Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Burlington, ON
Have you tried therapy before for your trauma (PTSD) and while you found the insights helpful, it still feels as though there is a missing piece in your healing journey? Do you suspect your trauma experience(s) may be impacting your sexual expression - like having low desire, dissociating during intimacy, or struggling to enjoy pleasure? Do you experience things like anxiety or have panic attacks, or have you been diagnosed with BPD or DID and you know these are a result of your trauma experience? Are you looking for someone who you can talk to about these things who really gets it and isn't going to shame you?
Have you tried therapy before for your trauma (PTSD) and while you found the insights helpful, it still feels as though there is a missing piece in your healing journey? Do you suspect your trauma experience(s) may be impacting your sexual expression - like having low desire, dissociating during intimacy, or struggling to enjoy pleasure? Do you experience things like anxiety or have panic attacks, or have you been diagnosed with BPD or DID and you know these are a result of your trauma experience? Are you looking for someone who you can talk to about these things who really gets it and isn't going to shame you?
When you experience a traumatic event (no matter how BIG or small), you can struggle with a variety of symptoms. You might notice nightmares, depression, anxiety, changes in your relationships, feeling on edge, even having intrusive memories of the events. You may have tried to deal with these issues by numbing out, avoiding triggers, or even talking about the events, but nothing seems to change.
When you experience a traumatic event (no matter how BIG or small), you can struggle with a variety of symptoms. You might notice nightmares, depression, anxiety, changes in your relationships, feeling on edge, even having intrusive memories of the events. You may have tried to deal with these issues by numbing out, avoiding triggers, or even talking about the events, but nothing seems to change.
Currently accepting new clients. Solasta is a modern mental health practice providing assessment, therapy, consultation, and more. Solasta Psychological Services offers support with the latest evidence based approaches that incorporate knowledge from the fields of neuroscience and psychology. We are a neurodiversity-affirmative and trauma informed practice.
Currently accepting new clients. Solasta is a modern mental health practice providing assessment, therapy, consultation, and more. Solasta Psychological Services offers support with the latest evidence based approaches that incorporate knowledge from the fields of neuroscience and psychology. We are a neurodiversity-affirmative and trauma informed practice.
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with children, teens, and adults. I provide psychological assessment, therapy, and parent consultation. I work closely with parents/caregivers because they are a powerful agent of change in their child's mental health.
My work focuses on supporting people with trauma, grief and loss, attachment-related difficulties, and adverse childhood experiences. I have many years of experience providing assessments and therapy for individuals impacted by adoption and for youth in the child welfare system.
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with children, teens, and adults. I provide psychological assessment, therapy, and parent consultation. I work closely with parents/caregivers because they are a powerful agent of change in their child's mental health.
My work focuses on supporting people with trauma, grief and loss, attachment-related difficulties, and adverse childhood experiences. I have many years of experience providing assessments and therapy for individuals impacted by adoption and for youth in the child welfare system.
Currently, we provide online counseling services exclusively, featuring a talented team of counselors from diverse backgrounds who can tackle a wide range of mental health issues. Our primary goal is to nurture the holistic well-being of our clients, addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects through exceptional counseling services. We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client. In the event of client dissatisfaction with a therapist, we pledge to either find an appropriate replacement or suggest an unaffiliated alternative expert to ensure their needs are met.
Currently, we provide online counseling services exclusively, featuring a talented team of counselors from diverse backgrounds who can tackle a wide range of mental health issues. Our primary goal is to nurture the holistic well-being of our clients, addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects through exceptional counseling services. We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client. In the event of client dissatisfaction with a therapist, we pledge to either find an appropriate replacement or suggest an unaffiliated alternative expert to ensure their needs are met.
Dr. Linda Johnston & Associates are Ph. D. level clinical psychologists and counsellors providing clinical psychology and counselling services in Ontario. Dr. Linda Johnston has twenty-nine years of experience providing psychological services. Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals are able to work with a wide range of issues, and provides counseling in several formats for both individuals as well as couples or relationships. We are warm and compassionate, intensely caring therapists and are happy to help you in Burlington including clients from Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Ancaster and Dundas.
Dr. Linda Johnston & Associates are Ph. D. level clinical psychologists and counsellors providing clinical psychology and counselling services in Ontario. Dr. Linda Johnston has twenty-nine years of experience providing psychological services. Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals are able to work with a wide range of issues, and provides counseling in several formats for both individuals as well as couples or relationships. We are warm and compassionate, intensely caring therapists and are happy to help you in Burlington including clients from Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Ancaster and Dundas.
Looking for an experienced therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when life feels heavy. I bring 25 years of experience supporting people quietly struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism, emotional intensity, anxiety, mental restlessness, or neurodivergence.
Often, there hasn’t been space to explore what’s underneath. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, make sense of your experiences, and find practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Looking for an experienced therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when life feels heavy. I bring 25 years of experience supporting people quietly struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism, emotional intensity, anxiety, mental restlessness, or neurodivergence.
Often, there hasn’t been space to explore what’s underneath. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, make sense of your experiences, and find practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Welcome! I am an experienced psychotherapist of 26 years with experience in mental health, addiction, physical health trauma, emotional trauma and family counselling. I work from a person-centred philosophy believing that strength lies within everyone, though sometimes it is hard to find. I work with clients in both short and longer-term capacities using a variety of methodologies. Most importantly, I am personable and respectful of the path you have travelled prior to initiating counselling. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in establishing goals towards your personal growth.
Welcome! I am an experienced psychotherapist of 26 years with experience in mental health, addiction, physical health trauma, emotional trauma and family counselling. I work from a person-centred philosophy believing that strength lies within everyone, though sometimes it is hard to find. I work with clients in both short and longer-term capacities using a variety of methodologies. Most importantly, I am personable and respectful of the path you have travelled prior to initiating counselling. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in establishing goals towards your personal growth.
Lilian
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MBA, BBA, SSW, EMDR
6 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
Feeling overwhelmed due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of gaslighting and manipulation? My aim to help you feel safe, understood, and supported as we work towards your healing and change. I draw from years of experience in helping women, men, and teens who have faced betrayal and relational trauma and narcissistic abuse. I know that it is not easy to maintain boundaries, deciding the future of a relationship, and navigating the unknown future. Which is why, I offer a calm, compassionate space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and rebuild confidence to navigate the hard stuff.
Feeling overwhelmed due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of gaslighting and manipulation? My aim to help you feel safe, understood, and supported as we work towards your healing and change. I draw from years of experience in helping women, men, and teens who have faced betrayal and relational trauma and narcissistic abuse. I know that it is not easy to maintain boundaries, deciding the future of a relationship, and navigating the unknown future. Which is why, I offer a calm, compassionate space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and rebuild confidence to navigate the hard stuff.
Accepting new clients!
I primarily work with cIients who have experienced trauma (from childhood or recent events) and those who are impacted by poor regulation (being unable to modulate mood or attention). Trauma and dysregulation can result in being overwhelmed by big feelings or from sensory information, embarrassed by one’s own reactive behaviour, unable to think or remember, feel a lack of control over direction in life, or unable to adjust to life changes. It happens to people of all ages.
The people I see usually say they want to heal from past events, or to sharpen the way their brain works.
Accepting new clients!
I primarily work with cIients who have experienced trauma (from childhood or recent events) and those who are impacted by poor regulation (being unable to modulate mood or attention). Trauma and dysregulation can result in being overwhelmed by big feelings or from sensory information, embarrassed by one’s own reactive behaviour, unable to think or remember, feel a lack of control over direction in life, or unable to adjust to life changes. It happens to people of all ages.
The people I see usually say they want to heal from past events, or to sharpen the way their brain works.
Dreena Caffrey Clinical Therapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, CYC, CYW , cert
Online Only
My goal is to support clients with finding the direction and solutions they are seeking to the challenges they face. I provide a welcoming space for clients to explore personal uncertainties and learn concrete strategies to accomplish the healing, change, and growth they hope to achieve.My practice is to embrace diversity and a collaborative ,anti-oppressive ,non-judgmental approach . My approach is to work in partnership with clients to restore healthy communication, trust, emotional connection, and intimacy within their lives.
