Online Dissociative Disorders therapists in Ontario, Canada CA
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Ilana Blumenkranz
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I can provide a deeper understanding of where dissociation began and how to manage the symptoms.
10 Years Experience
Rubina Gogna
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
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Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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.
2 Years Experience
Arne Pedersen - Awareness In Health
Hypnotherapist, Registered Counselling Hypnotherapist
Dissociative disorders can create a sense of disconnection from oneself and reality, but healing is possible. With a gentle and supportive approach, I help individuals explore the underlying trauma that may be contributing to their dissociative experiences. Through Hypnotherapy and mindfulness-based techniques, we work towards mind/body/spirit integration and reclaiming a sense of wholeness and authenticity.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8Z 5T8
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
MindfulWe Holistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, IMD (candidate)
Dissociation is an incredible tool that our body and minds have learned to utilize in extremely distressing situations. A coping strategy that was helpful once, often may not be in 10, 20, 30 etc years. Unfortunately, coping strategies don't develop in the linear ways that human beings are expected too. Despite the traumatic events that may have caused dissociation, humans do have more access and resources available to them in adulthood. These extra resources can mean learning and implementing more helpful strategies that align with who you are present day. It is my greatest honor to work with humans with these magnificent coping strategies. While we learn new strategies, we will work to integrate the fragmented parts into the whole being that you are.
12 Years Experience
Angela Turner
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters of Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Trauma can cause the body to use extreme measures to survive. Dissociation is on a continuum and we all use it to survive, but when an overwhelming experience or a group of experiences force us to extreme measures of survival, Disordered Dissociation can be the closest option for enduring. During session, we work on finding the why of dissociation as well as building tools to lay the ground work for new ways of coping.
1 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario
(Online Only)
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Dissociation is a common experience, more prevalent than many realize, as everyone dissociates to some extent. Everyday instances, like reaching for a cellphone to escape boredom in a waiting room or momentarily forgetting where you placed your keys after entering the house, are mild forms of dissociation. These moments involve a brief detachment from the present task to focus on something more engaging or distracting. Likewise, choosing to avoid discomfort by ignoring certain thoughts or situations is a mild form of dissociation, which isn’t necessarily pathological.
However, dissociation can become problematic when it leads to a deeper detachment from one’s sense of self. This can manifest as acting in ways that feel out of character, experiencing episodes of lost time that others recall, or feeling as if different aspects of oneself are vying for control, leading to inner conflict or confusion. When dissociation reaches this level, it can cause significant distress, impacting a person’s sense of identity and consistency.
Daniel, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II), works with clients who experience pathological dissociation, including derealization and depersonalization. His expertise allows him to help clients understand and manage dissociative experiences, fostering greater integration and stability in their lives.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2W 0E4
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Tracey Nguyen
Counsellor/Therapist, RN, MN
Dissociation disorders come from dissociating from ourselves as a coping mechanism to deal with a painful childhood or reality. People with dissociation are often creative and sensitive, and floating above it all was a way to diffuse and deal with unsafe emotional, physical and sexual violations experienced often in earlier life. To heal from dissociation, we work to re-integrate reality and work on healing some core issues where your boundaries and feeling safe were violated repeatedly. In a safe and shared presence, we work on slowly coming back into your body, feeling the sensations and emotions that arise, and address the deeper relationship going on within. Once we work on healing what keeps you running from yourself, dissociation naturally heals itself once you feel safe enough to stay in your body.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5J 3A4
Online in
Ontario
Hiba Khatkhat @ Under The Oaks Self Care Center
Registered Psychotherapist, MA CMHC, RP
Dissociation is the mind's great ability to protect you and help you get through extreme overwhelm and hardship. We all have the ability to do it. It's on a continuum. When it's not seen as a disorder, it shows up as numbing or being on auto-pilot (like when you forget to take your exit driving and you say "my mind was somewhere else"). When it's a disorder, it can have tremendous impacts on many areas in your life. Focusing on integration and stabilization becomes key. We combine trauma informed care with the structural dissociation theory of personality, along with practices informed by internal family systems to deliver a tailored approach, in addition to trauma therapy that targets the root causes.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON
In-Person in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Online in
United Arab Emirates,
Ontario
EMDR and Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Dissociative disorders manifest a profound interplay between the psyche's protective mechanisms and the echoes of past trauma. A person's sense of self can be shattered, resulting in a loss of identity and reality. This can be caused by events such as severe trauma, caregiver relationship problems, and early attachment experiences. Like a fragmented mosaic, dissociative symptoms manifest as a coping mechanism, shielding individuals from the unbearable weight of their past experiences. Therapy offers a sacred space for exploration and integration, gently guiding individuals through the labyrinth of dissociation to reclaim their sense of wholeness and connection. By fostering secure attachments and processing traumatic memories, individuals can mend the fractures of their psyche, forging a path towards healing and self-discovery.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in North York, ON M2N 1N3
Online in
British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
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.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Vaughan, ON L4L 0K7
Online in
Ontario
Kayla Schofield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Trauma informed approach. Building trust and a good rapport moving at the pace the client needs work at.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in North York, ON M6A 1A1
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Redbird Therapy Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists
All our therapists are trauma-informed. Contact our Intake Worker to help determine who will be the best fit for you.
29 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
In-Person in Belleville, ON
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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.
5 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario
(Online Only)
Gibson & Associates: Psychotherapy, Counselling + Consulting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Do you have difficulty staying the present? This may feel like parts of you are pulling you away from what is happening now or memories of the past. This can feel like avoiding, losing time, becoming distracted, or worst- completely blacking out. This happens when our system is overwhelmed by stress caused by current or past triggers and our survival instinct kicks in that creates distance from these feelings. It can be both a relief and a scary experience. We work with dissociation by getting to know why it is happening, what parts are seeking to distance, and provide resources and connection to working with those parts to increase their safety. Please contact us to begin this work and schedule your first appointment.
13 Years Experience
Al Kaibzhanov @ Solution Therapy & Coaching
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
I specialize in treating dissociative disorders, providing a compassionate and structured approach to help individuals integrate fragmented parts of their identity and heal from past traumas. My goal is to support you in achieving greater self-awareness and emotional stability.
15 Years Experience
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we specialize in providing compassionate support for individuals facing Dissociative Disorders. We approach dissociation from a non-pathologizing perspective, recognizing it as a natural response to overwhelming experiences, particularly in the context of trauma. As a senior facilitator of Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, Clayre leads our team in offering trauma-informed care that focuses on stabilization and healing.
Our therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a safe and validating space where clients can explore their dissociative experiences without judgment. We understand that dissociation can serve as a survival mechanism in response to trauma, and our goal is to help individuals navigate through these experiences with compassion and understanding.
Through trauma-informed techniques and somatic interventions, we guide clients in building a sense of safety, grounding, and connection to their bodies. By fostering a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the mind and body, we support individuals in developing coping strategies, enhancing emotional regulation, and promoting integration of fragmented parts of self.
Our commitment to non-pathologizing care means that we view dissociation as a natural response to adversity, rather than a pathology. We work with clients to help them reclaim agency, cultivate self-compassion, and foster a more cohesive sense of self. By empowering individuals to explore their experiences in a supportive and trauma-informed environment, we aim to facilitate healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of wholeness.
We believe in providing trauma-informed support for individuals with Dissociative Disorders, honoring their experiences, and guiding them on a transformative journey towards self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.
9 Years Experience
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon
(Online Only)
Anna Skomorovskaia (Sky)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
As a psychotherapist, I chose to work with dissociative disorders because I understand the impact that trauma can have on an individual's mental health. Dissociation is a natural response to trauma, where individuals may experience a disconnection from their thoughts, emotions, or sense of self. Dissociative disorders are complex and can be challenging to treat, but I believe that therapy can help individuals better understand and manage their symptoms. Through therapy, I work collaboratively with my clients to develop coping strategies and build resilience. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where my clients feel heard and understood, and I am committed to helping them on their path towards healing and recovery.
3 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario
(Online Only)
Adriana King -Aurora Therapy & Neurofeedback
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
DID, Dissociative disorders are most likely the aftermath of trauma exposure, clients experiencing dissociation can gain great results working through strategies to regulate emotions and anxiety episodes that elevate states of dissociation. Trauma processing such as EMDR and IFS can be helpful and exploring different ego states and parts that interfere with mindful experience and presence.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Aurora, ON L4G 1M3
Online in
Ontario
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Hi there! I am here to welcome you, and all parts of you, to a space where safety is the number one priority. I am not here to tell you where we will go, it's your path, that's why I called my practice Pathway to Self. I don't set the goal, and I don't expect you to go through the most painful aspects of your life with me. I believe that therapy can be safe, painless, and freeing. If this sounds like something you're looking to explore, reach out to me to schedule your free consultation, I am available by text, phone, or email.
6 Years Experience