Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

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Arin Gardner
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with you! What you perceive as overreaction and self-destruction is your psyche trying to tell you something; they are misguided attempts to protect you from more pain. You have within you what you need to heal. My work is focused on helping people with CPTSD, DID/OSDD, and/or transgender identities. If you are working on understanding yourself and your identity, working through childhood trauma, or searching for relief from anxiety and depression, let's take this journey together!
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with you! What you perceive as overreaction and self-destruction is your psyche trying to tell you something; they are misguided attempts to protect you from more pain. You have within you what you need to heal. My work is focused on helping people with CPTSD, DID/OSDD, and/or transgender identities. If you are working on understanding yourself and your identity, working through childhood trauma, or searching for relief from anxiety and depression, let's take this journey together!
(317) 659-7363 View (317) 659-7363
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Mary Slowiak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
When we have been through difficult things, oftentimes we feel misunderstood, unheard, unsafe and hopeless. I do not believe that trauma makes us stronger; rather, I believe that there is something beautiful within us that brings us through the trauma. Trauma processing allows us to let go of negative beliefs about ourselves and the world; beliefs such as “I am not safe,” or “I am unlovable.” These beliefs can make us feel stuck; like having a rich and full life is not possible. As your therapist, I will work to empower you to accept all parts of self, allowing for peace from within that will trickle into all facets of life.
When we have been through difficult things, oftentimes we feel misunderstood, unheard, unsafe and hopeless. I do not believe that trauma makes us stronger; rather, I believe that there is something beautiful within us that brings us through the trauma. Trauma processing allows us to let go of negative beliefs about ourselves and the world; beliefs such as “I am not safe,” or “I am unlovable.” These beliefs can make us feel stuck; like having a rich and full life is not possible. As your therapist, I will work to empower you to accept all parts of self, allowing for peace from within that will trickle into all facets of life.
(463) 465-5830 View (463) 465-5830
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Julie A Timke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
7 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46226
If you're looking for an advanced-trained EMDR Certified Therapist or KAP Certified Therapist (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy), I would love the opportunity to work with you! I have traditional sessions and extended sessions to accommodate for Intensives and longer Ketamine sessions. These can be done in my Lawrence or Carmel Location, or virtually at home. Intensives are dynamically-packed 2-5 hr sessions individually designed from the variety of what I have to offer: Advanced Level EMDR Protocols, Psycholytic Ketamine, Ego State Therapy, and Biofeedback (Neurofeedback, HeartMath or Safe and Sound Protocol).
If you're looking for an advanced-trained EMDR Certified Therapist or KAP Certified Therapist (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy), I would love the opportunity to work with you! I have traditional sessions and extended sessions to accommodate for Intensives and longer Ketamine sessions. These can be done in my Lawrence or Carmel Location, or virtually at home. Intensives are dynamically-packed 2-5 hr sessions individually designed from the variety of what I have to offer: Advanced Level EMDR Protocols, Psycholytic Ketamine, Ego State Therapy, and Biofeedback (Neurofeedback, HeartMath or Safe and Sound Protocol).
(317) 225-4867 View (317) 225-4867
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Laura Giles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Indianapolis, IN 46204
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, feeling like you are living someone else's life, or just tired of feeling stuck, it's time to change all that. Every one of us has the resources within us to live happy, fulfilled lives. You can too. Don't be discouraged by past failures. I specialize in dealing with the "hard to help." If you are ready to leave the pain behind and start a new future, call today. Let today be the day you turn your life around.
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, feeling like you are living someone else's life, or just tired of feeling stuck, it's time to change all that. Every one of us has the resources within us to live happy, fulfilled lives. You can too. Don't be discouraged by past failures. I specialize in dealing with the "hard to help." If you are ready to leave the pain behind and start a new future, call today. Let today be the day you turn your life around.
(804) 292-2653 View (804) 292-2653
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Melody Stiles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC, LCAC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am now accepting clients in California as well as Indiana! I work in a Virtual ONLY practice and I specialize in EMDR for those with substance use disorders, trauma, or a combination of the two. If you are someone who is trying to cope with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain/illness, or leaving a high control group. I would be glad to try to help you find another, better way forward. And what that "better way" looks like is up to you. I see therapy as being a very personal and intimate experience for each person tailor my approach to suit each person I see in treatment.
