Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Seeking help and healing is a courageous task. So glad you landed here!
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in understanding and treating traumatic experiences, whether one-time acute trauma or ongoing developmental childhood difficulties. I work with you to untangle the web of confusing memories, triggering emotional responses, and relational difficulties that come from these adverse experiences.
I utilize relational therapy and EMDR.
I also offer ADHD and Autism psychological assessments, which give an abundance of helpful information about the self so you might move forward with more insight and resources.
Seeking help and healing is a courageous task. So glad you landed here!
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in understanding and treating traumatic experiences, whether one-time acute trauma or ongoing developmental childhood difficulties. I work with you to untangle the web of confusing memories, triggering emotional responses, and relational difficulties that come from these adverse experiences.
I utilize relational therapy and EMDR.
I also offer ADHD and Autism psychological assessments, which give an abundance of helpful information about the self so you might move forward with more insight and resources.
Do you carry the invisible weight of early adversity—emotional neglect, fear, or inconsistent caregiving? Inattentive or unpredictable caregivers can leave deep imprints on your relationships with yourself and others. You may learn to hide feelings and needs, or show only “acceptable” parts of yourself. If you were raised by “scaregivers”—frightened or frightening parent figures— you may have developed survival-based attachment patterns that carry into adulthood and limit your ability to show up as your whole self. Healing begins by rewriting those early templates, welcoming authenticity and self- compassion. You can live life fully
Do you carry the invisible weight of early adversity—emotional neglect, fear, or inconsistent caregiving? Inattentive or unpredictable caregivers can leave deep imprints on your relationships with yourself and others. You may learn to hide feelings and needs, or show only “acceptable” parts of yourself. If you were raised by “scaregivers”—frightened or frightening parent figures— you may have developed survival-based attachment patterns that carry into adulthood and limit your ability to show up as your whole self. Healing begins by rewriting those early templates, welcoming authenticity and self- compassion. You can live life fully
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? Do you find yourself trapped in negative patterns or caught in the grip of self-judgment, unable to break free? Do you feel like something isn’t right, or disconnected from your body or emotions, it can be hard to know where to begin. You're not alone—together, we can start the gentle process of healing and recovery. It may feel impossible now, but I often think of this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: "Do the thing you think you cannot do." By taking the step to reach out, you’re choosing to open the door to a safe, nurturing space where you will be valued and supported.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? Do you find yourself trapped in negative patterns or caught in the grip of self-judgment, unable to break free? Do you feel like something isn’t right, or disconnected from your body or emotions, it can be hard to know where to begin. You're not alone—together, we can start the gentle process of healing and recovery. It may feel impossible now, but I often think of this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: "Do the thing you think you cannot do." By taking the step to reach out, you’re choosing to open the door to a safe, nurturing space where you will be valued and supported.
For many clients, it is important for their therapist to present with a warm and empathetic demeanor while also employing a direct and balanced viewpoint. As a person with chronic illness, I understand firsthand how invisible disabilities can impact employment, personal relationships, and the ability to feel safe and trust your own body. My practice strives to create a non-judgmental environment that is genuine and compassionate. Seeing the world through rose colored glasses doesn’t resonate with everyone. I believe that your experiences and perspective are valid and deserves to be considered by all members of your care team.
For many clients, it is important for their therapist to present with a warm and empathetic demeanor while also employing a direct and balanced viewpoint. As a person with chronic illness, I understand firsthand how invisible disabilities can impact employment, personal relationships, and the ability to feel safe and trust your own body. My practice strives to create a non-judgmental environment that is genuine and compassionate. Seeing the world through rose colored glasses doesn’t resonate with everyone. I believe that your experiences and perspective are valid and deserves to be considered by all members of your care team.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, losing time, loss of a sense of self, masking, sensory overload, or trauma that affects activities of daily life, life goals, relationships, or work? Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed, or just plain done by trying get through the day or live up to other’s standards? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, folks are feeling uncertain about finding a life that they want to live.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, losing time, loss of a sense of self, masking, sensory overload, or trauma that affects activities of daily life, life goals, relationships, or work? Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed, or just plain done by trying get through the day or live up to other’s standards? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, folks are feeling uncertain about finding a life that they want to live.
Sometimes the days pass by and you still feel caught in the same patterns, feeling lost, or taken over by fear, grief, or shame. Perhaps you feel trapped in your own life, or have not felt heard for a long time. Maybe ever. If this is your struggle, I would love to work with you.
I am an anti-oppression practitioner. So, I want to help you see that you have intrinsic worth and dignity, despite layers of social and cultural conditioning that may make you feel otherwise. Together we'll deconstruct the power dynamics at play in your life, and consider the multitude of factors that have created you.
