Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Mount Pleasant, SC
Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, low self-worth, etc., I believe there is almost always an underlying trauma that must be fully addressed before healing can occur. These traumas can be overt, such as abuse or neglect, or more insidious, such as a disparaging comment made by a parent or a peer. These traumas, whether “Big T” or “Little t,” are the reason we have the “voice in our head”—our inner critic who tells us that we aren’t good enough, worthy enough, etc. The work I do—which is a combination of Attachment Therapy, Ego State Therapy, and EMDR Therapy, helps to transform our negative inner critic once and for all.
Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, low self-worth, etc., I believe there is almost always an underlying trauma that must be fully addressed before healing can occur. These traumas can be overt, such as abuse or neglect, or more insidious, such as a disparaging comment made by a parent or a peer. These traumas, whether “Big T” or “Little t,” are the reason we have the “voice in our head”—our inner critic who tells us that we aren’t good enough, worthy enough, etc. The work I do—which is a combination of Attachment Therapy, Ego State Therapy, and EMDR Therapy, helps to transform our negative inner critic once and for all.
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Life can feel overwhelming even when, from the outside, everything seems fine. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, stress, or a major life transition, and finding that the ways you have always coped are no longer working. For more than 35 years, I have helped individuals, couples, and families understand what is getting in their way and make meaningful, lasting changes. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, creating a space where you can be yourself while gaining insight and useful ways to move forward.
Life can feel overwhelming even when, from the outside, everything seems fine. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, stress, or a major life transition, and finding that the ways you have always coped are no longer working. For more than 35 years, I have helped individuals, couples, and families understand what is getting in their way and make meaningful, lasting changes. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, creating a space where you can be yourself while gaining insight and useful ways to move forward.
Maria Elizabeth Luisi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LISW-CP, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
One of my biggest values in therapy is an authentic relationship between a client and their therapist. This relationship is the key to empowering individuals to understand themselves on a deeper level and to promote change in their lives. My approach to therapy is to provide a warm and comforting atmosphere, while building a strong trust with each client who enters my office. Together we will work to individualize your experience and understand the deeper root or the "why" - whether that be childhood experiences, a history of trauma or troubling relationships. I value collaboration, warmth and at times, humor in our work.
One of my biggest values in therapy is an authentic relationship between a client and their therapist. This relationship is the key to empowering individuals to understand themselves on a deeper level and to promote change in their lives. My approach to therapy is to provide a warm and comforting atmosphere, while building a strong trust with each client who enters my office. Together we will work to individualize your experience and understand the deeper root or the "why" - whether that be childhood experiences, a history of trauma or troubling relationships. I value collaboration, warmth and at times, humor in our work.
Looking capable on the outside, but screaming on the inside? Thinking, "I should be able to handle this"? Exhausted from spinning your wheels in the same cycle of overwhelm and burnout? You may know yourself well, yet feel powerless to create the life you want to be living; words may even be failing you. Let’s work together to get curious about the parts of you that feel stuck, build skills for aspects of your life that feel unmanageable right now, and explore what words alone haven't been able to reach.
Looking capable on the outside, but screaming on the inside? Thinking, "I should be able to handle this"? Exhausted from spinning your wheels in the same cycle of overwhelm and burnout? You may know yourself well, yet feel powerless to create the life you want to be living; words may even be failing you. Let’s work together to get curious about the parts of you that feel stuck, build skills for aspects of your life that feel unmanageable right now, and explore what words alone haven't been able to reach.
As a clinical psychologist, my job is to work myself out of a job - pure and simple. I work to help you get to the point where won't need my help anymore. This has been my philosophy for 31 years and counting. If you are, or think you are depressed, feeling lost or anxious, unmotivated, unable to reduce or eliminate problematic behaviors, stressed or simply unhappy in life, and you wonder if counseling, psychotherapy, marriage counseling or stress management might help, I'm here to understand and to help. I specialize in care for adults & adolescents, stress management, marriage/couples counseling, and pre-marital counseling.
As a clinical psychologist, my job is to work myself out of a job - pure and simple. I work to help you get to the point where won't need my help anymore. This has been my philosophy for 31 years and counting. If you are, or think you are depressed, feeling lost or anxious, unmotivated, unable to reduce or eliminate problematic behaviors, stressed or simply unhappy in life, and you wonder if counseling, psychotherapy, marriage counseling or stress management might help, I'm here to understand and to help. I specialize in care for adults & adolescents, stress management, marriage/couples counseling, and pre-marital counseling.
We’re our most grounded, courageous, and connected selves when we learn to embrace life’s hardships. A tree that grows through a busy sidewalk is beset with challenges, yet it finds a way. And is all the more magnificent. EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies invite us into deeper layers of exploration, with more space for restoration, creativity, and discovery.
What can feel like a complex, scribbled mess of problems is, more often than not, rooted in something simpler and deeper, like a limiting belief or core wound. I’m skilled at uncovering what these root issues are and helping you find a path forward.
