Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in McKinney, TX

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Andrew Siefers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
Avoiding your pain hasn't worked... Will I ever be? How can I ? I'm so... Depression, anxiety, tears or fears a daily companion? Heart palpitations, racing mind, so much confusion... shame!? A constant cycle of doubt? Life seem so emotion filled & distant? I know you're looking for a safe place to vent. Someone to know and hear your real hurts. A place to begin, explore & heal... "someone who will get the real pain in me..." I am so glad you are looking for connection. I get it. I've been there. I'll go there. I'm ready to walk through painful life events w/ you while seeking truth, knowing peace and finding hope.
Avoiding your pain hasn't worked... Will I ever be? How can I ? I'm so... Depression, anxiety, tears or fears a daily companion? Heart palpitations, racing mind, so much confusion... shame!? A constant cycle of doubt? Life seem so emotion filled & distant? I know you're looking for a safe place to vent. Someone to know and hear your real hurts. A place to begin, explore & heal... "someone who will get the real pain in me..." I am so glad you are looking for connection. I get it. I've been there. I'll go there. I'm ready to walk through painful life events w/ you while seeking truth, knowing peace and finding hope.
(972) 716-3841 View (972) 716-3841
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Shannon LaDawn McGaugh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Namaste.. I acknowledge the divine in me and I look forward to meeting the divine in you. I have been in this field for over 13 years and enjoy every new pathway that you may bring to my life. We can research new pathways together.. Life is a very difficult challenge for all of us..may we take haste in exploring the more pleasant aspects that life offers to each of us. No matter what you maybe facing in life believe that within you is the power to overcome or make changes .. I am trained in many lines of counseling and will not turn anyone away who is willing to seek deeper in their soul with direction to transform their life.
Namaste.. I acknowledge the divine in me and I look forward to meeting the divine in you. I have been in this field for over 13 years and enjoy every new pathway that you may bring to my life. We can research new pathways together.. Life is a very difficult challenge for all of us..may we take haste in exploring the more pleasant aspects that life offers to each of us. No matter what you maybe facing in life believe that within you is the power to overcome or make changes .. I am trained in many lines of counseling and will not turn anyone away who is willing to seek deeper in their soul with direction to transform their life.
(469) 871-8082 View (469) 871-8082
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Dr. Amir Abbassi, New Horizons Center for Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.
Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.
(972) 893-9868 View (972) 893-9868
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Victoria Mercado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from St. Edwards University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, women's issues, life adjustment issues, gender/identity, and grief. Throughout my career I have used life experiences and tailored treatment plans uniquely to each individual client. I strive to bear witness and guide each person through his or her personal journey to reach their goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from St. Edwards University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, women's issues, life adjustment issues, gender/identity, and grief. Throughout my career I have used life experiences and tailored treatment plans uniquely to each individual client. I strive to bear witness and guide each person through his or her personal journey to reach their goals.
(469) 207-1959 View (469) 207-1959
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Jessica Pirzadeh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I believe that our past experiences shape how we think about things. If we heal old wounds, we improve our chances to feel more successful in all areas of life. I believe the ability to learn is a necessary tool for all individuals to maintain throughout life; whether you are a student in school or the CEO of a global corporation, it is essential to continue learning about yourself. When we have a solid understanding of why we think, act, and feel the way we do, then we set ourselves up to improve our relationships, especially the one with ourselves.
I believe that our past experiences shape how we think about things. If we heal old wounds, we improve our chances to feel more successful in all areas of life. I believe the ability to learn is a necessary tool for all individuals to maintain throughout life; whether you are a student in school or the CEO of a global corporation, it is essential to continue learning about yourself. When we have a solid understanding of why we think, act, and feel the way we do, then we set ourselves up to improve our relationships, especially the one with ourselves.
(972) 829-0936 View (972) 829-0936
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Sarah Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
Sarah has years of experience providing psychotherapy in a wide variety of settings, working primarily with adults and adolescents. She has been effective at helping teens and their parents find common ground in order to work together and rebuild fractured relationships. Sarah works to unlock unhealthy patterns that are often learned in childhood, in order for her clients to gain a sense of control and build a brighter future. Sarah primarily practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Sarah has years of experience providing psychotherapy in a wide variety of settings, working primarily with adults and adolescents. She has been effective at helping teens and their parents find common ground in order to work together and rebuild fractured relationships. Sarah works to unlock unhealthy patterns that are often learned in childhood, in order for her clients to gain a sense of control and build a brighter future. Sarah primarily practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(469) 772-4644 View (469) 772-4644
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Rachel Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
You can trust Rachel to help you navigate even the most challenging situations. A supportive and engaged clinician who strives to make the counseling process not only warm and nurturing but also highly effective, Rachel enjoys working with a variety of populations and client concerns.
You can trust Rachel to help you navigate even the most challenging situations. A supportive and engaged clinician who strives to make the counseling process not only warm and nurturing but also highly effective, Rachel enjoys working with a variety of populations and client concerns.
(469) 224-1299 View (469) 224-1299
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Laurie Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
(702) 766-4674 View (702) 766-4674
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Javier Davila-Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Javier Davila-Lopez, LPC has counseled a wide variety of clinical populations in various settings, including academic, forensic, non-profit and private practice. Javiar recognizes that life is full of obstacles, which may translate into depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma. All of these can feel like inadequacy, failure, loneliness, and pain. He believes that through an empathetic and collaborative relationship with his client, each can experience growth and healing. Javiar enjoys working with adolescents (13 and up), adult individuals and couples.
Javier Davila-Lopez, LPC has counseled a wide variety of clinical populations in various settings, including academic, forensic, non-profit and private practice. Javiar recognizes that life is full of obstacles, which may translate into depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma. All of these can feel like inadequacy, failure, loneliness, and pain. He believes that through an empathetic and collaborative relationship with his client, each can experience growth and healing. Javiar enjoys working with adolescents (13 and up), adult individuals and couples.
(469) 240-5326 View (469) 240-5326
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Elizabeth Schutz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
Trauma creates sometimes devastating cycles that rob individuals of the potential they were created for, My passion is to collaborate with clients to help break those cycles and develop new ways of relating to themselves, others and the world. I approach working with clients in an evidenced based and structured approach that helps clients build the foundational framework that is needed to thrive.
Trauma creates sometimes devastating cycles that rob individuals of the potential they were created for, My passion is to collaborate with clients to help break those cycles and develop new ways of relating to themselves, others and the world. I approach working with clients in an evidenced based and structured approach that helps clients build the foundational framework that is needed to thrive.
(469) 960-5189 View (469) 960-5189
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Denise Dalgarn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071  (Online Only)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost 18 years of experience. Are you struggling in your work or family life? Is it impacting your relationships? Most of us go through life events that leave us battered and bruised but there are some things that we might go through that stay with us and impact our ability to navigate our daily lives. Many of us have experienced that and there is a way to walk through it and come out on the other side leaving the pain behind but keeping any meaningful lessons safely with us. If you have experienced this kind of incident, it would be a privilege to walk that journey to healing with you.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost 18 years of experience. Are you struggling in your work or family life? Is it impacting your relationships? Most of us go through life events that leave us battered and bruised but there are some things that we might go through that stay with us and impact our ability to navigate our daily lives. Many of us have experienced that and there is a way to walk through it and come out on the other side leaving the pain behind but keeping any meaningful lessons safely with us. If you have experienced this kind of incident, it would be a privilege to walk that journey to healing with you.
(972) 645-2341 View (972) 645-2341
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Natalie Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Natalie Cole has been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002. Natalie takes great pride in her work and customizes therapy to best meet the needs of each client. Natalie has significant experience in working with adolescents through adults and couples. Natalie is a Texas Family Law Mediator and works with high conflict families, couples, and even parents and teens to help them navigate the difficulties that can arise through troubled relationships. Natalie has significant experience in working with issues such as depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, trauma, grief/loss, infertility, teen issues, and divorce.
Natalie Cole has been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002. Natalie takes great pride in her work and customizes therapy to best meet the needs of each client. Natalie has significant experience in working with adolescents through adults and couples. Natalie is a Texas Family Law Mediator and works with high conflict families, couples, and even parents and teens to help them navigate the difficulties that can arise through troubled relationships. Natalie has significant experience in working with issues such as depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, trauma, grief/loss, infertility, teen issues, and divorce.
(214) 624-6763 View (214) 624-6763
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Ashley Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75072
The human mind and body is a vastly complex and amazing system, with immeasurable capacity for both pain and healing. None of us operates in a vacuum and, because of different life experiences, beliefs, environments and relationships, each of us is unique in our suffering, as well as our path to wellness.
The human mind and body is a vastly complex and amazing system, with immeasurable capacity for both pain and healing. None of us operates in a vacuum and, because of different life experiences, beliefs, environments and relationships, each of us is unique in our suffering, as well as our path to wellness.
(214) 428-6447 View (214) 428-6447
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Trista L. Jones
Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CCPS, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Trista is passionate about sexual health and wellness. She is eclectic in her treatment style working from a person-centered approach to develop strategies for personal growth, healing and hope. Trista believes in the psychosocial care of her clients, as we address immediate presenting issues and gain a better understanding of any deeper-rooted sources of suffering we can foster healthy growth, restoration and change within self and relationships. There is hope. Through a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, improving your quality of life, from YOUR perspective, is her ultimate goal.
Trista is passionate about sexual health and wellness. She is eclectic in her treatment style working from a person-centered approach to develop strategies for personal growth, healing and hope. Trista believes in the psychosocial care of her clients, as we address immediate presenting issues and gain a better understanding of any deeper-rooted sources of suffering we can foster healthy growth, restoration and change within self and relationships. There is hope. Through a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, improving your quality of life, from YOUR perspective, is her ultimate goal.
(972) 737-9034 View (972) 737-9034
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David LaPell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I specialize in treating individuals with ADHD, emotional or sexual trauma, anxiety-based disorders, PTSD, depression, relationship challenges, pornography addiction, family members of addicts and alcoholics, and dissociative disorders. Additionally, I have substantial experience working with teens to address issues related to self-esteem.
I specialize in treating individuals with ADHD, emotional or sexual trauma, anxiety-based disorders, PTSD, depression, relationship challenges, pornography addiction, family members of addicts and alcoholics, and dissociative disorders. Additionally, I have substantial experience working with teens to address issues related to self-esteem.
(512) 768-2731 View (512) 768-2731
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Heidi Johanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, gender/identity, family and relationship issues. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele that has shaped my ability to be understanding and accepting. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable aspect of the counseling experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, gender/identity, family and relationship issues. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele that has shaped my ability to be understanding and accepting. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable aspect of the counseling experience.
(682) 305-2787 View (682) 305-2787
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Dorit Bunker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Dorit is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker holding a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has extensive training and over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families in inpatient and outpatient settings, such as behavioral health hospitals, long term care facilities, correctional centers, medical hospitals and private practice. Dorit is passionate about her work, and is currently accepting new clients (13 and up) seeking individual counseling.
Dorit is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker holding a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has extensive training and over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families in inpatient and outpatient settings, such as behavioral health hospitals, long term care facilities, correctional centers, medical hospitals and private practice. Dorit is passionate about her work, and is currently accepting new clients (13 and up) seeking individual counseling.
(469) 829-7473 View (469) 829-7473
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Shirin Khosravi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC-S, RPT™
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Children and adults have many stressors and concerns in their lives that may be difficult to talk about or share with close friends and family. Many having the fear of being judged hesitate sharing their true fears and anxieties and small children may not even have the words to properly describe what they are feeling. I provide a safe environment where people can come and talk about (through talk therapy, activity therapy, or play therapy) their experiences in their day to day lives and how it effects them. I further assist parents to build on their parenting skills and open the lines of communication.
Children and adults have many stressors and concerns in their lives that may be difficult to talk about or share with close friends and family. Many having the fear of being judged hesitate sharing their true fears and anxieties and small children may not even have the words to properly describe what they are feeling. I provide a safe environment where people can come and talk about (through talk therapy, activity therapy, or play therapy) their experiences in their day to day lives and how it effects them. I further assist parents to build on their parenting skills and open the lines of communication.
(469) 535-7921 View (469) 535-7921
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Lindsey Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and I received my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from UT Southwestern, graduating in 2016. I have experience as a crisis counselor for the community helping children, teens, and adults experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation. In private practice, I assist individuals suffering from a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, and various family issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and I received my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from UT Southwestern, graduating in 2016. I have experience as a crisis counselor for the community helping children, teens, and adults experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation. In private practice, I assist individuals suffering from a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, and various family issues.
(214) 278-6496 View (214) 278-6496
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Holly Dahl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Currently not accepting new patients. Holly understands that pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. She is passionate about helping others find understanding and meaning behind the suffering that they experience in order to facilitate growth, insight, and lasting change. It is her desire to help others overcome their struggles with mental illnesses and addictions. She enjoys teaching her clients the tools they need to cope with pain and suffering in a healthy manner and is passionate about facilitating conversations that lead her clients to increased self-awareness and insight.
Currently not accepting new patients. Holly understands that pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. She is passionate about helping others find understanding and meaning behind the suffering that they experience in order to facilitate growth, insight, and lasting change. It is her desire to help others overcome their struggles with mental illnesses and addictions. She enjoys teaching her clients the tools they need to cope with pain and suffering in a healthy manner and is passionate about facilitating conversations that lead her clients to increased self-awareness and insight.
(214) 273-1961 View (214) 273-1961
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.