Dissociation is a natural coping response where your mind disconnects from thoughts, feelings, memories, or your sense of identity to protect you from overwhelming stress or trauma. Signs include memory gaps, feeling detached from your body or surroundings, or experiencing “out-of-body” sensations. If these experiences are frequent, distressing, or interfere with your daily life, therapy can help you better understand and manage them.

People experiencing dissociation often notice some of these signs:

• Knowing something painful happened in your past but having gaps in memory or not fully remembering the details

• Feeling emotionally disconnected from your own experiences, as if they happened to someone else

• Hearing internal voices or parts of yourself that express very different opinions, offer comfort, or sometimes argue with each other

• Struggling to understand who you are because of conflicting feelings, desires, and preferences within yourself

• Experiencing blackouts or memory lapses

• Having sudden emotional shifts that feel confusing or unexpected

• Experiencing vivid flashbacks or intrusive memories

• Having a history of a difficult, unpredictable, or fearful childhood

• Struggling with thoughts of self-harm

• Using substances to manage overwhelming feelings

If these sound familiar, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and find safety in your experience.

Safety is my top priority. We move at your pace, creating a trusting environment where you feel heard without judgment. I use grounding techniques and emotional regulation tools to help you stay present and in control throughout our sessions. Therapy is always collaborative — you decide what and when to share.

Yes. Dissociation often develops as a way to survive trauma, so therapy focuses on healing those wounds gently and safely. Together, we’ll build skills to manage symptoms and gradually integrate difficult memories when you’re ready, restoring a sense of wholeness and empowerment.

Absolutely. Experiencing distinct parts or identities is common in dissociative disorders. Therapy helps you understand these parts, improve communication between them, and work toward integration if that aligns with your goals. My approach respects your experience and supports your unique journey.

The first session is a chance for you to share what brought you to therapy and ask questions. I’ll explain how I work and what therapy might look like for you. Together, we’ll start to create a safe plan tailored to your needs, focusing on immediate ways to help you feel more grounded and supported.

You decide the focus and pace of our work together. Whether you want to prioritize managing dissociation, explore other life areas, or balance both, we’ll tailor therapy to fit your needs and goals.