We’re our most grounded, courageous, and connected selves when we learn to embrace life’s hardships. A tree that grows through a busy sidewalk is beset with challenges, yet it finds a way. And is all the more magnificent. EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies invite us into deeper layers of exploration, with more space for restoration, creativity, and discovery.
What can feel like a complex, scribbled mess of problems is, more often than not, rooted in something simpler and deeper, like a limiting belief or core wound. I’m skilled at uncovering what these root issues are and helping you find a path forward.
Hello, my name is Beth Ringel and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice or LISW-CP in South Carolina. I have a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and a Master Degree in Social Work or MSW from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. I have over 30 years of experience successfully providing counseling to a wide variety of ages with many different issues, needs, and goals. I am proficient in the use of several therapeutic techniques but tailor it to the situation. I am an unbiased listener partnering with you to accomplish your goals and to solve the problems you bring into our therapeutic alliance.
Hello, my name is Beth Ringel and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice or LISW-CP in South Carolina. I have a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and a Master Degree in Social Work or MSW from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. I have over 30 years of experience successfully providing counseling to a wide variety of ages with many different issues, needs, and goals. I am proficient in the use of several therapeutic techniques but tailor it to the situation. I am an unbiased listener partnering with you to accomplish your goals and to solve the problems you bring into our therapeutic alliance.
Have you been struggling with something for years and would like to resolve the issue and find inner peace? Is there someone in your life you would like to have a better relationship with? I enjoy empowering clients to help them find a way to have more peaceful, satisfied lives. I have 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults for issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, relationship and parenting issues.
Have you been struggling with something for years and would like to resolve the issue and find inner peace? Is there someone in your life you would like to have a better relationship with? I enjoy empowering clients to help them find a way to have more peaceful, satisfied lives. I have 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults for issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, relationship and parenting issues.
Life will always bring challenges to overcome. At times, those challenges can build up and leave us feeling overwhelmed, fearful, or even defeated. If you find yourself in that place, you don’t have to navigate it alone—I’m here to help you move through it with clarity and direction.
I’ve always valued truly listening to others and helping them find practical, meaningful ways forward. I understand how depression, anxiety, and substance use can create chaos and lead to isolation. Together, we’ll focus on building awareness, strengthening resilience, and taking steps toward the life you want to live.
Life will always bring challenges to overcome. At times, those challenges can build up and leave us feeling overwhelmed, fearful, or even defeated. If you find yourself in that place, you don’t have to navigate it alone—I’m here to help you move through it with clarity and direction.
I’ve always valued truly listening to others and helping them find practical, meaningful ways forward. I understand how depression, anxiety, and substance use can create chaos and lead to isolation. Together, we’ll focus on building awareness, strengthening resilience, and taking steps toward the life you want to live.
Most therapy teaches you to cope. Sometimes you need something more. You want to know why you're anxious, why you hate yourself, where the voice in your head came from that says you're not enough. That's different work, and it's what I do.
I work with men who learned emotions mean weakness. LGBTQ+ people carrying shame about their identity. Trauma survivors raising children and determined to do it differently. People recovering from religious systems that demanded they hide who they are. You've been told who you are is wrong, and you're ready to understand how those messages got installed.
Most therapy teaches you to cope. Sometimes you need something more. You want to know why you're anxious, why you hate yourself, where the voice in your head came from that says you're not enough. That's different work, and it's what I do.
I work with men who learned emotions mean weakness. LGBTQ+ people carrying shame about their identity. Trauma survivors raising children and determined to do it differently. People recovering from religious systems that demanded they hide who they are. You've been told who you are is wrong, and you're ready to understand how those messages got installed.
I am so glad you found me! You found yourself here - that's step one! If you are someone who struggles with comparison, relationship struggles (friendships/romantic), anxiety around relationships, low self-esteem, body image, or "keeping up with the Joneses" mentality - I am your girl! I use an honest approach of helping you identify patterns you have learned or created that cause you to keep finding yourself in the same situations. If you struggle with comparison, trust issues, and negative self talk - maybe learned from family, or from social media - I use a direct approach to help you make actual changes in your life that WORK!
I am so glad you found me! You found yourself here - that's step one! If you are someone who struggles with comparison, relationship struggles (friendships/romantic), anxiety around relationships, low self-esteem, body image, or "keeping up with the Joneses" mentality - I am your girl! I use an honest approach of helping you identify patterns you have learned or created that cause you to keep finding yourself in the same situations. If you struggle with comparison, trust issues, and negative self talk - maybe learned from family, or from social media - I use a direct approach to help you make actual changes in your life that WORK!
Welcome—I'm so glad you're here.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’d love to share a bit about how I work to help you decide if we’re a good fit.
My approach is flexible, integrative, and grounded in deep presence. I meet you where you are, drawing from a range of modalities to support your healing, growth, and self-discovery. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, grief, or life transitions, I offer a compassionate space and a path tailored to your needs.
