Dissociative Disorders therapists in Saint John's, Newfoundland And Labrador NL, Canada CA
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Dissociation
Mindful Connections Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
When life has been overwhelming, sometimes the mind protects you by disconnecting: from your feelings, your body, your memories, or the moment you're in. Dissociation can feel frightening and isolating, but it makes sense as a survival response, and it can change. Here you'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space where we move at your pace, build safety and grounding first, and gently work with the experiences underneath. The goal isn't just to manage the fog, it's to genuinely understand yourself, help the disconnected parts of your experience feel safe again, and come home to your own life. Together we'll work toward feeling more present, more whole, and more equipped to navigate your world.
2 Years Experience
Online in Saint John's, NL Newfoundland And Labrador
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 Saint John's, NL Newfoundland And Labrador (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 Saint John's, NL Newfoundland And Labrador
Dissociation
Mariya Garnet
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist ( Qualifying)
Dissociation is one of the body's most intelligent responses to overwhelming experience. It can look like spacing out, feeling unreal, losing time, or living at a distance from your own life. Many people do not recognize it because it has been their normal for so long. I work somatically and gently to help you rebuild connection to your body and your present experience, at a pace your nervous system can actually tolerate. We do not force contact. We create the conditions for it to return.
16 Years Experience
Online in Saint John's, NL Newfoundland And Labrador (Online Only)
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 Saint John's, NL Newfoundland And Labrador (Online Only)
St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador and one of North America's oldest cities, perched on the Atlantic coast with a distinct cultural identity—Newfoundland's unique vernacular, music, and social traditions are a strong source of community pride and solidarity that provides genuine protective factors against isolation. The mental health landscape is shaped by the boom-and-bust character of the offshore oil industry that employs many residents, the generational grief from the cod fishery's collapse in 1992, and the seasonal affective challenges of a city known for fog, overcast skies, and long Atlantic winters. Memorial University's medical school contributes to the health workforce, and mental health services are provided through NL Health Services. Common therapy concerns include FIFO oil industry stress and relationship strain, economic anxiety tied to energy sector volatility, seasonal depression, and the grief of a community carrying significant intergenerational loss from the collapse of the fishery.
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Saint John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Saint John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $165 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Somatic Therapy (65%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (53%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$165
Accept insurance
82%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 15% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Somatic Therapy |
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 53% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 53% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 47% | Buddhist |