DISSOCIATION & DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER THERAPISTS IN NEWBURY PARK

Lift the fog & embrace newfound clarity.

Learn how to honor and embrace all the parts of yourself so you can feel more grounded in the present. 

Life doesn’t have to look like this anymore. With our support, you can find the tools to return to the present and reclaim who you are.

Feeling like you’re losing time is incredibly disorienting, especially when your mind is filled with conflicting voices. The hurtful thoughts from different parts of you make it hard to trust yourself, and nightmares and flashbacks can create a sense of being trapped. The self-destructive urges—self-harm, addiction, or thoughts of suicide—that often accompany dissociation can feel overwhelming and difficult to manage.

We recognize that the thought of getting to know the different parts of yourself can be very overwhelming. As a team with extensive experience in helping our clients with dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), we aim to support you in finding stability again in all areas of your life—work, home, relationships, and within yourself. 

Sometimes dissociation can look like…

  • Nightmares

  • Feeling like you’re losing time

  • Negative inner critic

  • Conflicting parts of yourself

  • Being misunderstood or like you’re “faking it”

  • Stuck without a way forward

  • Not having a solid sense of identity

  • Flashbacks

  • Self-destructive urges

  • Constant chatter in your mind

  • Suicidal ideation

  • Addiction

HOW WE CAN HELP

We recognize that each client's experience with dissociation is unique and deeply personal. 

Everyone enters therapy at a different stage—we will meet you where you are and support you each step of the way. Some individuals come to us unaware that they are experiencing dissociative disorders (DD), often just recognizing trauma or memory gaps. For these clients, we begin with foundational psychoeducation, helping them understand dissociation and how it manifests in their lives.

Others come to therapy with a more developed understanding of their dissociative experiences, whether through self-diagnosis or insights from previous therapists.

In this case, we build on your existing knowledge and guide you through a process of parts mapping, helping you to explore the different facets of your identity. This discovery process allows you to dive deeply into the root, function, and role of each part of yourself.

As we work together, we’ll incorporate elements of EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic therapy to address your different struggles. These methods in particular are focused on helping you address the specific struggles and effects of your trauma. We approach everything we do with the goal of helping you feel relief, find healing, and discover solutions to your challenges. We don’t want you to be plagued by the memories or experiences of your past and we’re committed to helping you feel supported in the journey toward healing. 

Therapy for dissociation can help you…

Feel more present and engaged in your daily life.

Accept that you’re made up of different parts (and that’s okay!).

Build a stronger sense of who you are.

Reduce triggers that remind you of past trauma.

By dedicating time to exploring your experiences and the impact of dissociation, you can gradually learn to navigate your triggers with greater ease and fewer feelings of disconnection. This is your chance to create a new narrative—one that isn’t defined by dissociation or your past trauma. Through therapy, you can cultivate a sense of safety and agency that allows you to live fully in the present and embrace a life rich with purpose and fulfillment.

Therapists who can help

Our therapists are skilled in working with dissociation, helping you feel more present and connected to yourself and the people in your life. We're here to support you by zoning in on your experiences and giving you the space to discover a sense of groundedness.

Your story is valid, and we’re here to help you believe in its truth. Together, we can navigate your experiences and empower you to heal.

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

  • Dissociation can often feel like a disconnection from your surroundings, yourself, or your emotions. It might be like you’re on "autopilot," zoning out, or not fully present in your life. Sometimes you can feel numb and detached as if you're watching yourself from the outside. If any of these experiences are happening to you, you might be experiencing a level of dissociation. Therapy can help you recognize these moments and what’s triggering them.

  • If you dissociate during a session, that's completely okay. We can work with it in the moment by gently guiding you through grounding exercises or mindfulness techniques to help reconnect you with the present. The goal isn't to stop dissociation entirely but to help you manage it in a way that feels safe and supportive. Our team is focused on helping you dissociate less in and outside of sessions so that you can discover a sense of grounding and fulfillment as you show up in your life. 

  • Dissociation isn’t something that needs to be "cured" or eliminated. Instead, therapy can help you manage it in a way that works for you. The goal is to use dissociation as a tool when it's helpful and learn how to reduce its impact when it becomes disruptive. With the right support, you can develop skills to navigate dissociative moments more effectively, allowing you to stay present when needed and regain a sense of control.

  • No. Our focus is on helping you understand how each part of you is working and how they can align toward a common goal. Some parts might be doing jobs that no longer serve you, so we’ll help them find new, healthier roles. The goal is for all your parts to cooperate and work together, rather than have conflicting agendas.