Welcome—I'm so glad you're here.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’d love to share a bit about how I work to help you decide if we’re a good fit.
My approach is flexible, integrative, and grounded in deep presence. I meet you where you are, drawing from a range of modalities to support your healing, growth, and self-discovery. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, grief, or life transitions, I offer a compassionate space and a path tailored to your needs.
Accepting New Clients.
If your relationship no longer feels like the safe, connected partnership you want it to be, you’re not alone, but change is possible. I specialize in helping couples break free from patterns of conflict that no longer serve them and instead perpetuate feelings of hurt, disconnection, & loneliness. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or unsure how to move forward in your relationship, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help couples learn how to find their way back to one another by fostering deeper understanding, emotional connection, and healthier communication.
Accepting New Clients.
If your relationship no longer feels like the safe, connected partnership you want it to be, you’re not alone, but change is possible. I specialize in helping couples break free from patterns of conflict that no longer serve them and instead perpetuate feelings of hurt, disconnection, & loneliness. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or unsure how to move forward in your relationship, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help couples learn how to find their way back to one another by fostering deeper understanding, emotional connection, and healthier communication.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, when I was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry, I published or presented over 80 papers on psychology-related topics. I am also an author of Overcoming Anxiety. In my psychotherapy practice, located in N. Charleston, SC, I draw on various techniques to help you find solutions that can work for you. I bring expertise and a fresh set of eyes; a therapist who can be there for you without any agenda. I have occasional evening and weekend appointments, and work with individuals, to help diagnose, understand and treat many problems. I see clients by appointment only.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, when I was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry, I published or presented over 80 papers on psychology-related topics. I am also an author of Overcoming Anxiety. In my psychotherapy practice, located in N. Charleston, SC, I draw on various techniques to help you find solutions that can work for you. I bring expertise and a fresh set of eyes; a therapist who can be there for you without any agenda. I have occasional evening and weekend appointments, and work with individuals, to help diagnose, understand and treat many problems. I see clients by appointment only.
Therapy is a place where people can learn to identify fundamental issues and limiting beliefs, and work toward resolution and healing. My passion for counseling comes from my core belief that there is inherent goodness and beauty in each person, as well as my own journey of faith and healing. As a therapist it is my privilege to work alongside individuals and families experiencing a wide rage of difficulties. My clients include individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, self esteem, grief, loss and other difficulties, often resulting from unresolved trauma and life challenges.
Therapy is a place where people can learn to identify fundamental issues and limiting beliefs, and work toward resolution and healing. My passion for counseling comes from my core belief that there is inherent goodness and beauty in each person, as well as my own journey of faith and healing. As a therapist it is my privilege to work alongside individuals and families experiencing a wide rage of difficulties. My clients include individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, self esteem, grief, loss and other difficulties, often resulting from unresolved trauma and life challenges.
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress-related concerns. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to live. Using EMDR therapy and other evidenced-based approaches, I help clients identify patterns that may be keeping them from moving forward, heal from difficult experiences, and develop practical tools for lasting change. My goal is to help clients build resilience, gain clarity, and create more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress-related concerns. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to live. Using EMDR therapy and other evidenced-based approaches, I help clients identify patterns that may be keeping them from moving forward, heal from difficult experiences, and develop practical tools for lasting change. My goal is to help clients build resilience, gain clarity, and create more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
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At Timeless Therapy, I work with individuals, relationships, families, and systems seeking trauma-informed, creative, and affirming care. I specialize in complex trauma, dissociation, and DID, offering space for parts, identities, and internal worlds to feel understood. I’m an enby, LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician who uses narrative work, gaming, and experiential methods—not bland CBT worksheets—to create real change. I’m currently completing my DMFT, and my therapy dog Zuko is always by my side.
At Timeless Therapy, I work with individuals, relationships, families, and systems seeking trauma-informed, creative, and affirming care. I specialize in complex trauma, dissociation, and DID, offering space for parts, identities, and internal worlds to feel understood. I’m an enby, LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician who uses narrative work, gaming, and experiential methods—not bland CBT worksheets—to create real change. I’m currently completing my DMFT, and my therapy dog Zuko is always by my side.
I am a clinical mental health provider working with individuals who have experienced developmental/sexual/physical/emotional abuse. My research interests include Healthy Sexuality, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and all things EMDR. I have certifications both in EMDR and DBT. I frequently see individuals with anxiety, depression, suicide ideation/attempts, personality disorders, traumas, and a host of other related symptoms.
I am a clinical mental health provider working with individuals who have experienced developmental/sexual/physical/emotional abuse. My research interests include Healthy Sexuality, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and all things EMDR. I have certifications both in EMDR and DBT. I frequently see individuals with anxiety, depression, suicide ideation/attempts, personality disorders, traumas, and a host of other related symptoms.
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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.