depressive disorders, and other mood-related conditions. I also work with individuals presenting with personality disorders, trauma and other relational/interpersonal difficulties. I provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services (e.g., ADHD, ASD, brain Injury, personality and interpersonal functioning). Over time, my clients' symptoms reduce, and we shift focus to finding meaning and fulfillment in life.
I believe that each us carries inherent goodness inside of us, and sometimes we can become stuck. As a therapist, I see my role as creating a space where you can feel supported to explore the parts of you that are hurting and also to nurture your own inner compassion and wisdom. Working from a non-pathologizing approach, I believe that all behaviour meets a need. The work of therapy is to develop a deeper understanding of what purpose protective mechanisms like addiction, anxiety, and self-harm have played in your life, and what you need to feel supported to grow and change.
I believe that each us carries inherent goodness inside of us, and sometimes we can become stuck. As a therapist, I see my role as creating a space where you can feel supported to explore the parts of you that are hurting and also to nurture your own inner compassion and wisdom. Working from a non-pathologizing approach, I believe that all behaviour meets a need. The work of therapy is to develop a deeper understanding of what purpose protective mechanisms like addiction, anxiety, and self-harm have played in your life, and what you need to feel supported to grow and change.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.
Erin Montgomery
Counsellor, MEd, MTA, FAMI, CCC, RCT
8 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
Waitlist for new clients
My work includes a deep commitment to the well-being of my clients. I work with those who are 19 and older and offer individual as well as group sessions. I understand that repetitive and prolonged stressors affect our mental, emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual selves. In my specialized practice, I support people whose difficult life experiences have resulted in post traumatic and dissociative responses, as well as anxiety and depression. I assist my clients to make the shift from surviving to thriving. I often work experientially in sessions in addition to talking. We'll collaborate on a plan that works for you.
My work includes a deep commitment to the well-being of my clients. I work with those who are 19 and older and offer individual as well as group sessions. I understand that repetitive and prolonged stressors affect our mental, emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual selves. In my specialized practice, I support people whose difficult life experiences have resulted in post traumatic and dissociative responses, as well as anxiety and depression. I assist my clients to make the shift from surviving to thriving. I often work experientially in sessions in addition to talking. We'll collaborate on a plan that works for you.
I work from the perspective that everyone has basic healthiness, a natural yearning for brilliant sanity and the wisdom of wholeness as part of their being. Conditioning and confusion can obscure these endowments but they are never absent. My job is to help draw out this wisdom for healing that is already there, by encouraging awareness. I begin with client-centered listening that honours where you are now, and the change you want. I then move into more experiential work to facilitate transformation. The contract for change and the pace of change is always in the client's hands
I work from the perspective that everyone has basic healthiness, a natural yearning for brilliant sanity and the wisdom of wholeness as part of their being. Conditioning and confusion can obscure these endowments but they are never absent. My job is to help draw out this wisdom for healing that is already there, by encouraging awareness. I begin with client-centered listening that honours where you are now, and the change you want. I then move into more experiential work to facilitate transformation. The contract for change and the pace of change is always in the client's hands
I am an attachment-based, emotionally focused, trauma-informed individual and couple therapist with over 25 years of experience. I have extensive training in trauma therapy (Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Interpersonal Neurobiology) and am a certified EFT couple therapist.
Healing happens when we are able to befriend, to bring compassion and curiosity, to our inner activations (our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations). So much of the internal distress, dysregulation and symptoms we experience are actually coping strategies that attempt to protect us from our painful life experiences, both present and past.
I am an attachment-based, emotionally focused, trauma-informed individual and couple therapist with over 25 years of experience. I have extensive training in trauma therapy (Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Interpersonal Neurobiology) and am a certified EFT couple therapist.
Healing happens when we are able to befriend, to bring compassion and curiosity, to our inner activations (our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations). So much of the internal distress, dysregulation and symptoms we experience are actually coping strategies that attempt to protect us from our painful life experiences, both present and past.
You feel that you as an individual or in relationship could you better. You know that what you feel is wrong with you are your partner is related to your upbringing, and is not a defect. Instead you have a glimpse that you can learn to feel better about yourself, and you are willing to look deeper at the origin of your patterns. Whether you have a diagnosis or diagnose yourself as anxious, depressed, addicted, perfectionistic or Borderline, Internal Family Systems and Relational Life Therapy can uncover your protective system and get you closer to who you truly are session by session, both for individuals and couples.
You feel that you as an individual or in relationship could you better. You know that what you feel is wrong with you are your partner is related to your upbringing, and is not a defect. Instead you have a glimpse that you can learn to feel better about yourself, and you are willing to look deeper at the origin of your patterns. Whether you have a diagnosis or diagnose yourself as anxious, depressed, addicted, perfectionistic or Borderline, Internal Family Systems and Relational Life Therapy can uncover your protective system and get you closer to who you truly are session by session, both for individuals and couples.
I provide therapy for adults 18 and older who are seeking personal growth and development. I can assist you in identifying the source of reactivity, limiting beliefs, behaviour patterns and processing what comes up. I use a body oriented approach and attachment based lens to support clients in healing attachments wounds. We can work through anxiety, depression, addictions, burnout, people pleasing, life transitions and grief. I am certified in Logosynthesis which is and effective for trauma and places you feel stuck. I will hold space to explore your thoughts, emotions and beliefs and heal from life experiences.
I provide therapy for adults 18 and older who are seeking personal growth and development. I can assist you in identifying the source of reactivity, limiting beliefs, behaviour patterns and processing what comes up. I use a body oriented approach and attachment based lens to support clients in healing attachments wounds. We can work through anxiety, depression, addictions, burnout, people pleasing, life transitions and grief. I am certified in Logosynthesis which is and effective for trauma and places you feel stuck. I will hold space to explore your thoughts, emotions and beliefs and heal from life experiences.
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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.