Dissociative Disorders therapists in Abilene, TX
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Dissociation
Sarah Sustaita
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC Associate, LPCC
I work with clients experiencing dissociation, including feeling numb, spaced out, or not fully present. These responses often develop as ways the mind and body adapt to overwhelming experiences. My work is informed by parts-based approaches to dissociation, including the work of Joanne Twombly, who understands these experiences as protective and meaningful rather than something to eliminate. Together, we focus on increasing awareness, building a more connected relationship with your internal experience, and helping you feel more present.
1 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Dissociation
Vada Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Our approach to dissociative disorders honors dissociation as a protective and adaptive response to trauma rather than something to be shamed. Vada Counseling prioritizes safety, grounding, and non-carceral therapeutic methods that support integration without coercion. Clients are encouraged to explore identity, memory, and embodiment in a compassionate and culturally informed space.
11 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Dissociation
Melissa Gaa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-Supervisor
I work with dissociative disorders.
14 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Dissociation
Dr. Carolina Castanos, PhD, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, PHD, LMFT
A strategy our mind uses to deal with a traumatic experience is to separate from what is happening. Sometimes this strategy is generalized and we find ourselves feeling disconnected, sometimes outside of our bodies. We first learn different strategies and ways to relate with our pain.
28 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Dissociation
Dawn Nelson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW-S, ACSW, SAP, CART
Also known as Multiple Personality Disorder, this issue is actually a coping mechanism that helped you survive a traumatic time in your life. Now your mind is telling you that you are ready to resolve the past and move forward. I have the expertise to help you do that in a safe, caring environment.
36 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Abilene is a West Texas city home to Dyess Air Force Base—host of a B-1 Lancer bomber wing—as well as three Christian universities: Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene Christian University, and McMurry University, giving the city a distinctive identity anchored by military service and faith-based education. The strong evangelical Christian cultural context shapes how mental health is discussed and accessed in the community, with many residents preferring faith-integrated therapy or pastoral counseling as a primary mode of support. Military and veteran mental health needs—particularly trauma, PTSD, and family stress—are a significant part of the Abilene therapy landscape, and the city's position in remote West Texas means that access to specialist care can require telehealth or significant travel. Common therapy concerns include faith and mental health, military service and transition stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of living in a close-knit, religiously conservative community in an isolated regional city.
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Abilene, TX Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Abilene, TX average 18 years of experience and charge around $190 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (53%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$190
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 36% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Teen |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |