Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Middletown, OH
Do you feel like the trauma in your life has defined you and hindered the person you would like to be? Look no further through specialized trauma treatments we aim to improve daily functioning and decrease any unwanted symptoms through reprocessing traumatic events.
Do you feel like the trauma in your life has defined you and hindered the person you would like to be? Look no further through specialized trauma treatments we aim to improve daily functioning and decrease any unwanted symptoms through reprocessing traumatic events.
Melissa K. Owens - Front Porch Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, cdc-a, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP
Serves Area
What would more joy and satisfaction in life be worth to you? Many people go through life unaware of their own intentions and motives, feeling as though life simply "happens to them." Through compassionate, nonjudgmental, and therapeutic exploration, I challenge and empower my clients to truly know themselves, deepen their faith, and gain a clearer understanding of their world and the people around them. Don't let life just happen to you—start living each day with purpose and intention.
What would more joy and satisfaction in life be worth to you? Many people go through life unaware of their own intentions and motives, feeling as though life simply "happens to them." Through compassionate, nonjudgmental, and therapeutic exploration, I challenge and empower my clients to truly know themselves, deepen their faith, and gain a clearer understanding of their world and the people around them. Don't let life just happen to you—start living each day with purpose and intention.
I attended The Ohio State University in Columbus majoring in psychology. I obtained my bachelors degree in 2004. I attended Ashland Theological Seminary for a masters degree in Clinical & Pastoral Counseling. I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, residential programs, crisis intervention in local emergency rooms and in the community. I am comfortable working with clients in crisis. I enjoy working with clients struggling with substance use. I approach clients as partners in your treatment and strive to be non-judgemental.
I attended The Ohio State University in Columbus majoring in psychology. I obtained my bachelors degree in 2004. I attended Ashland Theological Seminary for a masters degree in Clinical & Pastoral Counseling. I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, residential programs, crisis intervention in local emergency rooms and in the community. I am comfortable working with clients in crisis. I enjoy working with clients struggling with substance use. I approach clients as partners in your treatment and strive to be non-judgemental.
Sunnie L. Lumpkin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, practicing in the Cincinnati, Ohio region. She has worked in the field of mental health since graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002. During this time she has gained experience working with diverse populations in a multitude of settings.
Sunnie L. Lumpkin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, practicing in the Cincinnati, Ohio region. She has worked in the field of mental health since graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002. During this time she has gained experience working with diverse populations in a multitude of settings.
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The Ctr for Conscious Community
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, ACHT, CPTL, CRMP, ORDM
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You’ve survived trauma, addiction, or overwhelming life experiences—but survival isn’t enough anymore. Anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, or numbness may still run your life. You don’t want surface-level coping skills—you want deep, lasting transformation. You’re not looking for a quick fix—you’re ready to do the work required for meaningful change. You’re ready to face what’s unresolved, regulate your nervous system, and step into a more integrated, empowered version of yourself.
You’ve survived trauma, addiction, or overwhelming life experiences—but survival isn’t enough anymore. Anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, or numbness may still run your life. You don’t want surface-level coping skills—you want deep, lasting transformation. You’re not looking for a quick fix—you’re ready to do the work required for meaningful change. You’re ready to face what’s unresolved, regulate your nervous system, and step into a more integrated, empowered version of yourself.
I partner with individuals and families as they make sense of their past, develop tools for healing and growth, and find their voice to reach their full potential. In our work together, we gain an understanding of life’s journey and how it impacts them mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, spiritually, and physically. We focus on improving overall wellbeing and walking in a more balanced life. Together, we strengthen relationships that matter most and create space for peace, connection, and lasting change. Currently, I have daytime hours only between 9 and 4 Tue, Wed, and Friday.
I partner with individuals and families as they make sense of their past, develop tools for healing and growth, and find their voice to reach their full potential. In our work together, we gain an understanding of life’s journey and how it impacts them mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, spiritually, and physically. We focus on improving overall wellbeing and walking in a more balanced life. Together, we strengthen relationships that matter most and create space for peace, connection, and lasting change. Currently, I have daytime hours only between 9 and 4 Tue, Wed, and Friday.
We are dedicated to providing accessible and specialized treatment for individuals who are experiencing difficult emotions and those who have been traumatized. Some of those we work with are contending with dissociation (“spaciness,” “fogginess,” losing time). We specialize helping adults who endured difficult childhoods, or who have encountered very distressing/confusing experiences. Over the course of treatment, we collaborate to boost insight, self-esteem, resiliency, flexibility, the ability to trust, as well as the capacity for humor and creative expression.
We are dedicated to providing accessible and specialized treatment for individuals who are experiencing difficult emotions and those who have been traumatized. Some of those we work with are contending with dissociation (“spaciness,” “fogginess,” losing time). We specialize helping adults who endured difficult childhoods, or who have encountered very distressing/confusing experiences. Over the course of treatment, we collaborate to boost insight, self-esteem, resiliency, flexibility, the ability to trust, as well as the capacity for humor and creative expression.
