Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Portland, OR

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Jessica Van der Merwe
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
6 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213
Waitlist for new clients
Growing up in a dysfunctional family, being in a toxic or abusive relationship, or experiencing the horrors of a traumatic event can set you on a collision course with daily triggers to anger, sadness, overwhelm, panic, or dissociation. Maybe you notice your reactions in your relationships are causing harm, and you regularly experience the dreaded “shame spiral.” You minimize your pain, or others regularly do. If this is you, I’m glad you’re here. Long-term healing is possible. Even if only a small part of you hopes for change, I'm confident it's enough to start the journey toward a peaceful and thriving life.
Growing up in a dysfunctional family, being in a toxic or abusive relationship, or experiencing the horrors of a traumatic event can set you on a collision course with daily triggers to anger, sadness, overwhelm, panic, or dissociation. Maybe you notice your reactions in your relationships are causing harm, and you regularly experience the dreaded “shame spiral.” You minimize your pain, or others regularly do. If this is you, I’m glad you’re here. Long-term healing is possible. Even if only a small part of you hopes for change, I'm confident it's enough to start the journey toward a peaceful and thriving life.
(360) 335-3906 View (360) 335-3906
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The Pursuit of Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Portland, OR 97204
TPOW is a trauma-informed telehealth (and some in-person in PDX) group practice offering individual and group 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, 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 and group 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, and more. Our admin team will do a benefits check and our therapists have several openings for new clients.
(458) 309-2528 View (458) 309-2528
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Lisa Dykstra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS MFT, QMHP, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
When you work me, you will experience a passion for supporting you and a commitment to creating a warm, safe, and confidential environment where you can express yourself without fear of judgment. We are here to help you define what it means to be your "authentic" self. I want to help you navigate how to overcome life challenges in order to live the life you truly desire. This is a place to experience respect and compassion.
When you work me, you will experience a passion for supporting you and a commitment to creating a warm, safe, and confidential environment where you can express yourself without fear of judgment. We are here to help you define what it means to be your "authentic" self. I want to help you navigate how to overcome life challenges in order to live the life you truly desire. This is a place to experience respect and compassion.
(541) 275-9258 View (541) 275-9258
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Serenity Serseción
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
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.
(650) 946-1649 View (650) 946-1649
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Tera Hadassah Gold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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.
(971) 248-7816 View (971) 248-7816
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Michelle Hardenbrook
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in treating Autism and Dissociative Disorders, including DID. Evaluations for Autism: I have more than 10 years experience with diagnosing autism. My experience was gained by listening and learning as much as I could from my patients because the mental health field was, and still is, practicing in the dark ages regarding this diagnosis. Therapy for Autism: My focus is on helping you understand how your brain functions, which likely has not been well understood by you or others. This causes many people years of trauma due to internalizing negative responses which are based on the dominant neurotypical world view.
I specialize in treating Autism and Dissociative Disorders, including DID. Evaluations for Autism: I have more than 10 years experience with diagnosing autism. My experience was gained by listening and learning as much as I could from my patients because the mental health field was, and still is, practicing in the dark ages regarding this diagnosis. Therapy for Autism: My focus is on helping you understand how your brain functions, which likely has not been well understood by you or others. This causes many people years of trauma due to internalizing negative responses which are based on the dominant neurotypical world view.
(206) 312-4612 View (206) 312-4612
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Robert L Marrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(503) 376-9056 View (503) 376-9056
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Naomi Steinberg
Psychologist, PhD
Portland, OR 97209
I am a psychologist and psychoanalyst, in practice for 30 years. I see individuals, adolescents, and couples. Psychotherapy is, as I see it, an opportunity to address unresolved issues and conflicts as they arise in the here-and-now of life and in the therapy relationship. For this reason, it's important to look at the various ways and places where symptoms show up and work to understand the underlying meanings of these. This approach can take some time but its rewards include a depth of self knowledge and a more rich and meaningful life with oneself and with others.
I am a psychologist and psychoanalyst, in practice for 30 years. I see individuals, adolescents, and couples. Psychotherapy is, as I see it, an opportunity to address unresolved issues and conflicts as they arise in the here-and-now of life and in the therapy relationship. For this reason, it's important to look at the various ways and places where symptoms show up and work to understand the underlying meanings of these. This approach can take some time but its rewards include a depth of self knowledge and a more rich and meaningful life with oneself and with others.
(503) 967-0155 View (503) 967-0155
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Nicole Louise Hart
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPCA
Online Only
Hello there! I believe everyone has the capacity for change, and is interested in learning new things! I will validate and never judge you, but instead I will empower you and help you meet your goals through individualized steps. I am currently accepting clients from anywhere in the state of Oregon! I have partnered with Mindful Therapy Group for scheduling and intake needs, so if you would like to schedule an appointment, please call them at: (971)652-6971. I also have online scheduling, available through Mindful Therapy Group's official website.
Hello there! I believe everyone has the capacity for change, and is interested in learning new things! I will validate and never judge you, but instead I will empower you and help you meet your goals through individualized steps. I am currently accepting clients from anywhere in the state of Oregon! I have partnered with Mindful Therapy Group for scheduling and intake needs, so if you would like to schedule an appointment, please call them at: (971)652-6971. I also have online scheduling, available through Mindful Therapy Group's official website.
(971) 287-3567 View (971) 287-3567
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Chase C. Colter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You deserve to feel at home in your body, in your relationships, and in your own unfolding life. Yet for many of us, survival has required armoring, disconnection, and the silencing of our softest parts. Whether you are navigating the aftershocks of trauma, struggling with intimacy, exploring the meaning of masculinity, or simply longing to reconnect with your full aliveness, healing is possible. Not through “fixing” yourself, but through reclaiming what was never truly broken. Together, we will create a space where the wisdom of your body, the complexity of your story, and the power of your relationships are each re-membered.
You deserve to feel at home in your body, in your relationships, and in your own unfolding life. Yet for many of us, survival has required armoring, disconnection, and the silencing of our softest parts. Whether you are navigating the aftershocks of trauma, struggling with intimacy, exploring the meaning of masculinity, or simply longing to reconnect with your full aliveness, healing is possible. Not through “fixing” yourself, but through reclaiming what was never truly broken. Together, we will create a space where the wisdom of your body, the complexity of your story, and the power of your relationships are each re-membered.
(352) 280-3927 View (352) 280-3927
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Michael Lott Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Professional Counselor Associate
Portland, OR 97232
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with overthinking, anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, emotional regulation, change, self-esteem? Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or neurodivergent and find it challenging to navigate the world? Do you identify as a man and want more intimacy and vulnerability in your relationships, find meaning, or understand yourself better? Are you at a place on your journey of aspiring to move from coping to a new stage of empowerment, growth, and healing? As a queer and gay-identified therapist and lifelong HSP, My goal is always to meet you where you are and cocreate goals that align with your needs.
Do you struggle with overthinking, anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, emotional regulation, change, self-esteem? Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or neurodivergent and find it challenging to navigate the world? Do you identify as a man and want more intimacy and vulnerability in your relationships, find meaning, or understand yourself better? Are you at a place on your journey of aspiring to move from coping to a new stage of empowerment, growth, and healing? As a queer and gay-identified therapist and lifelong HSP, My goal is always to meet you where you are and cocreate goals that align with your needs.
(503) 461-6915 View (503) 461-6915
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Rose City Health & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212
Often times when we experience distressing events, trauma or abuse in our relationships (growing up and in adulthood) we can begin to feel isolated and misunderstood. Reactions to 'day in the life' events can feel overwhelming and even debilitating. I believe individuals have the potential to change and ultimately are striving toward emotional, mental, physical and social satisfaction. I can support and guide you safely in achieving your goals by examining the connection between your behaviors, thoughts, body sensations and feelings, moving toward a more flexible, less rigid state of mental health.
Often times when we experience distressing events, trauma or abuse in our relationships (growing up and in adulthood) we can begin to feel isolated and misunderstood. Reactions to 'day in the life' events can feel overwhelming and even debilitating. I believe individuals have the potential to change and ultimately are striving toward emotional, mental, physical and social satisfaction. I can support and guide you safely in achieving your goals by examining the connection between your behaviors, thoughts, body sensations and feelings, moving toward a more flexible, less rigid state of mental health.
(503) 782-0448 x102 View (503) 782-0448 x102
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Sunny Sky Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97216
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.
(503) 374-1642 View (503) 374-1642
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Judy Harun
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
If anxiety and stress feel like constant companions in your life, you're not alone. Many struggle to find a moment's peace amidst the chaos of daily demands and internal worries. I specialize in helping those who are ready to explore the root causes of their discomfort and are open to a holistic journey towards healing. Whether you're navigating personal, professional, or uncharted stresses, I'm here to support you in discovering a more peaceful and balanced way of living, tailored just for you. I’m committed to working with people of all backgrounds, embracing diversity in sex, gender, race, and age.
If anxiety and stress feel like constant companions in your life, you're not alone. Many struggle to find a moment's peace amidst the chaos of daily demands and internal worries. I specialize in helping those who are ready to explore the root causes of their discomfort and are open to a holistic journey towards healing. Whether you're navigating personal, professional, or uncharted stresses, I'm here to support you in discovering a more peaceful and balanced way of living, tailored just for you. I’m committed to working with people of all backgrounds, embracing diversity in sex, gender, race, and age.
(971) 252-3265 View (971) 252-3265
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Jenny Larson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
If you feel like life isn’t what you want it to be, you’re not connecting with others in the way that feels good to you, or if past patterns are no longer serving you, you’re not alone. I work from a place of compassion, understanding, intuition, and humor combined with an extensive array of therapeutic tools to help you reduce discomfort, heal, and engage in the life you want. I welcome the opportunity to work with people of all identities.
