Dissociative Disorders therapists in Westlake, Ohio OH
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Dissociation
Natasha Lacey
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S
Dissociation can feel like being disconnected from yourself, your emotions, your memories, or the world around you. For some people, these responses developed as a way of coping with overwhelming experiences. I use a trauma-informed and paced approach that emphasizes safety, grounding, stabilization, and understanding your internal experience before moving into deeper trauma processing when appropriate.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westlake, OH
Online in Westlake, OH Ohio
Dissociation
Amy L Gould
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC
If you find yourself losing blocks of time, or shifting between different parts of yourself to handle different situations, you may be living with a dissociative disorder. Dissociation develops as the mind's remarkably adept response to severe trauma — often trauma experienced very young — a way of surviving what would otherwise be unbearable. Therapy can help you address the concerns that bring you in, whether they're in your relationships, your work, or your family life. Just as important is working with a therapist who is genuinely comfortable with the many parts of you — and I am. That comfort, and that respect for how your mind organized itself to protect you, is where real help begins.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westlake, OH
Online in Westlake, OH Ohio
Dissociation
Pamela Angel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I am driven by the belief that dissociation is a brilliant, albeit painful, survival mechanism that deserves compassionate care rather than stigma. I help clients who feel fractured or disconnected bridge the gap between their "parts" to achieve internal harmony, safety, and functional integration. By focusing on trauma-informed care and specialized techniques, I guide individuals to move from simply surviving their past to fully inhabiting their present life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Westlake, OH Ohio
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 Westlake, OH Ohio (Online Only)
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 Westlake, OH Ohio
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Westlake, Ohio Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Westlake, Ohio average 18 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (44%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |