Dissociative Disorders therapists in Carlsbad, CA
Browse Dissociative Disorders therapists in Carlsbad, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dissociation
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Dissociation is the brain's emergency exit — a protective fragmentation of consciousness developed in response to overwhelming trauma. The nervous system learned to disconnect as a survival strategy, and that pattern becomes automatic, even when the danger is long gone.
Neurofeedback gently reconnects these fragmented neural networks, training the brain toward integration rather than escape — helping patients stay present in their own experience without being flooded by what they once had to flee.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Dissociation
Sean Sprigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I was previously the program director for a trauma program specializing in dissociative disorders.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Dissociation
Empowered Path Clinical Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA, CBIF, CAMS-II, CART, LMFT, AMFT, APCC
For those living with dissociation, therapy can provide a safe anchor point for stability and understanding. We offer trauma-informed care that addresses symptoms with sensitivity, helping you reconnect with yourself, improve daily functioning, and process underlying experiences at your own pace.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Dissociation
Dr. Diane Carlson
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., MFT., Holistic Psychotherapist
I am dedicated to an eclectic approach to help clients be in control of their lives and find joy. These times are confusing and overwhelming to most of us but we can face the challenges together. After 25 yrs in practice I am a seasoned therapist who is comfortable accepting your present realities.
38 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Dissociation
Morgan Pemberton
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR certified
Dissociative experiences—like feeling detached from your body, losing time, or feeling fragmented—can be your mind’s way of coping with unresolved trauma. At Full Brain Family Therapy, we provide trauma-informed care for dissociative disorders, helping you safely reconnect with yourself. Through grounding techniques, resourcing, and gentle trauma processing, we work at your pace to build internal stability and a greater sense of wholeness.
11 Years Experience
Online in Carlsbad, CA (Online Only)
Dissociation
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Dissociative processes can often be hard to put into words and even harder to understand the experiences that lead to the symptoms developing. Through an eclectic approach combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic approaches, and psychodynamic approaches, we can find the relief you are looking for.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carlsbad, CA (Online Only)
Dissociation
Vince Heyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Do you feel detached from yourself or the world around you, as if your life feels flat, unreal, or unfamiliar. These experiences can be deeply unsettling and isolating, and it’s common to feel scared or unsure how to talk about them.
I want you to know that these experiences are more common than people realize, and doesn’t mean there is something “wrong” with you. Depersonalization/derealization are often protective responses to stress, overwhelm, or trauma to create distance from your lived-experience as a way of coping.
In therapy, we focus on reducing fear around the experience, relaxing your mind and body, and understanding and working through the underlying beliefs, patterns, and experiences contributing to your symptoms. As acceptance and relaxation increase, these symptoms often begin to loosen on their own. Healing is possible, and I’d love to walk alongside you as you find your way back to steadier ground.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carlsbad, CA
Online in Carlsbad, CA
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Carlsbad, CA Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Carlsbad, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 43% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 37% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 66% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Black / African American |
| 42% | Christian |