Dissociative Disorders therapists in Dixiana, AL
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Dissociation
Gregory Smith
Counselor/Therapist, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), BCPC
Dissociative Disorders, including DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder - formerly Multiple Personality Disorder), requires a very special set of skills and experience to help those suffering. I have spent most of my counseling career working with those that used dissociation to survive extremely difficult abuses with embedded intolerable conflicts. I have worked with all levels of PTSD and dissociation, including the worst where ritual abuse was used to create programmed alters. Deprogramming the human mind is not an easy task, but using the right approached, it can be achieved so that even the most traumatized individuals can go on to live their lives as it was originally intended. This type of therapy requires lots of patience and time on behalf of the therapist and client in order to be healed and restored from all the brokenness. Therefore, because of the nature and complication of resolving DID, longer sessions are required in order to make definitive progress.
21 Years Experience
Online in Dixiana, AL (Online Only)
Dissociation
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dissociation can feel like being disconnected from yourself, your emotions, or the world around you. You may lose time, feel detached, or struggle to stay present. Therapy can help you safely reconnect with your thoughts and feelings, understand your inner experiences, and restore a sense of grounding and wholeness. Through gentle, trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR, DNMS, and Brainspotting, we’ll work to heal the parts of you that learned to separate as a form of protection—helping you feel more integrated, secure, and in control of your life.
25 Years Experience
Online in Dixiana, AL (Online Only)
Dissociation
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Dissociative disorders require special training and I have a lot of experience working with them.
19 Years Experience
Online in Dixiana, AL
Dissociation
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adults who feel disconnected from themselves in ways that can be hard to explain. Dissociation can look like going through the motions on autopilot, feeling far away or unreal, losing track of time when you’re stressed, or noticing that your emotions and body feel muted, numb, or out of sync. Some people describe it as feeling foggy, checked out, or like they’re watching their life from the outside. Many people I see function well in work or school while privately feeling detached or not fully present. You may have learned to shut down, go quiet inside, or “check out” to get through overwhelming situations, and those strategies can persist long after the original stress has passed. These patterns often develop in situations where you had to stay small, stay calm, or stay invisible to feel safe. Over time, dissociation can shape how you relate to yourself, how you make decisions, and how close you allow others to get. You may find it hard to trust your internal signals, access your emotions, or feel connected to your own preferences and needs. In our work together, we approach dissociation with respect for the ways it has protected you. We look at what your nervous system learned to do under pressure, how these patterns show up now, and what helps you feel more grounded and present without overwhelming the parts of you that have relied on distance to stay safe. The goal is not to get rid of dissociation, but to help you understand it, reduce its cost, and build a steadier connection to yourself so you can move through your life with more clarity, choice, and a deeper sense of being “here” in your own life.
26 Years Experience
Online in Dixiana, AL
Dissociation
Dr. Trey Cole
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP, DAAETS
I support clients experiencing dissociation and identity-related challenges by providing a safe, validating space to explore and understand their experiences. Together, we work on grounding techniques, emotional integration, and coping strategies for daily life. My approach emphasizes empowerment, self-awareness, and fostering a stronger sense of identity and stability.
19 Years Experience
Online in Dixiana, AL
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Dixiana, AL Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Dixiana, AL average 20 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (57%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Male |
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| 42% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Experiential Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Men |
| 48% | Women |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |