Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Richmond, VA

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Susan M Archer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23226
My client focus is trauma and complexity. This can be a combination of grief, loss, a traumatic experiences and addiction issues. I enjoy putting many pieces together to help people untangle and resolve their issues. My style is relaxed and comfortable while helping people with big hurts such as PTSD, anxiety, depression or other serious mental health issues. I have a special place in my heart for veterans, I am one myself and I so appreciate and understand the sacrifice. I've heard what really happens in war situations. I can hear that. Additionally, I enjoy work with couples, both separately and together.
My client focus is trauma and complexity. This can be a combination of grief, loss, a traumatic experiences and addiction issues. I enjoy putting many pieces together to help people untangle and resolve their issues. My style is relaxed and comfortable while helping people with big hurts such as PTSD, anxiety, depression or other serious mental health issues. I have a special place in my heart for veterans, I am one myself and I so appreciate and understand the sacrifice. I've heard what really happens in war situations. I can hear that. Additionally, I enjoy work with couples, both separately and together.
(804) 413-9439 View (804) 413-9439
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Dominique Agypt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23225  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a fellow truth seeker and meaning maker, I know firsthand how challenges in life can seem inescapable at times. I also personally understand the layered impact that a history of trauma has on our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about supporting women to learn to connect, cultivate, and honor their deepest sense of self, from the inside out, and what I like to think of as on a soul level. I want to support you to learn how to own all parts of yourself - mindfully, without judgment, and to honor your soul.
As a fellow truth seeker and meaning maker, I know firsthand how challenges in life can seem inescapable at times. I also personally understand the layered impact that a history of trauma has on our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about supporting women to learn to connect, cultivate, and honor their deepest sense of self, from the inside out, and what I like to think of as on a soul level. I want to support you to learn how to own all parts of yourself - mindfully, without judgment, and to honor your soul.
(512) 714-9112 View (512) 714-9112
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Taylor Hayden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23225  (Online Only)
Does the thought of therapy feel boring and pointless to you? Need someone who can help explain what is going on in your brain (or spouse or adolescent's brain), how it impacts you, and practical ways to help deal with your challenges (anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, conflict, anger, addiction, men's issues, etc)? Let's meet to figure out how to get you to the place where you are becoming the person you want to be. I work with people from all backgrounds, but primarily work with adult and adolescent males.
Does the thought of therapy feel boring and pointless to you? Need someone who can help explain what is going on in your brain (or spouse or adolescent's brain), how it impacts you, and practical ways to help deal with your challenges (anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, conflict, anger, addiction, men's issues, etc)? Let's meet to figure out how to get you to the place where you are becoming the person you want to be. I work with people from all backgrounds, but primarily work with adult and adolescent males.
(804) 552-6045 View (804) 552-6045
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Lainie Hinnant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23238
My practice offers a safe and supportive environment in which to work through life's challenging issues, shift thoughts, feelings, behaviors and resolve relationship difficulties. It can be difficult to reach out for help, whether for anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, sexual issues/trauma, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain the knowledge, insight and tools you need to reclaim your life, your relationships and reach your full potential. Our work together will facilitate your personal growth, increase your self-esteem, and set you on a path to reach your personal goals, deepen relationships, and come into the fullness of your life.
My practice offers a safe and supportive environment in which to work through life's challenging issues, shift thoughts, feelings, behaviors and resolve relationship difficulties. It can be difficult to reach out for help, whether for anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, sexual issues/trauma, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain the knowledge, insight and tools you need to reclaim your life, your relationships and reach your full potential. Our work together will facilitate your personal growth, increase your self-esteem, and set you on a path to reach your personal goals, deepen relationships, and come into the fullness of your life.
(804) 643-3512 View (804) 643-3512
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Shawn Pham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23284  (Online Only)
Many times we navigate through the world feeling lost, alone, and even scared. We may tell ourselves that "nobody understands me," "nobody loves me," or "people have it much worst than I do, so why do I deserve to be kind to myself." Many of us tell ourselves some sort of variation of these things from time to time. Some of us may tell ourselves these statements on the daily basis. Come join me as we explore your relationship with yourself as well as your relationship with others.
Many times we navigate through the world feeling lost, alone, and even scared. We may tell ourselves that "nobody understands me," "nobody loves me," or "people have it much worst than I do, so why do I deserve to be kind to myself." Many of us tell ourselves some sort of variation of these things from time to time. Some of us may tell ourselves these statements on the daily basis. Come join me as we explore your relationship with yourself as well as your relationship with others.
(571) 470-5557 View (571) 470-5557
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Adrienne Loker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, SE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23220
Cutting edge trauma therapy that uproots symptoms at the source - our clients come to us after years of therapy that didn't get them to where they wanted to go. They're exhausted, fed up, and sometimes feel like they're broken. This is because their treatment only addressed 20% of the brain - and not even the part where mental health symptoms are born. Our trauma treatment specialists use innovative modalities to work directly with the brainstem to renegotiate our nervous system responses. Join our free site membership to receive weekly guided videos and educational resources.
Cutting edge trauma therapy that uproots symptoms at the source - our clients come to us after years of therapy that didn't get them to where they wanted to go. They're exhausted, fed up, and sometimes feel like they're broken. This is because their treatment only addressed 20% of the brain - and not even the part where mental health symptoms are born. Our trauma treatment specialists use innovative modalities to work directly with the brainstem to renegotiate our nervous system responses. Join our free site membership to receive weekly guided videos and educational resources.
(804) 636-3224 View (804) 636-3224
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Edythe Bouldin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
Hello! Are you looking to experience therapy and have fun at the same time. If so, you have found the right therapist as I love humor and I am down to earth. My history of mental health counseling includes over 7 years of working with individuals, families, and children from many diverse backgrounds and I earned a PhD in human services with a concentration on family interventions and family studies. I am a therapist who provides a comfortable, safe environment where you can trust me to maintain professional boundaries, and support you with making healthy decisions as you move forward in life.
Hello! Are you looking to experience therapy and have fun at the same time. If so, you have found the right therapist as I love humor and I am down to earth. My history of mental health counseling includes over 7 years of working with individuals, families, and children from many diverse backgrounds and I earned a PhD in human services with a concentration on family interventions and family studies. I am a therapist who provides a comfortable, safe environment where you can trust me to maintain professional boundaries, and support you with making healthy decisions as you move forward in life.
(804) 593-0619 View (804) 593-0619
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Dr. Selisha Nelson
PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23234
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping others on their journeys to healing, self-discovery, and growth. I have experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults providing individual, family, and couples therapy. Psychological assessments are also provided. I have obtained advanced training in trauma treatment, which includes various modalities such as art/play therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR. I have over 14 years of experience working in community mental health, alternative school settings, residential treatment, outpatient settings, and correctional facilities.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping others on their journeys to healing, self-discovery, and growth. I have experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults providing individual, family, and couples therapy. Psychological assessments are also provided. I have obtained advanced training in trauma treatment, which includes various modalities such as art/play therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR. I have over 14 years of experience working in community mental health, alternative school settings, residential treatment, outpatient settings, and correctional facilities.
(804) 293-3211 View (804) 293-3211
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Universal Mental Health Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230
Welcome to Universal Mental Health Services, LLC where compassionate care meets comprehensive solutions. We are dedicated to providing top-tier mental health and substance use disorder services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community. At UMHS, we believe in the power of holistic care, addressing both mental health and substance use disorders to promote lasting wellness and healing.
Welcome to Universal Mental Health Services, LLC where compassionate care meets comprehensive solutions. We are dedicated to providing top-tier mental health and substance use disorder services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community. At UMHS, we believe in the power of holistic care, addressing both mental health and substance use disorders to promote lasting wellness and healing.
(757) 300-1187 View (757) 300-1187
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McKenzie Casad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23220
In all forms, relationships are a guiding part of our lives and directly impact how we live. My practice is guided by psychodynamic/psychoanalytic theory, and I believe therapist and client thinking together creates insight and deeper understanding, which allows you to learn about your inner world. As you come to know yourself, a positive space opens up to afford you an opportunity to grow, evolve, and flourish. As a psychoanalyst I have studied for many years including infant and young child observational studies, my clinical experience includes trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and life-changing events.
In all forms, relationships are a guiding part of our lives and directly impact how we live. My practice is guided by psychodynamic/psychoanalytic theory, and I believe therapist and client thinking together creates insight and deeper understanding, which allows you to learn about your inner world. As you come to know yourself, a positive space opens up to afford you an opportunity to grow, evolve, and flourish. As a psychoanalyst I have studied for many years including infant and young child observational studies, my clinical experience includes trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and life-changing events.
(757) 553-2780 View (757) 553-2780
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Got Your Six Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23220
Veteran-owned and operated, we seek to help Veterans, First Responders, their Families, and children impacted by traumatic events. We provide specialized individual and group therapy, and provide therapy for a wide range of children, adolescent, and adult clients. We welcome those who are struggling with life issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, coping, gender identity, mood disorders, relationship issues, sexuality, and addictions. We believe that the situations we experience impact us, but do not define us. Our clinicians are trained to help you reach your full potential and overcome difficult situations.
Veteran-owned and operated, we seek to help Veterans, First Responders, their Families, and children impacted by traumatic events. We provide specialized individual and group therapy, and provide therapy for a wide range of children, adolescent, and adult clients. We welcome those who are struggling with life issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, coping, gender identity, mood disorders, relationship issues, sexuality, and addictions. We believe that the situations we experience impact us, but do not define us. Our clinicians are trained to help you reach your full potential and overcome difficult situations.
(571) 636-1800 View (571) 636-1800
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Rimsha Ali
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23226  (Online Only)
As a therapist of South Asian descent and the eldest daughter of an immigrant family, I bring a profound understanding of how family dynamics and generational trauma impact mental health. This informs my therapeutic approach, rooted in empathy for clients facing similar challenges. With extensive experience across diverse ages, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore and heal.
As a therapist of South Asian descent and the eldest daughter of an immigrant family, I bring a profound understanding of how family dynamics and generational trauma impact mental health. This informs my therapeutic approach, rooted in empathy for clients facing similar challenges. With extensive experience across diverse ages, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore and heal.
(804) 552-6627 View (804) 552-6627
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Michelle O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23219  (Online Only)
Would you like to feel more in control of your life? More comfortable in your own skin? To finally heal old wounds? Change is possible and you will be warmly welcomed here. Therapy isn't always easy but it can be energizing, fun, and something you look forward to. It's vital to find a therapist who is a great match for you. My style is direct, friendly & collaborative using humor & psychoeducation without judgment. Together we'll discover unmet needs that may be blocking you. Other services available are pre-bariatric surgery assessments and follow-up care. I especially enjoy working on anger management and self-confidence!
Would you like to feel more in control of your life? More comfortable in your own skin? To finally heal old wounds? Change is possible and you will be warmly welcomed here. Therapy isn't always easy but it can be energizing, fun, and something you look forward to. It's vital to find a therapist who is a great match for you. My style is direct, friendly & collaborative using humor & psychoeducation without judgment. Together we'll discover unmet needs that may be blocking you. Other services available are pre-bariatric surgery assessments and follow-up care. I especially enjoy working on anger management and self-confidence!
(804) 215-0873 View (804) 215-0873
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Jennifer E Jenkins-Boitnott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ADS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226
You already know that something from your past or your present isn’t serving you well anymore. Maybe it’s something that just happened or maybe it’s something that happened a long time ago and you are tired of feeling stuck and want to move forward. You recognize that healing yourself from trauma is going to take intentional time and energy. If you could feel centered and rooted in the present moment, the possibilities for the future would feel limitless. You are ready to heal and ready to experience massive transformation. EMDR therapy is a powerful way to create rapid healing and accelerate you forward.
You already know that something from your past or your present isn’t serving you well anymore. Maybe it’s something that just happened or maybe it’s something that happened a long time ago and you are tired of feeling stuck and want to move forward. You recognize that healing yourself from trauma is going to take intentional time and energy. If you could feel centered and rooted in the present moment, the possibilities for the future would feel limitless. You are ready to heal and ready to experience massive transformation. EMDR therapy is a powerful way to create rapid healing and accelerate you forward.
(804) 803-5714 View (804) 803-5714
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Alex Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23220
My approach as a therapist depends entirely upon your treatment needs. Everyone is unique, with different strengths and weaknesses, and everybody has their own path for a better life. Helping you establish clear goals with an estimated time frame for therapy will be addressed in the first session. Your sense of safety, comfort and trust are essential ingredients for every step of the therapy process. I have enjoyed counseling individuals, couples, families and groups as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years. To consult about scheduling an appointment, call or text 804-559-4566
My approach as a therapist depends entirely upon your treatment needs. Everyone is unique, with different strengths and weaknesses, and everybody has their own path for a better life. Helping you establish clear goals with an estimated time frame for therapy will be addressed in the first session. Your sense of safety, comfort and trust are essential ingredients for every step of the therapy process. I have enjoyed counseling individuals, couples, families and groups as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years. To consult about scheduling an appointment, call or text 804-559-4566
(804) 441-7680 View (804) 441-7680
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Melody Mickens
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23230
Not accepting new clients
**No longer accepting clients at this time** We never know what surprises or challenges life will throw our way and how they will test our knowledge, strength, and ability grow or keep moving forward. Have you experienced a recent loss, trauma, or are you feeling stuck in a pattern or relationship that doesn't serve you any longer? As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, my role is to help you understand your life experiences, how they have affected you and possibly led to symptoms of depression, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and unhealthy relationship patterns that keep you stuck.
**No longer accepting clients at this time** We never know what surprises or challenges life will throw our way and how they will test our knowledge, strength, and ability grow or keep moving forward. Have you experienced a recent loss, trauma, or are you feeling stuck in a pattern or relationship that doesn't serve you any longer? As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, my role is to help you understand your life experiences, how they have affected you and possibly led to symptoms of depression, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and unhealthy relationship patterns that keep you stuck.
(804) 294-4375 View (804) 294-4375
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Take Time for You, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23220
I have 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in multiple domains. Some domains would include schools, homes, summer camps, after school programs, childcares, churches, and group homes. My passion is working with children and their families to reconnect and build healthy interpersonal relationships. Although my passion is working with children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with single adults, as well as couples. My motto is “It takes a village” and working together as a team to achieve reasonable and practical goals will build a healthier and stronger you/family.
I have 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in multiple domains. Some domains would include schools, homes, summer camps, after school programs, childcares, churches, and group homes. My passion is working with children and their families to reconnect and build healthy interpersonal relationships. Although my passion is working with children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with single adults, as well as couples. My motto is “It takes a village” and working together as a team to achieve reasonable and practical goals will build a healthier and stronger you/family.
(804) 375-4350 View (804) 375-4350
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Amanda N Trent
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23221
I typically work with people who have experienced some type of traumatic event or events, either recently or from childhood. They are tired of being bullied by their own thoughts and emotions and not being able to experience a fulfilling life or enjoy intimate relationships. Being in Hampton Roads, I have worked with many military families who have their own unique stressors and traumas. I also love working with other mental health clinicians who may need their own support for managing mental health concerns, relational conflict, or coping with work-related burn out and compassion fatigue.
I typically work with people who have experienced some type of traumatic event or events, either recently or from childhood. They are tired of being bullied by their own thoughts and emotions and not being able to experience a fulfilling life or enjoy intimate relationships. Being in Hampton Roads, I have worked with many military families who have their own unique stressors and traumas. I also love working with other mental health clinicians who may need their own support for managing mental health concerns, relational conflict, or coping with work-related burn out and compassion fatigue.
(757) 210-5723 View (757) 210-5723
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Zephyr Acosta-Lewis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23229
I am passionate about supporting clients experiencing life transitions and serious mental health challenges in understanding their inner experience, navigating their trauma, and celebrating and reinforcing their strengths with a collaborative approach. I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and families, folks with expansive experiences of gender and sexuality, neurodiversity, and those with histories of housing instability, complex trauma, and dissociative symptoms.
I am passionate about supporting clients experiencing life transitions and serious mental health challenges in understanding their inner experience, navigating their trauma, and celebrating and reinforcing their strengths with a collaborative approach. I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and families, folks with expansive experiences of gender and sexuality, neurodiversity, and those with histories of housing instability, complex trauma, and dissociative symptoms.
(804) 429-1796 View (804) 429-1796
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Beverly Loftin Cobbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SUPLCSW, MSW, MTS, QHMP AC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23173
I am currently a Supervisee of Social Work with over 21 years of experience working with adults, children and couples. I have a vast knowledge of mental health as it relates to individuals, disadvantaged populations, groups and couples. My specialty also surrounds social work, child protective services, Foster care juvenile justice systems and special education. My Job is My Passion, My Ministry. I too have experienced difficult life situations, trauma and grief. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every struggle, every stumbling block, and every failure.
I am currently a Supervisee of Social Work with over 21 years of experience working with adults, children and couples. I have a vast knowledge of mental health as it relates to individuals, disadvantaged populations, groups and couples. My specialty also surrounds social work, child protective services, Foster care juvenile justice systems and special education. My Job is My Passion, My Ministry. I too have experienced difficult life situations, trauma and grief. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every struggle, every stumbling block, and every failure.
(434) 722-3315 View (434) 722-3315
Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists

How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?

Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioral therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behavior therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.

Are there specific medications for dissociation?

There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom—which may include antipsychotics like aripiprazole, antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines.

How often and how long are therapy sessions?

Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.