Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Wellesley, MA
As a former cult member, I help people and their families who have been "unduly influenced." I am committed to helping people reclaim their personal power. I wrote four books including Freedom of Mind, Combating Cult Mind Control, and The Cult of Trump. My online courses include Understanding Cults: A Foundational Course. I help people from all over the world who have found that mental health professionals unless they are specialized in treating cult members, are at best a waste of time and resources, and worse, do further harm. A large part of my practice is short term work with former members.
As a former cult member, I help people and their families who have been "unduly influenced." I am committed to helping people reclaim their personal power. I wrote four books including Freedom of Mind, Combating Cult Mind Control, and The Cult of Trump. My online courses include Understanding Cults: A Foundational Course. I help people from all over the world who have found that mental health professionals unless they are specialized in treating cult members, are at best a waste of time and resources, and worse, do further harm. A large part of my practice is short term work with former members.
When you are chronically exposed to perceived threats in your environment (i.e. illness, loss, financial insecurity) your nervous system becomes dysregulated and you may experience difficulty sleeping and/or concentrating, racing thoughts, tense muscles, lack of motivation and/or joy, and negative thoughts about yourself and/or the world around you. This is your body's way of trying to keep you safe. I have had the privilege of working with adult victims of abuse, military personnel, police/fire, and healthcare workers on the frontlines during COVID-19, and I have seen first hand the power of the human spirit.
When you are chronically exposed to perceived threats in your environment (i.e. illness, loss, financial insecurity) your nervous system becomes dysregulated and you may experience difficulty sleeping and/or concentrating, racing thoughts, tense muscles, lack of motivation and/or joy, and negative thoughts about yourself and/or the world around you. This is your body's way of trying to keep you safe. I have had the privilege of working with adult victims of abuse, military personnel, police/fire, and healthcare workers on the frontlines during COVID-19, and I have seen first hand the power of the human spirit.
Psychotherapy, as I define it to my patients and students, is the collaborative inquiry between patient and therapist into the patient's patterns of interaction and patterns of expectation. This kind of study leads to greater personal and interpersonal freedom, which allows for the reduction or the elimination of symptoms. Psychotherapy can be of brief duration or an extended enterprise focusing on long term difficulties. The decision on which form of psychotherapy to undertake is usually based on an evaluation of 1 to 3 sessions, where a treatment plan is developed. I am interactive in my approach.
Psychotherapy, as I define it to my patients and students, is the collaborative inquiry between patient and therapist into the patient's patterns of interaction and patterns of expectation. This kind of study leads to greater personal and interpersonal freedom, which allows for the reduction or the elimination of symptoms. Psychotherapy can be of brief duration or an extended enterprise focusing on long term difficulties. The decision on which form of psychotherapy to undertake is usually based on an evaluation of 1 to 3 sessions, where a treatment plan is developed. I am interactive in my approach.
I help women and couples through major life transitions. You may seem fine on outside but feel depleted or disconnected, you don't have to manage this alone. I am a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, perinatal and reproductive mental health, anxiety, relationship transitions, and general life stressors. My personalized therapeutic approach uses research-based treatments to address each individual or couple's strengths, needs, and goals.
I help women and couples through major life transitions. You may seem fine on outside but feel depleted or disconnected, you don't have to manage this alone. I am a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, perinatal and reproductive mental health, anxiety, relationship transitions, and general life stressors. My personalized therapeutic approach uses research-based treatments to address each individual or couple's strengths, needs, and goals.
Hi there and welcome! I’m Dr. Olivia Skalski, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience conducting psychotherapy with clients of all ages. I also have a background administering psychological assessments, providing clinical supervision/consultation to other clinicians, and teaching at the graduate level. I earned my doctorate degree from William James College in Boston, MA, and my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Hartford.
Hi there and welcome! I’m Dr. Olivia Skalski, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience conducting psychotherapy with clients of all ages. I also have a background administering psychological assessments, providing clinical supervision/consultation to other clinicians, and teaching at the graduate level. I earned my doctorate degree from William James College in Boston, MA, and my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Hartford.
I help adults navigate life transitions, relationships, and personal growth through deeper self-understanding.