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with you! What you perceive as overreaction and self-destruction is your psyche trying to tell you something; they are misguided attempts to protect you from more pain. You have within you what you need to heal. My work is focused on helping people with trauma including CPTSD, disassociation and people with transgender identities. If you are working on understanding yourself and your identity, working through childhood trauma, or searching for relief from anxiety and depression, let's take this journey together!
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with you! What you perceive as overreaction and self-destruction is your psyche trying to tell you something; they are misguided attempts to protect you from more pain. You have within you what you need to heal. My work is focused on helping people with trauma including CPTSD, disassociation and people with transgender identities. If you are working on understanding yourself and your identity, working through childhood trauma, or searching for relief from anxiety and depression, let's take this journey together!
Debra Cypryla-Lighthouse Of Healing Counseling
Counselor, LPCC-S, CCTP, CIMHP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Self-awareness to know when to contact a counselor for therapy is the first step to reaching your goal. Are you seeking help with coping skills and relief from intrusive mental thoughts you are unable to escape? Are you someone dealing with intrusive mental health issues that are impeding your ability to function in your daily life? Do you seek help to learn healthy ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, and gain emotional regulation? I would like to work with individuals who want to be accepted, who want to be met where they are, and who need help to get to where they want to be.
Self-awareness to know when to contact a counselor for therapy is the first step to reaching your goal. Are you seeking help with coping skills and relief from intrusive mental thoughts you are unable to escape? Are you someone dealing with intrusive mental health issues that are impeding your ability to function in your daily life? Do you seek help to learn healthy ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, and gain emotional regulation? I would like to work with individuals who want to be accepted, who want to be met where they are, and who need help to get to where they want to be.
Front Porch Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, DARTT
5 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45459
Same Day initial session, Monday through Friday with insurance verification approval. Must be prior to 1pm (some other restrictions apply). If not same day, next day or a time that works for you. We strive connecting you the best therapist, in order to cultivate hope through genuine connection. I am part of a team of therapists that journey with our clients to help them in obtaining their hope and experiencing more positivity in their lives, improving their relationships, or achieving personal goals. We will work to clarify your goals and utilize your strengths to overcome your hurdles and barriers to achieving those goals.
Same Day initial session, Monday through Friday with insurance verification approval. Must be prior to 1pm (some other restrictions apply). If not same day, next day or a time that works for you. We strive connecting you the best therapist, in order to cultivate hope through genuine connection. I am part of a team of therapists that journey with our clients to help them in obtaining their hope and experiencing more positivity in their lives, improving their relationships, or achieving personal goals. We will work to clarify your goals and utilize your strengths to overcome your hurdles and barriers to achieving those goals.
I am ND-affirming, multiply neurodivergent, and accepting of self-diagnosis. I use a very non-traditional approach to help you find your most authentic self. I am trauma informed and use lived experience to build strong relationships with my clients. I specialize in dissociative disorders, unmasking autism and accepting disability, internalized ableism, religious trauma, LGBTQ+ community, and family or origin trauma.
I am ND-affirming, multiply neurodivergent, and accepting of self-diagnosis. I use a very non-traditional approach to help you find your most authentic self. I am trauma informed and use lived experience to build strong relationships with my clients. I specialize in dissociative disorders, unmasking autism and accepting disability, internalized ableism, religious trauma, LGBTQ+ community, and family or origin trauma.
As your therapist it is my goal to nourish space where you feel seen and safe to develop and empower your authentic self. My primary focus is on individuals dealing with Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, & existential/phase of life issues. That said, I am committed to coming alongside you in your journey to find healing, meaning, and a sense of who you are.
As your therapist it is my goal to nourish space where you feel seen and safe to develop and empower your authentic self. My primary focus is on individuals dealing with Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, & existential/phase of life issues. That said, I am committed to coming alongside you in your journey to find healing, meaning, and a sense of who you are.
Kairos Christian Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PCC-S, LICDC-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a born again, spirit filled professional mental health counselor. I rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance during sessions and counsel from a biblical perspective.
I am a born again, spirit filled professional mental health counselor. I rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance during sessions and counsel from a biblical perspective.
I work well with people who are going through transitions, feeling alienated from a sense of meaning, or having trouble mediating the many voices within themselves. People who identify as trans, queer, neurodivergent, or as systems tend to feel comfortable with me. Many of the people I work with come to therapy not only to ease pain, but to go deeper - to discover what stories they are living and who they are becoming. I often describe this as a kind of modern alchemy: a process that takes the raw material of experience and, through reflection and imagination, slowly transforms it into something more integrated and alive.
