Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Roslindale, MA
I work with individuals and relationships navigating the lasting impact of trauma/CPTSD, communication, attachment wounds, and long-standing personality patterns that affect relationships, identity, and emotional safety. My approach supports you in making sense of your internal world—strengthening your ability to regulate, heal relations, and reconnect with yourself.
I also provide strategic identity life coaching, therapy intensives, and spiritual mentorship for individuals seeking growth beyond therapy, with a focus on intuitive leadership, self-concept, and aligned decision-making.
I work with individuals and relationships navigating the lasting impact of trauma/CPTSD, communication, attachment wounds, and long-standing personality patterns that affect relationships, identity, and emotional safety. My approach supports you in making sense of your internal world—strengthening your ability to regulate, heal relations, and reconnect with yourself.
I also provide strategic identity life coaching, therapy intensives, and spiritual mentorship for individuals seeking growth beyond therapy, with a focus on intuitive leadership, self-concept, and aligned decision-making.
I love being a social worker! With over 40 years of experience helping people from all walks of life, I’ve seen how much positive change is possible. My approach is flexible, nonjudgmental, and focused on creating a safe, supportive space for self-discovery.
I specialize in guiding individuals and families through life transitions—such as changes in relationships, work, health, and aging. I’ve also taught healthcare professionals how to communicate effectively and build stronger partnerships with those they serve.
Most of all, I continue to learn from my clients and feel honored to be part of their journeys.
I love being a social worker! With over 40 years of experience helping people from all walks of life, I’ve seen how much positive change is possible. My approach is flexible, nonjudgmental, and focused on creating a safe, supportive space for self-discovery.
I specialize in guiding individuals and families through life transitions—such as changes in relationships, work, health, and aging. I’ve also taught healthcare professionals how to communicate effectively and build stronger partnerships with those they serve.
Most of all, I continue to learn from my clients and feel honored to be part of their journeys.
I have spent my career practicing with individuals and communities who have experienced different forms of violence, abuse, and trauma. My specialty has been caring for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma over the past 20 years; I have worked in community-based organizations and hospital settings as an advocate, a trauma specialist, and a program director. I approach my work with clients from a broad understanding of the human experiences of hurt and the many ways to find healing, transformation, and growth.
I have spent my career practicing with individuals and communities who have experienced different forms of violence, abuse, and trauma. My specialty has been caring for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma over the past 20 years; I have worked in community-based organizations and hospital settings as an advocate, a trauma specialist, and a program director. I approach my work with clients from a broad understanding of the human experiences of hurt and the many ways to find healing, transformation, and growth.
Michelle A Novelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Roslindale, MA 02131
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am a clinical social worker who has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, as well as individuals in need of additional support. I specialize in child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and loss. I work with individuals and/or families on self-identified goals for either short-term or long-term therapy. I look forward to our collaboration. Bienvenida! Soy una doctora con más que 20 años de experiencia trabajando con niños y familias, incluyendo individuos que necesitan apoyo adicional. Si Ud. o su hijo necesitan un consejero, espero hablar con Ud.
Welcome! I am a clinical social worker who has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, as well as individuals in need of additional support. I specialize in child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and loss. I work with individuals and/or families on self-identified goals for either short-term or long-term therapy. I look forward to our collaboration. Bienvenida! Soy una doctora con más que 20 años de experiencia trabajando con niños y familias, incluyendo individuos que necesitan apoyo adicional. Si Ud. o su hijo necesitan un consejero, espero hablar con Ud.
I understand the importance of a good match when looking for a therapist, and I'm honored that you're considering me. I believe that you want to be well and that you are doing the best you can, but sometimes stuff gets in the way. When things don't make sense, I get curious, and I want to work with you to understand how your life works and to uncover and strengthen the skills you already have.
I understand the importance of a good match when looking for a therapist, and I'm honored that you're considering me. I believe that you want to be well and that you are doing the best you can, but sometimes stuff gets in the way. When things don't make sense, I get curious, and I want to work with you to understand how your life works and to uncover and strengthen the skills you already have.
By interweaving different types of therapy, we collaborate towards your goals in a way that's effective and respectful of your time, energy and money. Each session can be useful - I track this carefully by asking for feedback and by giving choices on how we work together. The time in-between sessions also is used - through practice 'homework' we choose individually, as a couple or as a family, or through observation/thinking. This helps us to identify what helps you to change or restrains you from change - we can then work together from an attitude of curiosity rather than "shoulds".
By interweaving different types of therapy, we collaborate towards your goals in a way that's effective and respectful of your time, energy and money. Each session can be useful - I track this carefully by asking for feedback and by giving choices on how we work together. The time in-between sessions also is used - through practice 'homework' we choose individually, as a couple or as a family, or through observation/thinking. This helps us to identify what helps you to change or restrains you from change - we can then work together from an attitude of curiosity rather than "shoulds".
Welcome to our group practice, located in the heart of Dedham Square. We integrate yoga and psychotherapy to provide healing for adults in Massachusetts who are working through trauma or stuck reliving habitual patterns.
Provider openings:
Josh: A couple of openings coming up the in early June, Jess A: Waitlist, Erika C: Waitlist
Aly G: Waitlist
Welcome to our group practice, located in the heart of Dedham Square. We integrate yoga and psychotherapy to provide healing for adults in Massachusetts who are working through trauma or stuck reliving habitual patterns.
Provider openings:
Josh: A couple of openings coming up the in early June, Jess A: Waitlist, Erika C: Waitlist
Aly G: Waitlist
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I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with a focus on treating trauma and dissociation. Trauma can deeply affect the mind, body, and sense of self in complex ways. I work with individuals struggling with emotional, behavioral, or physical symptoms related to traumatic stress such as dissociation, depression, anxiety, mood fluctuations, or difficulties with identity and relationships. I also specialize in supporting the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Together, we will work to uncover and address the underlying causes of your distress or difficulties, facilitating a path toward relief and meaningful change.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with a focus on treating trauma and dissociation. Trauma can deeply affect the mind, body, and sense of self in complex ways. I work with individuals struggling with emotional, behavioral, or physical symptoms related to traumatic stress such as dissociation, depression, anxiety, mood fluctuations, or difficulties with identity and relationships. I also specialize in supporting the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Together, we will work to uncover and address the underlying causes of your distress or difficulties, facilitating a path toward relief and meaningful change.
Ellen Jennifer Godena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdM, MSW, LICSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
In my private practice I treat clients with complex trauma and PTSD, especially where trauma symptoms also arise in the body. This may include chronic pain conditions, FND symptoms, IBS, hypermobility/EDS, POTS and dysautonomia. My therapeutic framework is that the mind-brain-body are one dynamic system that should be considered as a whole. I work as lead psychotherapist in the Functional Neurological Disorder clinic at Mass General Hospital and am a co-investigator in the FND research program. I utilize a range of clinical approaches: sensorimotor psychotherapy, deep brain reorienting, parts work, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches.
In my private practice I treat clients with complex trauma and PTSD, especially where trauma symptoms also arise in the body. This may include chronic pain conditions, FND symptoms, IBS, hypermobility/EDS, POTS and dysautonomia. My therapeutic framework is that the mind-brain-body are one dynamic system that should be considered as a whole. I work as lead psychotherapist in the Functional Neurological Disorder clinic at Mass General Hospital and am a co-investigator in the FND research program. I utilize a range of clinical approaches: sensorimotor psychotherapy, deep brain reorienting, parts work, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches.
Richard Kleiman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Norwell, MA 02061
Waitlist for new clients
I work regularly with clients living with anxiety and depression as well as those who have experienced trauma. My specialties include: mindfulness-based psychotherapy treatment for clients experiencing Functional Neurological Disorders (including Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures); assisting young adults with the transition from adolescence to adulthood; gender-affirming therapy; trauma therapy; and working with elderly clients and their families adjusting to late life changes and new medical diagnoses. I also work regularly with clients experiencing depression and anxiety.
I work regularly with clients living with anxiety and depression as well as those who have experienced trauma. My specialties include: mindfulness-based psychotherapy treatment for clients experiencing Functional Neurological Disorders (including Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures); assisting young adults with the transition from adolescence to adulthood; gender-affirming therapy; trauma therapy; and working with elderly clients and their families adjusting to late life changes and new medical diagnoses. I also work regularly with clients experiencing depression and anxiety.
It's an unfortunate reality, but many people never reach their full potential in life; there always seems to be one or more things holding them back. This can be due to past traumatic experiences, a difficult childhood, their own thoughts, etc... the list is endless! As a result, anxiety and depression can set in.
It's an unfortunate reality, but many people never reach their full potential in life; there always seems to be one or more things holding them back. This can be due to past traumatic experiences, a difficult childhood, their own thoughts, etc... the list is endless! As a result, anxiety and depression can set in.
Hello! Are you an adult who’s experienced abuse, neglect, or hardships? If you feel disconnected from yourself & unsure whom to trust, you’re not alone. Many people experience anxiety, flashbacks, & overwhelming emotions after trauma. These reactions, such as numbness or the “fight-or-flight” response, reflect your mind & body’s instinct to protect you from the pain you’ve endured. You deserve support to navigate these challenges & rebuild trust in yourself. The weight of these emotions can be heavy, but recognizing that you are not alone in this journey can be the first step towards healing. Together, we can find a path forward.
Hello! Are you an adult who’s experienced abuse, neglect, or hardships? If you feel disconnected from yourself & unsure whom to trust, you’re not alone. Many people experience anxiety, flashbacks, & overwhelming emotions after trauma. These reactions, such as numbness or the “fight-or-flight” response, reflect your mind & body’s instinct to protect you from the pain you’ve endured. You deserve support to navigate these challenges & rebuild trust in yourself. The weight of these emotions can be heavy, but recognizing that you are not alone in this journey can be the first step towards healing. Together, we can find a path forward.
In a warm, comfortable atmosphere you're free to explore issues that keep you from living a happy, fulfilling life. My approach is active, supportive and collaborative. For years I've helped people overcome the barriers that keep them stuck. My clients grapple with general problems of living, such as relational difficulties, grief, life transitions and unwanted habits. I also help people with Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, and other emotional difficulties. I have extensive training and experience in psychodynamic therapy, Trauma Therapy, Internal Family Systems, body-centered coping skills and mindfulness.I also use CBT techniques.
In a warm, comfortable atmosphere you're free to explore issues that keep you from living a happy, fulfilling life. My approach is active, supportive and collaborative. For years I've helped people overcome the barriers that keep them stuck. My clients grapple with general problems of living, such as relational difficulties, grief, life transitions and unwanted habits. I also help people with Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, and other emotional difficulties. I have extensive training and experience in psychodynamic therapy, Trauma Therapy, Internal Family Systems, body-centered coping skills and mindfulness.I also use CBT techniques.
Hi there and welcome! Reaching out for support can be really challenging, especially when feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. I’m so glad you are taking this courageous and important step in caring for yourself. My name is Danielle and my priority as a therapist is to provide clients with a safe and person-centered non-judgmental space to be seen and heard, exactly as they are. I take an intentional, empathetic, authentic, and inclusive approach to therapy and commit to respectfully and compassionately meeting you where you are in the healing process, while guiding you through growth.
Hi there and welcome! Reaching out for support can be really challenging, especially when feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. I’m so glad you are taking this courageous and important step in caring for yourself. My name is Danielle and my priority as a therapist is to provide clients with a safe and person-centered non-judgmental space to be seen and heard, exactly as they are. I take an intentional, empathetic, authentic, and inclusive approach to therapy and commit to respectfully and compassionately meeting you where you are in the healing process, while guiding you through growth.
Hi, I'm Callie. I know living with a chronic illness, disability, or medical condition can be incredibly tough - not just for you, but for your whole family. It can touch every part of your life, stirring up all sorts of difficult emotions and challenges. As someone who belongs to the disability community and lives with chronic illness myself, I understand the impact firsthand. Additionally, I specialize in working with trauma survivors, including medical trauma and sexual abuse, as well as dissociative disorders. I provide support for parents with disabled kids, including advocacy if desired. I see clients remotely in MA and RI.
Hi, I'm Callie. I know living with a chronic illness, disability, or medical condition can be incredibly tough - not just for you, but for your whole family. It can touch every part of your life, stirring up all sorts of difficult emotions and challenges. As someone who belongs to the disability community and lives with chronic illness myself, I understand the impact firsthand. Additionally, I specialize in working with trauma survivors, including medical trauma and sexual abuse, as well as dissociative disorders. I provide support for parents with disabled kids, including advocacy if desired. I see clients remotely in MA and RI.
Ashley believes in the ability of each individual to seek and achieve change in their life. Ashley utilizes a person-centered approach to provide support, while guiding clients to insights that will lead to sustainable change. Ashley also utilizes behavioral interventions and uses an EMDR therapy approach to support coping with and recovery from traumatic experiences, including childhood sexual abuse and relational trauma. Ashley also focuses on supporting those with dissociative disorders and symptoms that are a common response to traumatic experiences.
Ashley believes in the ability of each individual to seek and achieve change in their life. Ashley utilizes a person-centered approach to provide support, while guiding clients to insights that will lead to sustainable change. Ashley also utilizes behavioral interventions and uses an EMDR therapy approach to support coping with and recovery from traumatic experiences, including childhood sexual abuse and relational trauma. Ashley also focuses on supporting those with dissociative disorders and symptoms that are a common response to traumatic experiences.
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.
Cate Hartnett, MSW, LCSW is a Social Work Fellow at the Complex Trauma Treatment Center Boston. She earned her MSW from Boston College with a specialization in trauma and is currently completing training in EMDR. Cate works with individuals healing from complex trauma, including developmental trauma, attachment trauma, and complex PTSD.
Cate Hartnett, MSW, LCSW is a Social Work Fellow at the Complex Trauma Treatment Center Boston. She earned her MSW from Boston College with a specialization in trauma and is currently completing training in EMDR. Cate works with individuals healing from complex trauma, including developmental trauma, attachment trauma, and complex PTSD.
With so much pressure to put our heads down, produce and consume, to fall in line and do what we’re ‘supposed to do,’ it can be hard to stop and calibrate. Therapy is a place to pause and to question, to take stock of what is causing suffering in your life and identify changes you may want to make, and to better understand yourself and your experience in the world.
With so much pressure to put our heads down, produce and consume, to fall in line and do what we’re ‘supposed to do,’ it can be hard to stop and calibrate. Therapy is a place to pause and to question, to take stock of what is causing suffering in your life and identify changes you may want to make, and to better understand yourself and your experience in the world.
Hello, I'm Hannah! As a clinician, my focus is on acting as a facilitator for my clients, helping you sort out the stories of your life. Whether you've experienced trauma, family challenges, parenting struggles, or anxiety, my job is to help you discover the goals you truly want to pursue. Together, we'll unravel your past to make sense of the present and develop the skills you need to continue moving forward into the future.
I take a very conversational approach, adapting to each client's unique needs. This allows us to develop insights into your situation and create space for positive change. I work to learn your preferences
Hello, I'm Hannah! As a clinician, my focus is on acting as a facilitator for my clients, helping you sort out the stories of your life. Whether you've experienced trauma, family challenges, parenting struggles, or anxiety, my job is to help you discover the goals you truly want to pursue. Together, we'll unravel your past to make sense of the present and develop the skills you need to continue moving forward into the future.
I take a very conversational approach, adapting to each client's unique needs. This allows us to develop insights into your situation and create space for positive change. I work to learn your preferences
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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.