Dissociative Disorders therapists in Portland, ME
Browse Dissociative Disorders therapists in Portland, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Portland, ME (Online Only)
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component assist with supporting integration, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and the development of safety and stability in daily life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Dawn McCarthy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Living with dissociation can feel like watching your own life from a distance, experiencing unsettling gaps in time, or feeling deeply disconnected from your body and emotions. I provide a safe, highly stabilized space for individuals navigating dissociative disorders, helping them move from a state of fragmentation toward safety and internal cohesion. Because dissociation is the brain's brilliant way of surviving overwhelming trauma, my approach honors your coping mechanisms while gently helping you heal. We utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) to compassionately meet and communicate with the different "parts" of your system, alongside advanced brain-body therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting to process the underlying trauma at a pace that keeps you safely grounded. Together, we will work to reduce the distress of disconnection, strengthen your window of tolerance, and help you feel safely anchored in the present moment.
27 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
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 Portland, ME (Online Only)
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
I have had the privilege of long, deep work with many highly dissociative people. I have always found work on early adjustments to trauma to be freeing and empowering. This requires formation of a durable, powerful therapeutic alliance in which experiences previously too distressing or terrifying can be assimilated in new ways.
41 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Portland, ME Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Portland, ME average 20 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (57%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (52%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 46% |
Male |
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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
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Men |
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | Christian |