Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Fremont, CA
I specialize in severe mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder (DID), depersonalization/derealization disorder, and other dissociative disorders. I also treat personality disorders (except antisocial) and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. With a special commitment to older adults, I address aging-related concerns including grief, chronic illness, life transitions, and end-of-life challenges. I also provide comprehensive ADHD and ASD assessments to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
I specialize in severe mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder (DID), depersonalization/derealization disorder, and other dissociative disorders. I also treat personality disorders (except antisocial) and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. With a special commitment to older adults, I address aging-related concerns including grief, chronic illness, life transitions, and end-of-life challenges. I also provide comprehensive ADHD and ASD assessments to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
You may look capable, accomplished, and put together from the outside. You are thoughtful, self-aware, and often the person others rely on. You may understand your patterns intellectually, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying so much. Insight alone has not changed what you feel. These patterns are not random. They often reflect attachment wounds, trauma, cultural expectations, and the ways you learned to survive and stay connected.
You may look capable, accomplished, and put together from the outside. You are thoughtful, self-aware, and often the person others rely on. You may understand your patterns intellectually, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying so much. Insight alone has not changed what you feel. These patterns are not random. They often reflect attachment wounds, trauma, cultural expectations, and the ways you learned to survive and stay connected.
I'm a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to uncover your strengths and build resilience. My focus today is working with adults, providing a safe and inclusive space, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and understood in our sessions. I am particularly dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients.
I'm a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to uncover your strengths and build resilience. My focus today is working with adults, providing a safe and inclusive space, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and understood in our sessions. I am particularly dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients.
Very often we find ourselves having the same arguments all the time in our personal relationships. Sometimes we get hurt like we have never been before and we can’t understand why it hurts so much. Old patterns and unresolved issues can keep us stuck in the same place at times. Never having learned healthy ways of communicating, we do not know how to get the results we want. So many of us go through these challenges at various stages of our lives, with work, personal and professional relationships and raising children. Some of these challenges can seem overwhelming and can drag us down.
Very often we find ourselves having the same arguments all the time in our personal relationships. Sometimes we get hurt like we have never been before and we can’t understand why it hurts so much. Old patterns and unresolved issues can keep us stuck in the same place at times. Never having learned healthy ways of communicating, we do not know how to get the results we want. So many of us go through these challenges at various stages of our lives, with work, personal and professional relationships and raising children. Some of these challenges can seem overwhelming and can drag us down.
As a psychotherapist I can help when you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or facing difficult changes. I provide a safe space where you can talk about your most troubling issues. It is within this space where we can work together to identity how you want your life to be different and the steps to the life you want.
As a psychotherapist I can help when you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or facing difficult changes. I provide a safe space where you can talk about your most troubling issues. It is within this space where we can work together to identity how you want your life to be different and the steps to the life you want.
I virtually meet CA clients, and I accept about 15 health insurances and also private fees. If you’re facing challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, or low confidence, due to autism, or ADHD—I’m here to help. I also support those experiencing frustration in their early careers or career transitions. Additionally, I assist you with personal life challenges, such as building healthy relationships or the risk of divorce. Feel free to reach out to me. My goal is to help you navigate these challenges and improve your overall quality of life. The best way to contact me is via email. If calling, please leave a voice message.
I virtually meet CA clients, and I accept about 15 health insurances and also private fees. If you’re facing challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, or low confidence, due to autism, or ADHD—I’m here to help. I also support those experiencing frustration in their early careers or career transitions. Additionally, I assist you with personal life challenges, such as building healthy relationships or the risk of divorce. Feel free to reach out to me. My goal is to help you navigate these challenges and improve your overall quality of life. The best way to contact me is via email. If calling, please leave a voice message.
Cecilia Ding
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EFT, EMDR, IFS, SexEd, Somatic
6 Endorsed
Online Only
You are successful on the outside yet struggling on the inside. You've spent years achieving, caregiving, adapting, or taking responsibility for others. The coping strategies that once helped you thrive may now leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, anxious, lonely, or unsure of what you truly want. You may be navigating a relationship challenge, life transition, burnout, grief, trauma, or questions of identity and purpose. You want relief, and also feel more connected—to yourself, your relationships, and the life you're creating. I can help you adapt, heal and thrive even as the world is changing in so many ways.
You are successful on the outside yet struggling on the inside. You've spent years achieving, caregiving, adapting, or taking responsibility for others. The coping strategies that once helped you thrive may now leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, anxious, lonely, or unsure of what you truly want. You may be navigating a relationship challenge, life transition, burnout, grief, trauma, or questions of identity and purpose. You want relief, and also feel more connected—to yourself, your relationships, and the life you're creating. I can help you adapt, heal and thrive even as the world is changing in so many ways.
Hello. My name is Stephen Keenan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. I have worked with a wide range of clients, from poverty-stricken to affluent, depressed and suicidal to angry and homicidal, geriatric to pediatric. I can help with anxiety, coping skills, depression, psychosis, and more. I use a humanistic, strengths based, supportive therapy approach for solution focused results. Of course, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is key to reframe and see things from a different lens, i.e. "I never thought if it that way." Therapy is about getting you the help you need and helping you reach your goals in treatment.
Hello. My name is Stephen Keenan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. I have worked with a wide range of clients, from poverty-stricken to affluent, depressed and suicidal to angry and homicidal, geriatric to pediatric. I can help with anxiety, coping skills, depression, psychosis, and more. I use a humanistic, strengths based, supportive therapy approach for solution focused results. Of course, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is key to reframe and see things from a different lens, i.e. "I never thought if it that way." Therapy is about getting you the help you need and helping you reach your goals in treatment.
Hi there, I'm Magdalene! I am a queer Afro-Latinx (Dominican-American) mom, spiritual activist, and former pre-school teacher with experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. My approach is holistic and radical. I love blending my understanding of Eastern and Western psychology and healing practices. Most importantly, the relationship we co-create is the center of the healing. I love supporting children, teens, young adults, and parents of all ages to deepen their relationship to self as a spiritual practice.
Hi there, I'm Magdalene! I am a queer Afro-Latinx (Dominican-American) mom, spiritual activist, and former pre-school teacher with experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. My approach is holistic and radical. I love blending my understanding of Eastern and Western psychology and healing practices. Most importantly, the relationship we co-create is the center of the healing. I love supporting children, teens, young adults, and parents of all ages to deepen their relationship to self as a spiritual practice.
Everyone has the capacity to grow, shift, and change and I believe deeply in connection. I know firsthand that life is messy and tricky, that none of us get it right all the time, and that healing happens in relationship—whether it’s with your therapist, your partner, your children, or the parts of yourself that have been carrying pain for a long time. Sometimes we find ourselves repeating patterns that don’t make sense or feeling stuck in ways we can’t explain—and therapy can be the place where those pieces finally start to come together.
Everyone has the capacity to grow, shift, and change and I believe deeply in connection. I know firsthand that life is messy and tricky, that none of us get it right all the time, and that healing happens in relationship—whether it’s with your therapist, your partner, your children, or the parts of yourself that have been carrying pain for a long time. Sometimes we find ourselves repeating patterns that don’t make sense or feeling stuck in ways we can’t explain—and therapy can be the place where those pieces finally start to come together.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
Navigating therapy can often feel intimidating and confusing. Taking up space and speaking your truth is challenging, especially when problems and experiences that may be distressing or painful are involved. But this process isn’t one that has to be tackled alone nor are you meant to. My approach is empowering and encouraging, and I strive to provide a warm, safe, and judgment-free space that allows us to collaboratively uncover your inherent strengths and build the life you envision for yourself.
Navigating therapy can often feel intimidating and confusing. Taking up space and speaking your truth is challenging, especially when problems and experiences that may be distressing or painful are involved. But this process isn’t one that has to be tackled alone nor are you meant to. My approach is empowering and encouraging, and I strive to provide a warm, safe, and judgment-free space that allows us to collaboratively uncover your inherent strengths and build the life you envision for yourself.
I believe effective therapy is based on a good fit between the therapist and client that promotes safety and trust. I approach treatment through a psychodynamic lens to help people understand what brought them to this point. With this knowledge, a person can feel more empowered to make different choices to live the life they have envisioned. I am Jungian-informed, helping people to make sense of their dreams and find meaning in them.
I believe effective therapy is based on a good fit between the therapist and client that promotes safety and trust. I approach treatment through a psychodynamic lens to help people understand what brought them to this point. With this knowledge, a person can feel more empowered to make different choices to live the life they have envisioned. I am Jungian-informed, helping people to make sense of their dreams and find meaning in them.
Many praises already for taking steps to support yourself! I practice Somatic Psychotherapy, which allows my Clients to get to know themselves deeply, building a fruitful relationship with their thoughts, sensations, and internal resources. I support Clients in meeting them where they are at, highlighting strengths and goals with deep compassion.
Many praises already for taking steps to support yourself! I practice Somatic Psychotherapy, which allows my Clients to get to know themselves deeply, building a fruitful relationship with their thoughts, sensations, and internal resources. I support Clients in meeting them where they are at, highlighting strengths and goals with deep compassion.
Hi and welcome. I was a social worker for 27 years, and have worked in the field of social services for over 31 years. I have experience working with adult survivors of child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, commercial exploitation, and rape. I have experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, divorce, family separation, and caretaker fatigue. I also have experience working with adults dealing with significant life/career changes, and those dealing with crisis situations. I have a laid-back approach and am here to support the changes you want to make in your life.
Hi and welcome. I was a social worker for 27 years, and have worked in the field of social services for over 31 years. I have experience working with adult survivors of child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, commercial exploitation, and rape. I have experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, divorce, family separation, and caretaker fatigue. I also have experience working with adults dealing with significant life/career changes, and those dealing with crisis situations. I have a laid-back approach and am here to support the changes you want to make in your life.
Yu-An Chien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
waitlist till Oct.2026 -Life is a journey full of change, and sometimes with uncertainty. During life hardships, we may want to talk to someone, get a helping hand, take a break and rest our soul to prepare us for the growth. I provide Bilingual English/Mandarin-Chinese therapy to adults and family who need a teammate. I specialize in treating trauma, mood-related disorder, cultural and identity difficulties, adjustment in life transitions, and chronic stress. I help individuals and families work through challenges and adversities, gain courage, understanding of self, and skills to grow a meaningful, purposeful life.
waitlist till Oct.2026 -Life is a journey full of change, and sometimes with uncertainty. During life hardships, we may want to talk to someone, get a helping hand, take a break and rest our soul to prepare us for the growth. I provide Bilingual English/Mandarin-Chinese therapy to adults and family who need a teammate. I specialize in treating trauma, mood-related disorder, cultural and identity difficulties, adjustment in life transitions, and chronic stress. I help individuals and families work through challenges and adversities, gain courage, understanding of self, and skills to grow a meaningful, purposeful life.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
Are you seeking meaningful change in your life? I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, ensuring that our work together is tailored to your unique experiences and goals. In our sessions, you will find a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges that may be impacting your quality of life. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, ACT, and CBT, while also offering compassionate listening with unconditional positive regard.
Are you seeking meaningful change in your life? I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, ensuring that our work together is tailored to your unique experiences and goals. In our sessions, you will find a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges that may be impacting your quality of life. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, ACT, and CBT, while also offering compassionate listening with unconditional positive regard.
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I am Dr. Krysti. Navigating the demands of a successful career in the healthcare industry can often lead to feelings of burnout, emptiness, and a lack of balance in life. You may find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or difficulties in maintaining personal relationships despite your professional achievements. It's common to feel isolated and uncertain about seeking help, especially if you've never engaged in therapy or coaching.
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience and over 3,000 sessions, I specialize in supporting professionals like you- doctors, nurses, business owners.
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I am Dr. Krysti. Navigating the demands of a successful career in the healthcare industry can often lead to feelings of burnout, emptiness, and a lack of balance in life. You may find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or difficulties in maintaining personal relationships despite your professional achievements. It's common to feel isolated and uncertain about seeking help, especially if you've never engaged in therapy or coaching.
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience and over 3,000 sessions, I specialize in supporting professionals like you- doctors, nurses, business owners.
Hi there, I'm Kimberly! Life really can get better! If you're experiencing feelings of hopelessness or just tired of being stuck, let's work together to break through any barriers that prevent you from having the quality of life you desire and deserve! I don't believe in half-measures or band-aids, but skeleton keys. That is, I suspect that you have tried all of the symptom relief methods you could find on the internet, which produced temporary change and ultimately, relapse. Until you get to the core of what is motivating your behavior and thinking, symptoms will continue to reemerge or simply change form. I am here to help you.
Hi there, I'm Kimberly! Life really can get better! If you're experiencing feelings of hopelessness or just tired of being stuck, let's work together to break through any barriers that prevent you from having the quality of life you desire and deserve! I don't believe in half-measures or band-aids, but skeleton keys. That is, I suspect that you have tried all of the symptom relief methods you could find on the internet, which produced temporary change and ultimately, relapse. Until you get to the core of what is motivating your behavior and thinking, symptoms will continue to reemerge or simply change form. I am here to help you.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists
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.