Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Hamilton, ON
Are you ready to take the steps for the change you need and move forward with a life you deserve? Are you struggling with life stressors and want to gain some insight about the possible reasons and solutions?
Are you ready to take the steps for the change you need and move forward with a life you deserve? Are you struggling with life stressors and want to gain some insight about the possible reasons and solutions?
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.
You have survived things no one should have to go through—that does not make you broken; it makes you brave. Whether you are living with the impact of sexual abuse or childhood trauma, or navigating life with DID, you do not need to untangle it alone. I work with people who carry complex trauma in their bones—who have had to adapt in incredible ways just to keep going. You can discover how to adapt to a life that reflects the safer, kinder world you deserve. Therapy with me is a space where all parts of you are welcome, especially those you have been taught to hide. I will help you to carry what is heavy and find new ways to grow.
You have survived things no one should have to go through—that does not make you broken; it makes you brave. Whether you are living with the impact of sexual abuse or childhood trauma, or navigating life with DID, you do not need to untangle it alone. I work with people who carry complex trauma in their bones—who have had to adapt in incredible ways just to keep going. You can discover how to adapt to a life that reflects the safer, kinder world you deserve. Therapy with me is a space where all parts of you are welcome, especially those you have been taught to hide. I will help you to carry what is heavy and find new ways to grow.
I help people recover from trauma using Somatic Experiencing and adapted Internal Family Systems. I work with people who are plural or systems, Autistic, or survivors of religious, medical, or sexual violence. I prioritize transgender, 2S, and nonbinary survivors. I'm with NIHB and I am open to everyone. From Somatic Experiencing, trauma is energy trapped in the nervous system caused by incomplete protective responses. Sensations are the language of the nervous system. I will guide you to notice and listen to your body's sensations so that you can regulate your nervous system and grow your capacity to feel presence, joy, and relief.
I help people recover from trauma using Somatic Experiencing and adapted Internal Family Systems. I work with people who are plural or systems, Autistic, or survivors of religious, medical, or sexual violence. I prioritize transgender, 2S, and nonbinary survivors. I'm with NIHB and I am open to everyone. From Somatic Experiencing, trauma is energy trapped in the nervous system caused by incomplete protective responses. Sensations are the language of the nervous system. I will guide you to notice and listen to your body's sensations so that you can regulate your nervous system and grow your capacity to feel presence, joy, and relief.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns that are confusing, painful, or hard to shift. I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space to explore the deeper emotional and relational dynamics shaping your symptoms, sense of self, and relationships, while also working toward practical change in your daily life. My work is grounded in a psychodynamic approach, which I use as the primary framework for understanding each client’s history, attachment patterns, and inner world. From this foundation, I tailor evidence-based approaches to your goals and needs, including cognitive-behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns that are confusing, painful, or hard to shift. I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space to explore the deeper emotional and relational dynamics shaping your symptoms, sense of self, and relationships, while also working toward practical change in your daily life. My work is grounded in a psychodynamic approach, which I use as the primary framework for understanding each client’s history, attachment patterns, and inner world. From this foundation, I tailor evidence-based approaches to your goals and needs, including cognitive-behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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.
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 have an interest in helping people of all different backgrounds but am especially interested in supporting individuals who are healing from trauma. I have a special interest in deconstructing from religious cults, spiritual abuse, and purity culture. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.
I have an interest in helping people of all different backgrounds but am especially interested in supporting individuals who are healing from trauma. I have a special interest in deconstructing from religious cults, spiritual abuse, and purity culture. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.
« Now accepting new clients » Hi there! I specialize in working with people navigating addiction, trauma, and BPD. Many of my clients also come in struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, numbness, or feeling stuck.
Together, we focus on healing the underlying pain to create real, lasting change. My style blends compassion, curiosity, outside-the-box thinking, with a healthy dose of humour in the mix. Each session is intensive, personalized, and entirely focused on your goals.
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here. Let’s work together to find the life you know you deserve. Email, text, or call to set up your free consultation.
« Now accepting new clients » Hi there! I specialize in working with people navigating addiction, trauma, and BPD. Many of my clients also come in struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, numbness, or feeling stuck.
Together, we focus on healing the underlying pain to create real, lasting change. My style blends compassion, curiosity, outside-the-box thinking, with a healthy dose of humour in the mix. Each session is intensive, personalized, and entirely focused on your goals.
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here. Let’s work together to find the life you know you deserve. Email, text, or call to set up your free consultation.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) passionate about Emotional-Focused Therapy, humanistic, and existential therapy, I approach each client from a holistic perspective, valuing their inner wisdom and unique journey. I believe that each person inherently knows what is best for them; my role is to guide and support them in uncovering their own answers and finding authentic, meaningful solutions.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) passionate about Emotional-Focused Therapy, humanistic, and existential therapy, I approach each client from a holistic perspective, valuing their inner wisdom and unique journey. I believe that each person inherently knows what is best for them; my role is to guide and support them in uncovering their own answers and finding authentic, meaningful solutions.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, struggling with cultural expectations, imposter syndrome, or difficulty setting boundaries? Perhaps you feel unheard while trying to navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, or systemic barriers? You want to feel more confident, at peace, and in control of your emotions. You are seeking a therapist who truly understands your lived experience—someone who provides a safe, affirming space where you can heal, grow, and develop lasting coping strategies. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, confidence, and a sense of empowerment in your life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, struggling with cultural expectations, imposter syndrome, or difficulty setting boundaries? Perhaps you feel unheard while trying to navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, or systemic barriers? You want to feel more confident, at peace, and in control of your emotions. You are seeking a therapist who truly understands your lived experience—someone who provides a safe, affirming space where you can heal, grow, and develop lasting coping strategies. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, confidence, and a sense of empowerment in your life.
Hi, I’m Brooke — a warm, down-to-earth counsellor and proud member of the queer and neurodivergent communities. I bring my authentic self and a creative, person-centred approach to counselling, grounded in harm reduction, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist values. As a registered social worker and social service worker, I offer both in-person and virtual counselling for individuals, groups, and workshops. My background spans counselling, recreation therapy, peer support, and community support, which allows me to tailor sessions in innovative and inclusive ways. I'm also sex-allied, kink-affirming, and passionate about creating rapport
Hi, I’m Brooke — a warm, down-to-earth counsellor and proud member of the queer and neurodivergent communities. I bring my authentic self and a creative, person-centred approach to counselling, grounded in harm reduction, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist values. As a registered social worker and social service worker, I offer both in-person and virtual counselling for individuals, groups, and workshops. My background spans counselling, recreation therapy, peer support, and community support, which allows me to tailor sessions in innovative and inclusive ways. I'm also sex-allied, kink-affirming, and passionate about creating rapport
We all go through difficulties in our lives, ranging from frustrating, distressing, to traumatic. Mental Health struggles can complicate our interaction with the world, causing problems in many parts of life, including socially, with family, in employment or legally. Getting some advice, coping techniques or in depth treatment can be helpful to provide relief to yourself and improve interactions with those around you.
We all go through difficulties in our lives, ranging from frustrating, distressing, to traumatic. Mental Health struggles can complicate our interaction with the world, causing problems in many parts of life, including socially, with family, in employment or legally. Getting some advice, coping techniques or in depth treatment can be helpful to provide relief to yourself and improve interactions with those around you.
Find Healing, reclaim your strength. Accepting new clients!
As a trauma therapist, I help individuals move from surviving to thriving. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space to process pain, build resilience, and rediscover hope. By nurturing the powerful connection between mind and body, we unlock your natural capacity to heal—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Healing is possible. Let’s take the first step toward wholeness together.
Find Healing, reclaim your strength. Accepting new clients!
As a trauma therapist, I help individuals move from surviving to thriving. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space to process pain, build resilience, and rediscover hope. By nurturing the powerful connection between mind and body, we unlock your natural capacity to heal—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Healing is possible. Let’s take the first step toward wholeness together.
Want a supportive, compassionate & knowledgeable Psychologist to help you overcome stress, anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, trauma or addiction? Want someone experienced and skilled to help you finally get unstuck? Sometimes life leaves us feeling overwhelmed, discouraged & unhappy. We can all benefit from an understanding therapist who listens non-judgmentally, encourages, & guides us towards greater clarity, improved symptoms and a new-felt sense of inner calm. Every person & situation is unique, & deserving of individualized, specialized consideration & attention. Let us help you find yourself again!
Want a supportive, compassionate & knowledgeable Psychologist to help you overcome stress, anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, trauma or addiction? Want someone experienced and skilled to help you finally get unstuck? Sometimes life leaves us feeling overwhelmed, discouraged & unhappy. We can all benefit from an understanding therapist who listens non-judgmentally, encourages, & guides us towards greater clarity, improved symptoms and a new-felt sense of inner calm. Every person & situation is unique, & deserving of individualized, specialized consideration & attention. Let us help you find yourself again!
My approach is guided by principles of integrity, non-judgement, collaboration, curiosity and compassion. I view my clients holistically and regard what they bring to therapy as subject to nuance. I spent over 10 years doing community-based harm reduction work. I am well-versed in working with clients to build an atmosphere where they feel safe, equipped and empowered to address and overcome their unique challenges. I understand that such spaces can only be created by actively listening to, and applying feedback from my clients and adapting my practice accordingly.
My approach is guided by principles of integrity, non-judgement, collaboration, curiosity and compassion. I view my clients holistically and regard what they bring to therapy as subject to nuance. I spent over 10 years doing community-based harm reduction work. I am well-versed in working with clients to build an atmosphere where they feel safe, equipped and empowered to address and overcome their unique challenges. I understand that such spaces can only be created by actively listening to, and applying feedback from my clients and adapting my practice accordingly.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario and a Marriage and Family therapist candidate in Quebec, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and chronic pain. I am certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Gottman Approach.
My therapeutic style is gentle yet empowering — blending Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and CBT.
My work is client-centered and culturally sensitive, informed by deep respect for the human experience and the mind-body connection.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario and a Marriage and Family therapist candidate in Quebec, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and chronic pain. I am certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Gottman Approach.
My therapeutic style is gentle yet empowering — blending Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and CBT.
My work is client-centered and culturally sensitive, informed by deep respect for the human experience and the mind-body connection.
People usually come to work with me for one of two reasons. One, you've been wanting to try therapy for a long, long time and while you don't necessarily feel "ready", you're going to do it anyway. You have a sense that your upbringing or your past are impacting your present, and you'd like some support to work through this. Or two, you are not coping well. You know the tools and the strategies but you don't feel they are working as well as they could, or you don't feel you can access these strategies in the midst of the pain you are in.
People usually come to work with me for one of two reasons. One, you've been wanting to try therapy for a long, long time and while you don't necessarily feel "ready", you're going to do it anyway. You have a sense that your upbringing or your past are impacting your present, and you'd like some support to work through this. Or two, you are not coping well. You know the tools and the strategies but you don't feel they are working as well as they could, or you don't feel you can access these strategies in the midst of the pain you are in.
My name is Katie Ritchie and I support individuals with a wide variety of a personal challenges in a collaborative and strength-based manner. I welcome clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety (including intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, social phobia), depression, life transitions, addictions, and LGBT/non-binary issues.
My name is Katie Ritchie and I support individuals with a wide variety of a personal challenges in a collaborative and strength-based manner. I welcome clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety (including intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, social phobia), depression, life transitions, addictions, and LGBT/non-binary issues.
Ms. Alisha Mann is a Registered Psychotherapist, with training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Alisha has a Master of Arts in Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO). She utilizes an open, respectful, and mindful approach when working with individuals from all walks of life. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently.
Ms. Alisha Mann is a Registered Psychotherapist, with training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Alisha has a Master of Arts in Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO). She utilizes an open, respectful, and mindful approach when working with individuals from all walks of life. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently.
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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.