Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Eldersburg, MD
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves, peacefully and happily.
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves, peacefully and happily.
Michele Genevieve Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LLC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Over 30 years of experience serving the needs of Carroll County residents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, marital conflict, chronic illness, addictions and the challenge of life transitions and loss issues.
Over 30 years of experience serving the needs of Carroll County residents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, marital conflict, chronic illness, addictions and the challenge of life transitions and loss issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and I work with children, teens, and adults using evidenced based practices. We work together using an eclectic approach to tailor your treatment around the goals you want to accomplish. In addition to being a therapist, I’m also a licensed resource (foster) parent and a college professor. My experience in each of these areas helps me utilize a variety of therapeutic tools to assist clients in different stages of their therapy journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and I work with children, teens, and adults using evidenced based practices. We work together using an eclectic approach to tailor your treatment around the goals you want to accomplish. In addition to being a therapist, I’m also a licensed resource (foster) parent and a college professor. My experience in each of these areas helps me utilize a variety of therapeutic tools to assist clients in different stages of their therapy journey.
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Peggy Lee Kolodny
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Waitlist for new clients
I have been an art psychotherapist since 1982. I currently work with adolescents and adults, using a trauma informed integrated approach for the impact of developmental trauma with its comorbidity, dissociation, and attachment issues. Art gives voice to what is stored implicitly within sensory somatic means. My client and I foster the relational benefit of the compassionate therapeutic alliance using the power of the creative process with a strength based focus. Our collaborative goal is to resolve the impact of the past; building resiliency, internal wisdom, and self compassion. I am an approved art therapy Supervisor in Maryland.
I have been an art psychotherapist since 1982. I currently work with adolescents and adults, using a trauma informed integrated approach for the impact of developmental trauma with its comorbidity, dissociation, and attachment issues. Art gives voice to what is stored implicitly within sensory somatic means. My client and I foster the relational benefit of the compassionate therapeutic alliance using the power of the creative process with a strength based focus. Our collaborative goal is to resolve the impact of the past; building resiliency, internal wisdom, and self compassion. I am an approved art therapy Supervisor in Maryland.
If you have a history of trauma or childhood adversity, current life stressors or experience may bring back memories of feeling trapped, alone, feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, anger, distrust, betrayal and guilt. I specialize in trauma recovery, including PTSD, complex trauma and dissociation. I offer psychological services for adults, including relationship oriented psychotherapy, EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis. See my website for more information. With over 35 years of experience and training in trauma and dissociation, I provide individual consultation to complex trauma and other psychotherapists.
If you have a history of trauma or childhood adversity, current life stressors or experience may bring back memories of feeling trapped, alone, feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, anger, distrust, betrayal and guilt. I specialize in trauma recovery, including PTSD, complex trauma and dissociation. I offer psychological services for adults, including relationship oriented psychotherapy, EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis. See my website for more information. With over 35 years of experience and training in trauma and dissociation, I provide individual consultation to complex trauma and other psychotherapists.
I began doing therapy as a masters-level clinician in the community with justice-involved youth in 2005. Over the last twenty years, I have worked with all kinds of people in communities, schools and in outpatient settings. The one common theme was always trauma.
If you are looking for someone to help you dig into your past trauma and finally get those demons out of you, I am here to help! My specialties are PTSD and DID, working with people with complex trauma and survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
I began doing therapy as a masters-level clinician in the community with justice-involved youth in 2005. Over the last twenty years, I have worked with all kinds of people in communities, schools and in outpatient settings. The one common theme was always trauma.
If you are looking for someone to help you dig into your past trauma and finally get those demons out of you, I am here to help! My specialties are PTSD and DID, working with people with complex trauma and survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
My goal as a therapist is to help you understand and resolve the things that block you from happiness and emotional well-being. I work in a collaborative, interactive style that is both compassionate and challenging, and I ensure a safe and respectful atmosphere. I will work with you on practical solutions to immediate crises and problems; as well as understanding and changing maladaptive patterns of thinking, behaving, or feeling that stem from past experiences.
My goal as a therapist is to help you understand and resolve the things that block you from happiness and emotional well-being. I work in a collaborative, interactive style that is both compassionate and challenging, and I ensure a safe and respectful atmosphere. I will work with you on practical solutions to immediate crises and problems; as well as understanding and changing maladaptive patterns of thinking, behaving, or feeling that stem from past experiences.
Hi, I am a psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience in the mental health field. For the past 10+ years, I have specialized in working with trauma survivors with diverse backgrounds, including gender identity, age, racial/ethnicity, and sexual orientation. I have been trained in various treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, Sandtray therapy modality, play therapy, EMDR, Crisis Intervention, and recently Somatic Experiencing. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, my works focus on helping clients overcome past trauma by establishing a sense of safety within the body, emotional regulation, and nervous system stabilization.
Hi, I am a psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience in the mental health field. For the past 10+ years, I have specialized in working with trauma survivors with diverse backgrounds, including gender identity, age, racial/ethnicity, and sexual orientation. I have been trained in various treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, Sandtray therapy modality, play therapy, EMDR, Crisis Intervention, and recently Somatic Experiencing. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, my works focus on helping clients overcome past trauma by establishing a sense of safety within the body, emotional regulation, and nervous system stabilization.
In these stressful times you may find yourself struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression that have long been with you or have emerged in response to recent events. You may feel hopeless about the future or plagued about the past feeling a strong sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Even attempts to talk to friends or family fail as they may not know or understand how to help you. Regardless of the specific nature of your difficulties, their impact is palpable, affecting your health, your relationships and self-perception. Whatever the struggle, you are looking for some help.
In these stressful times you may find yourself struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression that have long been with you or have emerged in response to recent events. You may feel hopeless about the future or plagued about the past feeling a strong sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Even attempts to talk to friends or family fail as they may not know or understand how to help you. Regardless of the specific nature of your difficulties, their impact is palpable, affecting your health, your relationships and self-perception. Whatever the struggle, you are looking for some help.
Dr. Williams provides services to individuals looking to reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve overall functioning, and receive support in facing life challenges. Her therapeutic approach is a collaborative one, involving a process of identifying each client’s specific needs and goals and developing a treatment plan to address these. Dr. Williams’ treatment style has been described as calm, warm, empathic and non judgmental.
Within an atmosphere of respect and collaboration, Dr. Williams assists clients in discovering and making effective use of inner and outer resources, so that they may engage in meaningful life experiences.
Dr. Williams provides services to individuals looking to reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve overall functioning, and receive support in facing life challenges. Her therapeutic approach is a collaborative one, involving a process of identifying each client’s specific needs and goals and developing a treatment plan to address these. Dr. Williams’ treatment style has been described as calm, warm, empathic and non judgmental.
Within an atmosphere of respect and collaboration, Dr. Williams assists clients in discovering and making effective use of inner and outer resources, so that they may engage in meaningful life experiences.
Beth Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20740
I am a licensed clinical therapist with more than 20 years experience working with clients with a broad range of concerns. I received my initial clinical training at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, where I trained in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and experiential therapies. Psychotherapy as a highly effective way to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression and the aftereffects of trauma and loss. It can help you increase your understanding of yourself; change behaviors that might be interfering with your goals; improve your relationships and help you experience more meaning and joy in your life.
I am a licensed clinical therapist with more than 20 years experience working with clients with a broad range of concerns. I received my initial clinical training at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, where I trained in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and experiential therapies. Psychotherapy as a highly effective way to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression and the aftereffects of trauma and loss. It can help you increase your understanding of yourself; change behaviors that might be interfering with your goals; improve your relationships and help you experience more meaning and joy in your life.
Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Are you feeling overwhelmed or just plain stuck in life?
I help people restructure their damaged relationships. Relationships are more than romantic interactions between two people. Relationships as I define it can be with anyone or anything that you exchange energy with. The biggest relationship that we struggle to understand and grow with is the person staring at us in the mirror each morning.
Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Are you feeling overwhelmed or just plain stuck in life?
I help people restructure their damaged relationships. Relationships are more than romantic interactions between two people. Relationships as I define it can be with anyone or anything that you exchange energy with. The biggest relationship that we struggle to understand and grow with is the person staring at us in the mirror each morning.
Stacy Lynskey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
I work with adults, with an emphasis on recovery from emotional, physical and sexual abuse or neglect, recovery from abuse trauma and post-traumatic growth. Trauma survivors often develop creative coping strategies, including dissociation, in order to tolerate abuse and to develop internal resources. These coping strategies are critical to survival and are well-respected in our therapeutic relationship. I also work with circumstances where there is an imbalance of power and lack of recognition of the individual's right to respect and dignity. I strongly believe that every person has the right to be treated with respect in all aspects of life.
I work with adults, with an emphasis on recovery from emotional, physical and sexual abuse or neglect, recovery from abuse trauma and post-traumatic growth. Trauma survivors often develop creative coping strategies, including dissociation, in order to tolerate abuse and to develop internal resources. These coping strategies are critical to survival and are well-respected in our therapeutic relationship. I also work with circumstances where there is an imbalance of power and lack of recognition of the individual's right to respect and dignity. I strongly believe that every person has the right to be treated with respect in all aspects of life.
Are you struggling with memories of trauma from your childhood or past? Or do you struggle to remember much of your childhood at all? Are you feeling disconnected from others and yourself? Do you get stuck in feelings of anger, irritability or fear? It would be an honor to walk with you on your journey of feeling more grounded and more yourself...
Laura has 14+ years of experience supporting those with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, caregiver-child relationship struggles, adoption and foster care issues, complex-PTSD, PTSD, dissociation, and abuse (emotional, verbal, physical, sexual and religious abuse).
Are you struggling with memories of trauma from your childhood or past? Or do you struggle to remember much of your childhood at all? Are you feeling disconnected from others and yourself? Do you get stuck in feelings of anger, irritability or fear? It would be an honor to walk with you on your journey of feeling more grounded and more yourself...