Many people reach a point where they recognize that something needs to change — they feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns they don’t fully understand. Perhaps you are facing a difficult life transition, experiencing grief or loss, struggling in a relationship, questioning your self-worth, or navigating the challenges of middle life or later life transitions. Therapy offers an opportunity to develop clarity, self-awareness, and create meaningful change.
I help adults navigate life transitions, relationships, and personal growth through deeper self-understanding.
Many people reach a point where they recognize that something needs to change — they feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns they don’t fully understand. Perhaps you are facing a difficult life transition, experiencing grief or loss, struggling in a relationship, questioning your self-worth, or navigating the challenges of middle life or later life transitions. Therapy offers an opportunity to develop clarity, self-awareness, and create meaningful change.
I am a clinical psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents and adults for over 25 years. I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches in order to target your child's and your family's unique set of needs. Depending on your child's age and challenges, my approach blends components of developmental psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, family systems and neuropsychology. I specialize in helping children learn strategies for managing anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, learning/developmental disabilities, Autism, and ADHD, to name a few.
I am a clinical psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents and adults for over 25 years. I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches in order to target your child's and your family's unique set of needs. Depending on your child's age and challenges, my approach blends components of developmental psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, family systems and neuropsychology. I specialize in helping children learn strategies for managing anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, learning/developmental disabilities, Autism, and ADHD, to name a few.
Welcome! I offer clinical treatment to people experiencing trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, & issues of identity (race, gender, sexuality, culture). Traumatic experiences have a way of shackling themselves to the body, whether they are accumulated over time or single incidents which compromised our safety. We seek to protect ourselves from a world that failed to protect us, often coping in ways that hurt in the long run. In our work together we will identify sources of pain, the impact they have on your life, & determine ways to reclaim power so that your body becomes a place of safety rather than a site of trauma.
Welcome! I offer clinical treatment to people experiencing trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, & issues of identity (race, gender, sexuality, culture). Traumatic experiences have a way of shackling themselves to the body, whether they are accumulated over time or single incidents which compromised our safety. We seek to protect ourselves from a world that failed to protect us, often coping in ways that hurt in the long run. In our work together we will identify sources of pain, the impact they have on your life, & determine ways to reclaim power so that your body becomes a place of safety rather than a site of trauma.
Life's journey is full of crisis, loss, grief, relationship issues and trauma. These unresolved experiences become stuck in our body and mind and affect how we think, feel, react, what we believe and keep us in survival mode without us realizing it. We eventually become sick physically, mentally and emotionally as we try to navigate toxic relationships, struggle with addictions and ultimately lose faith in the chance for a better reality.
My dedication, empathy and personal experience provide clients with a safe, compassionate, nonjudmental and trusting relationship with space to heal.
Life's journey is full of crisis, loss, grief, relationship issues and trauma. These unresolved experiences become stuck in our body and mind and affect how we think, feel, react, what we believe and keep us in survival mode without us realizing it. We eventually become sick physically, mentally and emotionally as we try to navigate toxic relationships, struggle with addictions and ultimately lose faith in the chance for a better reality.
My dedication, empathy and personal experience provide clients with a safe, compassionate, nonjudmental and trusting relationship with space to heal.
Therapy can be casual or intense (often, it's both!). It’s okay if you’re not yet sure about exactly what you need. We’ll work together in a way that feels real and tailored to you, focusing on lasting growth over quick fixes. With 15+ years of experience, I’ve supported people through challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues—or simply the desire for a more fulfilling life. You don’t have to settle for feeling “fine.” Wanting more isn't just not okay—it’s natural.
Therapy can be casual or intense (often, it's both!). It’s okay if you’re not yet sure about exactly what you need. We’ll work together in a way that feels real and tailored to you, focusing on lasting growth over quick fixes. With 15+ years of experience, I’ve supported people through challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues—or simply the desire for a more fulfilling life. You don’t have to settle for feeling “fine.” Wanting more isn't just not okay—it’s natural.
It’s hard to relax when you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Even when life seems fine from the outside, anxiety and overthinking can leave your mind spinning, trying to anticipate what might go wrong next. Often those reactions aren’t just about what’s happening now. The past doesn’t always stay in the past. Old experiences can shape how you see yourself, respond to stress, and show up in relationships. You may wonder if you’re “enough,” work hard to keep everything under control, or check out completely - scrolling, staying constantly busy, or using humor to avoid what feels harder to face just to get through the day.
It’s hard to relax when you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Even when life seems fine from the outside, anxiety and overthinking can leave your mind spinning, trying to anticipate what might go wrong next. Often those reactions aren’t just about what’s happening now. The past doesn’t always stay in the past. Old experiences can shape how you see yourself, respond to stress, and show up in relationships. You may wonder if you’re “enough,” work hard to keep everything under control, or check out completely - scrolling, staying constantly busy, or using humor to avoid what feels harder to face just to get through the day.
We all long for our experiences, feelings, and needs to be seen, recognized, and honored. I bring to our work deep respect for you and/or your child’s concerns and suffering. I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work, which I approach with curiosity and empathy. I am most interested in what your unique experience is, and I aim to listen deeply. A safe-enough space will help us to transform your patterns of experience that interfere with your ability to be compassionate with yourself, to build meaningful relationships, and to work and play creatively, in other words, to live a fulfilling life.
We all long for our experiences, feelings, and needs to be seen, recognized, and honored. I bring to our work deep respect for you and/or your child’s concerns and suffering. I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work, which I approach with curiosity and empathy. I am most interested in what your unique experience is, and I aim to listen deeply. A safe-enough space will help us to transform your patterns of experience that interfere with your ability to be compassionate with yourself, to build meaningful relationships, and to work and play creatively, in other words, to live a fulfilling life.
I believe meaningful change happens within a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain clarity, develop effective coping skills, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. My work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and other behavioral approaches, thoughtfully tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Clients describe me as warm, open, and easy to talk with. I offer both weekly therapy sessions and three-day intensives for those seeking more concentrated support. I’m happy to answer a
I believe meaningful change happens within a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain clarity, develop effective coping skills, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. My work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and other behavioral approaches, thoughtfully tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Clients describe me as warm, open, and easy to talk with. I offer both weekly therapy sessions and three-day intensives for those seeking more concentrated support. I’m happy to answer a
Do you feel stuck? Maybe it’s a relationship, a job, past trauma or feeling sad or anxious. I enthusiastically approach your therapy with a high level of skill and a spirit of optimism. I am fortunate to have enjoyed over 25 years practicing and teaching the art and science of therapy with issues related to ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, learning disabilities and family issues. I specialize in EMDR, AEDP, CBT Psychodynamic, Somatic, Hypnosis, Ketamine-Assisted, and other therapies that enable us to work through barriers that block your healing and growth.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe it’s a relationship, a job, past trauma or feeling sad or anxious. I enthusiastically approach your therapy with a high level of skill and a spirit of optimism. I am fortunate to have enjoyed over 25 years practicing and teaching the art and science of therapy with issues related to ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, learning disabilities and family issues. I specialize in EMDR, AEDP, CBT Psychodynamic, Somatic, Hypnosis, Ketamine-Assisted, and other therapies that enable us to work through barriers that block your healing and growth.
It is not uncommon to realize we are living lives we never planned on. We may be in an active crisis, or a life transition, or we may realize that we are stuck, or that things are just not working. Often, present-day challenges can be traced back to old patterns of relating, perceiving, understanding, and behaving. I help my clients identify and understand old patterns, and then develop greater flexibility in how they relate and respond. I work with them to adopt new practices which will allow them to move away from impasses and towards lives that are more fulfilling, productive and connected.
It is not uncommon to realize we are living lives we never planned on. We may be in an active crisis, or a life transition, or we may realize that we are stuck, or that things are just not working. Often, present-day challenges can be traced back to old patterns of relating, perceiving, understanding, and behaving. I help my clients identify and understand old patterns, and then develop greater flexibility in how they relate and respond. I work with them to adopt new practices which will allow them to move away from impasses and towards lives that are more fulfilling, productive and connected.
I am a NYC & Boston based psychotherapist who specializes in helping teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, complex trauma, attachment, sleep, identity, artistic/career blocks, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, within LGBTQ+ and kink communities, and with neurodiverse students. I adapt evidence-based therapy techniques for individual needs, including DBT mindfulness and distress tolerance skills, ACT, psychoanalysis, and arts therapies. I strive to create a compassionate environment rooted in trust, warmth, and partnership.
I am a NYC & Boston based psychotherapist who specializes in helping teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, complex trauma, attachment, sleep, identity, artistic/career blocks, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, within LGBTQ+ and kink communities, and with neurodiverse students. I adapt evidence-based therapy techniques for individual needs, including DBT mindfulness and distress tolerance skills, ACT, psychoanalysis, and arts therapies. I strive to create a compassionate environment rooted in trust, warmth, and partnership.
Change can be overwhelming—or it can open new possibilities. I work with women, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity shifts, offering an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy with creativity, systems thinking, and over 20 years of experience in education and leadership. I also provide psychedelic integration, grounded in certification from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, for those undergoing or curious about ketamine treatment. My style is warm, collaborative, and forward-looking—focused on creating a safe space where you can gain clarity, heal, and grow.
Change can be overwhelming—or it can open new possibilities. I work with women, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity shifts, offering an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy with creativity, systems thinking, and over 20 years of experience in education and leadership. I also provide psychedelic integration, grounded in certification from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, for those undergoing or curious about ketamine treatment. My style is warm, collaborative, and forward-looking—focused on creating a safe space where you can gain clarity, heal, and grow.
I conduct neuropsychological and psychological testing with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of cognitive, developmental and psychological difficulties. Through the evaluation process, I will provide you with answers about your or your child's diagnosis, suggest the best treatments and provide access to accommodations in school or on standardized tests. I am confident that you will walk away with not only a new understanding of your or your child's struggles but also increased confidence to address those struggles effectively. Please visit my website for more information: https:/jilliandepaulphd.com
I conduct neuropsychological and psychological testing with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of cognitive, developmental and psychological difficulties. Through the evaluation process, I will provide you with answers about your or your child's diagnosis, suggest the best treatments and provide access to accommodations in school or on standardized tests. I am confident that you will walk away with not only a new understanding of your or your child's struggles but also increased confidence to address those struggles effectively. Please visit my website for more information: https:/jilliandepaulphd.com
Are you the one who always shows up for your job, your family, your community, but inside you’re running on empty? Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of others’ crises for so long, you’ve lost sight of your own needs. Trauma-exposed helping professionals (e.g., first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and law enforcement) are often burned out, overwhelmed, and unsure how to keep going. Together, we will untangle grief, trauma, and identity loss so you can set boundaries, reclaim your voice, & find peace without abandoning your calling.
Are you the one who always shows up for your job, your family, your community, but inside you’re running on empty? Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of others’ crises for so long, you’ve lost sight of your own needs. Trauma-exposed helping professionals (e.g., first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and law enforcement) are often burned out, overwhelmed, and unsure how to keep going. Together, we will untangle grief, trauma, and identity loss so you can set boundaries, reclaim your voice, & find peace without abandoning your calling.
Adults-100 : Individual/Couple/Consult: The imprint of trauma is psychological, body & brain memory long after the events are over, one continues to respond as if danger were ever present and we learn trauma is not the event but the Unsafe environment. Looking for answers to healing traumatic events? Healing is not just knowing what happened but transforming how Behavior, mind, & body still store trauma revealing itself via depression, anxiety, grief, despair, conflict ,lack of resolve, patterns of repetition, worn out "survival mode defenses" Mild and Moderate. Trauma is the unsafe environment not any one event.
Adults-100 : Individual/Couple/Consult: The imprint of trauma is psychological, body & brain memory long after the events are over, one continues to respond as if danger were ever present and we learn trauma is not the event but the Unsafe environment. Looking for answers to healing traumatic events? Healing is not just knowing what happened but transforming how Behavior, mind, & body still store trauma revealing itself via depression, anxiety, grief, despair, conflict ,lack of resolve, patterns of repetition, worn out "survival mode defenses" Mild and Moderate. Trauma is the unsafe environment not any one event.
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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.