Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Pasquotank County, NC
Specializing in complex trauma and marriage therapy, I am an Emdria-Certified Approved Consultant, and Gottman-trained. I teach EMDR internationally with the EMDR Institute as a Facilitator. And just as Gottman Method is the only 100% research-based marriage therapy, EMDR is the top choice of the World Health Organization, DOD, and others. Integrating methods such as Ego State Therapy, Action Psychology, TSDP, somatic resourcing, and CBT enables me to treat the complex trauma spectrum. Childhood trauma usually doesn't look like PTSD, and may look like treatment-resistant bipolar II, anxiety, eating disorders, even chronic pain.
Specializing in complex trauma and marriage therapy, I am an Emdria-Certified Approved Consultant, and Gottman-trained. I teach EMDR internationally with the EMDR Institute as a Facilitator. And just as Gottman Method is the only 100% research-based marriage therapy, EMDR is the top choice of the World Health Organization, DOD, and others. Integrating methods such as Ego State Therapy, Action Psychology, TSDP, somatic resourcing, and CBT enables me to treat the complex trauma spectrum. Childhood trauma usually doesn't look like PTSD, and may look like treatment-resistant bipolar II, anxiety, eating disorders, even chronic pain.
My ideal client is a teen or adult who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences. They may struggle with mood changes, trauma, or life stressors and want a safe place to talk without judgment. They’re seeking understanding, emotional balance, and practical tools to feel more in control and hopeful about their future.
My ideal client is a teen or adult who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences. They may struggle with mood changes, trauma, or life stressors and want a safe place to talk without judgment. They’re seeking understanding, emotional balance, and practical tools to feel more in control and hopeful about their future.
I provide a full range of psychotherapy services that guide individuals in reaching their potential & discovering a life that thrives, not just survives. Using personally tailored techniques and therapeutic approaches, I help clients get "unstuck" and experience joy. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, marital issues, parenting issues, career indecision, behavioral problems, and more. I offer concrete tools that allow individuals to meet their unique goals and dreams. If I am unable to meet your. needs, I will make sure I find the perfect fit from our 14 other providers.
I provide a full range of psychotherapy services that guide individuals in reaching their potential & discovering a life that thrives, not just survives. Using personally tailored techniques and therapeutic approaches, I help clients get "unstuck" and experience joy. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, marital issues, parenting issues, career indecision, behavioral problems, and more. I offer concrete tools that allow individuals to meet their unique goals and dreams. If I am unable to meet your. needs, I will make sure I find the perfect fit from our 14 other providers.
Online Therapists
Are you or your child exhausted from trying to fit into a world that wasn't built for you? Whether you’re a parent watching your kid struggle, a teen who feels like an outsider, or an adult burnt out from "masking" ADHD or OCD, you belong here. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to translate your experience. You want to stop feeling like a "problem" to be fixed and start feeling like a person to be understood. You need a therapist who gets the "inside-out" reality of neurodivergence and trauma, helping you move from just surviving to actually thriving in your own skin.
Are you or your child exhausted from trying to fit into a world that wasn't built for you? Whether you’re a parent watching your kid struggle, a teen who feels like an outsider, or an adult burnt out from "masking" ADHD or OCD, you belong here. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to translate your experience. You want to stop feeling like a "problem" to be fixed and start feeling like a person to be understood. You need a therapist who gets the "inside-out" reality of neurodivergence and trauma, helping you move from just surviving to actually thriving in your own skin.
If you're unable to reach your goals because of negative behaviors and your emotions are out of control, or if you simply want a safe environment to express your feelings, then professional counseling is the answer. With my support, clients learn to replace negativity with positivity and lead more serene and emotionally stable lives. I also help clients gain freedom by teaching actionable skills to change their detrimental core beliefs, strengthen relationships, and maintain healthy boundaries. An emphasis is placed on helping people learn to build resiliency by releasing shame and increasing self-esteem.
If you're unable to reach your goals because of negative behaviors and your emotions are out of control, or if you simply want a safe environment to express your feelings, then professional counseling is the answer. With my support, clients learn to replace negativity with positivity and lead more serene and emotionally stable lives. I also help clients gain freedom by teaching actionable skills to change their detrimental core beliefs, strengthen relationships, and maintain healthy boundaries. An emphasis is placed on helping people learn to build resiliency by releasing shame and increasing self-esteem.
As a single mom and professional, I know how difficult it can be to find balance in our lives. As a therapist, it is my goal to work with you in creating that balance you strive for. I enjoy working with clients of all ages; however, I find that teens, young adults and parents working for this balance are able to connect well with my therapy style. I provide a tranquil environment of safety that allows clients to let their guard down and gain the skills and tools they need to reach their full potential.
As a single mom and professional, I know how difficult it can be to find balance in our lives. As a therapist, it is my goal to work with you in creating that balance you strive for. I enjoy working with clients of all ages; however, I find that teens, young adults and parents working for this balance are able to connect well with my therapy style. I provide a tranquil environment of safety that allows clients to let their guard down and gain the skills and tools they need to reach their full potential.
My ideal client needs support, insight, and encouragement. Together we will decide on the person's most pressing needs for treatment. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties with life transitions, anxiety, depression, or trauma. They want a warm empathetic therapist who accepts them for who they are. I have worked with people with all kinds of problems including being disabled and needing resources, high school and college students who need career guidance, people coping with medical issues including chronic pain, and teens and pre-teens dealing with growing up. My virtual door is open to you!
My ideal client needs support, insight, and encouragement. Together we will decide on the person's most pressing needs for treatment. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties with life transitions, anxiety, depression, or trauma. They want a warm empathetic therapist who accepts them for who they are. I have worked with people with all kinds of problems including being disabled and needing resources, high school and college students who need career guidance, people coping with medical issues including chronic pain, and teens and pre-teens dealing with growing up. My virtual door is open to you!
I have been in full-time private practice as a clinical and counseling psychologist for 31 years. I completed a hospital internship and have spent my career seeing not only patients with emotional disorders, but also patients with medical diagnoses such as chronic pain, cancer, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and morbid obesity. I have considerable experience with psychological testing and use tests to help patients' physicians and psychiatrists find the optimal psychotropic medications for their symptoms. I have been trained in traditional psychodynamic therapy but also employ a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive and behavioral therapies and family therapy.
I have been in full-time private practice as a clinical and counseling psychologist for 31 years. I completed a hospital internship and have spent my career seeing not only patients with emotional disorders, but also patients with medical diagnoses such as chronic pain, cancer, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and morbid obesity. I have considerable experience with psychological testing and use tests to help patients' physicians and psychiatrists find the optimal psychotropic medications for their symptoms. I have been trained in traditional psychodynamic therapy but also employ a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive and behavioral therapies and family therapy.
Seeking external help and sharing your most vulnerable thoughts, feelings, and experiences is an extremely intimate and courageous thing to do, let alone, with an initial stranger. I have immense respect for those taking this step and I am truly humbled to be a part of your mental health journey. Maybe you are emotionally numb, need someone to listen, terrified of discussing painful experiences, or don't have the right words to articulate how you are feeling. You are not alone. With a foundation of mutual trust and safety, let's embark together.
Seeking external help and sharing your most vulnerable thoughts, feelings, and experiences is an extremely intimate and courageous thing to do, let alone, with an initial stranger. I have immense respect for those taking this step and I am truly humbled to be a part of your mental health journey. Maybe you are emotionally numb, need someone to listen, terrified of discussing painful experiences, or don't have the right words to articulate how you are feeling. You are not alone. With a foundation of mutual trust and safety, let's embark together.
I’m a trauma-informed LCSW who helps clients navigate life’s plot twists with compassion, curiosity, and the occasional well-timed joke. I offer an affirming, solutions-focused space where you can be honest, breathe easier, and build a life that feels a little less overwhelming.
I’m a trauma-informed LCSW who helps clients navigate life’s plot twists with compassion, curiosity, and the occasional well-timed joke. I offer an affirming, solutions-focused space where you can be honest, breathe easier, and build a life that feels a little less overwhelming.
We understand that it takes courage to begin the process of therapy and to address your challenges. Our goal is to provide compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental support in a safe and nurturing environment. We use both professional and personal experiences to help individuals reach goals. We would like you to know that you are not alone. With the right mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual skill-set, you can go from living to thriving, experiencing life in a much healthier way.
We understand that it takes courage to begin the process of therapy and to address your challenges. Our goal is to provide compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental support in a safe and nurturing environment. We use both professional and personal experiences to help individuals reach goals. We would like you to know that you are not alone. With the right mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual skill-set, you can go from living to thriving, experiencing life in a much healthier way.
Are you successful on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, or constantly second-guess yourself? Maybe you feel disconnected from who you truly are—like you're performing instead of living? Did you grow up in emotionally unsafe or invalidating environments? You may struggle with boundaries, chronic shame, perfectionism, or a sense of never being “enough.” If this resonates, you may be living with developmental trauma and stuck in survival patterns. I want you to know, these are not character flaws- they are protective survival strategies your nervous system adopted early on.
Are you successful on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, or constantly second-guess yourself? Maybe you feel disconnected from who you truly are—like you're performing instead of living? Did you grow up in emotionally unsafe or invalidating environments? You may struggle with boundaries, chronic shame, perfectionism, or a sense of never being “enough.” If this resonates, you may be living with developmental trauma and stuck in survival patterns. I want you to know, these are not character flaws- they are protective survival strategies your nervous system adopted early on.
Hi there, I'm J.! If you want to feel better, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Using proven techniques within a compassionate approach, I help people move toward living a more grounded, fulfilling life. Whether you’re carrying painful experiences from earlier years, feeling overwhelmed by current stress, or facing both at the same time, I can help! Negative thoughts about yourself can quietly sabotage healthy living and keep you feeling stuck. Through the use of evidence-based approaches, symptoms can improve, and meaningful change is possible.
Hi there, I'm J.! If you want to feel better, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Using proven techniques within a compassionate approach, I help people move toward living a more grounded, fulfilling life. Whether you’re carrying painful experiences from earlier years, feeling overwhelmed by current stress, or facing both at the same time, I can help! Negative thoughts about yourself can quietly sabotage healthy living and keep you feeling stuck. Through the use of evidence-based approaches, symptoms can improve, and meaningful change is possible.
Welcome! I'm Stephanie Freeman,MSW, LCSW, LCAS. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care.
Welcome! I'm Stephanie Freeman,MSW, LCSW, LCAS. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care.
I completed a hospital internship, have taught psychology at the university level, and I am now in private practice. I frequently see patients who have been in treatment previously with little improvement. Careful diagnostic investigation often reveals an incomplete diagnosis and consequently the wrong treatment plan. A careful evaluation of your problems will be my first priority and we will jointly develop a treatment plan. I have extensive experience in the testing and treatment of childhood and adolescent disorders including ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorders, Depression, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders.
I completed a hospital internship, have taught psychology at the university level, and I am now in private practice. I frequently see patients who have been in treatment previously with little improvement. Careful diagnostic investigation often reveals an incomplete diagnosis and consequently the wrong treatment plan. A careful evaluation of your problems will be my first priority and we will jointly develop a treatment plan. I have extensive experience in the testing and treatment of childhood and adolescent disorders including ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorders, Depression, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, or emotional overwhelm— shaped by past traumatic experiences. Many of my clients struggle to put feelings into words, feel “different,” are neurodivergent, or unsure where they belong. I proudly support my LGBTQ+ community with affirming, compassionate care. My clients often want healing beyond talk therapy and are drawn to creative, experiential approaches. Using EMDR and animal/equine-assisted therapy, I help people build safety, confidence, and a sense of control so they can reconnect with themselves and move forward with clarity.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, or emotional overwhelm— shaped by past traumatic experiences. Many of my clients struggle to put feelings into words, feel “different,” are neurodivergent, or unsure where they belong. I proudly support my LGBTQ+ community with affirming, compassionate care. My clients often want healing beyond talk therapy and are drawn to creative, experiential approaches. Using EMDR and animal/equine-assisted therapy, I help people build safety, confidence, and a sense of control so they can reconnect with themselves and move forward with clarity.
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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.