Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Atlanta, GA
If you are a client seeking therapy for anxiety, or because of post-traumatic or dissociative symptoms, then I would be a good fit for you. Therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to determine what you need. I used both cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches in therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy addresses changing thoughts and behaviors that could be contributing to symptoms. Psychodynamic therapy explores the origin of symptoms.
If you are a client seeking therapy for anxiety, or because of post-traumatic or dissociative symptoms, then I would be a good fit for you. Therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to determine what you need. I used both cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches in therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy addresses changing thoughts and behaviors that could be contributing to symptoms. Psychodynamic therapy explores the origin of symptoms.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way. Therapy is a chance to reclaim your voice, your relationships, and the life you want. I know reaching out to a stranger isn’t easy—but I aim to make that brave step worth it by offering a space that’s honest, respectful, and free of judgment. Rooted in curiosity and hope, our work together can help you understand what’s holding you back and create changes that feel deeply authentic and built to last.
I customize therapy to fit your unique needs, meeting you where you are in your healing process.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way. Therapy is a chance to reclaim your voice, your relationships, and the life you want. I know reaching out to a stranger isn’t easy—but I aim to make that brave step worth it by offering a space that’s honest, respectful, and free of judgment. Rooted in curiosity and hope, our work together can help you understand what’s holding you back and create changes that feel deeply authentic and built to last.
I customize therapy to fit your unique needs, meeting you where you are in your healing process.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, unheard, or unseen? Maybe you’re struggling to make sense of your experiences or carry pain that feels too heavy to hold alone. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face it by yourself. Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I work with individuals ages 10 and up, offering support in a safe, compassionate space where you can feel truly seen and heard. I specialize in helping people navigate eating disorders, dissociative identity disorder (DID), substance use, and trauma. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or continuing the work of healing, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, unheard, or unseen? Maybe you’re struggling to make sense of your experiences or carry pain that feels too heavy to hold alone. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face it by yourself. Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I work with individuals ages 10 and up, offering support in a safe, compassionate space where you can feel truly seen and heard. I specialize in helping people navigate eating disorders, dissociative identity disorder (DID), substance use, and trauma. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or continuing the work of healing, I’m here to walk alongside you.
In 2012 I began my grad school application essay by saying that it had taken me 62 years to discover what I wanted to be when I grew up. I have now been practicing for about 10 years and I bring to my practice a love for learning and exploring, combined with a steadfast belief in not only the ability, but the right of people to grow and heal.
In 2012 I began my grad school application essay by saying that it had taken me 62 years to discover what I wanted to be when I grew up. I have now been practicing for about 10 years and I bring to my practice a love for learning and exploring, combined with a steadfast belief in not only the ability, but the right of people to grow and heal.
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
"I Have 24 Years of Sobriety The client's I work with are those dealing with alcohol, drugs, and mental illnesses. I work with ages 13+, male and female, all religions, all races, etc. It is not fair that some people have access to the best addiction counselors in the world and others don't have the same resources or transportation to those same resources. Here at Addiction Counselor USA, we provide those same services to you in person, by phone, telemental, your home, community, etc. We do whatever we must to bring our services to you.
"I Have 24 Years of Sobriety The client's I work with are those dealing with alcohol, drugs, and mental illnesses. I work with ages 13+, male and female, all religions, all races, etc. It is not fair that some people have access to the best addiction counselors in the world and others don't have the same resources or transportation to those same resources. Here at Addiction Counselor USA, we provide those same services to you in person, by phone, telemental, your home, community, etc. We do whatever we must to bring our services to you.
People always comment on how intelligent you are, but you feel like an individual who never has there life together. Tasks are piling up at work, your gym membership became a donation to the fitness gods months ago, past traumas are resurfacing, and lately, you’ve been turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms to pacify your depression/anxiety. You go through most of the day thinking, “Is it nap time yet?” The bed beckons like a siren. Every morning, you pull the covers over your head, feeling as if you’re marinating in shame. The little things snowballed into an avalanche, and now you fear you’ll be buried in it.
People always comment on how intelligent you are, but you feel like an individual who never has there life together. Tasks are piling up at work, your gym membership became a donation to the fitness gods months ago, past traumas are resurfacing, and lately, you’ve been turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms to pacify your depression/anxiety. You go through most of the day thinking, “Is it nap time yet?” The bed beckons like a siren. Every morning, you pull the covers over your head, feeling as if you’re marinating in shame. The little things snowballed into an avalanche, and now you fear you’ll be buried in it.
Complex trauma changes the way our brains work over time. Fortunately, healing does the same thing. By working through how distressing events impacted us, we can create a life where we feel fully alive and can thrive.
While I have worked with a variety of different mental health concerns, I specialized in complex trauma and dissociation, neurodivergence and autism in adults, and LGBT issues. I am a nonbinary counselor; my pronouns are they/them.
I do not use AI for my sessions in any way. I make this statement in order to offer my clients peace of mind - everything you say in session truly stays in session.
Complex trauma changes the way our brains work over time. Fortunately, healing does the same thing. By working through how distressing events impacted us, we can create a life where we feel fully alive and can thrive.
While I have worked with a variety of different mental health concerns, I specialized in complex trauma and dissociation, neurodivergence and autism in adults, and LGBT issues. I am a nonbinary counselor; my pronouns are they/them.
I do not use AI for my sessions in any way. I make this statement in order to offer my clients peace of mind - everything you say in session truly stays in session.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, mood swings, memory lapses, or a sense of losing time. Some are curious about experiences that resemble psychosis or borderline traits, or have been called bipolar. Others notice ADHD or autistic traits and are exploring whether they may be neurodivergent. They may have been given labels that didn’t fully resonate, or had therapy that felt impersonal. They're looking for something more thoughtful and attuned, a place to understand what’s really going on.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, mood swings, memory lapses, or a sense of losing time. Some are curious about experiences that resemble psychosis or borderline traits, or have been called bipolar. Others notice ADHD or autistic traits and are exploring whether they may be neurodivergent. They may have been given labels that didn’t fully resonate, or had therapy that felt impersonal. They're looking for something more thoughtful and attuned, a place to understand what’s really going on.
Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Ga. and registered Telehealth provider for Florida. I'm also a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. During my 13 years in this field, I’ve enjoyed working within different settings, capacities and with various populations. My therapeutic practice is driven by the philosophy that the client is the expert in their life and a team effort is imperative for optimal benefits. Cornerstones of my client-counselor relationship entail the treatment of all with respect and deliverance of individualized services.
Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Ga. and registered Telehealth provider for Florida. I'm also a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. During my 13 years in this field, I’ve enjoyed working within different settings, capacities and with various populations. My therapeutic practice is driven by the philosophy that the client is the expert in their life and a team effort is imperative for optimal benefits. Cornerstones of my client-counselor relationship entail the treatment of all with respect and deliverance of individualized services.
The journey toward healing can sometimes feel lonely and overwhelming. People are wounded in relationships and, in turn, healed in relationships. I strongly believe that one of the most influential relationships for healing and growth can be the relationship between therapist and client. Therefore, I am committed to providing a safe,caring,non-judgmental therapeutic environment in which we work together, at your pace, to help you achieve your goals for healing and personal growth.I sincerely consider it a privilege to walk with you on this journey.
The journey toward healing can sometimes feel lonely and overwhelming. People are wounded in relationships and, in turn, healed in relationships. I strongly believe that one of the most influential relationships for healing and growth can be the relationship between therapist and client. Therefore, I am committed to providing a safe,caring,non-judgmental therapeutic environment in which we work together, at your pace, to help you achieve your goals for healing and personal growth.I sincerely consider it a privilege to walk with you on this journey.
During my years of practice, I realized that many mental health issues are rooted from past negative or traumatic experiences. This is why I decided to specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues. We can work together to help you understand why you are experiencing distress and develop strategies to manage it.
During my years of practice, I realized that many mental health issues are rooted from past negative or traumatic experiences. This is why I decided to specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues. We can work together to help you understand why you are experiencing distress and develop strategies to manage it.
Sandstad Psychotherapy, EMDR, BSP & Hypnotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC(GA), LPCC(KY, CMS, CHT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or past trauma, you’re not alone. I work with clients facing chronic anxiety, OCD, dissociation, trauma and complex trauma- especially related to relationships and family- to help them regain control through personalized therapy. With over 15 years of experience, I offer compassionate care using a holistic approach that supports healing in mind, body, and spirit.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or past trauma, you’re not alone. I work with clients facing chronic anxiety, OCD, dissociation, trauma and complex trauma- especially related to relationships and family- to help them regain control through personalized therapy. With over 15 years of experience, I offer compassionate care using a holistic approach that supports healing in mind, body, and spirit.
As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have been impacted by complex trauma. We are shaped most profoundly by our earliest and closest relationships, and when those relationships have been fraught with chronic adversity – either due to neglect and abuse, or due to unintentional or unavoidable life adversity – we tend to struggle emotionally, behaviorally, and interpersonally with the impact of early life trauma exposure. Treatment is most effective when one is able to find a safe space to identify the root of those struggles.
As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have been impacted by complex trauma. We are shaped most profoundly by our earliest and closest relationships, and when those relationships have been fraught with chronic adversity – either due to neglect and abuse, or due to unintentional or unavoidable life adversity – we tend to struggle emotionally, behaviorally, and interpersonally with the impact of early life trauma exposure. Treatment is most effective when one is able to find a safe space to identify the root of those struggles.
I've been practicing psychotherapy for 11 years and find that goal-setting and open communication create the warmest therapeutic environments for successful clients! My therapeutic style overall is to provide unconditional positive regard to clients seeking professional support. Solutions-focused, CBT, person-centered, psychodynamic, ACT, and existential are a few common theoretical approaches I practiced to achieve this. Typically, solutions-focused work is completed with adults diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and grief.
I've been practicing psychotherapy for 11 years and find that goal-setting and open communication create the warmest therapeutic environments for successful clients! My therapeutic style overall is to provide unconditional positive regard to clients seeking professional support. Solutions-focused, CBT, person-centered, psychodynamic, ACT, and existential are a few common theoretical approaches I practiced to achieve this. Typically, solutions-focused work is completed with adults diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and grief.
If you're new to therapy, or have tried therapy in the past, and you're looking for an approach that gets to the root of your symptoms, I can help. My work with clients incorporates both body and mind while using the most up-to-date therapeutic modalities and techniques. I specialize in treating trauma, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and depression. I also treat clients with bipolar disorder, OCD and ADHD.
If you're new to therapy, or have tried therapy in the past, and you're looking for an approach that gets to the root of your symptoms, I can help. My work with clients incorporates both body and mind while using the most up-to-date therapeutic modalities and techniques. I specialize in treating trauma, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and depression. I also treat clients with bipolar disorder, OCD and ADHD.
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
Our physical, mental, relational and spiritual health are affected parts of our whole self. My focus is on supporting clients through life challenges with awareness of the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. Clients who come to my practice may be facing social stigma, identity, life changes, or health challenges, adjusting to medical treatment that leave them feeling unsupported, anxious, depressed, or spiritually depleted. As a psychotherapist and Art Therapist, I offer evidenced-based approaches, including Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Our physical, mental, relational and spiritual health are affected parts of our whole self. My focus is on supporting clients through life challenges with awareness of the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. Clients who come to my practice may be facing social stigma, identity, life changes, or health challenges, adjusting to medical treatment that leave them feeling unsupported, anxious, depressed, or spiritually depleted. As a psychotherapist and Art Therapist, I offer evidenced-based approaches, including Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Strengthen Your Self Esteem - Increase Your Productivity - Elevate Your Energy Level - Support Your Recovery -
Improperly managed emotions can cause you and your loved ones decreased productivity, a lack of drive, strain on relationships, poor communication, and even medical health issues. I can help you channel your positive energy and recharge.
I am a licenced marriage and family therapist, trained and experienced in family systems. My therapy sessions are custom designed for each client in order to be flexible, responsive, empowering, and positive.
Strengthen Your Self Esteem - Increase Your Productivity - Elevate Your Energy Level - Support Your Recovery -
Improperly managed emotions can cause you and your loved ones decreased productivity, a lack of drive, strain on relationships, poor communication, and even medical health issues. I can help you channel your positive energy and recharge.
I am a licenced marriage and family therapist, trained and experienced in family systems. My therapy sessions are custom designed for each client in order to be flexible, responsive, empowering, and positive.
Congrats! On taking the first step towards becoming a better version of yourself. I like to think that next to your decision, to engage in therapy, next in importance is who you select as a therapist. My hope is that you find someone that’s dedicated to your growth, well-informed, and compassionate towards your healing and/or improvements. At the end of the day the biggest room any of us will ever step into is the room for improvement. If you're looking for assistance in taking that step, just know, I’m dedicated and ready to assist you.
Congrats! On taking the first step towards becoming a better version of yourself. I like to think that next to your decision, to engage in therapy, next in importance is who you select as a therapist. My hope is that you find someone that’s dedicated to your growth, well-informed, and compassionate towards your healing and/or improvements. At the end of the day the biggest room any of us will ever step into is the room for improvement. If you're looking for assistance in taking that step, just know, I’m dedicated and ready to assist you.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioral therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behavior therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom—which may include antipsychotics like aripiprazole, antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.