Laura has 14+ years of experience supporting those with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, caregiver-child relationship struggles, adoption and foster care issues, complex-PTSD, PTSD, dissociation, and abuse (emotional, verbal, physical, sexual and religious abuse).
I work with adults with trauma related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). My therapeutic approach involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), though I may use other theories or approaches depending on the needs of the client and the therapeutic process. I am also trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy for the treatment of PTSD.
I work with adults with trauma related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). My therapeutic approach involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), though I may use other theories or approaches depending on the needs of the client and the therapeutic process. I am also trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy for the treatment of PTSD.
Comeback Counseling: Trauma-Informed Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP-II, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Online Only
Often when I meet with a new client, they express that they understand what they're feeling but not how to change it. This is because most therapy revolves around a "top-down" approach where we put words to what's going on, but neglect the "bottom-up" approach of connecting directly with the nervous system to truly help ourselves feel safe and connected the way we want to! Many of my clients have intellectualized and separated themselves from what they feel, and I've helped many clients understand how trauma, relationships and sensory overload affects them through connecting with the best expert available: themselves.
Often when I meet with a new client, they express that they understand what they're feeling but not how to change it. This is because most therapy revolves around a "top-down" approach where we put words to what's going on, but neglect the "bottom-up" approach of connecting directly with the nervous system to truly help ourselves feel safe and connected the way we want to! Many of my clients have intellectualized and separated themselves from what they feel, and I've helped many clients understand how trauma, relationships and sensory overload affects them through connecting with the best expert available: themselves.
Emily Francis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
I am dedicated to providing expert therapy in the intersection of neurodivergence-affirming psychotherapy and trauma therapy.
I support neurodivergent teens and adults (and their families!) to understand themselves and create lives in which they can thrive!
I also support teens and adults who have experienced trauma including attachment trauma and neglect, abuse, narcissistic abuse and high-demand groups / cults.
Experienced in treating attachment trauma and dissociation using integrative and somatic trauma modalities.
No matter what you’ve been through, You are welcome here!
I am dedicated to providing expert therapy in the intersection of neurodivergence-affirming psychotherapy and trauma therapy.
I support neurodivergent teens and adults (and their families!) to understand themselves and create lives in which they can thrive!
I also support teens and adults who have experienced trauma including attachment trauma and neglect, abuse, narcissistic abuse and high-demand groups / cults.
Experienced in treating attachment trauma and dissociation using integrative and somatic trauma modalities.
No matter what you’ve been through, You are welcome here!
Lotus Embodied Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
Trauma disarms us of power, safety, and control. Embodied healing recognizes that our bodies not only hold our traumatic experiences; they also hold the wisdom to transition from survival mode to mindful connection. We are passionate about working with individuals who live with complex trauma and seek support to process the impact of adverse life experiences such as: sexual trauma in childhood or adulthood, neglect in childhood, attachment concerns, ritualistic abuse, physical violence and racialized trauma. If you experience flashbacks, shame, confusion about the past, or disconnection form yourself or others, we are here to help.
Trauma disarms us of power, safety, and control. Embodied healing recognizes that our bodies not only hold our traumatic experiences; they also hold the wisdom to transition from survival mode to mindful connection. We are passionate about working with individuals who live with complex trauma and seek support to process the impact of adverse life experiences such as: sexual trauma in childhood or adulthood, neglect in childhood, attachment concerns, ritualistic abuse, physical violence and racialized trauma. If you experience flashbacks, shame, confusion about the past, or disconnection form yourself or others, we are here to help.
With more than 20 years of psychotherapy, testing and consulting experience, I have a broad range of skills and personalize treatment to people's needs. My style is collaborative, and my therapy orientation is integrative; (i.e., I use several therapeutic theories and techniques). My clients often appreciate my genuine caring and kind but firm manner, and they tend not to terminate therapy prematurely.
With more than 20 years of psychotherapy, testing and consulting experience, I have a broad range of skills and personalize treatment to people's needs. My style is collaborative, and my therapy orientation is integrative; (i.e., I use several therapeutic theories and techniques). My clients often appreciate my genuine caring and kind but firm manner, and they tend not to terminate therapy prematurely.
Cheyenne Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
So many of us that have experienced trauma often feel helpless, like there is no solution to feeling like our true selves again. Maybe you have suffered from early childhood trauma and feel that you are not sure who you are and how you fit into this world. Trauma affects our brain, but the way that we notice it is in our relationships and our ability to function day to day. I work with clients who have endured trauma of many kinds but find enjoyment in helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal and reduce the shame that often accompanies their experience.
So many of us that have experienced trauma often feel helpless, like there is no solution to feeling like our true selves again. Maybe you have suffered from early childhood trauma and feel that you are not sure who you are and how you fit into this world. Trauma affects our brain, but the way that we notice it is in our relationships and our ability to function day to day. I work with clients who have endured trauma of many kinds but find enjoyment in helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal and reduce the shame that often accompanies their experience.
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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.