Dissociative Disorders therapists in Cold Lake, AB
Browse Dissociative Disorders therapists in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dissociation
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Dissociation is more common than many people realize—everyone experiences it to some degree. Everyday moments, like instinctively reaching for a phone in a waiting room to avoid boredom or briefly forgetting where you placed your keys after walking into the house, are mild forms of dissociation. These instances reflect a temporary shift in attention—a momentary disconnection from the present environment in favor of something more engaging or less stressful. Even consciously avoiding unpleasant thoughts or situations can be a subtle form of dissociation, and in these milder forms, it’s not inherently pathological.
However, dissociation can become disruptive when it deepens into a more profound detachment from one’s identity or reality. In these cases, individuals may find themselves acting in ways that feel foreign or out of character, losing chunks of time that others remember, or sensing that different parts of themselves are in conflict. Such experiences can lead to confusion, inner turmoil, and a fragmented sense of self, significantly impacting daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Daniel, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II), specializes in helping individuals who experience more severe forms of dissociation, including derealization and depersonalization. With deep expertise and compassion, he supports clients in understanding their dissociative experiences and guides them toward greater self-awareness, integration, and emotional stability.
Daniel offers both brief screening for dissociation and comprehensive, customized assessments that evaluate a wide range of personality difficulties, trauma, and commonly co-occurring concerns. He welcomes inquiries regarding this and other psychological testing services he provides.
7 Years Experience
Online in Cold Lake, AB
Dissociation
Teo Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CCC, RP (Qualifying)
Dissociative disorders can often arise as a coping mechanism when individuals experience overwhelming stress or trauma. When emotions or memories become too intense to process, the mind may "shut down" or "disconnect" as a way to protect itself. I specialize in helping individuals with dissociative disorders, utilizing techniques that help expand their window of tolerance—the range of emotional intensity a person can experience before feeling overwhelmed. By using EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness, I support clients in processing past trauma, increasing emotional regulation, and integrating fragmented aspects of the self, ultimately promoting healing and emotional stability.
6 Years Experience
Online in Cold Lake, AB (Online Only)
Dissociation
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
There are different kinds of dissociative disorders. If you have DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder), then unfortunately I lack training in that area.
However, if you chronically are feeling dissociated, disconnected from your body and/or the present moment, and want to be able to be more in the here and now, I absolutely have training around that. Somatic Experiencing can be very effective at slowly and gently supporting your nervous system to move out of freeze (dissociation) and into a more vital, grounded headspace.
11 Years Experience
Online in Cold Lake, AB (Online Only)
Dissociation
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
Our clinicians work thoughtfully with dissociation and trauma responses, prioritizing safety, stabilization, and collaboration while respecting how your system has learned to survive.
16 Years Experience
Online in Cold Lake, AB (Online Only)
Dissociation
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Dissociation can develop as a response to overwhelming stress or trauma and may involve feeling disconnected from thoughts, emotions, memories, identity, or surroundings. Therapy provides a safe, trauma-informed approach to help individuals build stability, increase self-awareness, strengthen grounding skills, and support healing from difficult experiences.
26 Years Experience
Online in Cold Lake, AB
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Cold Lake, AB Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Cold Lake, AB average 13 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Internal Family Systems (IFS) (62%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (57%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 57% | Somatic Therapy |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 71% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 48% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 43% | Christian |
| 38% | Asian |