I am now accepting clients in California as well as Indiana! I work in a Virtual ONLY practice and I specialize in EMDR for those with substance use disorders, trauma, or a combination of the two. If you are someone who is trying to cope with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain/illness, or leaving a high control group. I would be glad to try to help you find another, better way forward. And what that "better way" looks like is up to you. I see therapy as being a very personal and intimate experience for each person tailor my approach to suit each person I see in treatment.
(442) 239-4388 View (442) 239-4388
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Ellen Shannon
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Serves Area
Welcome! Therapy takes a gentle, empowering approach to help overcome the complex and difficult symptoms of PTSD. We work together to gently resolve complicated pain, grief and isolation related to complex childhood trauma and life disrupting events. I have advanced training through The International Society of Trauma and Dissociation, a leading organization in research and development of trauma treatment, to provide excellent services to help you achieve healing.
Welcome! Therapy takes a gentle, empowering approach to help overcome the complex and difficult symptoms of PTSD. We work together to gently resolve complicated pain, grief and isolation related to complex childhood trauma and life disrupting events. I have advanced training through The International Society of Trauma and Dissociation, a leading organization in research and development of trauma treatment, to provide excellent services to help you achieve healing.
(260) 300-7295 View (260) 300-7295
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Tanya K Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling and therapy at some point in their lives simply because no one has had a perfect life and we all struggle sometimes. I applaud your courage in beginning the process of reaching out for support. I want to create a safe space in which you can share thoughts, feelings and behavior without judgment and where together we can explore them and develop strategies to change those that are causing problems and strengthen those that are helpful and working well. I have experience working with addictions, trauma, dissociation, borderline personality disorder, and mood disorders.
I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling and therapy at some point in their lives simply because no one has had a perfect life and we all struggle sometimes. I applaud your courage in beginning the process of reaching out for support. I want to create a safe space in which you can share thoughts, feelings and behavior without judgment and where together we can explore them and develop strategies to change those that are causing problems and strengthen those that are helpful and working well. I have experience working with addictions, trauma, dissociation, borderline personality disorder, and mood disorders.
(317) 648-7247 View (317) 648-7247
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Adriano Zachariadhes
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46202
My style is down-to-earth, direct, and personal. This type of therapy aims to change both our outward struggles and behaviors that can seem baffling and distressing while understanding the issues that underlie them. These deeper forces - hidden from view and rooted in our past and early relationships - can result in the greatest difficulty, and cause us to feel stuck, confused, empty, or out of control. Having the involvement and perspective of another person can help alleviate pain, shift old patterns, recover from difficulties, and lead to lasting change.
My style is down-to-earth, direct, and personal. This type of therapy aims to change both our outward struggles and behaviors that can seem baffling and distressing while understanding the issues that underlie them. These deeper forces - hidden from view and rooted in our past and early relationships - can result in the greatest difficulty, and cause us to feel stuck, confused, empty, or out of control. Having the involvement and perspective of another person can help alleviate pain, shift old patterns, recover from difficulties, and lead to lasting change.
(317) 836-5846 View (317) 836-5846
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Ross Robertson
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Ross is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and behavior consultant specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He has a clinical focus on trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, behavioral management, navigating psychosis, teen/adolescent issues, family systems, and relationship issues. Ross is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). He utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), as well as somatic therapies for trauma and anxiety.
Ross is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and behavior consultant specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He has a clinical focus on trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, behavioral management, navigating psychosis, teen/adolescent issues, family systems, and relationship issues. Ross is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). He utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), as well as somatic therapies for trauma and anxiety.
(463) 219-5227 View (463) 219-5227
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Luv Taylor Counseling & Life Coaching Svcs LLC
Counselor, LMHCA
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46268
We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives or even a recent diagnosis. I specialize in assisting those who suffer from depression, anxiety and addiction. Your symptoms may be triggered by job loss, relational problems, trauma, divorce or even loss of a love one. Your symptoms may effect your relationships with your family, friends, classmates or co-workers.
We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives or even a recent diagnosis. I specialize in assisting those who suffer from depression, anxiety and addiction. Your symptoms may be triggered by job loss, relational problems, trauma, divorce or even loss of a love one. Your symptoms may effect your relationships with your family, friends, classmates or co-workers.
(317) 943-6913 View (317) 943-6913
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Jason Hankee
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
I see adults for individual psychotherapy and also provide psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I work from the psychoanalytic tradition, where I emphasize the role of a patient's early attachments in the development of his/her sense of self and others. I appreciate the importance of the patient-therapist relationship and understand that trust is a necessary part of the treatment process, which includes maintaining a confidential and safe place where each patient is able to explore and work through the presenting concerns.
I see adults for individual psychotherapy and also provide psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I work from the psychoanalytic tradition, where I emphasize the role of a patient's early attachments in the development of his/her sense of self and others. I appreciate the importance of the patient-therapist relationship and understand that trust is a necessary part of the treatment process, which includes maintaining a confidential and safe place where each patient is able to explore and work through the presenting concerns.
(317) 376-4841 View (317) 376-4841
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Dr. Eric L. Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCAC, ICGC-II, BACC
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Believe me when I say I’m no stranger to addiction or recovery. As someone in long-term recovery and the child of a person with alcohol use disorder, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to my work. I have treated addiction as a therapist for more than 25 years and have spent over a decade teaching courses at universities. While I work with a wide range of concerns, my specialty is treating substance use, problem gambling, anger, and abusive behavior.
Believe me when I say I’m no stranger to addiction or recovery. As someone in long-term recovery and the child of a person with alcohol use disorder, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to my work. I have treated addiction as a therapist for more than 25 years and have spent over a decade teaching courses at universities. While I work with a wide range of concerns, my specialty is treating substance use, problem gambling, anger, and abusive behavior.
(317) 406-4625 View (317) 406-4625
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One Sensible Solution
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
One Sensible Solution offers office based and virtual therapy. All therapists through One Sensible Solution are masters level and vary in backgrounds and specialties. We have three locations in the Indianapolis area. We are confident we can match you with a therapist to meet your specific needs and help you and your family have a fulfilling life.
One Sensible Solution offers office based and virtual therapy. All therapists through One Sensible Solution are masters level and vary in backgrounds and specialties. We have three locations in the Indianapolis area. We are confident we can match you with a therapist to meet your specific needs and help you and your family have a fulfilling life.
(317) 218-9434 View (317) 218-9434
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Kristen Rosenberger
Counselor, LMHC
Indianapolis, IN 46220
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life has a tendancy to get the best of us sometimes. Whether it's working through past trauma, stuck in old life patterns, wanting to change yourself for the better or stay sober in your recovery; Enlightened Pathways, LLC is here for you!
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life has a tendancy to get the best of us sometimes. Whether it's working through past trauma, stuck in old life patterns, wanting to change yourself for the better or stay sober in your recovery; Enlightened Pathways, LLC is here for you!
(317) 768-0878 View (317) 768-0878
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Susan Lloyd Merrick
Psychologist
Online Only
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who has earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008. I earned the Indiana state-required designation as a Health Service Provider of Psychology in 2009, after an additional year of post-doctoral training. My graduate education focused on health psychology and the treatment of complex trauma. To this day, I remain passionate about helping others work through the emotional and interpersonal effects of psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and loss. More recently, I took advantage of an opportunity to train in the utilization of EMDR
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who has earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008. I earned the Indiana state-required designation as a Health Service Provider of Psychology in 2009, after an additional year of post-doctoral training. My graduate education focused on health psychology and the treatment of complex trauma. To this day, I remain passionate about helping others work through the emotional and interpersonal effects of psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and loss. More recently, I took advantage of an opportunity to train in the utilization of EMDR
(463) 676-4453 View (463) 676-4453
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Rachael Bain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You ARE capable of healing. You already have this ability. Do you feel anxious? Exhausted? Depressed? Like giving up? Sometimes we get stuck. We feel like we are just going through the motions. We get tired of having bigger reactions than a situation seems to warrant. We are tired of repeating the same solutions with no positive results. We realize we're not making sense in our relationships and we're scared of emotionally hurting those we love. ​ I believe each person has the capacity to heal Self. Let's take a look at your environment and see what is getting in the way of you being yourself. Hablo espanol. Falo portugues.
