Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Nashville, TN
You may feel pulled in different directions—one part of you longing for change or closeness, while another feels tired, protective, or unsure. You might carry grief, trauma, or losses that are hard to name, sensing them more in your body than in words. In my own journey, I learned that understanding alone was not enough. Many people come to therapy longing for a slower, kinder way of healing—one that supports safety, connection, and trust, and allows change to unfold gently. My work is shaped by Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS) and my own lived experience.
You may feel pulled in different directions—one part of you longing for change or closeness, while another feels tired, protective, or unsure. You might carry grief, trauma, or losses that are hard to name, sensing them more in your body than in words. In my own journey, I learned that understanding alone was not enough. Many people come to therapy longing for a slower, kinder way of healing—one that supports safety, connection, and trust, and allows change to unfold gently. My work is shaped by Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS) and my own lived experience.
My clients desire change yet don't always know how to get there. My hope is to walk with you during life's challenges, conflicts in relationships, trauma, addictions, and old deep wounds. I love to see my clients heal and grow in ways they did not think possible. In sessions, clients learn their negative interactional patterns, begin to experience real closeness and intimacy with their significant others. My goal is to help you work through life's messes, discover the beauty of forgiveness, mine the depths of true joy, teach the art of grieving well and to help you discover your most authentic self.
My clients desire change yet don't always know how to get there. My hope is to walk with you during life's challenges, conflicts in relationships, trauma, addictions, and old deep wounds. I love to see my clients heal and grow in ways they did not think possible. In sessions, clients learn their negative interactional patterns, begin to experience real closeness and intimacy with their significant others. My goal is to help you work through life's messes, discover the beauty of forgiveness, mine the depths of true joy, teach the art of grieving well and to help you discover your most authentic self.
You’re a young adult carrying the weight of trauma that still affects your life. Maybe it shows up as emotional highs and lows, shutting down, struggling to trust, or feeling disconnected from who you are. You want relief from the past, tools to manage overwhelming emotions, and hope that healing is possible so you can build healthier relationships with yourself and others.
You’re a young adult carrying the weight of trauma that still affects your life. Maybe it shows up as emotional highs and lows, shutting down, struggling to trust, or feeling disconnected from who you are. You want relief from the past, tools to manage overwhelming emotions, and hope that healing is possible so you can build healthier relationships with yourself and others.
All are welcome here! I'm dedicated to supporting clients of all ages through a variety of areas, including dissociative disorders (DID/systems), complex trauma, developmental/relational trauma, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, and dysfunctional family systems. While survival strategies may have been effective in the past, therapy provides a platform to explore new pathways to healing. I trust in every client's innate creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience, offering support and connection while navigating this journey. Together, we'll cultivate resources for growth and empowerment.
All are welcome here! I'm dedicated to supporting clients of all ages through a variety of areas, including dissociative disorders (DID/systems), complex trauma, developmental/relational trauma, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, and dysfunctional family systems. While survival strategies may have been effective in the past, therapy provides a platform to explore new pathways to healing. I trust in every client's innate creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience, offering support and connection while navigating this journey. Together, we'll cultivate resources for growth and empowerment.
Do you feel disconnected from your creative spark? Do you sometimes feel sad without fully understanding why, or notice your mind or body longing for rest but feeling stuck in overdrive or shut down? You might feel self-critical, protective, angry, or self-sabotaging while also longing for closeness, gentleness, and care. If you’re navigating developmental trauma, complicated grief, or relational wounds, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a supportive place to gently sort through what feels overwhelming at your own pace.
Do you feel disconnected from your creative spark? Do you sometimes feel sad without fully understanding why, or notice your mind or body longing for rest but feeling stuck in overdrive or shut down? You might feel self-critical, protective, angry, or self-sabotaging while also longing for closeness, gentleness, and care. If you’re navigating developmental trauma, complicated grief, or relational wounds, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a supportive place to gently sort through what feels overwhelming at your own pace.
Hi, I’m Katherine! I help people with complex trauma and dissociation feel more present, grounded, and connected. I do my best work with teens and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, attachment wounding, and grief and loss. My clients often feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling to understand them. They may have a hard time feeling safe in relationships. They sometimes feel unsure about who they are and what they want/need. Through coming to therapy, they are hoping to feel more stable, capable of handling what life throws at them, and secure in their relationships with themselves and the people they love.
