Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Sacramento, CA
You have survived things you never should have had to survive, but surviving is not the same as feeling free. You've done everything you can to move forward, but anxiety, painful memories, relationship struggles, or feeling disconnected still keep you stuck. Many of my clients are high-functioning adults who have survived childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other overwhelming experiences and are tired of just surviving. Together, we'll uncover the patterns that once protected you, help your nervous system feel safe again, and create lasting change so you can build healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
You have survived things you never should have had to survive, but surviving is not the same as feeling free. You've done everything you can to move forward, but anxiety, painful memories, relationship struggles, or feeling disconnected still keep you stuck. Many of my clients are high-functioning adults who have survived childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other overwhelming experiences and are tired of just surviving. Together, we'll uncover the patterns that once protected you, help your nervous system feel safe again, and create lasting change so you can build healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Hi everyone. I'm an analytically-trained psychiatrist with a background in family medical practice and also in Buddhism. At this point my practice is adult psychotherapy and I am no longer treating patients who need medication, nor do I treat children. Although I'm trained in psychoanalytic therapy, my approach varies according to individual needs. I see depressed or anxious patients , those struggling with losses, stress, life events, or in their relationships and other issues as well. I have a particular interest in those with severe depression. I also offer individual training in psychodynamics to adult therapists.
Hi everyone. I'm an analytically-trained psychiatrist with a background in family medical practice and also in Buddhism. At this point my practice is adult psychotherapy and I am no longer treating patients who need medication, nor do I treat children. Although I'm trained in psychoanalytic therapy, my approach varies according to individual needs. I see depressed or anxious patients , those struggling with losses, stress, life events, or in their relationships and other issues as well. I have a particular interest in those with severe depression. I also offer individual training in psychodynamics to adult therapists.
Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths as a therapist. I will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships. I work to help my clients better understand the motivations for their actions and decisions in their lives.
Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths as a therapist. I will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships. I work to help my clients better understand the motivations for their actions and decisions in their lives.
If you have 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 have 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.
My ideal clients are adults who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, attachment wounds, military or family trauma, adoption, or other overwhelming experiences. They may struggle with PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, DID, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or feeling disconnected from themselves. They seek more than symptom relief—they want to understand how they survived and how to heal. Together, we build safety, develop practical tools, process trauma at a manageable pace, and foster greater connection, self-understanding, and choice.
My ideal clients are adults who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, attachment wounds, military or family trauma, adoption, or other overwhelming experiences. They may struggle with PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, DID, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or feeling disconnected from themselves. They seek more than symptom relief—they want to understand how they survived and how to heal. Together, we build safety, develop practical tools, process trauma at a manageable pace, and foster greater connection, self-understanding, and choice.
I have a passion for helping people find hope in their most vulnerable moments. I believe everyone has a right to be heard and validated. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach allowing you to discover the barriers that keep you from living your best life. I serve as a guide for you to reach your personal goals. I specialize in working with individuals with ADHD and other populations facing vulnerabilities and adversities. I am trained in Brainspotting. My therapeutic space is always compassionate and non-judgmental to allow a safe and comfortable place to navigate and explore what is needed.
I have a passion for helping people find hope in their most vulnerable moments. I believe everyone has a right to be heard and validated. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach allowing you to discover the barriers that keep you from living your best life. I serve as a guide for you to reach your personal goals. I specialize in working with individuals with ADHD and other populations facing vulnerabilities and adversities. I am trained in Brainspotting. My therapeutic space is always compassionate and non-judgmental to allow a safe and comfortable place to navigate and explore what is needed.
I work with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you’re experiencing overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, low mood, body image distress, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns with food or others, you’re not alone. Together, we use practical tools such as grounding exercises, mindful awareness, emotion regulation skills, and gentle behavior shifts to help you regain stability and clarity. My trauma-informed, relational approach offers a safe, supportive space to understand and transform patterns rooted in past experiences.
I work with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you’re experiencing overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, low mood, body image distress, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns with food or others, you’re not alone. Together, we use practical tools such as grounding exercises, mindful awareness, emotion regulation skills, and gentle behavior shifts to help you regain stability and clarity. My trauma-informed, relational approach offers a safe, supportive space to understand and transform patterns rooted in past experiences.
Welcome. Are you feeling stuck or confused? Experiencing a major change or loss in your life? Wondering how you ended up in the same uncomfortable situation again or wishing you could just a handle things a little differently this time? Struggling with the uncertainty of life? Maybe you have been feeling out of sorts or unmotivated and can't figure out why. When these feelings and situations arise, therapy can help. I believe, that while it takes courage to ask for help sometimes help is exactly what we need to feel better, improve our relationships, gain clarity and experience more ease in life.
Welcome. Are you feeling stuck or confused? Experiencing a major change or loss in your life? Wondering how you ended up in the same uncomfortable situation again or wishing you could just a handle things a little differently this time? Struggling with the uncertainty of life? Maybe you have been feeling out of sorts or unmotivated and can't figure out why. When these feelings and situations arise, therapy can help. I believe, that while it takes courage to ask for help sometimes help is exactly what we need to feel better, improve our relationships, gain clarity and experience more ease in life.
In my practice, I blend a warm, compassionate and respectful approach along with sound technique and practical experience. Clients find that the simple act of talking in therapy provides a wealth of information which in turn brings decisions about what to do. My special areas of focus Include work with abuse and trauma survivors, relationship and intimacy issues, work concerns, culture and identity concerns, chronic illness and health, and medical/mental health professionals. I welcome adults and adolescents to my practice, and offer individual, couples and family therapy.
In my practice, I blend a warm, compassionate and respectful approach along with sound technique and practical experience. Clients find that the simple act of talking in therapy provides a wealth of information which in turn brings decisions about what to do. My special areas of focus Include work with abuse and trauma survivors, relationship and intimacy issues, work concerns, culture and identity concerns, chronic illness and health, and medical/mental health professionals. I welcome adults and adolescents to my practice, and offer individual, couples and family therapy.
I am passionate about helping people and learning about their lives. I believe that we are the authors of our own story and it is up to us to bring about change; however, sometimes we need a little guidance to get to where we want to get and overcome struggles that may seem out of our control. I believe that it is our responsibility to work towards our goals and heal from the things that continue to hurt us. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds.
I am passionate about helping people and learning about their lives. I believe that we are the authors of our own story and it is up to us to bring about change; however, sometimes we need a little guidance to get to where we want to get and overcome struggles that may seem out of our control. I believe that it is our responsibility to work towards our goals and heal from the things that continue to hurt us. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds.
Sometimes, on our journeys in life, we reach obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. It is at these times, that we need a little help in finding a new direction or way of coping. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey and help you develop new skills/thoughts that can help you have a fuller, healthier, and more positive life. I can help you get a better sense of yourself and find strengths from within. I enjoy working with young children, school-aged children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, the elderly and families.
Sometimes, on our journeys in life, we reach obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. It is at these times, that we need a little help in finding a new direction or way of coping. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey and help you develop new skills/thoughts that can help you have a fuller, healthier, and more positive life. I can help you get a better sense of yourself and find strengths from within. I enjoy working with young children, school-aged children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, the elderly and families.
Is anxiety getting in your way of you leading your best life? Is something that happened in your life years or even decades ago still impacting you and you don't know how to move past it? Are experiences from your past impacting your relationships? Your work? Your ability to be your best self? Do you have physical symptoms that don't seem to have a medical cause but cause you difficulty in your life? Are you experiencing unexplained panic symptoms? Therapy can help. My work focuses on healing past traumas to help you get your life back.
Is anxiety getting in your way of you leading your best life? Is something that happened in your life years or even decades ago still impacting you and you don't know how to move past it? Are experiences from your past impacting your relationships? Your work? Your ability to be your best self? Do you have physical symptoms that don't seem to have a medical cause but cause you difficulty in your life? Are you experiencing unexplained panic symptoms? Therapy can help. My work focuses on healing past traumas to help you get your life back.
I am specialized in working with chronic pain and illnesses, health anxiety, medical trauma, CPTSD, and dissociation, burnout and perfectionism, and ADHD by addressing the nervous system and patterns keeping them stuck. I take a holistic, mind-body approach that looks beyond conscious thoughts and symptoms to explore the deeper experiences and patterns that shape how you feel, think, and respond. Using integrative techniques, I help you connect with younger or wounded parts of yourself, process unresolved experiences. Serving clients in Utah and California (CA accepted insurances: Optum, United, WHA, Magellan).
I am specialized in working with chronic pain and illnesses, health anxiety, medical trauma, CPTSD, and dissociation, burnout and perfectionism, and ADHD by addressing the nervous system and patterns keeping them stuck. I take a holistic, mind-body approach that looks beyond conscious thoughts and symptoms to explore the deeper experiences and patterns that shape how you feel, think, and respond. Using integrative techniques, I help you connect with younger or wounded parts of yourself, process unresolved experiences. Serving clients in Utah and California (CA accepted insurances: Optum, United, WHA, Magellan).
I have been in private practice for 40 years, providing psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Each person is unique and I strive to listen carefully to you and your life history. I create a treatment plan that is unique to you. My approach addresses the underlying, mostly unconscious beliefs, emotions, and expectations that create problems in life. This approach is appropriate for many different issues as it addresses the deep causes of difficulties. The changes you make in psychoanalytic psychotherapy are deep and enduring and eliminates the need for symptoms as coping strategies.
I have been in private practice for 40 years, providing psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Each person is unique and I strive to listen carefully to you and your life history. I create a treatment plan that is unique to you. My approach addresses the underlying, mostly unconscious beliefs, emotions, and expectations that create problems in life. This approach is appropriate for many different issues as it addresses the deep causes of difficulties. The changes you make in psychoanalytic psychotherapy are deep and enduring and eliminates the need for symptoms as coping strategies.
If you have ever felt abandoned, alienated, angry, or helpless, you know those feelings can be excruciating. It might feel like you have no choice over your reactions and that you're doomed to be anxious forever. Or, it can feel like your only choice is to run into the woods where you can’t hurt anyone and no one can affect you. My work is rooted in the belief that distress is a signal and that all emotions have purpose. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) I help clients sort out internal messages so they can have the space to choose and learn who they truly are.
If you have ever felt abandoned, alienated, angry, or helpless, you know those feelings can be excruciating. It might feel like you have no choice over your reactions and that you're doomed to be anxious forever. Or, it can feel like your only choice is to run into the woods where you can’t hurt anyone and no one can affect you. My work is rooted in the belief that distress is a signal and that all emotions have purpose. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) I help clients sort out internal messages so they can have the space to choose and learn who they truly are.
Feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, unstable moods, or painful relationship patterns can be isolating. I work with adults across a wide range of struggles — from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and psychosis. I provide steady, depth-oriented psychotherapy for both common and more severe conditions, including schizophrenia and complex mood disorders. Many people describe a gradual return of hope, clarity, and stability over time. I also work extensively with healthcare professionals.
Feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, unstable moods, or painful relationship patterns can be isolating. I work with adults across a wide range of struggles — from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and psychosis. I provide steady, depth-oriented psychotherapy for both common and more severe conditions, including schizophrenia and complex mood disorders. Many people describe a gradual return of hope, clarity, and stability over time. I also work extensively with healthcare professionals.
Helping clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges with compassion and practical tools - Nelly
I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and develop practical solutions to improve their quality of life.
I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, family conflict, and emotional challenges.
Helping clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges with compassion and practical tools - Nelly
I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and develop practical solutions to improve their quality of life.
I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, family conflict, and emotional challenges.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, racing thoughts, or self-doubt that won’t quiet down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of rumination or OCD, unable to rest or feel fully present. These patterns often trace back to earlier life experiences and unresolved stress. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses and start building a life that feels more grounded. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that draws from somatic and mindfulness practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a more peaceful inner world.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, racing thoughts, or self-doubt that won’t quiet down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of rumination or OCD, unable to rest or feel fully present. These patterns often trace back to earlier life experiences and unresolved stress. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses and start building a life that feels more grounded. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that draws from somatic and mindfulness practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a more peaceful inner world.
I approach therapy with passion and a deep respect for the therapeutic process. And while therapy can bring about positive changes, it can be difficult and painful at times .It requires courage and commitment to be willing to trust the process. I am humbled and grateful be a part of someones journey and healing. The clients i work with include individuals, couples, and families that are experiencing depression, PTSD, communication issues, negative self image, and low self worth. Modalities may include EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic, Client-Centered, DBT and others as appropriate.
I approach therapy with passion and a deep respect for the therapeutic process. And while therapy can bring about positive changes, it can be difficult and painful at times .It requires courage and commitment to be willing to trust the process. I am humbled and grateful be a part of someones journey and healing. The clients i work with include individuals, couples, and families that are experiencing depression, PTSD, communication issues, negative self image, and low self worth. Modalities may include EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic, Client-Centered, DBT and others as appropriate.
I commend you for reaching out to the possibilities therapy may offer. Change begins in this moment. Life can feel unmanageable. We experience the joys and challenges of relationships. The relationship may be with ourselves: inner struggles, uncertain goals, questioned values, addictive tendencies and confusion as to why we "do what we do". The relationship may be with another. The relationship may call upon us to clarify our expectations, to establish personal boundaries, to develop flexibility, to reflect on co-dependence, to improve our communication style and to open ourselves to change.
I commend you for reaching out to the possibilities therapy may offer. Change begins in this moment. Life can feel unmanageable. We experience the joys and challenges of relationships. The relationship may be with ourselves: inner struggles, uncertain goals, questioned values, addictive tendencies and confusion as to why we "do what we do". The relationship may be with another. The relationship may call upon us to clarify our expectations, to establish personal boundaries, to develop flexibility, to reflect on co-dependence, to improve our communication style and to open ourselves to change.
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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.