Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Seattle, WA
Mark provides individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services to people with a variety of mental and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, attention deficit, multiple personality, anti-social and other personality issues.
Theoretical approaches include family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and structured behavioral modification. He enjoys making the theory fit the individual, as all individuals come with a variety of backgrounds and differing needs. His experience allows for completion of goals in a timely fashion. Spiritual counseling is offered as well.
Mark provides individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services to people with a variety of mental and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, attention deficit, multiple personality, anti-social and other personality issues.
Theoretical approaches include family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and structured behavioral modification. He enjoys making the theory fit the individual, as all individuals come with a variety of backgrounds and differing needs. His experience allows for completion of goals in a timely fashion. Spiritual counseling is offered as well.
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.
What are EMDR Intensives? No one wants trauma work to be ongoing for years. Intensives are a trauma sensitive approach to accelerate the trauma healing process from a weekly model where changes are slower due to time limitations, scheduling issues & simply life getting in the way. Think about an EMDR Intensive as the brain surgery of therapy. Intensives condense several sessions together so you have the possibility of completing a goal in one sitting. With fewer interruptions, you get where you want to be in your healing journey in a fraction of the time.
What are EMDR Intensives? No one wants trauma work to be ongoing for years. Intensives are a trauma sensitive approach to accelerate the trauma healing process from a weekly model where changes are slower due to time limitations, scheduling issues & simply life getting in the way. Think about an EMDR Intensive as the brain surgery of therapy. Intensives condense several sessions together so you have the possibility of completing a goal in one sitting. With fewer interruptions, you get where you want to be in your healing journey in a fraction of the time.
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, ashamed, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends who can’t understand, or guilt over what happened to you. It may even feel like this will last forever. Either way, you’re ready for some relief and actual change. You’re ready to enjoy deep relationships without your past getting in the way. You’re ready to rediscover your true self. Most of all, you’re ready to love yourself again & to face your future with a sense of hope.
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, ashamed, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends who can’t understand, or guilt over what happened to you. It may even feel like this will last forever. Either way, you’re ready for some relief and actual change. You’re ready to enjoy deep relationships without your past getting in the way. You’re ready to rediscover your true self. Most of all, you’re ready to love yourself again & to face your future with a sense of hope.
It can be so hard to reach out and ask for help when you are struggling. Whatever your struggle is with your mental health, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey to wholeness. I have specialized training in working with those who have been traumatized or are grieving. I also have experience working with global workers, first responders, and third-culture kids. I offer regular and late-night hours (Pacific Time) to accommodate a variety of schedules and international time-zones.
It can be so hard to reach out and ask for help when you are struggling. Whatever your struggle is with your mental health, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey to wholeness. I have specialized training in working with those who have been traumatized or are grieving. I also have experience working with global workers, first responders, and third-culture kids. I offer regular and late-night hours (Pacific Time) to accommodate a variety of schedules and international time-zones.
I specialize in eating disorders, dissociative disorders & complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our bodies hold deep wisdom but for many, as a result of trauma, emotional and physical distress, and systemic oppression, to name a few, the connection to this wisdom has been disrupted and damaged. I will meet you where ever you are at in the process as we learn to listen to what your body and story hold.
I specialize in eating disorders, dissociative disorders & complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our bodies hold deep wisdom but for many, as a result of trauma, emotional and physical distress, and systemic oppression, to name a few, the connection to this wisdom has been disrupted and damaged. I will meet you where ever you are at in the process as we learn to listen to what your body and story hold.
Have you been searching for a therapist but haven't been able to find one with whom you feel a strong connection? Have you been feeling like your life lacks meaning or direction? Are you being overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, irritability, emptiness or negativity? Are you wondering who that person is staring back at you in the mirror every day? Finding a therapist can be a challenging task. You want to find someone with whom you feel safe and can trust.
Have you been searching for a therapist but haven't been able to find one with whom you feel a strong connection? Have you been feeling like your life lacks meaning or direction? Are you being overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, irritability, emptiness or negativity? Are you wondering who that person is staring back at you in the mirror every day? Finding a therapist can be a challenging task. You want to find someone with whom you feel safe and can trust.
I am particularly interested in working with people struggling with the on going effects of adverse childhood experiences like abuse, neglect and loss; especially those of early childhood. Often people suffering from the painful effects of traumatic experiences have never really felt whole, known peace or felt truly acceptable. Much too often they blame themselves. Bouts of depression and anxiety are all too frequent. In therapy you undo the underlying causes of fear, shame and grief that drive depression, anxiety and dissociation. You learn to live a life that is meaningful, present focused and free from the shadows of the past.
I am particularly interested in working with people struggling with the on going effects of adverse childhood experiences like abuse, neglect and loss; especially those of early childhood. Often people suffering from the painful effects of traumatic experiences have never really felt whole, known peace or felt truly acceptable. Much too often they blame themselves. Bouts of depression and anxiety are all too frequent. In therapy you undo the underlying causes of fear, shame and grief that drive depression, anxiety and dissociation. You learn to live a life that is meaningful, present focused and free from the shadows of the past.
I specialize in chronic, developmental, and relational trauma, DID, dissociation, sex and intimacy issues. My certifications include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level 2, and Neuropsychology Therapy Certificate. In addition, I am a Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist. I am currently undertaking my journey to become ASSECT certified for sex therapy.
I specialize in chronic, developmental, and relational trauma, DID, dissociation, sex and intimacy issues. My certifications include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level 2, and Neuropsychology Therapy Certificate. In addition, I am a Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist. I am currently undertaking my journey to become ASSECT certified for sex therapy.
I do EMDR Processing and DBT therapy. I am a survivor of trauma and I know the truth is ugly. It’s raw, it’s vulnerable, and it’s often times scary. You do not have to go through alone anymore. I am trauma specialist trained to get you results, and that looks like joy that never leaves. Peace that comes from within. A soul that blossoms all year round.
I do EMDR Processing and DBT therapy. I am a survivor of trauma and I know the truth is ugly. It’s raw, it’s vulnerable, and it’s often times scary. You do not have to go through alone anymore. I am trauma specialist trained to get you results, and that looks like joy that never leaves. Peace that comes from within. A soul that blossoms all year round.
Whether you are struggling in your important relationships, trying to cope with the impact of past trauma, or exploring questions of meaning and identity, searching for a therapist is a courageous step toward building the life you've been wishing for. I especially enjoy working with adolescents and adults, and am here to support you as a fellow traveler on the journey toward a better life. I offer a place to explore your questions, hopes, struggles, and joys in the context of a safe, connected relationship free of judgment. I invest my time outside of our sessions in training and research to ensure I am offering you what works.
Whether you are struggling in your important relationships, trying to cope with the impact of past trauma, or exploring questions of meaning and identity, searching for a therapist is a courageous step toward building the life you've been wishing for. I especially enjoy working with adolescents and adults, and am here to support you as a fellow traveler on the journey toward a better life. I offer a place to explore your questions, hopes, struggles, and joys in the context of a safe, connected relationship free of judgment. I invest my time outside of our sessions in training and research to ensure I am offering you what works.
I am passionate about providing mental health services to adolescents and young adults. I will bring to our sessions knowledge about anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, eating disorders, dissociation (including dissociative identity disorder), and other mental health issues. Additionally, I am an innately curious person, so if there is a topic you want to discuss that I am not experienced in, I will happily complete research so that we can navigate it together.
I am passionate about providing mental health services to adolescents and young adults. I will bring to our sessions knowledge about anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, eating disorders, dissociation (including dissociative identity disorder), and other mental health issues. Additionally, I am an innately curious person, so if there is a topic you want to discuss that I am not experienced in, I will happily complete research so that we can navigate it together.
I do heart-centered work from a relational perspective, building from all of your strengths and unique lived experience. My clients benefit from exploring the roots of low self-esteem, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and complex relational traumas (sometimes diagnosed as personality disorders). This relational model is also useful for identity work surrounding race, ethnicity, nationality, indigenousness, dis/ability, neurodivergence, fatness, age, life cycle stage, socioeconomic status, gender, religion, spirituality, sexuality, sexual orientation, and relationship orientation.
I do heart-centered work from a relational perspective, building from all of your strengths and unique lived experience. My clients benefit from exploring the roots of low self-esteem, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and complex relational traumas (sometimes diagnosed as personality disorders). This relational model is also useful for identity work surrounding race, ethnicity, nationality, indigenousness, dis/ability, neurodivergence, fatness, age, life cycle stage, socioeconomic status, gender, religion, spirituality, sexuality, sexual orientation, and relationship orientation.
Integration of traumatic memories will elicit profound change, and enable us to feel and act from the love that is inherent in all people. I believe we are best able to become more aware of ourselves through studying our relationships. I will work with you to discover how you relate to others; we will study how your brain functions to bring past experiences into the present moment, distorting your sense of self and creating conflict. Clearing trauma can enable you to differentiate between then and now, so you are more free to make conscious choices about how you relate today.
