Dissociative Disorders therapists in Hobe Sound, Florida FL
Dr. Mitchell Roth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, JD, PsyD, LMHC
Dissociative disorders result from adaptation to emotionally or physically painful circumstances beyond the control of the patient. Finding and resolving the feelings avoided through dissociation restores the availability of normal feelings. Internal family therapy treatment is particularly helpful in this area.
Safe Space Talk Therapy - Jennifer Brugger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Help on Dissociative disorders is available. This is a mental disorders that involves experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions and/or identity. People with dissociative disorders escape reality in ways that are involuntary and unhealthy and cause problems with functioning in everyday life. At our Lake Worth Office we find Dissociative disorders usually develop as a reaction to trauma and help keep difficult memories at bay. Symptoms — ranging from amnesia to alternate identities and it can depend in part on the type of dissociative disorder you have. If you do not know, we can talk in a safe space to help you discover more about yourself. Note - times of stress can temporarily worsen symptoms, making them more obvious. Treatment for dissociative disorders may include mental health talk therapy (psychotherapy) . Although treating dissociative disorders can be difficult, we can assist and many people learn new ways of coping and lead healthy, productive lives.
Healing and growth is extremely important in the therapeutic process and I look forward to assisting you through this journey There is no one size fits all when it comes to therapy, so let’s work together to tailor your therapeutic experience. I provide flexible scheduling for daytime, evening, and telehealth appointments in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth and Royal Palm Beach.
Susanne R Mealer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
To what extent a person dissociates varies. Finding out where on the continuum you are is important. People dissociate to keep themselves safe physically, mentally and emotionally. This can become unsafe to do and the very thing that helped you survive can get in your way of living.
Greta Cowles Consulting
Life Coach, LMFT, SEP, PIT, Trauma Stress Studies
These disorders are caused by trauma and are a natural mechanism to deal with trauma: somatic therapies support the processing of the trauma, which is held in the body and can be discharged, such that one does not dissociate in the future.
Therapy Solutions, LLC
Psychologist
Dr. Sanness has training and expertise in complex trauma and dissociation. She works with individuals with PTSD, and comorbid dissociative disorders. Dr. Sanness uses a stage-approach to trauma treatment and teaches practical skills to help cope with dissociation such as grounding, containment, etc.