Hi, I’m Katherine! I help people with complex trauma and dissociation feel more present, grounded, and connected. I do my best work with teens and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, attachment wounding, and grief and loss. My clients often feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling to understand them. They may have a hard time feeling safe in relationships. They sometimes feel unsure about who they are and what they want/need. Through coming to therapy, they are hoping to feel more stable, capable of handling what life throws at them, and secure in their relationships with themselves and the people they love.
Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed).
Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed).
It's hard to survive in today's world. Complex trauma and dissociation are isolating. Most people I work with have already survived chronic relational trauma: childhood abuse and neglect, religious trauma, marginalization, and oppression. Therapy is meant to be healing, but often leaves folks with complex trauma feeling misunderstood. I specialize in complexity and helping people make sense of themselves and their stories, so they can relate to themselves and others more deeply. Those pieces of the mind and heart that are fragmented or confusing are often the most necessary for wholeness.
It's hard to survive in today's world. Complex trauma and dissociation are isolating. Most people I work with have already survived chronic relational trauma: childhood abuse and neglect, religious trauma, marginalization, and oppression. Therapy is meant to be healing, but often leaves folks with complex trauma feeling misunderstood. I specialize in complexity and helping people make sense of themselves and their stories, so they can relate to themselves and others more deeply. Those pieces of the mind and heart that are fragmented or confusing are often the most necessary for wholeness.
I have over 20 years experience in private practice and institutional settings. I work with individuals and couples. I use traditional talk therapy methods as well as instituting new approaches such as the use of EMDR for those suffering from trauma. I use an app. called Simple Practice to conduct my business. The app is used to look at my calendar and book appointments, complete intake paperwork and make payments. You can download the Simple Practice. Client Portal app., , select my name, Gayden Fite, and get started completing intake forms and requesting an appointment. You can text me at 615-440-8909 with any questions.
I have over 20 years experience in private practice and institutional settings. I work with individuals and couples. I use traditional talk therapy methods as well as instituting new approaches such as the use of EMDR for those suffering from trauma. I use an app. called Simple Practice to conduct my business. The app is used to look at my calendar and book appointments, complete intake paperwork and make payments. You can download the Simple Practice. Client Portal app., , select my name, Gayden Fite, and get started completing intake forms and requesting an appointment. You can text me at 615-440-8909 with any questions.
My ideal clients feel lost, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful relationship patterns that no longer make sense. Many struggle with trauma, dissociation, anxiety, or emotional reactivity. I help them slow down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and reconnect to themselves in a way that creates clarity and meaningful change.
My ideal clients feel lost, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful relationship patterns that no longer make sense. Many struggle with trauma, dissociation, anxiety, or emotional reactivity. I help them slow down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and reconnect to themselves in a way that creates clarity and meaningful change.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a holistic and trauma-informed approach to healing. I support adults navigating the long-term impact of chronic stress (which can lead to anxiety and depression), childhood abuse, neglect, relational wounding, eating disorders and dissociation. I also enjoy working with highly sensitive persons (HSPs). Healing isn’t just about reducing symptoms—it’s about restoration of the heart, mind, body, and spirit. I provide a warm, compassionate space where your faith is welcomed and integrated into therapy at your comfort level.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a holistic and trauma-informed approach to healing. I support adults navigating the long-term impact of chronic stress (which can lead to anxiety and depression), childhood abuse, neglect, relational wounding, eating disorders and dissociation. I also enjoy working with highly sensitive persons (HSPs). Healing isn’t just about reducing symptoms—it’s about restoration of the heart, mind, body, and spirit. I provide a warm, compassionate space where your faith is welcomed and integrated into therapy at your comfort level.
I know how hard life can be, and sometimes, the circumstances seem insurmountable, no matter how hard we try. Difficult experiences of loss, broken dreams, and painful stories of childhood abuse and neglect can leave us feeling alone, confused, and afraid. I believe that no matter what you've been through, you are worthy of love and belonging. Feeling safe enough to return to ourselves can take time, but when you are ready, you can heal and realize true freedom and peace. I find this work incredibly rewarding, and it would be an honor to join you on your journey toward recovery.
I know how hard life can be, and sometimes, the circumstances seem insurmountable, no matter how hard we try. Difficult experiences of loss, broken dreams, and painful stories of childhood abuse and neglect can leave us feeling alone, confused, and afraid. I believe that no matter what you've been through, you are worthy of love and belonging. Feeling safe enough to return to ourselves can take time, but when you are ready, you can heal and realize true freedom and peace. I find this work incredibly rewarding, and it would be an honor to join you on your journey toward recovery.
As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have been impacted by complex trauma. We are shaped most profoundly by our earliest and closest relationships, and when those relationships have been fraught with chronic adversity – either due to neglect and abuse, or due to unintentional or unavoidable life adversity – we tend to struggle emotionally, behaviorally, and interpersonally with the impact of early life trauma exposure. Treatment is most effective when one is able to find a safe space to identify the root of those struggles.
As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have been impacted by complex trauma. We are shaped most profoundly by our earliest and closest relationships, and when those relationships have been fraught with chronic adversity – either due to neglect and abuse, or due to unintentional or unavoidable life adversity – we tend to struggle emotionally, behaviorally, and interpersonally with the impact of early life trauma exposure. Treatment is most effective when one is able to find a safe space to identify the root of those struggles.
As a somatic psychotherapist, I use a combination of body-based and traditional talk therapies to help clients live more fully. My passion is working with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma including anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is my foundational lens while utilizing other evidenced based treatments including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential, Dream Analysis, and Adjunct to 12-Step. I view therapy as a collaborative process and see myself as a guide in helping my clients find their unique ability to address their struggles.
As a somatic psychotherapist, I use a combination of body-based and traditional talk therapies to help clients live more fully. My passion is working with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma including anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is my foundational lens while utilizing other evidenced based treatments including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential, Dream Analysis, and Adjunct to 12-Step. I view therapy as a collaborative process and see myself as a guide in helping my clients find their unique ability to address their struggles.
I’m a trauma therapist in East Nashville offering individual, couples, and group therapy. I specialize in working with men and woman who feel disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by past experiences, helping them move toward healing, connection, and post-traumatic growth.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and emotionally focused. In our work together, we’ll explore how you show up in relationships, uncover the roots of disconnection, and create space for authentic connection—with yourself and others.
I’m a trauma therapist in East Nashville offering individual, couples, and group therapy. I specialize in working with men and woman who feel disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by past experiences, helping them move toward healing, connection, and post-traumatic growth.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and emotionally focused. In our work together, we’ll explore how you show up in relationships, uncover the roots of disconnection, and create space for authentic connection—with yourself and others.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains: change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains: change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
My clients are trans, non-binary, and queer people who have experienced trauma, survived gender-based harm, or not felt accepted in a vital relationship, often with a caregiver or partner. Sometimes they are healing from a relationship that was clearly traumatic: an abusive partner or violent parent. Other times, childhood just felt confusing, lonely, or hard. Some clients have started to wonder if the relationship they're in is a little bit toxic. And some simply hold an identity that others feel entitled to invalidate, deny, or oppress. But almost always, the relationship that hurt is also one that promised love and security.
My clients are trans, non-binary, and queer people who have experienced trauma, survived gender-based harm, or not felt accepted in a vital relationship, often with a caregiver or partner. Sometimes they are healing from a relationship that was clearly traumatic: an abusive partner or violent parent. Other times, childhood just felt confusing, lonely, or hard. Some clients have started to wonder if the relationship they're in is a little bit toxic. And some simply hold an identity that others feel entitled to invalidate, deny, or oppress. But almost always, the relationship that hurt is also one that promised love and security.
I am a Nashville-based therapist with over 15 years of experience offering a grounded, compassionate space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves. With warmth, authenticity, and trust, I help clients heal, grow, and reach their full potential. It is the greatest privilege to be able to work alongside individuals as they navigate some of the most joyous and difficult parts of life.
I am a Nashville-based therapist with over 15 years of experience offering a grounded, compassionate space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves. With warmth, authenticity, and trust, I help clients heal, grow, and reach their full potential. It is the greatest privilege to be able to work alongside individuals as they navigate some of the most joyous and difficult parts of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children and adolescents. I have been working with children for over 20 years and truly enjoy seeing children move from timid and anxious to confident and self assured. I can help kids deal with divorce, death, abuse, anxiety and many other issues that affect children and adolescents. I will help them to be better at dealing with life as it comes to them and to be more assured when things get hard. I am a Consultant with EMDR which is trauma therapy. I also see adults for EMDR as well with children and adolescents.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children and adolescents. I have been working with children for over 20 years and truly enjoy seeing children move from timid and anxious to confident and self assured. I can help kids deal with divorce, death, abuse, anxiety and many other issues that affect children and adolescents. I will help them to be better at dealing with life as it comes to them and to be more assured when things get hard. I am a Consultant with EMDR which is trauma therapy. I also see adults for EMDR as well with children and adolescents.
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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.