Dissociative Disorders therapists in Portsmouth, New Hampshire NH
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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 Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire
Dissociation
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dissociation can feel like being disconnected from yourself, your emotions, or the world around you. You may lose time, feel detached, or struggle to stay present. Therapy can help you safely reconnect with your thoughts and feelings, understand your inner experiences, and restore a sense of grounding and wholeness. Through gentle, trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR, DNMS, and Brainspotting, we’ll work to heal the parts of you that learned to separate as a form of protection—helping you feel more integrated, secure, and in control of your life.
25 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire (Online Only)
Dissociation
Allen Wood
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dissociation often goes hand-in-hand with stress, trauma, and other forms of emotional overwhelm. While the spectrum of dissociation ranges from zoning out to complete shut-down, it can create invisible barriers between you and your goals. If you're feeling stuck, confused about why your best efforts in life aren't as satisfying, or have tried therapy without success then don't hesitate to reach out. In working together, we would use EMDR and Internal Family Systems interventions to identify the areas where you're finding those barriers and build the resources, skills, and regulation to be able to achieve those goals without losing yourself along the way.
8 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire (Online Only)
Dissociation
Dr. Alan Ickowitz
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have helped clients cope with and heal from trauma resulting in dissociative disorders for more than 15 years.
35 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire
Dissociation
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
Grounding, soothing, and leaning to separate out past trauma from present reality helps decrease dissociation. I also approach this with some of the approaches I’ve already mentioned. People who dissociate are often plagued with past thoughts or memories of a very difficult time. Exploring childhood patterns of family interactions gives one a key to understanding their dissociation as a trauma response. Also essential is the learning of other trauma responses that don’t come with the down sides of dissociating, like memory problems or depersonalization/derealization anxiety.
33 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire (Online Only)
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Portsmouth, New Hampshire average 20 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (52%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 46% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Men |
| 52% | Women |
| 48% | Military / Veterans |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |