Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Wheat Ridge, CO
You are your own unique person. You know how think for yourself, and you're looking for a therapist who can be real with you. I offer warmth, honesty and authentic human connection. I also offer methods of therapy that start to work quickly...no need to wait months to notice a difference. You deserve to have a rich, fulfilling, meaningful life, and I believe you can achieve it. You are stronger than you can possibly imagine. I'd love to work with you on achieving you goals for health and well-being.
You are your own unique person. You know how think for yourself, and you're looking for a therapist who can be real with you. I offer warmth, honesty and authentic human connection. I also offer methods of therapy that start to work quickly...no need to wait months to notice a difference. You deserve to have a rich, fulfilling, meaningful life, and I believe you can achieve it. You are stronger than you can possibly imagine. I'd love to work with you on achieving you goals for health and well-being.
Human connection has always been a passion and priority in my life. I have been working in this field since 2017 and have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations including: young children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I have experience working at different levels of care including outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient facilities. I work from a collaborative and systemic perspective considering all of the inter-moving parts that may be impacting what is going on and together, we decide on the best course of action.
Human connection has always been a passion and priority in my life. I have been working in this field since 2017 and have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations including: young children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I have experience working at different levels of care including outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient facilities. I work from a collaborative and systemic perspective considering all of the inter-moving parts that may be impacting what is going on and together, we decide on the best course of action.
Not fitting in may be the most universal experience. Many of us know what it’s like to feel unseen, misunderstood, or weighed down by blame and shame—often turning that weight inward in cycles we don’t have to carry. Therapy offers space to soften judgment, explore the choices that shaped your path, and rediscover meaning in even the hardest moments. Pain is often tied to the places we’ve outgrown. In relationships, our deepest hopes often collide with our deepest disappointments. Expectations about love, care, and fairness aren’t always met. When one person carries more of the weight or old hurts remain unspoken—grief takes root.
Not fitting in may be the most universal experience. Many of us know what it’s like to feel unseen, misunderstood, or weighed down by blame and shame—often turning that weight inward in cycles we don’t have to carry. Therapy offers space to soften judgment, explore the choices that shaped your path, and rediscover meaning in even the hardest moments. Pain is often tied to the places we’ve outgrown. In relationships, our deepest hopes often collide with our deepest disappointments. Expectations about love, care, and fairness aren’t always met. When one person carries more of the weight or old hurts remain unspoken—grief takes root.
If you are navigating midlife, later life, or end-of-life, I am here to support you in finding meaning, calm, & vitality. Women, are you drowning in the long list of perimenopause symptoms you had no idea about? If you had the maelstrom under control, what would this chapter of you look like? Could it actually be the sacred initiation and time of deconditioning and expansion it was meant to be?
Are you grieving & feel alone? Or are you ready to gently, bravely dive in to heal emotional & behavioral patterns w/ supported psychedelic medicine work, creative arts therapy, or mind-body therapy w/ a seasoned, nurturing therapist?
If you are navigating midlife, later life, or end-of-life, I am here to support you in finding meaning, calm, & vitality. Women, are you drowning in the long list of perimenopause symptoms you had no idea about? If you had the maelstrom under control, what would this chapter of you look like? Could it actually be the sacred initiation and time of deconditioning and expansion it was meant to be?
Are you grieving & feel alone? Or are you ready to gently, bravely dive in to heal emotional & behavioral patterns w/ supported psychedelic medicine work, creative arts therapy, or mind-body therapy w/ a seasoned, nurturing therapist?
children, teens, families, adults, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, change of life stressors, relationship issues.
I am now accepting candidates for supervision, all must be prelicensed and be able to attend virtually.
children, teens, families, adults, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, change of life stressors, relationship issues.
I am now accepting candidates for supervision, all must be prelicensed and be able to attend virtually.
“I’m not good enough.”
“What if people think I’m a fraud?”
“What if no one likes me?”
Do some of these statements sound familiar?
Want help dealing with these negative parts?
I’m not talking about the kind of help that keeps you talking about your problems over and over, marinating in them week after week. I’m talking about participating in change therapy; a collaborative effort in forward movement. What can you expect? It’s usually a little uncomfortable facing your deep-down stuff, but so is going down the same old worn-out pathways.
“I’m not good enough.”
“What if people think I’m a fraud?”
“What if no one likes me?”
Do some of these statements sound familiar?
Want help dealing with these negative parts?
I’m not talking about the kind of help that keeps you talking about your problems over and over, marinating in them week after week. I’m talking about participating in change therapy; a collaborative effort in forward movement. What can you expect? It’s usually a little uncomfortable facing your deep-down stuff, but so is going down the same old worn-out pathways.
My approach in therapy is honest, direct and warm. I believe in getting to the healing and finding sustainable ways through the stuckness. I will do my best to help you listen deeply and accurately to yourself. I specialize in individual trauma resolutions (PTSD and C-PTSD/complex trauma, attachment healing and relationships, life transitions, grief/loss, anxiety/depression. I work with individuals, couples and some families.
My approach in therapy is honest, direct and warm. I believe in getting to the healing and finding sustainable ways through the stuckness. I will do my best to help you listen deeply and accurately to yourself. I specialize in individual trauma resolutions (PTSD and C-PTSD/complex trauma, attachment healing and relationships, life transitions, grief/loss, anxiety/depression. I work with individuals, couples and some families.
If you’re used to feeling like you have to hold it all together, like your emotions are too much or too heavy to share, you’re not alone. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want to better understand themselves and feel more grounded.
Therapy with me is meant to feel like a space where you can exhale. I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach and create a space where you can be fully yourself—without pressure to rush or minimize what you’re feeling. I’ll meet you where you are and be with you in it, for as long as you need.
If you’re used to feeling like you have to hold it all together, like your emotions are too much or too heavy to share, you’re not alone. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want to better understand themselves and feel more grounded.
Therapy with me is meant to feel like a space where you can exhale. I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach and create a space where you can be fully yourself—without pressure to rush or minimize what you’re feeling. I’ll meet you where you are and be with you in it, for as long as you need.
I believe that true healing has to incorporate the whole person. If you have experienced trauma or just feel stuck in your life, talk therapy may only get you part of the way. By allowing healing to take place on different levels of our consciousness, we can truly heal. I incorporate neuroscience and brain functioning, emotional regulation, and body-focused therapy to provide a holistic healing approach. I also do EMDR. I have 32 years of experience in the mental health field working with a variety of disorders.
I believe that true healing has to incorporate the whole person. If you have experienced trauma or just feel stuck in your life, talk therapy may only get you part of the way. By allowing healing to take place on different levels of our consciousness, we can truly heal. I incorporate neuroscience and brain functioning, emotional regulation, and body-focused therapy to provide a holistic healing approach. I also do EMDR. I have 32 years of experience in the mental health field working with a variety of disorders.
The journey of life is anything but predictable, and navigating its twists and turns can feel hard or sometimes downright debilitating. You don’t have to walk this path alone. I have walked countless individuals through taking the first step and asking for help. I strive to provide warmth, compassion, and playfulness, and to help you feel as comfortable as possible along this journey. Our sessions will feel more like a conversation where you get to explore with unconditional support and guidance. I believe you know yourself best and it's my job to empower you to find solutions that align with your own values and truth.
The journey of life is anything but predictable, and navigating its twists and turns can feel hard or sometimes downright debilitating. You don’t have to walk this path alone. I have walked countless individuals through taking the first step and asking for help. I strive to provide warmth, compassion, and playfulness, and to help you feel as comfortable as possible along this journey. Our sessions will feel more like a conversation where you get to explore with unconditional support and guidance. I believe you know yourself best and it's my job to empower you to find solutions that align with your own values and truth.
Hello and welcome! I am Tori and I am passionate about working with adults struggling with life transitions, difficulty adjusting with changes or loss, and individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. I primarily work with people who have experienced complex trauma throughout their lives, anyone struggling in their relationships or with communicating their needs and desires, and those with self-esteem or self-image issues. Together, we can work through unpleasant memories, current triggers, and unhelpful thought patterns to improve your everyday functioning and regain your sense of control of your life.
Hello and welcome! I am Tori and I am passionate about working with adults struggling with life transitions, difficulty adjusting with changes or loss, and individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. I primarily work with people who have experienced complex trauma throughout their lives, anyone struggling in their relationships or with communicating their needs and desires, and those with self-esteem or self-image issues. Together, we can work through unpleasant memories, current triggers, and unhelpful thought patterns to improve your everyday functioning and regain your sense of control of your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with unhelpful thoughts that ruminate to the extent that your life feels disabled and anxiety/depression are crippling your ability to think clearly? I treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and chronic mental health diagnosis. My goal is to help and support you get back on track and fulfill the goals that you are struggling to meet. Life is hard enough and who wants to be struggling with unwanted thoughts that keep them up at night and prevent them from living a peaceful life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with unhelpful thoughts that ruminate to the extent that your life feels disabled and anxiety/depression are crippling your ability to think clearly? I treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and chronic mental health diagnosis. My goal is to help and support you get back on track and fulfill the goals that you are struggling to meet. Life is hard enough and who wants to be struggling with unwanted thoughts that keep them up at night and prevent them from living a peaceful life.
Hello and congratulations on taking the first step towards therapy and putting yourself first! My name is Emily and I've been in the mental health field for eight and a half years. Therapy can be a difficult, yet meaningful journey, and I admire the courage it takes for one to embrace all aspects of one's story.
Hello and congratulations on taking the first step towards therapy and putting yourself first! My name is Emily and I've been in the mental health field for eight and a half years. Therapy can be a difficult, yet meaningful journey, and I admire the courage it takes for one to embrace all aspects of one's story.
Right now, more than ever, people are exhausted and just trying to stay afloat. It is possible to overcome obstacles that create suffering and find more peace in life. I provide a safe, compassionate therapeutic environment where you can develop personalized tools and strategies for positive change in your life. It takes a lot of courage to move forward in healing, so I would be humbled and honored to talk with you to see if we would be a good fit. I am passionate about helping my clients find greater healing and see joy return back to their lives.
Right now, more than ever, people are exhausted and just trying to stay afloat. It is possible to overcome obstacles that create suffering and find more peace in life. I provide a safe, compassionate therapeutic environment where you can develop personalized tools and strategies for positive change in your life. It takes a lot of courage to move forward in healing, so I would be humbled and honored to talk with you to see if we would be a good fit. I am passionate about helping my clients find greater healing and see joy return back to their lives.
Every day you do your best. This is belief is at the core of my clinical practice. Every day I see you work, make small steps and try your hardest. As humans it is often easier to criticize our deficits rather than applaud our gains. Especially as a trauma survivor or mental health warrior, some days it may take you 100 times more energy to simply 'try'. Through assessments and discussions, together we will build an ongoing supportive treatment plan that will help you build and congratulate yourself on a passionate pursuit of short or long-term goals.
Every day you do your best. This is belief is at the core of my clinical practice. Every day I see you work, make small steps and try your hardest. As humans it is often easier to criticize our deficits rather than applaud our gains. Especially as a trauma survivor or mental health warrior, some days it may take you 100 times more energy to simply 'try'. Through assessments and discussions, together we will build an ongoing supportive treatment plan that will help you build and congratulate yourself on a passionate pursuit of short or long-term goals.
Trauma is defined as "a deeply distressing or disturbing experience." Everyone encounters trauma at some point in life. While some experiences are manageable, allowing us to move forward without issue, others can leave us feeling stuck—leading to heightened anxiety, irritability, nightmares, and triggers.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
At Assessing Alternatives Counseling, we provide trauma-focused therapy for all, regardless of age, gender, race, political views, or spiritual beliefs. Everyone is welcome. We specialize in working with pre-teens, teens, and the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
Trauma is defined as "a deeply distressing or disturbing experience." Everyone encounters trauma at some point in life. While some experiences are manageable, allowing us to move forward without issue, others can leave us feeling stuck—leading to heightened anxiety, irritability, nightmares, and triggers.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
At Assessing Alternatives Counseling, we provide trauma-focused therapy for all, regardless of age, gender, race, political views, or spiritual beliefs. Everyone is welcome. We specialize in working with pre-teens, teens, and the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
You're probably reading this page because something about life isn't working for you right now. Maybe your anxiety has increased and your normal coping skills aren't working. Maybe life has thrown you a curveball and you're struggling to navigate this new normal. Maybe there are things from your past that feel like they're bothering you and make it hard to move forward. Maybe you're a kid with big feelings and want a safe person to listen and understand. Or maybe you're a parent and aren't sure how to best help your child through difficult emotions or behaviors.
You're probably reading this page because something about life isn't working for you right now. Maybe your anxiety has increased and your normal coping skills aren't working. Maybe life has thrown you a curveball and you're struggling to navigate this new normal. Maybe there are things from your past that feel like they're bothering you and make it hard to move forward. Maybe you're a kid with big feelings and want a safe person to listen and understand. Or maybe you're a parent and aren't sure how to best help your child through difficult emotions or behaviors.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the changes happening in the world, your life or maybe you feel stuck and not able to effectively communicate with family and friends? Maybe the situations in your life are leaving you feeling sad, hopeless, stressed or powerless. I’m happy you are here and You are in the right place to start working on becoming the best version of you!
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the changes happening in the world, your life or maybe you feel stuck and not able to effectively communicate with family and friends? Maybe the situations in your life are leaving you feeling sad, hopeless, stressed or powerless. I’m happy you are here and You are in the right place to start working on becoming the best version of you!
Do you feel like your family is living in chaos? Is your child or teen struggling with school? Peers? With anxiety? I offer a strength-based and collaborative approach while working with children, teens, adults, and families. I would be honored to help you and your family learn the tools to make and maintain the changes needed to live the life you want to live. Although many therapists, including myself have a reduced fee, services are still not financially accessible for many families. I supervise Master's level interns with a sliding scale between $65-$25 per session. Everyone should be able to access mental health care.
Do you feel like your family is living in chaos? Is your child or teen struggling with school? Peers? With anxiety? I offer a strength-based and collaborative approach while working with children, teens, adults, and families. I would be honored to help you and your family learn the tools to make and maintain the changes needed to live the life you want to live. Although many therapists, including myself have a reduced fee, services are still not financially accessible for many families. I supervise Master's level interns with a sliding scale between $65-$25 per session. Everyone should be able to access mental health care.
There are times in life when difficulties feel insurmountable, and all you really need is to be heard. Sometimes the complexities of contemporary living present problems that get in the way of who and how we want to be. I can help you understand the obstacles that are undermining your happiness, and to trust again in your own intuition to discover the strengths that are already there within you. While we can't change situations of the past or the family's we were born into, there is potential here for you to better understand how your past experiences and/or current challenges are interfering with your ability to enjoy life fully.
There are times in life when difficulties feel insurmountable, and all you really need is to be heard. Sometimes the complexities of contemporary living present problems that get in the way of who and how we want to be. I can help you understand the obstacles that are undermining your happiness, and to trust again in your own intuition to discover the strengths that are already there within you. While we can't change situations of the past or the family's we were born into, there is potential here for you to better understand how your past experiences and/or current challenges are interfering with your ability to enjoy life fully.
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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.