Therapy for Disociation
Can you relate?
“Sometimes I feel detached from my body, or I feel like my body is not mine.” • “I have gaps in my memory from times in my life that I feel like I should remember.” • “I have experienced time loss.” • “At times I feel like the world around me isn’t real, or like the world around me is in a fog.” • “I experience shifts in my feelings that I don’t understand.” • “I zone out or mentally shut down.” • “I survived trauma and struggle to feel connected to myself and my emotions.”
You are not alone.
What is Dissociation?
Dissociation is a mental process in which a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity. It’s the brain’s creative and survival-driven response to trauma, stress, or overwhelming experiences. While dissociation can feel unsettling, it’s often a sign that your mind is trying to protect you from something overwhelming for your nervous system.
Dissociation can manifest in various ways, and everyone’s experience is unique. Some common symptoms include:
Feeling like you're observing yourself from outside your body or that the world around you isn't real.
Trouble recalling specific events, especially those related to trauma, or feel like time is missing.
Feeling disconnected from your emotions, making it hard to experience feelings fully.
Struggling with knowing who you are, feeling like different parts of yourself are disconnected.
Being detached from your body, thoughts, or surroundings.
“Dissociation refers to a compartmentalization of experience:
elements of an experience are not integrated into a unitary
whole but are stored in isolated fragments. . . . Dissociation is a
way of organizing information.”
Therapy for Dissociation
55-minute session
Dissociation can feel like a frightening and confusing experience. Whatever level of dissociation you may be experiencing, I am here to support you and wholeheartedly believe that relief is possible. I support clients who experience dissociation (including OSDD and DID) to increase an understanding of what is happening in their bodies and minds. Structural Dissociation Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and parts work shape my trauma-informed lens when working with clients with dissociative symptoms. I prioritize safety and connection with my clients, and you can expect a relational approach in which we build a foundation of trust to support our work together.
LET’S FACE THIS TOGETHER.
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If you are initially reaching out, you can expect to hear from me within two business days.