Dissociative Disorders therapists in Vestavia Hills, 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 Vestavia Hills, AL (Online Only)
Dissociation
Collins Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Hazel Woodward, LPC has advanced training an experience in treating trauma-related disorders, such as PTSD, and rare dissociative disorders such as dissociative identity disorder.
21 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
Dissociation
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dissociation is often the mind’s way of surviving overwhelming or repeated trauma. I have experience working with military members, children in the foster care system with complex trauma, and adults healing from childhood neglect or abuse—contexts where dissociation often develops as a protective response. I use IFS, trauma-informed approaches, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and psychodynamic work to help clients build safety, grounding, and integration at their own pace. My diagnostic expertise supports careful differentiation between dissociation, PTSD, psychosis, or mood disorders, and I collaborate with prescribers when appropriate to ensure comprehensive care.
29 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL (Online Only)
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 Vestavia Hills, AL
Dissociation
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide specialized care for individuals experiencing dissociative disorders, helping clients who may feel disconnected from themselves or their surroundings. Using trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT, I support clients in grounding themselves, managing symptoms, and reconnecting with their emotions and identity. Together, we’ll work on building safety, stability, and greater self-awareness to help you feel more present and in control.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Vestavia Hills, 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) |
| 39% | 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 |