Integration of traumatic memories will elicit profound change, and enable us to feel and act from the love that is inherent in all people. I believe we are best able to become more aware of ourselves through studying our relationships. I will work with you to discover how you relate to others; we will study how your brain functions to bring past experiences into the present moment, distorting your sense of self and creating conflict. Clearing trauma can enable you to differentiate between then and now, so you are more free to make conscious choices about how you relate today.
I offer compassionate care for complex trauma and mental health disorders, as well as diagnostic psychological evaluations. Using a genuine relationship and treatments like EMDR, my therapy patients are helped to create lasting change with challenging problems like depression, anxiety, PTSD and recent trauma, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, and relationship issues. Working collaboratively in a safe and comfortable telehealth setting, I provide my patients with the skills and perspectives needed to overcome their concerns in a way that's safe, effective, and rewarding.
I offer compassionate care for complex trauma and mental health disorders, as well as diagnostic psychological evaluations. Using a genuine relationship and treatments like EMDR, my therapy patients are helped to create lasting change with challenging problems like depression, anxiety, PTSD and recent trauma, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, and relationship issues. Working collaboratively in a safe and comfortable telehealth setting, I provide my patients with the skills and perspectives needed to overcome their concerns in a way that's safe, effective, and rewarding.
Growing up can be strange - it offers us a different perspective on our own childhood. Perhaps you are living on your own for the first time, or parenting young children, or simply seem to be struggling more than those around you to access joy and play. You believe there’s more for you - creativity, fulfillment, authenticity - but something is keeping you stuck. While you are now an adult, you find yourself ruminating about your childhood, feeling uncomfortable about the interactions you had with your family.
Growing up can be strange - it offers us a different perspective on our own childhood. Perhaps you are living on your own for the first time, or parenting young children, or simply seem to be struggling more than those around you to access joy and play. You believe there’s more for you - creativity, fulfillment, authenticity - but something is keeping you stuck. While you are now an adult, you find yourself ruminating about your childhood, feeling uncomfortable about the interactions you had with your family.
I believe in all people’s innate capacity to heal. To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma. Trauma does not have to be big events. Trauma can be if we are not attuned to emotionally as children or if our parents have their own unprocessed trauma—this sort of trauma often leads to deep seeded beliefs that we are unloveable and bad. Our healing comes from teaching our parts that we are loveable and accepted just as we are.
I believe in all people’s innate capacity to heal. To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma. Trauma does not have to be big events. Trauma can be if we are not attuned to emotionally as children or if our parents have their own unprocessed trauma—this sort of trauma often leads to deep seeded beliefs that we are unloveable and bad. Our healing comes from teaching our parts that we are loveable and accepted just as we are.
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.
I offer EMDR and mindfulness-based, somatic therapy to help clients break free from past trauma and live meaningful lives. My approach accesses the power our bodies have in building coping skills and to heal deep, hidden trauma. Right now, is feeling good about yourself and about your relationships a struggle? Are you spending most days being driven by fear or heavy with despair even though you try to stay positive? Maybe you're trapped in patterns you’re trying to break but they always seem to win. Its probably feeling like an exhausting battle with yourself and you don’t know if things will ever really get better.
I offer EMDR and mindfulness-based, somatic therapy to help clients break free from past trauma and live meaningful lives. My approach accesses the power our bodies have in building coping skills and to heal deep, hidden trauma. Right now, is feeling good about yourself and about your relationships a struggle? Are you spending most days being driven by fear or heavy with despair even though you try to stay positive? Maybe you're trapped in patterns you’re trying to break but they always seem to win. Its probably feeling like an exhausting battle with yourself and you don’t know if things will ever really get better.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I am passionate about walking along side others on their journey toward wholeness and healing. I work primarily with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing a wide range of emotional or behavioral issues. All of us have experienced suffering or relational brokenness within our stories that can feel confusing or hard to address. While we are most often harmed in relationship, it is also in relationship that we heal. It is my hope that in our sessions, you will experience the relief of engaging the hard moments of your story in the presence of a supportive witness as you move toward healing.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I am passionate about walking along side others on their journey toward wholeness and healing. I work primarily with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing a wide range of emotional or behavioral issues. All of us have experienced suffering or relational brokenness within our stories that can feel confusing or hard to address. While we are most often harmed in relationship, it is also in relationship that we heal. It is my hope that in our sessions, you will experience the relief of engaging the hard moments of your story in the presence of a supportive witness as you move toward healing.
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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.