My goal is to support clients with finding the direction and solutions they are seeking to the challenges they face. I provide a welcoming space for clients to explore personal uncertainties and learn concrete strategies to accomplish the healing, change, and growth they hope to achieve.My practice is to embrace diversity and a collaborative ,anti-oppressive ,non-judgmental approach . My approach is to work in partnership with clients to restore healthy communication, trust, emotional connection, and intimacy within their lives.
Accepting New Clients-Your life looks great on the outside. You have all the things that should make you happy but you don’t feel that way. You may be struggling with anxiety, unresolved past trauma, or relationship dissatisfaction. Maybe you've been using substances more than usual to cope with feeling overwhelmed, either on edge or just completely disconnected like you’re running on autopilot. You’re used to handling your own problems so it can be hard to ask for help. Other people don’t understand, they think you are fine.
Accepting New Clients-Your life looks great on the outside. You have all the things that should make you happy but you don’t feel that way. You may be struggling with anxiety, unresolved past trauma, or relationship dissatisfaction. Maybe you've been using substances more than usual to cope with feeling overwhelmed, either on edge or just completely disconnected like you’re running on autopilot. You’re used to handling your own problems so it can be hard to ask for help. Other people don’t understand, they think you are fine.
Maybe you've spent most of your life with this quiet, nagging feeling that something is just... off. Maybe you feel things more intensely than the people around you. You react in ways you don't always understand, and no matter how hard you work at it, the shame, the anger, or that hollow emptiness keeps finding its way back. It's not just what happened to you, it feels like something that's about you, specifically. Maybe you've been told you're too much. Maybe you've learned to hide it so well that no one sees it. Either way, you've been surviving this for a long time. And some part of you is finally ready to understand why.
Maybe you've spent most of your life with this quiet, nagging feeling that something is just... off. Maybe you feel things more intensely than the people around you. You react in ways you don't always understand, and no matter how hard you work at it, the shame, the anger, or that hollow emptiness keeps finding its way back. It's not just what happened to you, it feels like something that's about you, specifically. Maybe you've been told you're too much. Maybe you've learned to hide it so well that no one sees it. Either way, you've been surviving this for a long time. And some part of you is finally ready to understand why.
Do you find it is difficult to regulate your emotions? Do you find you lack focus? Are you having a hard time to implement what you know would actually help you? What about problems dwelling in the past? and getting lost in worries about the future? We have helped thousands of people at our clinic to regulate their emotions more effectively, and learn how to live more in the present moment, feeling more at ease and experiencing more authentic joy in their lives. We look forward to helping you as well. Hope to hear from you soon.
Do you find it is difficult to regulate your emotions? Do you find you lack focus? Are you having a hard time to implement what you know would actually help you? What about problems dwelling in the past? and getting lost in worries about the future? We have helped thousands of people at our clinic to regulate their emotions more effectively, and learn how to live more in the present moment, feeling more at ease and experiencing more authentic joy in their lives. We look forward to helping you as well. Hope to hear from you soon.
Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts, anxiety, panic, or a constant sense of tension that makes it difficult to relax, focus, or feel fully present in your life? Do you feel stuck in fight-or-flight, experiencing ongoing nervous system dysregulation that leaves you exhausted, hypervigilant, or emotionally overwhelmed? You may find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, or compulsive behaviors that temporarily reduce distress but ultimately reinforce it. I support individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, and health anxiety who are ready for meaningful, lasting change.
Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts, anxiety, panic, or a constant sense of tension that makes it difficult to relax, focus, or feel fully present in your life? Do you feel stuck in fight-or-flight, experiencing ongoing nervous system dysregulation that leaves you exhausted, hypervigilant, or emotionally overwhelmed? You may find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, or compulsive behaviors that temporarily reduce distress but ultimately reinforce it. I support individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, and health anxiety who are ready for meaningful, lasting change.
