Trauma and dissociation can leave you feeling disoriented and detached. Dissociation is one of the mind’s ways of protecting you when you experience traumatic events. It helped you survive in the past, but if dissociative symptoms continue into the present, you may find that they can begin to get in the way of you living the life you desire.

After trauma, it’s common to experience disconnection from others and from yourself. You may find it difficult to trust others. You may feel uncertain about who you are, and wonder how to accept your current identity. You may notice a strong sense of competing thoughts, perspectives, or desires inside you. Sometimes your thoughts may not even feel like your own. You may feel as though you’re no longer in the driver’s seat of your life, and are instead watching it from a distance. At times you may think of yourself as “we” instead of “me.” You might feel like you have to put on a mask to interact with the world. It’s possible that you may discover that you’re losing time, or having trouble accessing memories.

If any of these experiences sound familiar to you, therapy can help. We will move through the healing process at a pace that feels safe, comfortable, and respectful to you. We will only talk about what you feel ready to discuss, and your boundaries and limits will always be honored.

I welcome you to schedule a free consultation to ask questions and learn more about what you can expect in therapy.