Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Portland, OR
For those involved in direct action or impacted by ICE I offer a lower rate for weekly sessions. I have one opening for a $50 a week client in this situation and 3 at my $80 rate.
We all carry a story shaped by challenges and growth. I’m here to help you navigate trauma, uncover resilience, and find meaning in your life. Using existential and feminist approaches, we’ll explore your relationships, boundaries, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels authentic, empowered, and fully your own.
For those involved in direct action or impacted by ICE I offer a lower rate for weekly sessions. I have one opening for a $50 a week client in this situation and 3 at my $80 rate.
We all carry a story shaped by challenges and growth. I’m here to help you navigate trauma, uncover resilience, and find meaning in your life. Using existential and feminist approaches, we’ll explore your relationships, boundaries, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels authentic, empowered, and fully your own.
TPOW is a trauma-informed telehealth (and some in-person in PDX) group practice offering individual therapy to residents of Oregon! Our team can support people of all ages experiencing complex trauma, dissociative identity disorder, depression, chemical dependency/substance use, anxiety, grief/loss, LGBTQIA+ related challenges, transitions in life, anxiety, codependency, gender surgery letters, ESA letters, and more. Our admin team will do a benefits check and our therapists have several openings for new clients.
TPOW is a trauma-informed telehealth (and some in-person in PDX) group practice offering individual therapy to residents of Oregon! Our team can support people of all ages experiencing complex trauma, dissociative identity disorder, depression, chemical dependency/substance use, anxiety, grief/loss, LGBTQIA+ related challenges, transitions in life, anxiety, codependency, gender surgery letters, ESA letters, and more. Our admin team will do a benefits check and our therapists have several openings for new clients.
Therapy can be a compassionate space for insight, personal development, and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I work with anxiety, trauma, grief, and internal self criticism. Within these experiences I specialize in: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); trauma including dissociation, depersonalization, derealization, and fear; grief and bereavement; intrusive self criticism; and helping partners identify and repair unhealthy patterns and coping strategies related to these experiences.
Therapy can be a compassionate space for insight, personal development, and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I work with anxiety, trauma, grief, and internal self criticism. Within these experiences I specialize in: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); trauma including dissociation, depersonalization, derealization, and fear; grief and bereavement; intrusive self criticism; and helping partners identify and repair unhealthy patterns and coping strategies related to these experiences.
I want you to leave each therapy session feeling more hopeful than when you started. I love working with clients motivated to make changes, and also clients who feel uncertain about their ability to feel better—it’s a big step to start therapy! As a therapist with extensive experience working with clients coping with anxiety, trauma, OCD and dissociation, I consistently see how traumatic events unconsciously block and inhibit an individual from feeling hopeful and making change in their lives. My goal is to provide a safe, trusting space to address what's burdening you and empower your sense of agency.
I want you to leave each therapy session feeling more hopeful than when you started. I love working with clients motivated to make changes, and also clients who feel uncertain about their ability to feel better—it’s a big step to start therapy! As a therapist with extensive experience working with clients coping with anxiety, trauma, OCD and dissociation, I consistently see how traumatic events unconsciously block and inhibit an individual from feeling hopeful and making change in their lives. My goal is to provide a safe, trusting space to address what's burdening you and empower your sense of agency.
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly misunderstood, overwhelmed, or putting on a mask just to make it through the day? Maybe anxiety, sensory overload, or past experiences leave you feeling ungrounded in your relationships or even within yourself. As a queer mental health professional, I offer affirming, specialized support for autistic and ADHD adults, trauma survivors, and those navigating OCD, dissociation, personality patterns, anxiety, and depression. I work with thoughtful, capable people who are tired of carrying so much on their own and are ready for a space where they can finally feel understood, supported and at ease.
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly misunderstood, overwhelmed, or putting on a mask just to make it through the day? Maybe anxiety, sensory overload, or past experiences leave you feeling ungrounded in your relationships or even within yourself. As a queer mental health professional, I offer affirming, specialized support for autistic and ADHD adults, trauma survivors, and those navigating OCD, dissociation, personality patterns, anxiety, and depression. I work with thoughtful, capable people who are tired of carrying so much on their own and are ready for a space where they can finally feel understood, supported and at ease.
Dr. Serseción is a genderqueer, Latinx, a licensed psychologist with 15+ years of experience as a therapist. Dr. Serseción is a native Spanish speaker from Puerto Rico, providing treatment in English and Spanish. In addition, Dr. Sersecion provides workshops on various topics such as cultural humility, and working with diverse populations. They work with the following communities: LGBTQ+ population, polyamory community, Latinx community, DID/ plural community, geek community, video game community, and various others.
Dr. Serseción is a genderqueer, Latinx, a licensed psychologist with 15+ years of experience as a therapist. Dr. Serseción is a native Spanish speaker from Puerto Rico, providing treatment in English and Spanish. In addition, Dr. Sersecion provides workshops on various topics such as cultural humility, and working with diverse populations. They work with the following communities: LGBTQ+ population, polyamory community, Latinx community, DID/ plural community, geek community, video game community, and various others.
For many clients, it is important for their therapist to present with a warm and empathetic demeanor while also employing a direct and balanced viewpoint. As a person with chronic illness, I understand firsthand how invisible disabilities can impact employment, personal relationships, and the ability to feel safe and trust your own body. My practice strives to create a non-judgmental environment that is genuine and compassionate. Seeing the world through rose colored glasses doesn’t resonate with everyone. I believe that your experiences and perspective are valid and deserves to be considered by all members of your care team.
For many clients, it is important for their therapist to present with a warm and empathetic demeanor while also employing a direct and balanced viewpoint. As a person with chronic illness, I understand firsthand how invisible disabilities can impact employment, personal relationships, and the ability to feel safe and trust your own body. My practice strives to create a non-judgmental environment that is genuine and compassionate. Seeing the world through rose colored glasses doesn’t resonate with everyone. I believe that your experiences and perspective are valid and deserves to be considered by all members of your care team.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to changing their lives for the better. I like to work with people who want to make a difference in the world in their own unique way. True healing and change is always a door we can walk through. Together, we can find out what works so that you can feel better about yourself, express yourself, and share your unique self or selves with the world.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to changing their lives for the better. I like to work with people who want to make a difference in the world in their own unique way. True healing and change is always a door we can walk through. Together, we can find out what works so that you can feel better about yourself, express yourself, and share your unique self or selves with the world.
Therapy holds a lot of power. It can be a place for you to explore who you are, what you want, how you can grow, what could be changed, what there is to celebrate. I hope to serve as a guide as you decide what comes next. I myself am queer and nonbinary, and for those of you who are (or think you might be) in the community, we can explore your sexuality and gender, from identity to presentation, relationships, to social or medical transition.
Therapy holds a lot of power. It can be a place for you to explore who you are, what you want, how you can grow, what could be changed, what there is to celebrate. I hope to serve as a guide as you decide what comes next. I myself am queer and nonbinary, and for those of you who are (or think you might be) in the community, we can explore your sexuality and gender, from identity to presentation, relationships, to social or medical transition.
Are grief, trauma, addiction, or relationship challenges making it difficult to feel steady in your daily life? Many people try to manage these struggles on their own for years before reaching out for support. Therapy can provide a space to explore what you’ve been through, process painful experiences, and better understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together we can work toward healthier coping skills, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of stability and healing.
Are grief, trauma, addiction, or relationship challenges making it difficult to feel steady in your daily life? Many people try to manage these struggles on their own for years before reaching out for support. Therapy can provide a space to explore what you’ve been through, process painful experiences, and better understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together we can work toward healthier coping skills, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of stability and healing.
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.
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.
Trying to accomplish our life goals while dealing with complex identities or circumstances can be frustrating and lonely. What would it be like to feel seen, heard, and empowered? You are facing multiple different pressures at once including marginalization, dual diagnosis, disability, parenting, victimization, amongst others. You may also be navigating complex and oppressive systems such as medical care, career pathways, government assistance, immigration, or housing, to name a few. There's a desire for someone to help unravel these complexities and make breathing feel a little bit easier.
Trying to accomplish our life goals while dealing with complex identities or circumstances can be frustrating and lonely. What would it be like to feel seen, heard, and empowered? You are facing multiple different pressures at once including marginalization, dual diagnosis, disability, parenting, victimization, amongst others. You may also be navigating complex and oppressive systems such as medical care, career pathways, government assistance, immigration, or housing, to name a few. There's a desire for someone to help unravel these complexities and make breathing feel a little bit easier.
You’re here because you’re wanting change. Whatever brings you here is causing you significant pain and/or disturbance. It’s impacting your ability to fully live and enjoy your life. Whether it’s persistent unease/worry/nervousness, low motivation/lack of joy/hopelessness, issues in relationships, self-criticism, lack of self-esteem, addictive tendencies around substances/food/anything else, issues with irritability/anger, challenges navigating a life transition, behaviors that don’t make sense, or unhealed trauma - it’s weighing you down, or making you feel overwhelmed or stuck. You’re ready for a new, positive chapter in life.
You’re here because you’re wanting change. Whatever brings you here is causing you significant pain and/or disturbance. It’s impacting your ability to fully live and enjoy your life. Whether it’s persistent unease/worry/nervousness, low motivation/lack of joy/hopelessness, issues in relationships, self-criticism, lack of self-esteem, addictive tendencies around substances/food/anything else, issues with irritability/anger, challenges navigating a life transition, behaviors that don’t make sense, or unhealed trauma - it’s weighing you down, or making you feel overwhelmed or stuck. You’re ready for a new, positive chapter in life.
Hello! I am Chad Ernest, Owner and Counselor of Sunny Sky Counseling, LLC. Every one could use some sunny sky in Portland now and again. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon, who believes in the best in all of us and tries to help you find that in yourself. Whether that means I am working with you as an individual, your family, or as a couple, I am working to help you find the best outcomes. I believe in a client/family centered approach with collaboration in treatment between you and myself.
Hello! I am Chad Ernest, Owner and Counselor of Sunny Sky Counseling, LLC. Every one could use some sunny sky in Portland now and again. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon, who believes in the best in all of us and tries to help you find that in yourself. Whether that means I am working with you as an individual, your family, or as a couple, I am working to help you find the best outcomes. I believe in a client/family centered approach with collaboration in treatment between you and myself.
My goal is to meet the client where they are at and work together towards identifying what their struggles are, what gets in the way of addressing them and building skills to grow from there. Using mindfulness to increase awareness and understanding of the connection between mind and body we learn to recognize how emotions and other factors impact mood, attitude, attention and relationships. I view people through a trauma informed lens to ensure that all aspects of their past and present are considered possible influencers and may need to be better understood. I like to say my hope as your therapist is "helping you help yourself".
My goal is to meet the client where they are at and work together towards identifying what their struggles are, what gets in the way of addressing them and building skills to grow from there. Using mindfulness to increase awareness and understanding of the connection between mind and body we learn to recognize how emotions and other factors impact mood, attitude, attention and relationships. I view people through a trauma informed lens to ensure that all aspects of their past and present are considered possible influencers and may need to be better understood. I like to say my hope as your therapist is "helping you help yourself".
From a young age, I became the person others turned to during life’s hardest moments—not because I had all the answers, but because they felt safe, heard, and less alone in my presence. That instinct to support others grew into a lifelong calling. With an MA from Prairie View A&M and training in CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, I now help adults navigate depression, life transitions, and crises with steadiness and care.
From a young age, I became the person others turned to during life’s hardest moments—not because I had all the answers, but because they felt safe, heard, and less alone in my presence. That instinct to support others grew into a lifelong calling. With an MA from Prairie View A&M and training in CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, I now help adults navigate depression, life transitions, and crises with steadiness and care.
Specialties:
LGBTQ+,
Addiction, Life transitions,
Trauma and PTSD.
We all come into therapy for different reasons. Some people may have specific challenges they are looking to overcome, while others may just need to explore why they feel the way they do.
Challenges in my own life and the complexities of identity itself have profoundly shaped my empathetic approach to life. I see therapy as a conversation, and I am deeply committed to maintaining an open dialogue with you.
Specialties:
LGBTQ+,
Addiction, Life transitions,
Trauma and PTSD.
We all come into therapy for different reasons. Some people may have specific challenges they are looking to overcome, while others may just need to explore why they feel the way they do.
Challenges in my own life and the complexities of identity itself have profoundly shaped my empathetic approach to life. I see therapy as a conversation, and I am deeply committed to maintaining an open dialogue with you.
I am a licensed provider with over 24 years of experience. I provide in-person and telehealth with individuals of all ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, ranging in age from 18 - 65+. My philosophy stems from a belief that life is an ever-changing process that provides the opportunities for individuals to develop into their own person; however, due to trauma or other painful or problematic issues, we may become stuck. My approach is warm, interactive, collaborative, and individualized drawing on different therapeutic models which may include mindfulness, psychodynamic, IFS, CBT, DBT, and EMDR approaches.
I am a licensed provider with over 24 years of experience. I provide in-person and telehealth with individuals of all ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, ranging in age from 18 - 65+. My philosophy stems from a belief that life is an ever-changing process that provides the opportunities for individuals to develop into their own person; however, due to trauma or other painful or problematic issues, we may become stuck. My approach is warm, interactive, collaborative, and individualized drawing on different therapeutic models which may include mindfulness, psychodynamic, IFS, CBT, DBT, and EMDR approaches.
Life is a rich and beautiful opportunity for growth, yet sometimes everything seems overwhelming and it's hard to find a way forward. How do we balance relationships, work, and our own wellbeing when our mind is racing and emotions overpower us? You do not have to do it alone.
I specialize in trauma therapy and work with adults struggling to manage anxiety, depression, and confusing, difficult emotions. Many of my clients feel emotionally ‘stuck’ despite having done therapy before, and are ready to go a step deeper to address the underlying issues that continually cause distress in daily life.
Life is a rich and beautiful opportunity for growth, yet sometimes everything seems overwhelming and it's hard to find a way forward. How do we balance relationships, work, and our own wellbeing when our mind is racing and emotions overpower us? You do not have to do it alone.
I specialize in trauma therapy and work with adults struggling to manage anxiety, depression, and confusing, difficult emotions. Many of my clients feel emotionally ‘stuck’ despite having done therapy before, and are ready to go a step deeper to address the underlying issues that continually cause distress in daily life.
My work focuses on addressing cycles of inner and relational conflict by bringing difficult, challenging material into focus in a way that enables you to stay grounded and focused. For many of us, childhood experiences wherein we were never fully seen or were actively abused, may have left us confused, hurt, and alone. Those early experiences can often lead to repeating destructive patterns of behavior that originated when we were young.
My work focuses on addressing cycles of inner and relational conflict by bringing difficult, challenging material into focus in a way that enables you to stay grounded and focused. For many of us, childhood experiences wherein we were never fully seen or were actively abused, may have left us confused, hurt, and alone. Those early experiences can often lead to repeating destructive patterns of behavior that originated when we were young.
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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.