Sometimes the days pass by and you still feel caught in the same patterns, feeling lost, or taken over by fear, grief, or shame. Perhaps you feel trapped in your own life, or have not felt heard for a long time. Maybe ever. If this is your struggle, I would love to work with you.
I am an anti-oppression practitioner. So, I want to help you see that you have intrinsic worth and dignity, despite layers of social and cultural conditioning that may make you feel otherwise. Together we'll deconstruct the power dynamics at play in your life, and consider the multitude of factors that have created you.
I provide compassionate, personalized care for children, adolescents, and women seeking meaningful growth and lasting change. My specialties include trauma, anxiety, and depression, with a focus on helping clients build emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and deeper self-understanding in a supportive and thoughtfully tailored environment. I support children navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges. I am licensed in Wisconsin and Florida and offer convenient video sessions for clients who prefer virtual care. My offices are conveniently located: Cedarburg and Milwaukee near N. 107th St & W. GoodHope Rd
I provide compassionate, personalized care for children, adolescents, and women seeking meaningful growth and lasting change. My specialties include trauma, anxiety, and depression, with a focus on helping clients build emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and deeper self-understanding in a supportive and thoughtfully tailored environment. I support children navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges. I am licensed in Wisconsin and Florida and offer convenient video sessions for clients who prefer virtual care. My offices are conveniently located: Cedarburg and Milwaukee near N. 107th St & W. GoodHope Rd
Providing Quality Mental Health Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, medical/medication services, pharmacy services, and family support services such as housing, daily living skills, educational/ academic services, parenting and nurturing to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. ***We accept most ALL insurances and private pay*** Call us at 414-455-3879 or email us at clinic@amricounseling.com to schedule an appointment.
Providing Quality Mental Health Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, medical/medication services, pharmacy services, and family support services such as housing, daily living skills, educational/ academic services, parenting and nurturing to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. ***We accept most ALL insurances and private pay*** Call us at 414-455-3879 or email us at clinic@amricounseling.com to schedule an appointment.
My focus as a therapist is creating a collaborative and supportive space for children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges like mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and identity exploration. I also support individuals coping with caregiving issues, aging, and crisis. My approach blends warmth with practical tools, using evidence-based techniques like DBT, CBT, attachment-based therapy, and Jungian Sand-Play to support both immediate relief and long-term change.
My focus as a therapist is creating a collaborative and supportive space for children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges like mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and identity exploration. I also support individuals coping with caregiving issues, aging, and crisis. My approach blends warmth with practical tools, using evidence-based techniques like DBT, CBT, attachment-based therapy, and Jungian Sand-Play to support both immediate relief and long-term change.
I recognize the vulnerability and courage it takes to ask for support and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be part of your process. I have experience working with clients aged 13 and older navigating life’s transitions and most challenging moments. I work collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, build coping strategies, foster emotional healing, and empower personal growth. I have education and experience treating a variety of diagnoses and concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, relationship/family concerns, and overall growth.
I recognize the vulnerability and courage it takes to ask for support and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be part of your process. I have experience working with clients aged 13 and older navigating life’s transitions and most challenging moments. I work collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, build coping strategies, foster emotional healing, and empower personal growth. I have education and experience treating a variety of diagnoses and concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, relationship/family concerns, and overall growth.
I’m so glad you’re here. My goal is to create a space where you can rest, restore, and refocus—no matter what stage of life you’re in. I’m passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate trauma, stress, and life’s challenges, while helping you reconnect with yourself after difficult experiences. Using a variety of approaches, I focus on helping you regulate your nervous system and find a sense of balance, clarity, and healing. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, working together to create meaningful and lasting change.
I’m so glad you’re here. My goal is to create a space where you can rest, restore, and refocus—no matter what stage of life you’re in. I’m passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate trauma, stress, and life’s challenges, while helping you reconnect with yourself after difficult experiences. Using a variety of approaches, I focus on helping you regulate your nervous system and find a sense of balance, clarity, and healing. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, working together to create meaningful and lasting change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field in varying capacities. I consistently strive to provide an individual treatment approach that includes increasing positive coping skills, changing self-awareness, and encouraging each person to find joy and hope in their daily lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field in varying capacities. I consistently strive to provide an individual treatment approach that includes increasing positive coping skills, changing self-awareness, and encouraging each person to find joy and hope in their daily lives.
Trauma and grief are my areas of expertise. If the ways you have been coping no longer work, if pain has shifted into ongoing suffering, or if you feel persistently on edge, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, others, or the world, we may be a good therapy fit.
I take time to understand the nuance of your lived experience and integrate that with my clinical knowledge to help you feel grounded, safe, and understood within sessions. From there, we work intentionally to translate that safety into your relationships, choices, and daily life so change feels both meaningful and sustainable.
Trauma and grief are my areas of expertise. If the ways you have been coping no longer work, if pain has shifted into ongoing suffering, or if you feel persistently on edge, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, others, or the world, we may be a good therapy fit.
I take time to understand the nuance of your lived experience and integrate that with my clinical knowledge to help you feel grounded, safe, and understood within sessions. From there, we work intentionally to translate that safety into your relationships, choices, and daily life so change feels both meaningful and sustainable.
It's not easy to decide to start therapy, and it's not easy to find the right therapist for you. I'm proud of you for being here and taking this first step! I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, where we will work together on your unique needs and goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and change thought and behavior patterns and allow you to set the pace. This approach gives you tools to manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I also use mindfulness techniques like grounding exercises and deep breathing, as well as meditation, and even moving and stretching to begin the session.
It's not easy to decide to start therapy, and it's not easy to find the right therapist for you. I'm proud of you for being here and taking this first step! I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, where we will work together on your unique needs and goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and change thought and behavior patterns and allow you to set the pace. This approach gives you tools to manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I also use mindfulness techniques like grounding exercises and deep breathing, as well as meditation, and even moving and stretching to begin the session.
For more than three decades I have brought my passion and experience as a clinical psychologist to facilitate healing, growth, and transformation in the clients whom I work with. My work is guided by my belief that we are all driven by a need to individuate - to become who we are capable of being. I realize that many of the problems that arise in our lives can cause the emotional pain and suffering that compromise these efforts. This is difficult life work, and while these experiences can feel overwhelming, they can also become openings for personal transformation when explored in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
For more than three decades I have brought my passion and experience as a clinical psychologist to facilitate healing, growth, and transformation in the clients whom I work with. My work is guided by my belief that we are all driven by a need to individuate - to become who we are capable of being. I realize that many of the problems that arise in our lives can cause the emotional pain and suffering that compromise these efforts. This is difficult life work, and while these experiences can feel overwhelming, they can also become openings for personal transformation when explored in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
I am a multicultural individual who sees each person's struggle. I invite you to reach out if you are searching for a therapist who can understand your cultural background and looking for a warm and nonjudgmental environment. I am a therapist trained in trauma-informed care, so I focus heavily on strength-building and reframing the story that each person has experienced. Additionally, I have a background in the creative arts, so my creativity often helps in an experiential lens to ensure each person has a treatment tailored to them.
I am a multicultural individual who sees each person's struggle. I invite you to reach out if you are searching for a therapist who can understand your cultural background and looking for a warm and nonjudgmental environment. I am a therapist trained in trauma-informed care, so I focus heavily on strength-building and reframing the story that each person has experienced. Additionally, I have a background in the creative arts, so my creativity often helps in an experiential lens to ensure each person has a treatment tailored to them.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY508957) with a passion for helping individuals heal from psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders such as PTSD, complex trauma, and childhood trauma. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational psychotherapy, which focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your past experiences, process your emotions, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY508957) with a passion for helping individuals heal from psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders such as PTSD, complex trauma, and childhood trauma. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational psychotherapy, which focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your past experiences, process your emotions, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
“Hope is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words-and never stops at all.” Emily Dickinson. Hope begins the journey for each of us to become the person we want to be. With positive unconditional regard and someone who listens, we humans naturally gravitate to feel comfort in who we are. We move toward health, self discovery, and compassion for ourselves and others. I’m passionate about being part of each person’s journey, focusing on each individual’s strengths and resilience. Clients also become comfortable in their bodies as healing our bodies facilitates mental and physical health.
“Hope is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words-and never stops at all.” Emily Dickinson. Hope begins the journey for each of us to become the person we want to be. With positive unconditional regard and someone who listens, we humans naturally gravitate to feel comfort in who we are. We move toward health, self discovery, and compassion for ourselves and others. I’m passionate about being part of each person’s journey, focusing on each individual’s strengths and resilience. Clients also become comfortable in their bodies as healing our bodies facilitates mental and physical health.
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
Therapy for real life, grounded in compassion and curiosity.
Starting therapy can be a big step, but you don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin. I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can be yourself, talk things through, and work toward feeling more grounded and connected.
I have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating trauma, anxiety, and identity questions—but I welcome people from all walks of life. My style is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and rooted in evidence-based practices like mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and EMDR techniques.
Therapy for real life, grounded in compassion and curiosity.
Starting therapy can be a big step, but you don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin. I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can be yourself, talk things through, and work toward feeling more grounded and connected.
I have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating trauma, anxiety, and identity questions—but I welcome people from all walks of life. My style is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and rooted in evidence-based practices like mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and EMDR techniques.
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- New Berlin
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- Shorewood
- Wauwatosa
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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.