Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Marie-Michele Atkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles? You don’t have to face this alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, heal from past wounds, and build the confidence and connection you deserve.
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles? You don’t have to face this alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, heal from past wounds, and build the confidence and connection you deserve.
(323) 615-3964 View (323) 615-3964
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Shelley Pusich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
I have been in practice for 34 years. I earned a B.A. from UCLA in Philosophy, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I have extensive training in Hypnosis and am certified in EMDR since l994. I use these modalities for the problems and issues listed below. I am an artist, and work with artists of all kinds, helping to unblock creativity and help focus their work. I have taught psychology and philosophy classes at local colleges for many years and I also supervise interns in my private practice and at Antioch University Counseling Center.
I have been in practice for 34 years. I earned a B.A. from UCLA in Philosophy, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I have extensive training in Hypnosis and am certified in EMDR since l994. I use these modalities for the problems and issues listed below. I am an artist, and work with artists of all kinds, helping to unblock creativity and help focus their work. I have taught psychology and philosophy classes at local colleges for many years and I also supervise interns in my private practice and at Antioch University Counseling Center.
(310) 895-9006 View (310) 895-9006
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Madison Blair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I commend you for beginning your search for a therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California. I serve individuals ages 5+, couples, and families.
I commend you for beginning your search for a therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California. I serve individuals ages 5+, couples, and families.
(424) 447-8601 View (424) 447-8601
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Allyn Rodriguez
Psychologist, PsyD
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90041
We are a small group practice with several therapists. As clinicians our priority is to be genuine, thoughtful, and empathic partners to you in addressing your mental health concerns. Together we will work on helping you feel empowered and better able to take on life's challenges. We focus on both long and shorter term psychotherapy for adults and children struggling with a variety of different issues. Please check out our website for further details on our experience and approach to therapy. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your treatment needs and whether or not we'd be a good match.
We are a small group practice with several therapists. As clinicians our priority is to be genuine, thoughtful, and empathic partners to you in addressing your mental health concerns. Together we will work on helping you feel empowered and better able to take on life's challenges. We focus on both long and shorter term psychotherapy for adults and children struggling with a variety of different issues. Please check out our website for further details on our experience and approach to therapy. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your treatment needs and whether or not we'd be a good match.
(504) 641-4808 View (504) 641-4808
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Dr. Billie Weiser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PsyD
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I am a Marriage, family, child therapist and have a PsyD in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for 30+ years. Although I am well versed and trained in many techniques, including short term behavioral oriented ones, my orientation always leads me to a psychodynamic lens. By this I mean that I will always use the context, both current and historical, including family of origin, to inform the work and deepen my understanding of anyone I embark on a path of working in partnership with toward the general goals of reducing pain, increasing joy and broadening one's life choices.
I am a Marriage, family, child therapist and have a PsyD in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for 30+ years. Although I am well versed and trained in many techniques, including short term behavioral oriented ones, my orientation always leads me to a psychodynamic lens. By this I mean that I will always use the context, both current and historical, including family of origin, to inform the work and deepen my understanding of anyone I embark on a path of working in partnership with toward the general goals of reducing pain, increasing joy and broadening one's life choices.
(213) 238-5443 View (213) 238-5443
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Erica M Folinsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CCMHIMP, BCS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
We live in a hectic and chaotic world, particularly now. Sometimes the tools we have just stop cutting it. Everything is suddenly a struggle. You may have been to a bunch of therapists and it didn't work. You may never have been to therapy and you just want to figure out how to feel better. You’re not alone, you’re not “crazy”. I can help. I'm a non binary, queer, AuDHD clinician who practices from a sex positive, trauma informed perspective and comes with an impressive list of trainings and certifications, but more importantly, I'm a regular human who's here to connect with you on a genuine and authentic level.
We live in a hectic and chaotic world, particularly now. Sometimes the tools we have just stop cutting it. Everything is suddenly a struggle. You may have been to a bunch of therapists and it didn't work. You may never have been to therapy and you just want to figure out how to feel better. You’re not alone, you’re not “crazy”. I can help. I'm a non binary, queer, AuDHD clinician who practices from a sex positive, trauma informed perspective and comes with an impressive list of trainings and certifications, but more importantly, I'm a regular human who's here to connect with you on a genuine and authentic level.
(323) 210-3673 View (323) 210-3673
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Jared Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
8 Endorsed
Online Only
I help creatives, public people, academics, designers, corporate, and tech professionals heal from trauma. You may excel in some areas yet suffer anxiety, depression (stuck/lost), and relationship pain. A past with abuse, neglect, emotional disconnect can result in both thriving and overactive survival instincts. I provide a warm judgment-free space, strict confidentiality, modern research-based techniques, and 25 years of mental health experience. I offer EMDR, IFS (internal family systems/parts work), Somatic Experiencing, & psychedelic ketamine work. I also specialize with ASD/neurodivergent (autism), DID/dissociation, & LGBTQ+.
I help creatives, public people, academics, designers, corporate, and tech professionals heal from trauma. You may excel in some areas yet suffer anxiety, depression (stuck/lost), and relationship pain. A past with abuse, neglect, emotional disconnect can result in both thriving and overactive survival instincts. I provide a warm judgment-free space, strict confidentiality, modern research-based techniques, and 25 years of mental health experience. I offer EMDR, IFS (internal family systems/parts work), Somatic Experiencing, & psychedelic ketamine work. I also specialize with ASD/neurodivergent (autism), DID/dissociation, & LGBTQ+.
(213) 372-0180 View (213) 372-0180
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Jeremy Simpkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You are doing your best, but your ability to create the life you want to be living has been blocked. Maybe your life feels like it is falling apart and you don’t understand how you got here. Perhaps you are stuck in hard memories from the past or lost in uncertainty about taking the next step. You might be challenged with difficult emotions, painful thoughts, or unharmonious relationships. Therapy with me is an opportunity to step back, examine what is and isn’t working in how you are living your life, and make changes that allow you to move forward. My work digs deeper to get to the heart of the problems bringing you in.
You are doing your best, but your ability to create the life you want to be living has been blocked. Maybe your life feels like it is falling apart and you don’t understand how you got here. Perhaps you are stuck in hard memories from the past or lost in uncertainty about taking the next step. You might be challenged with difficult emotions, painful thoughts, or unharmonious relationships. Therapy with me is an opportunity to step back, examine what is and isn’t working in how you are living your life, and make changes that allow you to move forward. My work digs deeper to get to the heart of the problems bringing you in.
(424) 415-8998 View (424) 415-8998
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Kelty Christine Walker
Psychological Associate, PhD, CADC-II
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hi there! I have 12 years of experience working in the fields of complex trauma and addiction, including treatment centers. My interest in this work comes from lived experience, and when sitting with clients I try to be mindful of the power dynamics inherent to psychotherapy by maintaining a sense of equality and cultural humility. I believe that symptoms have meaning, that the psyche leads the way in the therapeutic process, and that we all have innate self-healing capacities. I think we are often beset by inner conflict between different parts of the self, and learning internal communication and compassion is integral to healing.
Hi there! I have 12 years of experience working in the fields of complex trauma and addiction, including treatment centers. My interest in this work comes from lived experience, and when sitting with clients I try to be mindful of the power dynamics inherent to psychotherapy by maintaining a sense of equality and cultural humility. I believe that symptoms have meaning, that the psyche leads the way in the therapeutic process, and that we all have innate self-healing capacities. I think we are often beset by inner conflict between different parts of the self, and learning internal communication and compassion is integral to healing.
(818) 538-2780 View (818) 538-2780
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Julie Markowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe in all people’s innate capacity to heal. To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma. Trauma does not have to be big events. Trauma can be if we are not attuned to emotionally as children or if our parents have their own unprocessed trauma—this sort of trauma often leads to deep seeded beliefs that we are unloveable and bad. Our healing comes from teaching our parts that we are loveable and accepted just as we are.
I believe in all people’s innate capacity to heal. To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma. Trauma does not have to be big events. Trauma can be if we are not attuned to emotionally as children or if our parents have their own unprocessed trauma—this sort of trauma often leads to deep seeded beliefs that we are unloveable and bad. Our healing comes from teaching our parts that we are loveable and accepted just as we are.
(323) 576-4632 View (323) 576-4632
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Melissa A Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Hi! Welcome to my practice! The most important part of therapy is picking the right therapist, feeling comfortable and being able to build trust and a connection. You are your most vulnerable in therapy and I am here to help you work though difficult thoughts, feelings, and traumatic experiences. We will work together to explore your difficulties in life and seek healing so you can live a more fulfilling life. I look forward to talking with you!
Hi! Welcome to my practice! The most important part of therapy is picking the right therapist, feeling comfortable and being able to build trust and a connection. You are your most vulnerable in therapy and I am here to help you work though difficult thoughts, feelings, and traumatic experiences. We will work together to explore your difficulties in life and seek healing so you can live a more fulfilling life. I look forward to talking with you!
(310) 740-9751 View (310) 740-9751
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Megan Coulter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you looking for a way to connect more deeply with yourself and others, heal wounds, or change patterns? Or to build upon growth work you’ve been doing for some time? Psychotherapy offers a supportive way to explore what has brought you to this time in your life, and provides tools to help you to experience yourself, and life, in new ways. With warmth and a relational approach, I offer individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy, working across development from pre-teens to older adults.
Are you looking for a way to connect more deeply with yourself and others, heal wounds, or change patterns? Or to build upon growth work you’ve been doing for some time? Psychotherapy offers a supportive way to explore what has brought you to this time in your life, and provides tools to help you to experience yourself, and life, in new ways. With warmth and a relational approach, I offer individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy, working across development from pre-teens to older adults.
(424) 496-4094 View (424) 496-4094
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Melody Stiles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC, LCAC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I am now accepting clients in California as well as Indiana! I work in a Virtual ONLY practice and I specialize in EMDR for those with substance use disorders, trauma, or a combination of the two. If you are someone who is trying to cope with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain/illness, or leaving a high control group. I would be glad to try to help you find another, better way forward. And what that "better way" looks like is up to you. I see therapy as being a very personal and intimate experience for each person tailor my approach to suit each person I see in treatment.
I am now accepting clients in California as well as Indiana! I work in a Virtual ONLY practice and I specialize in EMDR for those with substance use disorders, trauma, or a combination of the two. If you are someone who is trying to cope with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain/illness, or leaving a high control group. I would be glad to try to help you find another, better way forward. And what that "better way" looks like is up to you. I see therapy as being a very personal and intimate experience for each person tailor my approach to suit each person I see in treatment.
(442) 239-4388 View (442) 239-4388
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Dr. Anna Consla
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
After all the painful things you’ve been through, you may wonder if you'll ever be able to feel happy and at peace. You might feel anxious and overwhelmed by strong emotions, or numb, detached and exhausted. You may feel unsafe, and find it’s hard to trust people or open up to them. You might feel confused about who you are and where your life is headed. You may wish you could feel better, but question whether that's even possible for you. I believe it is possible, and I'm here to help you. I received my doctorate from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, and have devoted my career to helping people heal from stress and trauma.
After all the painful things you’ve been through, you may wonder if you'll ever be able to feel happy and at peace. You might feel anxious and overwhelmed by strong emotions, or numb, detached and exhausted. You may feel unsafe, and find it’s hard to trust people or open up to them. You might feel confused about who you are and where your life is headed. You may wish you could feel better, but question whether that's even possible for you. I believe it is possible, and I'm here to help you. I received my doctorate from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, and have devoted my career to helping people heal from stress and trauma.
(562) 554-5524 View (562) 554-5524
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Deborah B Edgar Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
12 Endorsed
Serves Area
With over 20 years of experience, I work best with 3 types of people:
With over 20 years of experience, I work best with 3 types of people:
(626) 275-4515 View (626) 275-4515
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Dr. Quintin Bailey
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At QGB Therapy LLC, Dr. Bailey and associates specialize in offering culturally humble therapy for those navigating personality disorders (including borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder), those with complex and/or relational trauma, and folks struggling with anxiety or uncertainty about the future. Their approach is non-directive and grounded in the belief that we are all capable of healing when we feel safe and understood within ourselves and by another. We are also happy to provide services and hold space for those who may not have or desire diagnosis.
At QGB Therapy LLC, Dr. Bailey and associates specialize in offering culturally humble therapy for those navigating personality disorders (including borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder), those with complex and/or relational trauma, and folks struggling with anxiety or uncertainty about the future. Their approach is non-directive and grounded in the belief that we are all capable of healing when we feel safe and understood within ourselves and by another. We are also happy to provide services and hold space for those who may not have or desire diagnosis.
(415) 358-6727 View (415) 358-6727
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Jennifer Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
7 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, emotional or narcissistic abuse, or spiritual wounding and are ready to heal. They may struggle with anxiety, dissociation, or depression and often feel unseen or misunderstood. Many are Highly Sensitive, neurodiverse, or spiritually inclined. They’re seeking clarity, peace, and self-trust. They want to break free from survival mode and live an empowered, authentic life aligned with who they truly are.
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, emotional or narcissistic abuse, or spiritual wounding and are ready to heal. They may struggle with anxiety, dissociation, or depression and often feel unseen or misunderstood. Many are Highly Sensitive, neurodiverse, or spiritually inclined. They’re seeking clarity, peace, and self-trust. They want to break free from survival mode and live an empowered, authentic life aligned with who they truly are.
(949) 379-2748 View (949) 379-2748
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Irimiya Trauma Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Irimiya Trauma Therapy Inc., we specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma by providing a compassionate and comprehensive approach to healing. Our goal is to create a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, process their emotions, and develop the tools needed to move forward. We understand that trauma can manifest in various ways—emotionally, mentally, and physically—and we offer a range of services for survivors to communicate emotions they may find difficult to verbalize, fostering emotional release and healing. We offer body-based therapy, EMDR and IFS parts work. We are here for you.
At Irimiya Trauma Therapy Inc., we specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma by providing a compassionate and comprehensive approach to healing. Our goal is to create a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, process their emotions, and develop the tools needed to move forward. We understand that trauma can manifest in various ways—emotionally, mentally, and physically—and we offer a range of services for survivors to communicate emotions they may find difficult to verbalize, fostering emotional release and healing. We offer body-based therapy, EMDR and IFS parts work. We are here for you.
(805) 883-6273 View (805) 883-6273
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Serena Lee, LCSW - Soul Tea Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you've ever experienced trauma, then you know first hand the ways it often casts shadows on your everyday life. Maybe dissociation and constant internal conflicts make you feel disoriented, and triggers seem to be everywhere that cause intense emotional rollercoasters. Perhaps relationships seem too difficult, boundaries impossible to implement, and love and care feel beyond your reach. If this resonates with you, we may be a good fit! I journey with my clients to help them discover and love all parts of themselves, heal painful wounds from past trauma, and forge a path towards a life of clarity, peace, and authenticity.
If you've ever experienced trauma, then you know first hand the ways it often casts shadows on your everyday life. Maybe dissociation and constant internal conflicts make you feel disoriented, and triggers seem to be everywhere that cause intense emotional rollercoasters. Perhaps relationships seem too difficult, boundaries impossible to implement, and love and care feel beyond your reach. If this resonates with you, we may be a good fit! I journey with my clients to help them discover and love all parts of themselves, heal painful wounds from past trauma, and forge a path towards a life of clarity, peace, and authenticity.
(805) 666-6506 View (805) 666-6506
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Maz Karandish
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based out of Sebastopol, CA. Elements of Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy are integrated into my flexible approach in order to tailor a therapeutic framework that works for you. I understand the complexities of living a high output lifestyle- maintaining a self-care practice that supports the capacity to regulate emotion and resolve conflict is crucial once we are able to resolve the immediate challenges at hand.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based out of Sebastopol, CA. Elements of Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy are integrated into my flexible approach in order to tailor a therapeutic framework that works for you. I understand the complexities of living a high output lifestyle- maintaining a self-care practice that supports the capacity to regulate emotion and resolve conflict is crucial once we are able to resolve the immediate challenges at hand.
(707) 340-7488 View (707) 340-7488
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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.