Dissociative Disorders therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Dissociation
Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl. Psych.
I help individuals gain control over their dissociative symptoms and learn coping strategies.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1B5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Sierra Gaudreault
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Dissociation is a natural and protective response when our nervous system is dysregulated. However, sometimes dissociation can create challenges when we or others are unsure what's happening or how to respond to it in helpful ways. I use a nonjudgemental and dissociation-affirming approach to help you understand your dissociation, honour the ways your body has kept and continues to keep you safe, and build a grounding toolkit that actually works for you. I also offer trauma therapy to help you heal from experiences that may be keeping you trapped in this survival response.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 1X6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Dissociation can be a way the mind copes with overwhelming trauma, including experiences like childhood abuse, domestic violence, or other forms of severe stress. You might notice feeling disconnected from your thoughts, emotions, or even your body, sometimes experiencing memory gaps, “zoning out,” or feeling like an observer in your own life.
In therapy, I provide a safe and grounding space to explore these experiences, understand the connection between trauma and dissociation, and develop strategies to feel more present, integrated, and in control. The goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and reclaim a sense of safety, stability, and self-trust.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dissociation
Ariana N. Zeppieri-Makhan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Through my work with trauma survivors, I have come to work with the dissociative disorders. With a constant eye to safety and grounding, I have guided clients through reflective and experiential exercises to explore their understanding of their experiences and ways in which they may cope or overcome their perceptual challenges.
Since my undergraduate degree, I have been motivated to work with individuals experiencing dissociative disorders. I read a number of first-person accounts, as well as articles, and watched countless interviews with afflicted individuals, expert professionals, and close others in the early days of this pursuit. I continue to read what I can and gain insight from those afflicted, where possible.
7 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dissociation
Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
In the face of traumatic experiences, we dissociate to cope with those experiences. Healing your dissociations involves healing your trauma and restoring you to your full personhood free from the memory fragments, compartmentalization and physical tension that you experience.
Reach out today to get the care that you deserve.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Shannon Kane
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP, C.R.P.O, H.B.A, M.A.C.P
Dissociation can be a coping mechanism for trauma, but it can also lead to disconnection from emotions, memories, and identity. I provide a grounded, safe space where clients can explore their experiences, reconnect with their sense of self, and develop emotional stability using somatic therapy, EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dissociation
Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
Dissociation is a behaviour that is automatic and can be incredibly frustrating; one can feel betrayed by their own body, frustrated by the behaviour occurring, and confused as to what triggers it or why it happens in the first place. When I work with clients with dissociation issues, it is imperative to understand why the brain would cause us to dissociate, and how we can retrain the brain to eliminate this very problematic behaviour altogether.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dissociation
Bridges Clinical Hypnotherapy Services
Hypnotherapist
Hypnosis is an successful and effective complement to an existing medical protocol when dealing with dissociative disorders.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Dissociation can feel like disconnecting from yourself, your body, your emotions, your memories, or the world around you. It is often the mind’s way of protecting you from overwhelming experiences. Therapy can help you build grounding, safety, emotional awareness, and a better understanding of dissociative patterns at a pace that feels manageable.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Amanda Neves Therapy + Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living with dissociation can feel confusing, fragmented, and isolating. Our trauma-informed, somatic, and experiential approach helps you reconnect with your body, emotions, and sense of self. Using Attachment-Focused Therapy, AEDP, and IFS, we work together to understand the origins of dissociation, process past trauma, and develop tools for grounding, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. Sessions provide a safe, supportive space to explore identity, heal attachment wounds, and build stability and integration. We offer in-person therapy in Toronto and virtual sessions across Ontario so you can access care wherever you are.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C-DBT
Who does not want to escape reality at times? Dissociative disorders are mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions and identity. People with dissociative disorders escape reality in unhealthy and involuntary ways as a means to deal with intrusive and often traumatic thoughts and memories.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M9B 6H8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre, we offer psychotherapy for dissociative disorders in Toronto, North York, East York, and Yorkville, providing a trauma-informed and compassionate approach to care. Our therapists help clients who experience detachment, memory gaps, or a disrupted sense of identity develop grounding skills and reconnect with their emotions and body. Using approaches such as Trauma-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Art Therapy, we create a safe environment for integration and self-understanding. Art-making can help express experiences that feel fragmented or hard to verbalize, supporting emotional processing and empowerment. Our goal is to help clients regain stability, strengthen self-awareness, and rebuild a sense of safety and wholeness.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 3T2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Lisa Shouldice Pychotherapy Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCP
Dissociation is part of the collection of symptoms and experiences that people with trauma experiences present with, especially if their trauma experiences began at a young age.
22 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dissociation
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
Experiencing dissociative disorders can create a profound sense of disconnection from oneself or reality, making it challenging to navigate daily life. Therapists at VCP specialize in helping individuals understand and integrate their experiences through compassionate therapy that addresses the underlying trauma often associated with these disorders. By employing a combination of therapeutic techniques, they guide clients in reconnecting with their identity, enhancing their emotional regulation, and fostering a greater sense of stability and safety in their lives.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 3E2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
Dissociative Disorders can develop as a response to overwhelming experiences or trauma and may involve feeling disconnected from yourself, your emotions, or your surroundings. I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore these experiences while building grounding skills and emotional stability. Treatment focuses on increasing awareness, safety, and integration while moving at a pace that feels manageable.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1K5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
True Health Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Tracey Nguyen, Holistic Advanced Nurse Psychotherapist RN, MN
Transformative Dissociative Disorder Therapy: Reconnect with Your True Self in Reality
Hi, I'm Tracey, and I’m here to guide you on a gentle, healing journey if you’re struggling with dissociation—a coping mechanism that may have helped you survive a painful childhood or overwhelming reality. If you’re a creative, sensitive soul who’s felt like you’re floating above it all to escape emotional, physical, or sexual violations, I see you. Those experiences, often rooted in early life, can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. My dissociative disorder therapy practice offers a safe, compassionate space to come back home to your body and heart.
A Trauma-Informed Path to Reintegration
Dissociation often begins as a way to protect oneself from unsafe or repeated boundary violations. In our work together, we’ll focus on healing those core wounds, helping you feel safe enough to stay present in your body. We’ll move slowly, creating a shared, nurturing space where you can reconnect with your sensations and emotions without fear. I’ll guide you in addressing the deeper relationship within yourself, exploring what keeps you running from your truth, so you can gently reintegrate reality and find peace.
My approach is trauma-informed, intuitive, and tailored to your unique story. We’ll work on rebuilding your sense of safety, setting healthy boundaries, and honouring your sensitivity as a strength. As you begin to feel secure in your body, dissociation naturally starts to heal, allowing you to live more fully in the present, connected to your authentic self.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
You don’t have to stay disconnected or carry this alone. If you’re ready to heal from dissociation, reconnect with your body, and embrace your true self, I’m here to support you with warmth and care. Let’s create a safe space to rediscover your strength and wholeness. Book a consultation with me today, and let’s take that first step together.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dissociation
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Dissociation as a protective, adaptive response to trauma rather than a conscious choice. When emotions are suppressed or invalidated, especially in childhood, the mind may disengage to maintain safety. I guide clients to reconnect with their bodies, explore their emotions, and be curious and compassionate to reintegrate the self.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dissociation
Lori-Ann Wesley
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P., C.C.T.P.
I help individuals gain control over their dissociative symptoms and learn coping strategies. It involves a range of therapeutic approaches.
29 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Dissociation
Masha Andreeva
Registered Psychotherapist, HonBA, DTATI, RP
Art therapy can provide a grounding and integrative approach to working with dissociative disorders by helping you gently reconnect with yourself in a safe and supportive way. Through creative expression, you can externalize internal experiences, explore fragmented parts of the self, and develop a stronger sense of presence and embodiment. The art-making process allows for nonverbal communication, making it an effective tool for processing emotions and experiences that may feel difficult to articulate. My approach incorporates mindfulness and body-based practices to support reconnection, self-awareness, and a greater sense of stability and integration.
20 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dissociation
Striving for Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW or RP
Dissociation can feel confusing, isolating, and deeply disruptive to daily life. You may experience feeling detached from your body, memory gaps, emotional numbness, identity confusion, or feeling as though life is happening around you rather than with you. Our therapists offer compassionate support for dissociative symptoms and dissociative disorders in Toronto, Pickering, and virtually across Ontario. With a trauma-informed, gentle, and stabilizing approach rooted in somatic therapy, mindfulness, and parts work such as IFS, we help clients build safety, grounding, and greater connection to themselves.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 1Y2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $174 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (68%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (63%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
88%
Offer sliding scale
73%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 68% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 63% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 61% | Narrative Therapy |
| 59% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 59% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 66% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Men |
| 49% | Black / African American |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |