Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Weston, MA
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.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether our distress stems from not getting what we want, or getting exactly what we wanted and yet somehow still feeling unfulfilled. Anxiety, depression, or battling addiction can lead to feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The process of talking in a therapeutic setting is essential in cultivating self-awareness and obtaining the wisdom to make healthier choices. Each person is unique, and I am committed to finding what works best for every person who seeks my support.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether our distress stems from not getting what we want, or getting exactly what we wanted and yet somehow still feeling unfulfilled. Anxiety, depression, or battling addiction can lead to feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The process of talking in a therapeutic setting is essential in cultivating self-awareness and obtaining the wisdom to make healthier choices. Each person is unique, and I am committed to finding what works best for every person who seeks my support.
I believe that we all have the power to change our lives by identifying and connecting with our true values and letting this guide our actions instead of our fears. Clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms can learn how to shift their focus from negative thoughts and behaviors toward a more fulfilling relationship with themselves and others. Utilizing a trauma-informed and mindful approach I help clients develop their own treatment goals and make lasting behavioral and emotional changes.
I believe that we all have the power to change our lives by identifying and connecting with our true values and letting this guide our actions instead of our fears. Clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms can learn how to shift their focus from negative thoughts and behaviors toward a more fulfilling relationship with themselves and others. Utilizing a trauma-informed and mindful approach I help clients develop their own treatment goals and make lasting behavioral and emotional changes.
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.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or feelings you can’t quite name. Whether navigating a transition, struggling with a relationship, or feeling stuck, you are likely looking for a new direction. I believe we all possess innate processes for healing and solving the problems we face. Often, these natural abilities are blocked by unconscious behavior patterns developed as past coping mechanisms. My work focuses on helping you remove blocks and reconnect with these innate strengths so you can move forward. Together, we will work to clear the path for your own natural capacity for change and growth.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or feelings you can’t quite name. Whether navigating a transition, struggling with a relationship, or feeling stuck, you are likely looking for a new direction. I believe we all possess innate processes for healing and solving the problems we face. Often, these natural abilities are blocked by unconscious behavior patterns developed as past coping mechanisms. My work focuses on helping you remove blocks and reconnect with these innate strengths so you can move forward. Together, we will work to clear the path for your own natural capacity for change and growth.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, better manage stress, anxiety, and challenging life transitions. When we are anxious and overwhelmed, we can feel disconnected from others. This often triggers self-doubt and poor decision-making, which can chip away at our self-esteem and unravel our important relationships. I help clients identify the core issues that are negatively impacting their lives and relationships, and keeping them from achieving their goals and living life to the fullest.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, better manage stress, anxiety, and challenging life transitions. When we are anxious and overwhelmed, we can feel disconnected from others. This often triggers self-doubt and poor decision-making, which can chip away at our self-esteem and unravel our important relationships. I help clients identify the core issues that are negatively impacting their lives and relationships, and keeping them from achieving their goals and living life to the fullest.
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.
Since 2000, I have been working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. More recently, I have helping people manage traumas. Do you feel like you would like to do more with your life? Are you held back by overwhelming thoughts, and large emotions (or no emotions at all)? If so, I believe I can be helpful. I have experience helping people increase their hope, and belief in themselves. I enjoy working with couples also, and helping them feel heard, understood and appreciated. If we are a good match, I would be happy to work with you!
Since 2000, I have been working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. More recently, I have helping people manage traumas. Do you feel like you would like to do more with your life? Are you held back by overwhelming thoughts, and large emotions (or no emotions at all)? If so, I believe I can be helpful. I have experience helping people increase their hope, and belief in themselves. I enjoy working with couples also, and helping them feel heard, understood and appreciated. If we are a good match, I would be happy to work with you!
In addition to my faculty and hospital-based roles, in my private practice I see children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and British Columbia. Harvard Medical School trained, I deliver evidence-based approaches and treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses using a bio-psycho-social model, delivered with warmth and humor. I welcome all backgrounds and strive for culturally responsive and anti-oppressive care.
In addition to my faculty and hospital-based roles, in my private practice I see children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and British Columbia. Harvard Medical School trained, I deliver evidence-based approaches and treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses using a bio-psycho-social model, delivered with warmth and humor. I welcome all backgrounds and strive for culturally responsive and anti-oppressive care.
I have a virtual practice in several states on the East coast and am able to practice in close to 40 others. Online therapy is the new wave as a result of the pandemic and beyond. Telehealth offers not only additional safety but greater convenience in your already busy life. I studied psychology at Harvard University, Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The California Institute in San Francisco.
I have a virtual practice in several states on the East coast and am able to practice in close to 40 others. Online therapy is the new wave as a result of the pandemic and beyond. Telehealth offers not only additional safety but greater convenience in your already busy life. I studied psychology at Harvard University, Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The California Institute in San Francisco.
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
Struggling with trust issues, disconnection, or painful cycles that leave you emotionally drained? As a leading expert in trauma-informed couples therapy and bestselling author of Healing Trauma Together, I’ve dedicated 20,000+ clinical hours to helping couples heal even the most fractured bonds. I work with couples and individuals facing betrayal, intimacy struggles, and deep disconnection. These aren’t just relationship issues—they’re trauma responses. A racing heart, a lump in your throat, shutting down emotionally—these are old wounds resurfacing in your most important connection.
Struggling with trust issues, disconnection, or painful cycles that leave you emotionally drained? As a leading expert in trauma-informed couples therapy and bestselling author of Healing Trauma Together, I’ve dedicated 20,000+ clinical hours to helping couples heal even the most fractured bonds. I work with couples and individuals facing betrayal, intimacy struggles, and deep disconnection. These aren’t just relationship issues—they’re trauma responses. A racing heart, a lump in your throat, shutting down emotionally—these are old wounds resurfacing in your most important connection.
I am not currently able to accept new cIients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, providing individual therapy to adults (21 and older). I specialize in the treatment of trauma (PTSD, complex trauma), and also work with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, such as divorce, or retirement. I offer executive functioning-focused skills and strategies for clients living with ADHD/neurodivergence. I also provide therapy to LGBTQ+ and Gender-Diverse individuals navigating their intersecting identities, and/or gender identity and expression. My interpersonal style is warm, respectful, empathic, and practical.
I am not currently able to accept new cIients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, providing individual therapy to adults (21 and older). I specialize in the treatment of trauma (PTSD, complex trauma), and also work with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, such as divorce, or retirement. I offer executive functioning-focused skills and strategies for clients living with ADHD/neurodivergence. I also provide therapy to LGBTQ+ and Gender-Diverse individuals navigating their intersecting identities, and/or gender identity and expression. My interpersonal style is warm, respectful, empathic, and practical.
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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.
In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.
In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.
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.
I am an Expressive Arts Psychotherapist. I am trained as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT). My approach to psychotherapy integrates alternative, holistic and traditional healing practices with mental health psychotherapies. I work with individuals of all backgrounds in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment and transitions, disorders of stress and dysregulation. I specializes in complex cases, trauma, and international development work.
I am an Expressive Arts Psychotherapist. I am trained as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT). My approach to psychotherapy integrates alternative, holistic and traditional healing practices with mental health psychotherapies. I work with individuals of all backgrounds in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment and transitions, disorders of stress and dysregulation. I specializes in complex cases, trauma, and international development work.
Achieve freedom from anxiety, lack of creativity or emotional stress. You already have what it takes inside of you to move past whatever is standing in your way!
My style is collaborative, balancing traditional therapies with innovative techniques: we work together, turning your current coping skills into successful strategies. Drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches, we use tools best suited for you. Since every client is unique so is your treatment.
Achieve freedom from anxiety, lack of creativity or emotional stress. You already have what it takes inside of you to move past whatever is standing in your way!
My style is collaborative, balancing traditional therapies with innovative techniques: we work together, turning your current coping skills into successful strategies. Drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches, we use tools best suited for you. Since every client is unique so is your treatment.
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.
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.
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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.