I work well with people who are going through transitions, feeling alienated from a sense of meaning, or having trouble mediating the many voices within themselves. People who identify as trans, queer, neurodivergent, or as systems tend to feel comfortable with me. Many of the people I work with come to therapy not only to ease pain, but to go deeper - to discover what stories they are living and who they are becoming. I often describe this as a kind of modern alchemy: a process that takes the raw material of experience and, through reflection and imagination, slowly transforms it into something more integrated and alive.
Accepting new clients in person in Fairfax, Virginia, and virtually throughout Virginia and Ohio. I work with folks who feel stuck and notice their past affecting the present. They seek to develop meaningful relationships with themselves and those around them, and feel burdened by a lack of safety or comfort in their bodies, minds, and relationships. They haven’t felt supported, worthy, or wanted, which impacts how they connect to themselves and their world. I support clients in healing physical, emotional, and mental blocks impacting connection. Utilizing your strengths, we create the life you want to live.
Accepting new clients in person in Fairfax, Virginia, and virtually throughout Virginia and Ohio. I work with folks who feel stuck and notice their past affecting the present. They seek to develop meaningful relationships with themselves and those around them, and feel burdened by a lack of safety or comfort in their bodies, minds, and relationships. They haven’t felt supported, worthy, or wanted, which impacts how they connect to themselves and their world. I support clients in healing physical, emotional, and mental blocks impacting connection. Utilizing your strengths, we create the life you want to live.
Restore your vitality and inner peace through gentle lifestyle changes, with both familiar and new ways to address concerns. I have good practical experience helping people with anxiety, depression, weight management, and other problems. Our work together is based on your individual strengths and needs. In a professional yet relaxed environment, with respect and openness I will listen to your thoughts and feelings about the present and the past. Together we just might discover more hopeful ways of looking at difficulties and making your life brighter. The following specializations illustrate helpful activities available to you, and the spirit of our work.
Restore your vitality and inner peace through gentle lifestyle changes, with both familiar and new ways to address concerns. I have good practical experience helping people with anxiety, depression, weight management, and other problems. Our work together is based on your individual strengths and needs. In a professional yet relaxed environment, with respect and openness I will listen to your thoughts and feelings about the present and the past. Together we just might discover more hopeful ways of looking at difficulties and making your life brighter. The following specializations illustrate helpful activities available to you, and the spirit of our work.
Are you ready for change but need a guide? You may feel disconnected from your partner(s) or yourself, struggling to heal from past trauma. Perhaps you're navigating challenges with sexual function or desire and want to find confidence and pleasure again. You might be exploring your identity—sexual or gender—or considering consensual or ethical non-monogamy. Ultimately, you want to improve intimacy and communication, feel empowered, and build an authentic life you love.
Are you ready for change but need a guide? You may feel disconnected from your partner(s) or yourself, struggling to heal from past trauma. Perhaps you're navigating challenges with sexual function or desire and want to find confidence and pleasure again. You might be exploring your identity—sexual or gender—or considering consensual or ethical non-monogamy. Ultimately, you want to improve intimacy and communication, feel empowered, and build an authentic life you love.
Are you struggling with your emotions, your marriage, communication, anxiety, depression, or building sustained recovery from alcohol or other substance abuse? Are you having difficulty in the workplace or transitioning to adult life? Adulting is difficult. Working together, we will identify and build on your strengths. We will build resiliency and help you develop practical coping skills that you can start applying right away to make your life better. You can develop the internal resources to navigate your most difficult emotional challenges. Contact me via phone or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Are you struggling with your emotions, your marriage, communication, anxiety, depression, or building sustained recovery from alcohol or other substance abuse? Are you having difficulty in the workplace or transitioning to adult life? Adulting is difficult. Working together, we will identify and build on your strengths. We will build resiliency and help you develop practical coping skills that you can start applying right away to make your life better. You can develop the internal resources to navigate your most difficult emotional challenges. Contact me via phone or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Hi, I'm Dave Clay, a licensed clinical counselor (LPCC), in practice since 1985. I work with individuals and families, child to adult, helping them find and experience the best life available. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), combined with Emotional Processing Therapies (EPT and EMDR).
Hi, I'm Dave Clay, a licensed clinical counselor (LPCC), in practice since 1985. I work with individuals and families, child to adult, helping them find and experience the best life available. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), combined with Emotional Processing Therapies (EPT and EMDR).
My expertise is providing therapy to those struggling with life's unexpected barriers - whether you are working through a new diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one OR have tried therapy numerous times in the past without feeling like it helps, I would love to chat and offer some strategies.
My ideal client would be one who is able to sit down with me and tell me where they are at and what they need whether it be support, strategies, skills or talking things through. We can start from the same place and identify goals together.
My expertise is providing therapy to those struggling with life's unexpected barriers - whether you are working through a new diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one OR have tried therapy numerous times in the past without feeling like it helps, I would love to chat and offer some strategies.
My ideal client would be one who is able to sit down with me and tell me where they are at and what they need whether it be support, strategies, skills or talking things through. We can start from the same place and identify goals together.
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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.