Dissociative Disorders Therapists in New York
Explore dissociative disorders therapists in New York providing knowledgeable and empathetic care.
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Orly Arviv
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety DepressionSelf-esteem Stress management Trauma
In-person & online
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Chantae Riley
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety Bipolar disorder Depression TraumaChildhood trauma
Online only
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The Empowerment Opportunity
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disordersWomen's issues Depression Anxiety Self-esteem Loss, grief, and bereavement
In-person & online
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Komal Choksi
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disordersAnxietyDepressionTraumaIdentity development Relationships
In-person & online
Tracy M Norris
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety Depression Existential crisis & challenges LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics Relationship issues
In-person & online
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Anneka Werner-Gavrin
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders TraumaAttachment issuesParenting Anxiety Depression
In-person & online
Gnosis Psychiatrics
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders AddictionADHD Anxiety DepressionPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
In-person & online
SOL Mental Health
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disordersADHD Anxiety DepressionPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Stress management
In-person & online
Cherylle Chapman
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety Bipolar disorder DepressionSelf harmSuicidal ideation
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Willow Health
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety Bipolar disorder DepressionSuicidal ideationMood disorders
Online only
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Wayne A. Ayers
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Addiction Depression Couples counselingPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Trauma
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Katelynn Faulkner
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disordersCollege & graduate student mental health LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics TraumaClinical supervisionComplex PTSD (C-PTSD)
In-person & online
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Lisa Ulanoff
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disordersTraumaMindfulnessAttachment issuesDepressionAnxiety
In-person & online
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Mark Colterjohn
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disordersDepressionTraumaAnxietySubstance useSelf-esteem
In-person & online
Jason Alicea
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety Couples counseling Depression LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics Relationship issues
Online only
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Justin Donofrio
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disordersChronic pain LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics Relationship issuesSubstance abuse Trauma
In-person & online
Debbie Merav
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety Borderline personality disorder Depression Eating disorders & disordered eatingComplex PTSD (C-PTSD)
In-person & online
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Diana Ricketts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Medication Only)
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disordersADHD Anxiety Bipolar disorder DepressionPanic attacks / panic disorder
Online only
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Manhattan Mindful
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety Depression LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics Life transitions Relationship issues
In-person & online
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Olivier Letang
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Dissociative disorders Anxiety Cultural adjustment Depression Loss, grief, and bereavementPersonality disorders
In-person & online
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Number of therapists in New York
1452
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Average cost per session
$228
Therapists in New York who specialize in:
94% Anxiety
85% Depression
70% Relationship issues
64% Life transitions
64% Trauma
58% Stress management
47% Self-esteem
44% Loss, grief, and bereavement
Top insurances plans accepted
46% Aetna
35% Cigna
35% United Healthcare
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How do I find a therapist for dissociative disorders in New York who has real experience with dissociation?
You can find a therapist for dissociative disorders in New York through Zencare’s directory by starting on the dissociative disorders page and looking for clinicians who describe dissociation in a grounded, confident way. Profiles that mention stabilization, grounding skills, and careful pacing often signal a therapist who understands how easily dissociation can intensify when therapy moves too fast. A dissociative disorders therapist in New York should feel calm and steady, not fascinated or skeptical.
A consultation can also tell you a lot. Ask what the therapist does if you space out, lose time, go numb, or feel unreal in session. The right provider will talk about practical strategies, consent, and how they keep you within your window of tolerance while still making progress.
Cost questions deserve clarity too. If you want to use insurance in New York, Zencare’s health insurance guide can help you understand in-network and out-of-network options before you commit to therapy for dissociative disorders
What are dissociative disorders, and how do they show up day to day in New York life?
You can find therapy for dissociative disorders in New York when you experience disconnection that disrupts your life, such as feeling detached from your body, losing time, forgetting parts of conversations, or moving through the day on autopilot. Some people describe fog, numbness, or a sudden sense of distance, as if the world looks flat or far away. Dissociation can feel scary, yet it often functions as protection when the nervous system detects threat.
For some people, dissociation overlaps with panic and anxiety, especially when stress stays high. If worry and hypervigilance play a role, support for anxiety can be part of the same plan in New York. Others notice dissociation after trauma reminders or relational conflict, and therapy can help you understand what cues your system reads as danger even when you logically know you’re safe.
If unreality sensations feel central, a therapist may also address depersonalization-derealization directly, since those symptoms can sit inside dissociative disorders and deserve targeted grounding support.
What happens in therapy for dissociative disorders in New York during the first few sessions?
You can find therapy for dissociative disorders in New York that begins with stabilization, not digging for memories. Early sessions often focus on what triggers dissociation, what brings you back, and what helps you stay oriented, such as sensory grounding, breath work, movement, and strong session structure. A therapist may ask about sleep, panic, substance use, and stress patterns so they can tailor a plan that works in your real routine.
Many clinicians teach skills early because dissociation can disrupt work, relationships, and daily functioning. Skills-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help with distress tolerance and emotion regulation when shutdown or overwhelm hits fast. Some therapists also use mindfulness-based therapy to strengthen present-moment awareness without pushing you into intense exposure
You can also expect collaboration on pacing. A dissociative disorders therapist in New York should explain how they decide when to shift from stabilization into deeper processing, and what they do if symptoms spike between sessions
Is dissociation always caused by trauma, and can trauma therapy help in New York?
You can find a therapist for dissociative disorders in New York who will not force a single explanation. Dissociation often connects to trauma, yet it can also intensify under chronic stress, anxiety, or periods of overwhelm. A careful therapist will help you map your symptoms without assuming your history or pushing for a narrative that doesn’t fit.
If trauma plays a role, trauma-informed care can help you feel safer in your body and reduce the need to disconnect. Many people benefit from trauma therapy that focuses on stabilization first and processing later, especially when dissociation appears quickly under stress. If your nervous system responds strongly through numbness, collapse, or “leaving,” body-based approaches like somatic therapy can help you track sensations and build safety from the inside out.
If you also deal with post-traumatic symptoms, a therapist may support PTSD or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) alongside dissociation work, since these often overlap in New York clients who have lived through prolonged stress or repeated trauma.
Which approaches work well for dissociative disorders in New York, like IFS or somatic therapy?
You can find therapy for dissociative disorders in New York that blends approaches, since dissociation often needs both grounding skills and deeper integration work. Many people connect with Internal Family Systems (IFS) because it helps you understand inner parts that protect you through shutting down, spacing out, or compartmentalizing. IFS can reduce internal conflict and help you build a calmer relationship with the parts of you that have tried to keep you safe.
Body-based approaches can also be important. Somatic therapy supports nervous-system regulation and can help you stay present when your body wants to flee, freeze, or collapse. Some therapists also integrate mindfulness and skills training so you can recognize early signs of dissociation and intervene sooner.
If anxiety drives a lot of the symptoms, a therapist may also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reduce catastrophic interpretations of dissociation that can make episodes longer and scarier. A good plan in New York often weaves these tools together based on what your system responds to best
Can I use insurance for a dissociative disorders therapist in New York, and what should I ask before booking?
You can find a therapist for dissociative disorders in New York who takes insurance, offers out-of-network superbills, or provides private-pay options, and it helps to ask cost questions early. Ask whether the therapist is in-network, what the session fee is, and what documentation they provide for reimbursement. Zencare’s health insurance guide can help you understand deductibles, copays, and out-of-network coverage so you can plan therapy in New York with fewer surprises
You can also ask about safety and structure, since these matter a lot for dissociation. Ask how the therapist handles dissociation in session, what grounding tools you’ll practice early, and how they pace trauma-related content. A dissociative disorders therapist in New York should answer clearly and collaborate with you on a plan that feels doable
When you’re ready to compare therapists for dissociative disorders in New York and choose someone who fits, explore Zencare.