Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Chicago, IL

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Sarah Landolfi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work best with clients who are curious about themselves and their experiences and who are ready to examine what is getting in the way of their lives and heal their wounded parts.
(224) 520-9323
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Chicago, IL 60640
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Tillary Blackman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I believe that a client-focused, relational, and accepting therapeutic relationship encourages meaningful change and spiritual development. Further, I have found that maintaining an openness to the exploration and integration of faith and spirituality can be transformational for many individuals. I primarily use an existential framework to conceptualize my clients and incorporate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
(312) 598-1621
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Chicago, IL 60618
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Gary Walls, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you having difficulty in some aspect of your life – maybe feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness or recurring problems in your relationships? You are not broken, you are doing your best cope with an often chaotic and complex world of relationships, feelings, and intentions. But what you’re doing isn’t working for you. I listen to your story with care and an utmost desire to understand your perspective and also share my ideas about how I see and understand the problems you are describing. Together we work to resolve the difficulties you are having. Note: As of Aug 1, 2022, I have several openings for new patients.Call now
(312) 257-3617
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Sarah Vassileff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
As your therapist, one of my priorities is to walk alongside you as you grow into the most integrated version of yourself, embracing your autonomy and strengths. It can be difficult to balance your sense of internal safety and the external commotion of the world. A sense of disillusionment occurs when our external wants do not meet our internal needs. I focus on your concept of Self as it relates to emotional disturbance, fragmentation of the self, maladaptive thinking patterns, and dissociation. Working collaboratively to assist you in reaching your best emotional, mental, and spiritual alignment is the focus of my practice.
(773) 207-4336
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Chicago, IL 60618
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Wioleta Koziol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
A certain level of disillusionment exists when your external world doesn't match your internal one. Restless and intrusive thoughts may be hindering your everyday joys or harsh flashbacks affecting your presence and sense of safety. A certain level of growth is wanted, but the pathway how to get there may seem unclear or too difficult. I can help by building upon your already-existing skills and resilience to decrease your shame-narrative with a healthier mental paradigm. I incorporate somatic and experiential techniques into sessions to aid in addressing and processing chronic and pervasive trauma.
(773) 906-4186
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Chicago, IL 60618
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Denise (Pip) Klibanow
Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT
Verified
Verified
Everyone gets stuck now and then, may feel lost or alone. Sometimes you may just need a little support an unbiased listener to help gain insight or clarity. Other times you may need help to delve more deeply into your emotions to transform and grow. I approach therapy as a collaborative process where together we explore your life challenges with curiosity but without judgement. Although not always easy, therapy can be deeply rewarding. An exploration that will help you reconnect with your inner strength and wisdom, better able to overcome obstacles and to move towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
(847) 443-9306
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Chicago, IL 60647
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Marissa J Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, isolated, and detached from our true self. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, being disconnected from yourself and your emotions, & find you cannot remember significant chunks of your life. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to enjoy a day in which the memories of pain can be remembered without being emotionally & physically triggered by them. You’re ready to wake up each morning with purpose. Most of all, you’re ready to love yourself again.
(844) 710-0806
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Chicago, IL 60611
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Abigail Percifield
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I approach therapy with a focus on developing a healing relationship through which various issues of mood, identity, and personal functioning are explored. We can collaborate together to identify the ideal treatment approach that can help you address the reasons you are seeking treatment. I often work with people to learn healthy coping skills, heal from wounds of the past, and strengthen inner resources. I am passionate about working with people who often face marginalization from society and integrate an understanding of cultural and individual values in our work.
(312) 535-7291 x7
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Sabrina Marlow
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hurt, sad, angry, worried, or even heartbroken? Are you looking to get some things off your mind to a trusted professional? Have you experienced traumatic events or not even sure if it would be considered traumatic? We can find the answer to that together. I have approximately 4 years of experience working with adults and teenagers who experience all of the above concerns and more! I am here to help you find solutions and motivate you to find your own answers. I will assist in providing the tools and be there to listen.
(224) 505-2725
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Chicago, IL 60606
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Mary M Clarke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For 20 years, I have provided safe, affirming trauma therapy for adults, couples, and groups. I also have the experience and education to provide therapy for many other relationship, mood, and dissociative concerns. I am straightforward, collaborative, and endeavor to be empowering. My therapy style is relational and includes a focus on emotion & body connection and your whole picture of health. We will work together to create peace and fullness in your life.
(773) 770-8540
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Chicago, IL 60641
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Caroline Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LPHA
Verified
Verified
In my practice I understand that clients bring painful experiences and emotions into therapy, and that those experiences manifest in many ways. My goal is to act as a guide and support as clients become empowered through the therapeutic journey. I work with clients in a collaborative, compassionate, strengths-based manner. Through my education and life experience, I have an array of tools in my tool box that allow me to flexibly work with clients. One of my greatest tools that I bring to therapy is that I have experienced treatment and recovery, personally. I know that full recovery is possible and would like to help you.
(573) 405-1861
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Office is near:
Chicago, IL 60605
Not accepting new clients
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Sarah Maria Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in every person's capacity to heal, grow and foster deep transformation in their lives. In my practice, I act as a companion to teens and adults who have powerful stories to tell. These may be rooted in histories of complex trauma and pain, new explorations into self and identity, grief in the midst of life transitions, and challenges related to feeling "at home" in one's own body. Ofrezco todos los servicios en español y estoy feliz hablar con usted, por teléfono y en persona, sobre sus intereses, preferencias y esperanzas para la psicoterapia y su salud mental.
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Chicago, IL 60618
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Carter Elizabeth Harris
Registered Psychotherapist, CCTP, MA, Psych, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Welcome to a space designed for women (15-55) pursuing truth, seeking healing, & hungry for more. If you're facing challenges such as constant overwhelm, fractured relationships with others, or self hatred and low self worth, you're in the right place. Here, you'll find compassionate, faith-based support tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll work towards overcoming your struggles, as you aspire to build a bold heart, restore self-worth, and reclaim peace in your life. I understand the courage it takes to seek help, and I'm here to walk alongside you on this journey towards hope, lasting healing, and a life of true joy.
(720) 664-9494
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Office is near:
Chicago, IL 60601
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Myra Castañeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work to help people gain awareness of why and how they have lost access to meaningful parts of themselves, find ways to remove blocks to emotional growth and move towards a life that feels more connected and alive. I attend to past and present circumstances, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and the body. I am open, authentic, engaged, and gently challenging in my interactions with clients. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I intend to support you in enhancing your relationships and offer guidance for healing and growth in any other domains of your life that you'd like to examine.
(773) 801-7282
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Chicago, IL 60640
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Richard Reinhardt
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
In the often-painful experience of symptoms, something speaks through the body that is hard to put into words. Dreams, slips of the tongue, and everyday accidents can point to the experience of something working in us that we do not know. In listening to you, I pay close attention to the unconscious which appears in these and other coded signs in our bodies, our speech, and our dreams, but only you can tell me about what these signs mean to you and how they relate to your history and experience.
(773) 232-5424
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Chicago, IL 60603
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Maira Gomez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Taking the first step to begin therapy can be a challenging one, and finding the right therapist is an important piece. I take a supportive, non-judgmental approach to therapy and start off by creating a safe space to allow a strong therapeutic relationship to form. I give my clients the space to describe their challenges and hardships. Along the way, I help clients develop coping skills as well as awareness into their patterns and behaviors, and systemic factors, in order to create positive changes in their lives. I support all parts of clients’ histories, inviting honest exploration into the complexities of their experiences.
(773) 207-3436
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Chicago, IL 60640
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Neurine Elaine Wiggin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Most people seek therapy because they are disappointed in a relationship, or have lost someone important to them. Often, this experience reactivates old hurts and losses which weaken feelings of self-worth. I work to help that person restore a sense of self-appreciation, to deepen their self-understanding, and enhance their relationships with others.
(847) 416-0128
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Chicago, IL 60603
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Alexis Silas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping people recover from anxiety. I also work with women who suffer from depression, trauma, and complex relationship problems of all kinds. Too often, worries and fears get the best of us and control our decisions. Instead of living the life we want, we end up making choices in life and in relationships that are rooted in self-doubt, anxiety, and worry. I provide a safe, empathetic, nonjudgmental space in which we work together to reduce fears and develop new, authentic ways of engaging in relationships.
(312) 553-9117
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Chicago, IL 60602
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George J Didier
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I believe that one of the essential ingredients of change and transformative psychotherapy is the relationship between the individual and the therapist. Feeling understood and comfortable only helps reduce one's symptoms, encouraging self-acceptance, but also leads toward deeper work which promotes lasting change and a deeper experience of one's whole self.
(312) 553-6961
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Chicago, IL 60604
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Nicholas J Piechotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CADC, EMDR
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I approach therapy with positivity, mindfulness, humor and goals. I am a certified substance abuse counselor and an EMDR trained clinician. I also incorporate spirituality to holistically treat my clients mind, body and soul. My clinical skills are rooted in CBT, DBT, Psycho-dynamic and Motivational Interviewing.
(312) 874-5275
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Chicago, IL 60657
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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.