About dissociation
On this page you'll find therapists who list dissociation among their specialties, representing a variety of approaches and clinical interests. Browse the listings below to compare credentials, focus areas, languages, and therapy styles.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether dissociation is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has dissociation among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for dissociation
Angela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAmanda Parry, BACP
Ref 142169
Therapist using integrative, exploratory approaches
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Wanetta "Nita" Hughes Bise, LPC
Ref 7050
Therapist focused on practical support
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingJennifer Hughes, NCPS
Ref 187476
Warm, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJonathan Wilkes, BACP
Ref 123145
Calm listening with practical skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingJonetta Wakely, LPC
Ref 124539
Practical, listening-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
Ref 100144
Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingWendi Makus, LPC
Ref 48129
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLiisa Hiltunen, PACFA
Ref 317033
Calm practical therapy with coaching focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKatelyn McCrady, LPC
Ref 345230
Calm, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCarol Broad, NCPS
Ref 128573
Calm, practical counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
Ref 108724
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingTammy Russell, LMHC
Ref 181426
Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blaney-Sutton, BACP
Ref 225637
Collaborative psychotherapist for adult challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingAnnie Taylor, NCPS
Ref 153305
Experienced client-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingEthel-Caroline Miman, AASW
Ref 259803
Gentle, practical therapy for life’s big challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingAnna Gilmore, BACP
Ref 109642
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating Languages: English
View listingMarilee Frazier, LPC
Ref 257654
Compassionate counselor for adults seeking practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJill Malcolm, BACP
Ref 231136
Gentle practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Mcpherson (Norman), BACP
Ref 161239
Experienced relationship and trauma counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDawn Redwood, NCPS
Ref 137085
Client-centred counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, ADHD Languages: English
View listingKarminee Love, LPC
Ref 239192
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingFarah Southwell, LPC
Ref 203059
Practical, experienced therapist for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Haitian Creole
View listingDr. Heidi Duong, LMHC
Ref 185659
Helping people rebuild meaning and balance
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating Languages: English
View listingIjeoma Nweze, BACP, NCPS
Ref 203170
Compassionate counsellor for everyday challenges
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English, Igbo
View listingKerrie McCabe, BACP
Ref 128546
Compassionate counsellor blending listening with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJosephine Sultana, AASW
Ref 309775
Compassionate social worker blending therapy and lifestyle care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Sleeping Languages: English
View listingTracie McFerran, BACP
Ref 203104
Practical support for common life stresses
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSidonia Stiles, BACP
Ref 101572
Experienced counsellor for relationships and grief
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingLouise Wood, BACP
Ref 128568
Support to manage stress, trauma and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKalpna Kerai, BACP
Ref 165701
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMaria "Patti" Lorenzo, LCPC
Ref 26902
A practical, compassionate approach to emotional change
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingEdward Mcguinness, BACP
Ref 263954
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJay Cook, NCPS
Ref 200361
Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDaniel Windemer, NCPS
Ref 173238
Calm, practical counselling to help you move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingCatherine Kearns, BACP
Ref 183397
Practical, person-focused therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJoanne Fabrick, LPC
Ref 148298
Experienced Texas counselor focused on practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDonald Henderson, LMHC
Ref 68596
Practical support for trauma and life change
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger Languages: English
View listingAngeline Walton (Tabbada), NCPS
Ref 201900
Compassionate support for stress, grief and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingKathryn Dowds, BACP
Ref 210914
Compassionate counsellor who honours your story
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingLouise Fielder, BACP
Ref 137857
Calm client-centred counselling for practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDr. William Cook, BACP, NCPS
Ref 167158
Supportive counsellor for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish, French
View listingWai Kan, BACP
Ref 164673
Practical, values-led support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingCarlos Camarena, LSCSW
Ref 71035
Practical, respectful therapy you can use now
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping Languages: English
View listingVictoria Bowker, NCPS
Ref 293367
Calm, practical counselling for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDemetria Powell-Harrison, LCSW
Ref 116826
Warm Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingHelen Hutton, BACP
Ref 260053
Experienced person-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMore about dissociation
Understanding dissociation and how it can affect you
Dissociation is a broad term that describes a disruption in how you experience memory, identity, perception, or awareness. For some people dissociation shows up as brief episodes of spacing out or losing track of time. For others it can mean feeling disconnected from your body, emotions, or surroundings. Some people experience gaps in memory for certain periods, while others notice a sense of unreality as if the world or themselves feel dreamlike. These experiences can be occasional and mild, or they can be frequent and deeply impacting.
You may notice dissociation in response to extreme stress, a history of overwhelming events, or during times when intense emotion feels unsafe to process. Dissociation is a way your mind organizes experience, sometimes protecting you from painful sensations or memories. While this can be adaptive in the short term, it can also make daily life harder - relationships, work, concentration, and your sense of identity can all be affected. When dissociation becomes persistent or distressing, many people seek therapy to regain a steadier sense of self and to develop methods for managing symptoms when they arise.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for dissociation
You might consider looking for a therapist if dissociation is interfering with how you live or feel. Signs include frequent blank spells where you lose track of time, losing chunks of memory for events, feeling detached from your emotions or body, and experiencing shifts in identity, sense of agency, or continuity of self. You may also notice that certain places, people, or reminders trigger a disorienting sense of being elsewhere mentally or emotionally. These patterns can make it hard to follow conversations, form supported attachments, or manage stress in daily life.
Other indicators include difficulty trusting your own memory, persistent confusion about past events, or repeated cycles of numbness followed by intense emotional flooding. You might also be struggling with intrusive memories paired with avoidance, or with bodily sensations that seem disconnected from your emotional state. If these experiences leave you feeling overwhelmed, unsafe in your own body, or unable to participate fully in your relationships, therapy can offer a space to explore causes and develop practical strategies for grounding and integration.
What to expect in therapy focused on dissociation and common approaches
Therapy structure and pacing
Therapy for dissociation typically begins with a focus on safety and stabilization. Early sessions often prioritize building a steady therapeutic relationship, learning grounding techniques, and developing skills to tolerate distress. You and your therapist will likely move at a pace that feels manageable, with attention to ensuring you have tools to return to present-moment awareness when dissociation arises. Sessions may include talk-based exploration of memories and patterns, skills practice, and gradual processing of material when you have adequate supports in place.
Therapeutic approaches you may encounter
A range of approaches are used by clinicians who work with dissociation. You will find therapists who list trauma-focused therapies among their approaches, as well as those who include cognitive-behavioral strategies to address thought and behavior patterns. Some therapists list EMDR among their approaches while others list internal systems work, somatic or body-oriented methods, or sensorimotor techniques that focus on bodily awareness. There are also therapists who include dialectical behavior therapy skills to manage intense emotions and interpersonal challenges. Each approach has its own emphasis - some prioritize memory processing, others focus on restoring a cohesive sense of self, and still others emphasize bodily regulation and integration. When reading therapist profiles you will see descriptions of the approaches they list; those descriptions can help you decide whether the style and language resonate with your needs.
How online therapy works for dissociation
Online therapy has become a common way to access clinicians who specialize in dissociation, and it can offer particular conveniences and flexibilities. Many people find that working remotely makes it easier to connect with a therapist who understands dissociation without geographic limitations. Online sessions typically take place over video or phone, allowing you to meet from your home or another location where you feel comfortable. Some therapists combine remote sessions with occasional in-person work if recommended and available where you live.
Working online also shapes practical aspects of care. Your therapist may discuss how to manage dissociative episodes during a virtual session, including developing grounding plans you can use in the room where you are joining from. You and your clinician can plan safe anchors and identify supports you can call on if intense material arises between sessions. Therapists who list online work among their approaches often describe how they adapt stabilizing techniques for remote formats and how they coordinate with local resources when additional in-person support is needed. If you prefer online care, look for therapists who describe their approach to managing dissociative responses during virtual sessions and who outline how they will work with you to maintain continuity and emotional safety.
Choosing the right therapist and preparing for sessions
Choosing a therapist for dissociation is a personal process that involves matching therapeutic style, experience, and communication to your preferences. Start by noting which therapists describe working with dissociation and which approaches they list. Pay attention to how they describe their focus areas - some emphasize trauma processing and integration, while others foreground skills, body-based work, or support for identity-related concerns. Language that acknowledges pacing, stabilization, and attention to safety can be particularly relevant when dissociation is a concern.
When you contact a clinician or review a profile, consider practical factors such as the therapist's stated populations of interest, years of experience with related issues, languages offered, and whether they describe a collaborative, person-centered orientation. You may want to ask how they typically structure early sessions, how they approach grounding and stabilization, and how they adapt interventions for remote or in-person care. Entering therapy with a few specific goals - for example, reducing episodes of dissociation, improving memory continuity, or learning grounding skills - can help you and your therapist tailor the work. Remember that building trust takes time, and it is reasonable to expect clear explanations of methods and a steady, attuned therapeutic relationship as you move forward.
Ultimately, therapy for dissociation is about helping you feel more present, coherent, and able to navigate memories and emotions without being overwhelmed. Whether you choose a therapist who lists trauma-focused approaches, body-based methods, or skills-oriented work, you can look for clinicians who emphasize gradual pacing, practical grounding techniques, and an approach that fits your comfort level. Use the listings below to compare how therapists describe their focus and methods, and to find a clinician whose language and approach match what you need now.