Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Scarborough, ON
Do you feel like you’re carrying a lot on the inside, even if you look “fine” on the outside? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the same emotional patterns, or on edge more often than you want to be. You might be navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or anger, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you care about. If it has been hard to put your experience into words, you are not alone, and you do not have to figure it out by yourself.
Do you feel like you’re carrying a lot on the inside, even if you look “fine” on the outside? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the same emotional patterns, or on edge more often than you want to be. You might be navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or anger, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you care about. If it has been hard to put your experience into words, you are not alone, and you do not have to figure it out by yourself.
I am experienced in working with individuals affected by PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I provide culturally sensitive services in both English and Mandarin.
In my practice, I integrate Somatic Experiencing to help stabilize the hypervigilant nervous system, access deep body-held memories, reduce hyperarousal and dissociative symptoms, and release stored biological energy from overwhelming events—supporting clients in feeling lighter and more grounded. I incorporate Hakomi Therapy to explore unconscious, limiting core beliefs that shape clients' behaviors and perceptions.
I am experienced in working with individuals affected by PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I provide culturally sensitive services in both English and Mandarin.
In my practice, I integrate Somatic Experiencing to help stabilize the hypervigilant nervous system, access deep body-held memories, reduce hyperarousal and dissociative symptoms, and release stored biological energy from overwhelming events—supporting clients in feeling lighter and more grounded. I incorporate Hakomi Therapy to explore unconscious, limiting core beliefs that shape clients' behaviors and perceptions.
Giiwitaa Wholistic Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, OASW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
It takes courage to initiate counseling and therapy. Working with the mind and our thought processes takes curiosity, patience, and understanding. However, it is so important to not only address our thought processes but to also look at the environments we were in that helped shape the way we see ourselves. Our experiences, relationships, and connections impact our overall well being. I take great pride in you sharing that process with me so that you can achieve learning, healing, growing, and a sense of self-acceptance and love. I too have done this personal work and understand the challenges it brings but also the rewards.
It takes courage to initiate counseling and therapy. Working with the mind and our thought processes takes curiosity, patience, and understanding. However, it is so important to not only address our thought processes but to also look at the environments we were in that helped shape the way we see ourselves. Our experiences, relationships, and connections impact our overall well being. I take great pride in you sharing that process with me so that you can achieve learning, healing, growing, and a sense of self-acceptance and love. I too have done this personal work and understand the challenges it brings but also the rewards.
Taking the first step toward self-care and healing can be intimidating! I understand, empathize, and welcome you to share your story within a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental space. Each person is an expert in the story of their own lives – no one knows you better than you know yourself. My role is to help facilitate change, promote positive growth, and foster healing. Using integrative approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the tools of mindfulness, I help adults and adolescents move past stuck feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Taking the first step toward self-care and healing can be intimidating! I understand, empathize, and welcome you to share your story within a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental space. Each person is an expert in the story of their own lives – no one knows you better than you know yourself. My role is to help facilitate change, promote positive growth, and foster healing. Using integrative approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the tools of mindfulness, I help adults and adolescents move past stuck feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My aim in psychotherapy is to be trustworthy, to pay deep attention to whatever you are bringing to talk about, and to have ideas and strategies to offer that can help. My goal is to work alongside of you to help you figure out the problems you are currently facing, and in the process help you to learn more about trusting yourself so that you can live out what you value, and find greater happiness.. Psychotherapy, for me, is a process where a person can take the time to talk through current problems, and in the process, explore your deep motivations, fears, and dreams, and your relationship with others and the world.
My aim in psychotherapy is to be trustworthy, to pay deep attention to whatever you are bringing to talk about, and to have ideas and strategies to offer that can help. My goal is to work alongside of you to help you figure out the problems you are currently facing, and in the process help you to learn more about trusting yourself so that you can live out what you value, and find greater happiness.. Psychotherapy, for me, is a process where a person can take the time to talk through current problems, and in the process, explore your deep motivations, fears, and dreams, and your relationship with others and the world.
Your mind won’t stop. Your body won’t settle. And the person beside you can feel a world away.
You may look capable and composed while privately running on empty. Maybe anxiety keeps you braced for what’s next. Maybe the past still feels present in your body. Maybe the same fight keeps separating you from the person you love. Often, these struggles are tangled together.
I use EMDR and practical, evidence-based therapy to help adults and couples feel safer, calmer, and more connected. You won’t be judged or pushed before you’re ready.
You’re not broken—and you don’t have to carry this alone. Book a free 20-minute consultation.
Your mind won’t stop. Your body won’t settle. And the person beside you can feel a world away.
You may look capable and composed while privately running on empty. Maybe anxiety keeps you braced for what’s next. Maybe the past still feels present in your body. Maybe the same fight keeps separating you from the person you love. Often, these struggles are tangled together.
I use EMDR and practical, evidence-based therapy to help adults and couples feel safer, calmer, and more connected. You won’t be judged or pushed before you’re ready.
You’re not broken—and you don’t have to carry this alone. Book a free 20-minute consultation.
I work with clients 18 and over. Being motivated to change is certainly a plus but not a prerequisite as I do appreciate that change can be very difficult. I also provide highly effective supervision to clinicians of varying experience. Note: My Practice is completely virtual
I work with clients 18 and over. Being motivated to change is certainly a plus but not a prerequisite as I do appreciate that change can be very difficult. I also provide highly effective supervision to clinicians of varying experience. Note: My Practice is completely virtual
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected in your relationships? Do you find yourself coping in ways that don’t truly ease the pain? I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, emotional dysregulation, addictions, chronic pain, and ADHD. My approach goes beyond surface-level changes—I focus on healing the root causes of suffering. I have a special interest in trauma, attachment, and EMDR therapy, helping clients find lasting relief and deeper connection.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected in your relationships? Do you find yourself coping in ways that don’t truly ease the pain? I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, emotional dysregulation, addictions, chronic pain, and ADHD. My approach goes beyond surface-level changes—I focus on healing the root causes of suffering. I have a special interest in trauma, attachment, and EMDR therapy, helping clients find lasting relief and deeper connection.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Do you wonder if life will get better, or possibly a recent or past trauma has influenced your ability to enjoy life, or you have ongoing anxieties about yourself, family or your future. I welcome an initial consultation, where we can speak about your needs before committing to therapy, and you can get an idea of how we could work together. I believe that your search is a step in developing your own strength on the journey towards a Blooming Life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Do you wonder if life will get better, or possibly a recent or past trauma has influenced your ability to enjoy life, or you have ongoing anxieties about yourself, family or your future. I welcome an initial consultation, where we can speak about your needs before committing to therapy, and you can get an idea of how we could work together. I believe that your search is a step in developing your own strength on the journey towards a Blooming Life.
I work from a holistic, client centred perspective using an intentional anti-oppressive lens when dealing with clients dealing with a variety of clinical and social issues. My approach is rooted in warmth and compassion. I have experience working with a variety of issues such as marriage and Family, transitions such as divorce and separation, social issues in child welfare as it pertains to family reunification and advocacy. I specialize in Racial Trauma and it's contribution to other mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and mental illness routed in internalized oppression and trauma.
I work from a holistic, client centred perspective using an intentional anti-oppressive lens when dealing with clients dealing with a variety of clinical and social issues. My approach is rooted in warmth and compassion. I have experience working with a variety of issues such as marriage and Family, transitions such as divorce and separation, social issues in child welfare as it pertains to family reunification and advocacy. I specialize in Racial Trauma and it's contribution to other mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and mental illness routed in internalized oppression and trauma.
The complexities of life experiences can profoundly impact our whole selves, spanning emotions, identity, performance, relationships, self-care, sexuality, and numerous other facets that collectively shape our wellbeing. May it be hopes of resolving trauma, changing habits or patterns, adjusting to life transitions, or coping better, being able to set goals and attain them, or feeling comfortable in your own skin- I will accompany you in your healing and flourishing journey with compassion and a deep awareness of trauma, culture, and psychology, and support you to feel safe, seen, and secure in your inner as well as external world.
The complexities of life experiences can profoundly impact our whole selves, spanning emotions, identity, performance, relationships, self-care, sexuality, and numerous other facets that collectively shape our wellbeing. May it be hopes of resolving trauma, changing habits or patterns, adjusting to life transitions, or coping better, being able to set goals and attain them, or feeling comfortable in your own skin- I will accompany you in your healing and flourishing journey with compassion and a deep awareness of trauma, culture, and psychology, and support you to feel safe, seen, and secure in your inner as well as external world.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. I work with clients to improve their resiliency and help to uncover their strengths. I use different modalities to meet the individual's needs. I use a client-centred approach that gives the client the ability to drive the sessions' goals. I help clients connect the dots between patterns that were established in their childhood and its manifestations in adult life. This aids in understanding the connection between the two and enables an exploration of ways to alter them.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. I work with clients to improve their resiliency and help to uncover their strengths. I use different modalities to meet the individual's needs. I use a client-centred approach that gives the client the ability to drive the sessions' goals. I help clients connect the dots between patterns that were established in their childhood and its manifestations in adult life. This aids in understanding the connection between the two and enables an exploration of ways to alter them.
We are accepting NEW patients for individual & couples therapy for children, teens and adults via phone & video across Ontario. Our therapists have years of experience supoprting individuals, couples and families in hospitals, University settings and private practice. Our therapists bring their own lived experience & mental health journey to their practices. We know the challenges & insights that come with seeking help & understand how scary it can feel to be unsure of your next step. Together we can find a direction forward that feels authentic & fulfilling to you to help you accomplish your goals.
We are accepting NEW patients for individual & couples therapy for children, teens and adults via phone & video across Ontario. Our therapists have years of experience supoprting individuals, couples and families in hospitals, University settings and private practice. Our therapists bring their own lived experience & mental health journey to their practices. We know the challenges & insights that come with seeking help & understand how scary it can feel to be unsure of your next step. Together we can find a direction forward that feels authentic & fulfilling to you to help you accomplish your goals.
Do you feel stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you feeling lonely or isolated? You are not alone! Talk therapy can help you cope. We all have a need to share what we are going through in a place we feel safe, with someone who will respect and validate our experiences. This is where meaningful personal growth is rooted and it is the space I strive to create with you. In our work together, we can explore whatever issues are coming up for you and what might be holding you back. We can work toward helping you gain new insights and increasing your sense of satisfaction in life.
Do you feel stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you feeling lonely or isolated? You are not alone! Talk therapy can help you cope. We all have a need to share what we are going through in a place we feel safe, with someone who will respect and validate our experiences. This is where meaningful personal growth is rooted and it is the space I strive to create with you. In our work together, we can explore whatever issues are coming up for you and what might be holding you back. We can work toward helping you gain new insights and increasing your sense of satisfaction in life.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Maybe you feel anxious, stressed and tired of feeling this way but not sure how to move forward. We all carry pain and go through difficult experiences, however, your journey doesn’t have to be lonely and isolating. We are here, ready to be your guide, understand your story, and support you towards healing. We use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, IFS, DBT, EFT, and somatic therapy to help you reduce your symptoms, feel more empowered, calm, and confident in your life. We love working with adults, adolescents, children, and couples and offer online and telephone therapy.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Maybe you feel anxious, stressed and tired of feeling this way but not sure how to move forward. We all carry pain and go through difficult experiences, however, your journey doesn’t have to be lonely and isolating. We are here, ready to be your guide, understand your story, and support you towards healing. We use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, IFS, DBT, EFT, and somatic therapy to help you reduce your symptoms, feel more empowered, calm, and confident in your life. We love working with adults, adolescents, children, and couples and offer online and telephone therapy.
I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children, teens & adults. Are you feeling overwhelmed by work, school, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges or demands of everyday life? You may be struggling with stress, burnout, workplace conflict, academic pressures, difficult life decisions, relationship concerns/uncertainty about what comes next. Many of my clients are balancing competing personal, professional, academic & family responsibilities while trying to care for others and themselves. I can help you gain clarity, build coping skills, establish healthy boundaries & move forward with greater confidence.
I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children, teens & adults. Are you feeling overwhelmed by work, school, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges or demands of everyday life? You may be struggling with stress, burnout, workplace conflict, academic pressures, difficult life decisions, relationship concerns/uncertainty about what comes next. Many of my clients are balancing competing personal, professional, academic & family responsibilities while trying to care for others and themselves. I can help you gain clarity, build coping skills, establish healthy boundaries & move forward with greater confidence.
You do not have to face the challenges of life alone. Sometimes you need a helping hand and a friendly ear to talk to. I offer psychotherapy, somatic Therapy and counselling for individuals, couples and families. I have worked with clients to improve their resilience, and uncover their strengths using a client centered approach and different modalities to meet needs for over 10 years.
I am experienced with people who have ADDHD, ADHD, ASD, Autism, BPD, LD, MID, PTSD, ODD, OCD.
I am a Canadian Military Veteran, former Special Education Teacher, Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker, CYW and Correctional Chaplain.
You do not have to face the challenges of life alone. Sometimes you need a helping hand and a friendly ear to talk to. I offer psychotherapy, somatic Therapy and counselling for individuals, couples and families. I have worked with clients to improve their resilience, and uncover their strengths using a client centered approach and different modalities to meet needs for over 10 years.
I am experienced with people who have ADDHD, ADHD, ASD, Autism, BPD, LD, MID, PTSD, ODD, OCD.
I am a Canadian Military Veteran, former Special Education Teacher, Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker, CYW and Correctional Chaplain.
Do you feel weighed down by overwhelm, uncertainty, or emotional heaviness that leaves you feeling stuck? Maybe past experiences keep surfacing in the present, making it hard to feel like yourself, move forward, or connect in your relationships. Often, these struggles are rooted in deeper experiences that haven’t yet been fully understood or processed. I help clients uncover and address the root causes of what’s showing up, process trauma, and create meaningful, lasting change through insight, healing, and intentional action.
Do you feel weighed down by overwhelm, uncertainty, or emotional heaviness that leaves you feeling stuck? Maybe past experiences keep surfacing in the present, making it hard to feel like yourself, move forward, or connect in your relationships. Often, these struggles are rooted in deeper experiences that haven’t yet been fully understood or processed. I help clients uncover and address the root causes of what’s showing up, process trauma, and create meaningful, lasting change through insight, healing, and intentional action.
Life has many challenges which leave some of us feeling overwhelmed. This can provoke anxiety and we may not know where to look for answers. Deciding to let someone into your innermost self takes courage. I am an empathetic, caring, trustworthy, and non-judgemental therapist. I can help you to discover your strengths and self-worth. I believe we are resilient when we feel supported and safe and that everyone has the capability to heal. If you are struggling, please reach out and together we can work toward decreasing your anxiety and building your self confidence and sense of safety.
Life has many challenges which leave some of us feeling overwhelmed. This can provoke anxiety and we may not know where to look for answers. Deciding to let someone into your innermost self takes courage. I am an empathetic, caring, trustworthy, and non-judgemental therapist. I can help you to discover your strengths and self-worth. I believe we are resilient when we feel supported and safe and that everyone has the capability to heal. If you are struggling, please reach out and together we can work toward decreasing your anxiety and building your self confidence and sense of safety.
I am a fully Certified Play Therapist and a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and work with all ages using this modality. I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, youth and families from various ethno-racial backgrounds and in various mental health settings including child welfare, hospital, school, and the community. I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation - Counselling Program, Metis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and previously for the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
I am a fully Certified Play Therapist and a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and work with all ages using this modality. I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, youth and families from various ethno-racial backgrounds and in various mental health settings including child welfare, hospital, school, and the community. I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation - Counselling Program, Metis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and previously for the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
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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.