If you feel like life isn’t what you want it to be, you’re not connecting with others in the way that feels good to you, or if past patterns are no longer serving you, you’re not alone. I work from a place of compassion, understanding, intuition, and humor combined with an extensive array of therapeutic tools to help you reduce discomfort, heal, and engage in the life you want. I welcome the opportunity to work with people of all identities.
(503) 479-4905 View (503) 479-4905
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Carol L Penn
Psychologist, PhD
Portland, OR 97202
I have openings! I am a clinical psychologist, licensed since 1986. My husband and I moved to Portland recently, and are enjoying the energy and cultural richness of the city. I enjoy traveling, yoga, jogging, and of course visiting our grandchildren. I particularly enjoy working with people who feel "stuck" and are interested in developing insight into the roots of the issues which keep them from moving forward in their lives; however, I appreciate the unique needs of each individual and am flexible in meeting their needs.
I have openings! I am a clinical psychologist, licensed since 1986. My husband and I moved to Portland recently, and are enjoying the energy and cultural richness of the city. I enjoy traveling, yoga, jogging, and of course visiting our grandchildren. I particularly enjoy working with people who feel "stuck" and are interested in developing insight into the roots of the issues which keep them from moving forward in their lives; however, I appreciate the unique needs of each individual and am flexible in meeting their needs.
(503) 694-4189 View (503) 694-4189
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Diane C Steinbrecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, MSWAC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I trust that whatever appears in the mind, body, and emotions has its purpose and wants to be deeply heard, honored, understood, and embraced; that all the Psyche expresses are attempts toward our wholeness and realizing the jewel of our essential Being. With this compassion and care, healing can unfold, patterns and beliefs transformed, and we can live our true potential and purpose, innate wisdom, and experience happiness, peace, and joy.
I trust that whatever appears in the mind, body, and emotions has its purpose and wants to be deeply heard, honored, understood, and embraced; that all the Psyche expresses are attempts toward our wholeness and realizing the jewel of our essential Being. With this compassion and care, healing can unfold, patterns and beliefs transformed, and we can live our true potential and purpose, innate wisdom, and experience happiness, peace, and joy.
(503) 388-5760 View (503) 388-5760
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Meghan Wright O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Portland, OR 97215
Do you have an adept ability to flex and bend to the needs of your environment? Do you struggle to identify and prioritize your own needs? Are your goals and dreams collecting dust while you compulsively tend to those around you? Codependency often develops as a survival strategy of people who are raised in environments saturated in trauma and addiction. Useful in childhood, it leaves many feeling a complex array of emotions in their adulthood: emptiness, resentment, loneliness, and confusion. I help people to break unsatisying relational-patterns and to harness more creative control over their lives.
Do you have an adept ability to flex and bend to the needs of your environment? Do you struggle to identify and prioritize your own needs? Are your goals and dreams collecting dust while you compulsively tend to those around you? Codependency often develops as a survival strategy of people who are raised in environments saturated in trauma and addiction. Useful in childhood, it leaves many feeling a complex array of emotions in their adulthood: emptiness, resentment, loneliness, and confusion. I help people to break unsatisying relational-patterns and to harness more creative control over their lives.
(971) 248-9826 View (971) 248-9826
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Kristalene Pitts-Palmerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Online Only
Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and happy life. Asking for help is a strong recognition of your own power and desire to heal. I have been there myself, struggling and wanting to make a change. Recovery and mending takes time and effort. I am here to help you through the process; we will work together to heal and grow towards your brighter future. I have been on the forefront, improving service delivery, program development, government response, leadership, and governance throughout my career. Providing therapy and supervision in CO, OR, WA. I am also available to add my expertise to your program. Lets make a difference.
Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and happy life. Asking for help is a strong recognition of your own power and desire to heal. I have been there myself, struggling and wanting to make a change. Recovery and mending takes time and effort. I am here to help you through the process; we will work together to heal and grow towards your brighter future. I have been on the forefront, improving service delivery, program development, government response, leadership, and governance throughout my career. Providing therapy and supervision in CO, OR, WA. I am also available to add my expertise to your program. Lets make a difference.
(971) 405-8752 View (971) 405-8752
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Chris Chaplin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be grieving a loss, struggling to move forward, or caught in a seemingly intractable conflict within yourself or with others in your life. You may feel stuck in place, trapped in old habits, or merely surviving when you want to thrive. Whether your concerns are big-picture or small, I believe in the power of connecting deeply and authentically with others to bring about the truest expression of ourselves. I've found success guiding others with this relationship-based, trauma-focused approach, and I'm confident that together we can bring into being your most authentic self.
You may be grieving a loss, struggling to move forward, or caught in a seemingly intractable conflict within yourself or with others in your life. You may feel stuck in place, trapped in old habits, or merely surviving when you want to thrive. Whether your concerns are big-picture or small, I believe in the power of connecting deeply and authentically with others to bring about the truest expression of ourselves. I've found success guiding others with this relationship-based, trauma-focused approach, and I'm confident that together we can bring into being your most authentic self.
(971) 791-3195 View (971) 791-3195

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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.