Making Space Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, AF-EMDR, IFS, MACP
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7N
Are you searching for the kind of relief you can actually feel, and not just talk about? We are experienced trauma & relationship therapists (with heart) who consider all of who you are - honouring what you have experienced, how you have coped and perhaps even survived. You have the capacity to heal and grow when supported with safety, dignity and genuine connection. If you or someone close to you is struggling right now you have landed in the right place!
Are you searching for the kind of relief you can actually feel, and not just talk about? We are experienced trauma & relationship therapists (with heart) who consider all of who you are - honouring what you have experienced, how you have coped and perhaps even survived. You have the capacity to heal and grow when supported with safety, dignity and genuine connection. If you or someone close to you is struggling right now you have landed in the right place!
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from others and from yourself or do you find it difficult to be fully present in the moment with those you love? Do you sometimes feel that danger or bad things are lurking around every corner causing you to feel like you're just waiting for the other shoe to drop? Are there things that have happened to you that cause you to feel like you don't belong or just can't relate? Do you worry that you will always feel this way? If you are looking for for healing that moves you past the stuck points, that critical voice in your head that says "I'm not enough", I am here to help.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from others and from yourself or do you find it difficult to be fully present in the moment with those you love? Do you sometimes feel that danger or bad things are lurking around every corner causing you to feel like you're just waiting for the other shoe to drop? Are there things that have happened to you that cause you to feel like you don't belong or just can't relate? Do you worry that you will always feel this way? If you are looking for for healing that moves you past the stuck points, that critical voice in your head that says "I'm not enough", I am here to help.
Do you find your mind ruminating about the same thing over and over again and struggle to get out of this? Do you find that you are less in the present moment, and more lost in the past or preoccupied with the future? Amy Moroz Psychological Services is here to help. Allow us to teach you the tools to get back on track again. If you are struggling to achieve the goals you have in your life, allow us to assist you. There is no need to continue to struggle on your own, give yourself permission to reach out for help.
Do you find your mind ruminating about the same thing over and over again and struggle to get out of this? Do you find that you are less in the present moment, and more lost in the past or preoccupied with the future? Amy Moroz Psychological Services is here to help. Allow us to teach you the tools to get back on track again. If you are struggling to achieve the goals you have in your life, allow us to assist you. There is no need to continue to struggle on your own, give yourself permission to reach out for help.
We are all on a path of healing and discovery that leads, eventually and inevitably, to the realization of our true potential. I see psychotherapy as a powerful companion on this journey - it is a helpful friend that can help ease the burden during dark times, and it is a ray of light that can guide us more quickly beyond our own limitations when we are moving towards a goal. My practice is based in modern cognitive therapy and the neuroscience of trauma, while always anchored in the wisdom of mindfulness, acceptance and nondual awareness.
We are all on a path of healing and discovery that leads, eventually and inevitably, to the realization of our true potential. I see psychotherapy as a powerful companion on this journey - it is a helpful friend that can help ease the burden during dark times, and it is a ray of light that can guide us more quickly beyond our own limitations when we are moving towards a goal. My practice is based in modern cognitive therapy and the neuroscience of trauma, while always anchored in the wisdom of mindfulness, acceptance and nondual awareness.
I welcome the most vulnerable, beat down version of you to sit and have a cup of tea with me, as we travel together on this journey of healing. No matter how many things have not worked, how many times you have 'failed', I welcome you to try again, and again. Ours is not a caravan of despair.
I am a believer in having strong people in your corner, who can hold up a mirror for you gently so you can work towards your goals. My wish is to help you connect to your dreams and my approach is a partnership. I've been told I have a warm demeanour and people feel at ease with me.
If you feel at the end of your rope, please reach out.
I welcome the most vulnerable, beat down version of you to sit and have a cup of tea with me, as we travel together on this journey of healing. No matter how many things have not worked, how many times you have 'failed', I welcome you to try again, and again. Ours is not a caravan of despair.
I am a believer in having strong people in your corner, who can hold up a mirror for you gently so you can work towards your goals. My wish is to help you connect to your dreams and my approach is a partnership. I've been told I have a warm demeanour and people feel at ease with me.
If you feel at the end of your rope, please reach out.
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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.