Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
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Allison Gilson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you feel like life has been just one distressing experience after another? I work with people who experienced abuse in their childhood or early life and continued to have stressful lives as they moved into adulthood. Often, they feel confused and afraid of their experiences and feel overwhelmed by day-to-day life. They may wonder if they are 'crazy' or broken, and may feel they have lost hope that anything will change. My clients often want to learn ways to cope with their stress more effectively, and feel less alone and confused. They may wish to have better relationships, fewer flashbacks, or less lost time.
Jean Caine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Jean Stanton Caine, LCSW, LMFT, a Menninger trained family therapist, specializes in many issues affecting individuals and families i.e.: grief, illness, sexual and physical abuse, marital stress, child and adolescent problems. She has an eclectic researched approach in her family practice using both short term and long-term therapy.
Jean has been in practice for 25 years. She has been past president on St. Louis MAMFT board and the Missouri board of Family Therapy. She has taught for 20 years at Washington University. Jean does accept most insurance plans.
Not accepting new clients

Caroline Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LPHA
Verified
Verified
In my practice I understand that clients bring painful experiences and emotions into therapy, and that those experiences manifest in many ways. My goal is to act as a guide and support as clients become empowered through the therapeutic journey. I work with clients in a collaborative, compassionate, strengths-based manner. Through my education and life experience, I have an array of tools in my tool box that allow me to flexibly work with clients. One of my greatest tools that I bring to therapy is that I have experienced treatment and recovery, personally. I know that full recovery is possible and would like to help you.

Jim Gerber
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, ATR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many people experience injuries in life that do not subside with the passage of time. The residue of these injuries can result in depression, intrusive thoughts and desperate ways of coping. We can fall into patterns of being that feel too hard to change. All of this then interferes with connection to others and intimacy. One does not have to live this way. It can be different.

Daniel J Leeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy acts as a catalyst for growth and speeds up the process of maturing into the best version of ourselves. I believe that everyone can benefit from this, not just people who have concerns regarding their mental health. I see depression, anxiety, and other challenges as opportunities for deep growth. Adversity helps forge character! For some this can be overwhelming and if this is the case, my first objective is to help relieve these symptoms. From there we can continue discovering you, master the challenges at hand, and keep peeling back the layers of your best self.

Carly Sparks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting. With 14 years of experience in family social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.
Not accepting new clients

Caitlin McNeece
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT 200
Verified
Verified
Anxiety and past trauma have kept you playing small, but in your heart you know that life can be so much bigger! You’re ready to wrestle with anxiety, shine a light on hurts and hardships of the past, and begin living life on your own terms. It feels like you’ve been waiting forever, unsure if the timing is right, but now you realize that “ready” might never happen, and you’re willing to try anyway. You're dreaming of a life where you stop second guessing yourself, where you feel connected and have a deep sense of belonging, and where you're no longer paralyzed by worries. You're ready to get back in the driver's seat of life!

Helen McGlynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MA, MEd, LCSW, LPC
Verified
Verified
2021, and the task of therapy is understanding the "mood" behind the mask that we all must wear. Isolated from friends, we struggle to work and manage family responsibilities within the walls of our home without the balance we would receive from our workplace, our gym, our clubs, or our church. Therapy is now online...but this format comes easily over a safe format allowing a relaxing and professional conversation in my online therapy office. You will be heard, and come away with strategies for managing your moods and recognizing possibilities in your current situation. You are not alone! Sign up for therapy help now!
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Abby Claeys
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a foundation of my clinical work, I believe we are purposeful and intentional beings. We do things because they work (or did work) for us in some way. When these behaviors are no longer working we experience discomfort and stress within ourselves and in our relationships. Often this distress manifests itself in symptoms such as anxiety and depression, or physical health concerns such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems, or pain. Because of this, I acknowledge the importance of addressing each client in a holistic way, honoring the connection between our mind and body.

Katie L Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a diverse background in the evidence-based treatment of persons with trauma, eating disorders, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ challenges and gender dysphoria. For clients with PTSD and other trauma, common goals include symptom reduction, coping, exploration and healing. With eating disorders, my practice is most appropriate for clients who have attended a higher level of care (e.g. Intensive Outpatient, Residential, PHP) and are looking to confront issues underlying the eating disorder. Clients seeking gender affirming care will find support with expression, transition, relationships and more.
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Kristin Bulin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach is centered in integrative, mind-body focused interventions using compassion and a safe place for growth, development, and healing. My training is rooted in holistic, client-centered principles with an emphasis in Gestalt therapy and client-based spirituality. In addition, I have experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive process therapy, exposure response prevention, prolonged exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, internal family systems therapy, and somatic approaches including sensorimotor psychotherapy, trauma-focused yoga, and qigong (pron: "Chi-gong")
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Jennifer Wainscott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Everyone has a story, and every story is complex. Maybe you feel exhausted, stuck, alone, or anxious. Maybe you've hit another difficult patch and you're uncertain of where to turn. Maybe your relationships feel harder than they used to, or perhaps you're tired of experiencing chronic shame. The good news is that life doesn't have to be this way forever; real change is possible. Your struggles and your pain are real, and I want you to know that my office is a safe place where we can explore healing together. I work with teens, adults, and couples, and I have received advanced training in EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy).

Edward Donald Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, ABS, MA, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
Verified
Verified
I am a nationally certified DBT therapist. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is my orientation and specialty. My orientation and personal experiences have inspired me to work toward the treatment of clients struggling with childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiousness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, NSSI(Self-Injury) and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Maria Kometer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes it seems like noone knows you. Your family and friends think highly of you, but you’re afraid that’s because you’ve fooled them. Deep down you feel like there is something wrong with you, and no amount of “doing the right thing” can change that. You’ve spent much of your life between procrastination and perfection, but the relief you used to get from success and admiration isn’t calming the anxiety like it used to. And after a lifetime of trying to fix your broken family, you are starting to realize your childhood wasn’t normal. It was really tough—and with that realization comes a lot of pain.
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Kyle Brandt-Lubart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Therapy has the power to facilitate a relationship with the self that is tender, introspective, and vibrant. My goal is to support you in nurturing this relationship. In therapy we will always work as collaborators. I specialize in trauma therapy and integrating expressive arts approaches, but have experience working with a wide variety of clients.

Joan Brackmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified
Verified
I believe that through being respected, listened to, feeling validated and cared about, the healing process is well under way. Whether experiencing depression, anxiety, fear or shame, unresolved pain from the past, or difficulties currently, we will explore your problems together and they will all make sense. I have helped clients with: eating disorders; alcohol and drug addictions; unresolved childhood trauma; depression; anxiety; grief; post-traumatic stress; LGBTQIA related issues; and relationship problems. My approach is eclectic and collaborative. I will help you find a way to heal and change that works for you.

Dominique Begnaud
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MO, LCPC-IL, ATR, NCC
Verified
Verified
Life is challenging. So many ebbs and flows. I recognize that and would love to help you on your journey. We can all use a little support from time to time. Relationships can be difficult to manage. Setting (and keeping) boundaries at home, at work, or within relationships is hard work. If you or your child are looking for support with issues such as anxiety, depression, bullying, domestic violence, abuse or trauma, I'd love to help. I use creative therapy techniques in-person and via tele-health to support you or your child.

J. Douglas Pettinelli, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from a relational, trauma informed, attachment informed, developmental perspective. Trained in child psychotherapy, couples therapy and family therapy, I work to understand clients within the context of their primary and family relationships. I especially enjoy working with couples and families. I work to identify the emotional and interpersonal obstacles to further growth, and build on the strength and resilience of the individual, couple and family. .I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing the full range of emotional, social and developmental difficulties.
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Ann Ramatowski Netzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Using a client-centered approach, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing in career changes, creative endeavors, women's issues, including pregnancy and postpartum, and in guiding recovery from trauma. I have experience working with individuals and couples through life transitions, including gender identity and sexuality exploration (LGBTQIA+) and in helping alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Since the pandemic, I've enjoyed working with healthcare workers, as they have given so much the past 2+ years.
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Christian Shields Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CFSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you live in a world of sadness that feels like it will swallow up everything else in your life? Perhaps you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a situation, or how you thought life would be. Or maybe you feel a push-pull between punishing yourself out of guilt, and letting yourself heal so you can move forward. Many of my clients begin therapy feeling trapped in the past, whether that involves a childhood trauma or a decision they regret. I can help you understand what you’ve been through and how it’s impacted you. By embracing your story, the good and the bad, you can feel a sense of peace you may not be able to imagine.
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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.