Dissociative disorders can feel confusing, isolating, and difficult to talk about, but you’re not alone, and support is available. These conditions often involve disruptions in memory, identity, perception, or sense of self. Some people experience dissociative amnesia, periods of feeling detached from their bodies or surroundings (depersonalization or derealization), or in some cases, alternate identities (as in Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID). These experiences may be linked to past trauma, high stress, or long-term emotional overwhelm. While symptoms vary, many people with dissociative disorders struggle with feeling grounded in daily life, navigating relationships, or maintaining a stable sense of who they are.

Therapists at Westside Behavioral Care work thoughtfully and compassionately with clients experiencing dissociation. Our clinicians may use trauma-informed approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), depending on your unique history and goals. Therapy often focuses on increasing emotional safety, processing traumatic experiences, improving grounding techniques, and strengthening the ability to stay present. If you’re starting therapy for dissociative symptoms, you may want to ask about your therapist’s experience with trauma recovery and how they support clients in rebuilding trust in their own internal experience.

Finding support for dissociative disorders shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Westside Behavioral Care offers both in-person appointments throughout the Greater Denver Area and convenient online therapy for clients anywhere in Colorado. Our providers are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept other major insurance plans as well. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a safe place to begin exploring your experiences, compassionate care is within reach.