Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Portland, OR
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Kyla Cadieux, LCSW Portland Cognitive Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe therapy should be a collaborative and creative process that evokes thoughtful reflection and brings out the resilience in you. Resilience is accepting a new reality, even if not ideal. It is my belief that no matter what life hands you, internal resiliency is your birth right and can help you find and restore balance. Even though innate abilities differ among people, a sense of mastery can be cultivated. My therapeutic approach is to help clients restore their sense of confidence and safety in themselves and in the world.
Satya Gaia Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CHT, RM, TRY
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I invite you to a safe and held space where transmuting pain and suffering into embodied medicine is the natural human experience. As a relational and earth-conscious therapist, I believe alchemy is human nature. I specialize in guiding people through fear and loss, dissociation, grief, and trauma. My approach is holistic and multidimensional, as I weave ancient philosophies, energetics, and metaphysics with modern quantum, epigenetic, and neurobiological sciences. I believe all ways we have adapted to survive are gifts we can creatively embrace.
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Susan Pease Banitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you need a specialist who understands PTSD from the inside out? Have you been or are you now in therapy, but feel like you need a healer who really gets traumatic stress? Are you a person of extreme sensitivity, unusually empathic, spiritual or psychic? I would like to offer you a path out of the extreme suffering of PTSD and traumatic stress. I work with many people whose previous therapies have not worked out for them, including folks who have suffered from extreme traumas such as ritual abuse and/or mind control. Attachment, compassion and practicality characterize my work.
Sahar (Stella) Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, QMHP, LMFT-A
Verified
Verified
Feeling isolated, unsure of your purpose, stressed in your relationships, or ashamed or confused about your thoughts, actions or feelings? You are not alone. Mental health, relationship conflict, social/economic stressors, and life in quarantine can all make it challenging to feel truly connected. But experiencing connection – whether with yourself, loved ones, pets, or the natural world – is the cornerstone to wellness, and it's worth the vulnerability it takes to get there. Together we'll explore how to support you in building connections and coping skills that nourish you and your relationships for the long term.
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Jen Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Individuals who are experiencing posttraumatic stress, dissociation, plurality/multiplicity, depression, relational problems, anxiety, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, and life transitions are my kind of folks. If you are someone who continues to have a hard time with painful past events interrupting your life and holding you back, I believe we could be a good fit in moving toward your increased wellness together. Also offering clinical supervision and a monthly support group for DID/OSDD: first Wednesday of each month on zoom from 6-7pm.
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Dr. Landon Michaels
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
If you've found yourself here, you are looking for change. My therapy approach will help you build new behaviors that align with the person you want to be and get control of behaviors that no longer fit your life. Because the path towards recovery and growth is difficult, I try to make the journey as enjoyable as possible. While providing empirically supported treatments, I mix in irreverence, bad puns, and a youthful energy.
Portland, OR 97222
& Online
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Therapy, Altered LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW, SEP
Verified
Verified
Therapy, Altered is focused on providing relief and healing for any individuals who have experienced abuse, neglect, or psychological trauma like trafficking, sexual assault, death of a loved one, accidents, disasters, or racial/systemic oppression. Treatment can be intensive, if that's helpful. We have lots of success with clients whose past treatment hasn't worked, or whose trauma/abuse is particularly intense. Our primary interest is in figuring out what you need, and walking with you until you reach it.
Not accepting new clients
Tera Hadassah Wolin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I believe true healing is possible. I also believe true healing is interactive. If you have tried everything and feel like nothing is working, give me a call. I give preference to those with DID, OCD, and PTSD and people in the local Columbia County community.
Robert L Marrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PC
Verified
Verified
Since you are reading this profile, you are likely feeling a need for change. Fortunately, it is unnecessary to live life with fear, confusion, or loneliness. Just because you can't see how to get there doesn't mean it can't be done. I would be honored to walk this path of healing with you. Borrow from my hope and experience that things CAN be different. Whatever block you may be experiencing is simply a signal that your body and mind wants to heal. Together we can interpret those signals and create a healing dialogue.
Sarah Hoagland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle to make lasting changes in your life? Do you suffer from relationship difficulties, job dissatisfaction or low self-esteem? Do you repeat the same negative patterns? If so, I believe I can help. I am trained to help you make the changes you want to see in your life. I will help you get to the root of your problems, not simply treat your symptoms. This happens best in the safety of a trusted therapeutic relationship where we will work collaboratively to help you discover your authentic feelings, make a deeper connection to yourself and others, and reap greater satisfaction from your life.
Meghan Opbroek
Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello and Welcome! My name is Meghan (She/They). I work with folks seeking freedom and relief from trauma, anxiety, depression, and whatever else is getting in the way of you living the life you want. I've worked with folks exploring personality, identity, sexuality, relationships, motivation, body image, the multitude of gender representations, fear of self or others, and exploration of identity. I believe people become who they are in relation to others. Understanding yourself as a person, parent, child, friend, partner, or any other identity is key to happiness and well-being. I'm happy to discuss more in a consultation.
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Carol S Marcus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Having relocated to Portland, OR, my New Jersey practice will continue to be open for online sessions. I am available in Portland for in person sessions. I approach therapy with the belief that we all have an inherent ability to grow and heal, wired deep inside ourselves. I have great faith in this capacity to heal and transform. My approach is collaborative and respectful. I am certified in Somatic Experiencing; a body-based naturalistic approach to healing trauma and training in IFS; Internal Family Systems therapy and EMDR. Currently, I am licensed in Oregon and New Jersey.
Not accepting new clients
Sarah Schrott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Solid, honest, intimate and trustworthy relationships are key to a more fulfilling life. I specialize in understanding and improving relationships with oneself, partner, children and/or parents. I help clients become more aware of what is important to them, build up their sense of themselves, and increase their confidence.
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Samuel Stem
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CADCIII
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a Kink-knowledgeable, LGBTQ-friendly, insight-oriented practitioner. I work with clients concerned with substance use/abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life transitions and emotional regulation concerns. I offer an initial free consultation to help you decide if I may be a good fit, as well as a generous sliding scale. Located in NE Portland, close to public transit, with weekend and evening hours available.
Aaron Paul Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The world is filled with stress and trauma that continuously impacts our growth and our well being. Understanding how trauma affects you is essential to our work. We will work together to find out what you need in order to feel well in your life and in your relationships. We will focus on your strengths and your possibilities for positive change. With more advanced therapy, we can go further in understanding the deep internalized beliefs and attitudes that shape us in an unconscious way. I take a mindfulness, somatic, and relationship based approach with 27 years in the field.
Not accepting new clients
Susan L O'Dell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I believe the transforming power of psychotherapy and coaching begins with a vital connection between you and me. Our conversations create a safe and nurturing space for you to grow in the confidence of your worth, your aspirations, and your life circumstances. From this awareness comes a deeper knowing of yourself and a more effective "hands on" capacity for dealing thoughtfully and constructively with the challenges of living. Together, we define your goals for therapy, and together we create the path to make these goals your reality. I invite you to join with me in this process.
Mark Amoroso
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
Inevitably, at some point in our lives we feel overwhelmed and exhausted as we try to keep it together in this incessantly pressurized world. If you're feeling swallowed up by depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or just emptiness, it’s important to remember that the way you feel right now isn’t how you have to feel tomorrow. The truth is that this negative emotion is indicating that certain aspects of your life are demanding to be addressed, as they would if you sprained your ankle. It is a signal that you are ready to deal with what is happening right now--ready to find comfort and relief, ready for growth and change.
Will Helfrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome and congratulations on taking the step of seeking out therapy; I find that contacting someone is the most difficult part. As you look for a therapist, I encourage you to first consider characteristics of the individual you believe you’ll connect with most and consider their education, licensure, and clinical approach second.
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Stacey Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*Currently Full, waitlist available* Experiencing trauma/painful events at any age may cause us to feel overwhelmed, unsure, self-critical, anxious, or hopeless. These feelings can then create difficulties in managing our behaviors, our thoughts, and our relationships. I know many of us have tried for years to figure things out on our own and that seeking counseling takes great courage. I respect and honor the strength that clients bring into my office. Together, we can work to move beyond learned responses and toward healing - where you can develop self-regulation skills, improve mood, decrease anxiety, and build self-esteem.
Not accepting new clients
Kathleen McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy is not just a matter of skills and techniques. Healing occurs when, in a safe environment, you can speak and hear your own voice, tell your own story, and find someone really listening to you. When you feel heard, new insights can emerge. Anxiety, depression, worry, or conflicts constrict your experience and personal relationships. A therapeutic relationship can provide an opportunity to be accompanied as you express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns. You become more open, able to make new choices. Your more authentic self can emerge as your inner landscape changes. I am interested in hearing and seeing you, as you are.
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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.