You ARE capable of healing. You already have this ability. Do you feel anxious? Exhausted? Depressed? Like giving up? Sometimes we get stuck. We feel like we are just going through the motions. We get tired of having bigger reactions than a situation seems to warrant. We are tired of repeating the same solutions with no positive results. We realize we're not making sense in our relationships and we're scared of emotionally hurting those we love. ​ I believe each person has the capacity to heal Self. Let's take a look at your environment and see what is getting in the way of you being yourself. Hablo espanol. Falo portugues.
(317) 934-2690 View (317) 934-2690
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Andrea Barbour
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MA, LMFT, PhD-ABD
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240
I work with patients (individuals, romantic relationships of all kinds, families, and groups) who struggle with crisis and long-standing emotional distress. Specifically, I address trauma, dissociative disorders, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and other types of suffering from a primarily systemic, relational, self-psychological psychoanalytic lens. Clients who benefit most from their work with me are motivated to come to understand the conscious and unconscious dynamics that keep them from living and relating in the way they most long to. I see clients at least once per week.
I work with patients (individuals, romantic relationships of all kinds, families, and groups) who struggle with crisis and long-standing emotional distress. Specifically, I address trauma, dissociative disorders, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and other types of suffering from a primarily systemic, relational, self-psychological psychoanalytic lens. Clients who benefit most from their work with me are motivated to come to understand the conscious and unconscious dynamics that keep them from living and relating in the way they most long to. I see clients at least once per week.
(463) 223-8998 View (463) 223-8998
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Kevin Strawbridge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Greetings and thank you for your interest in my practice. My approach to treatment of individuals, couples, and family's is tailored to fit the unique needs of each situation. I have experience in working with a variety of concerns relating to challenging thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Greetings and thank you for your interest in my practice. My approach to treatment of individuals, couples, and family's is tailored to fit the unique needs of each situation. I have experience in working with a variety of concerns relating to challenging thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
(317) 891-5739 View (317) 891-5739
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Falicia Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Thank you for taking the first step towards healing by seeking a counselor. I am here to listen and be supportive on your journey, without being judgmental. of your journey. We have a Greater Purpose in life than our current situation. Just like the seasons changed the leaves on a tree, our situations in life changes. I am currently accepting patients from both Indiana & Colorado. I have experience with first responders, active military, and Veterans. I also love connecting with those who work in ministry and their families. Sometimes we need support with getting back to our first love.
Thank you for taking the first step towards healing by seeking a counselor. I am here to listen and be supportive on your journey, without being judgmental. of your journey. We have a Greater Purpose in life than our current situation. Just like the seasons changed the leaves on a tree, our situations in life changes. I am currently accepting patients from both Indiana & Colorado. I have experience with first responders, active military, and Veterans. I also love connecting with those who work in ministry and their families. Sometimes we need support with getting back to our first love.
(463) 304-0846 View (463) 304-0846
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Leslie Steele
Counselor, MA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I will be starting in person sessions on 6/6! Areas of focus: trauma (sexual, physical, mental/emotional, and religious), borderline personality disorder/traits, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, building & setting boundaries in relationships, identity exploration, and adjustment to life changes. We could work on improving use of health coping strategies, interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning, and improve your quality of life. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. I strive to be educated on racial injustice and systemic issues to best assist my clients in navigating their life experiences with the goal of being anti-racist.
I will be starting in person sessions on 6/6! Areas of focus: trauma (sexual, physical, mental/emotional, and religious), borderline personality disorder/traits, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, building & setting boundaries in relationships, identity exploration, and adjustment to life changes. We could work on improving use of health coping strategies, interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning, and improve your quality of life. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. I strive to be educated on racial injustice and systemic issues to best assist my clients in navigating their life experiences with the goal of being anti-racist.
(463) 208-7156 View (463) 208-7156

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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.