Dissociative Disorders therapists in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts MA
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Dissociative disorders themselves aren't directly treated with medication. However, a psychiatrist plays a crucial role in diagnosis and treatment through evaluation and medication management for co-occurring conditions.
Here's a breakdown:
Psychiatric Evaluation: A mental health professional will assess your symptoms through interviews and psychological tests to diagnose the specific dissociative disorder and any co-existing conditions like anxiety or depression.
Medication Management: Medications aren't a cure for dissociative disorders, but they can help manage symptoms of co-occurring conditions. For instance, antidepressants can improve mood and reduce dissociation triggered by depression. Anti-anxiety medications can offer similar relief.
Think of it as treating the root that fuels the dissociative symptoms. By managing co-existing conditions, medication can indirectly improve your overall well-being and make therapy more effective.
These disorders are caused by trauma and are a natural mechanism to deal with trauma: somatic therapies support the processing of the trauma, which is held in the body and can be discharged, such that one does not dissociate in the future.
I have experience working with people with Dissociative Disorders. I had a mentor who taught me how to treat people with this disorder. My compassionate nature and accepting, non-judgmental style should make you feel at ease.
I have been working in the trauma field for many years and am certified in EMDR, IFS, and NARM - three modalities that many people have found helpful in improving the trauma-related symptoms such as dissociation.
Hypnotherapist, Licensed RTT Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotist, Duke Certified Health Coach, Spiritual Counselor
We can work through your dissociated disorders with different tools. Clients have found the emotion code, and RTT to be very helpful in managing their dissociative disorders.