Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Dallas, TX

One thing that I always find most impactful is someone becoming empowered to move towards freedom and healing. I strongly believe that when we are able to grow into having a more positive relationship with ourselves, we are able to reach our goals. I am passionate about helping individuals who are facing a variety of difficulties that may be related to childhood, disconnection from either yourself or your daily life, or significant distressing experiences.

The weight of past trauma has profound effects on the body and mind. If your daily responsibilities and obligations feel like they are crushing you and leave little room for your own well-being, I understand. I have been there myself and walked alongside many who are navigating life’s challenges. I have seen clients that struggle with complex trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, religious abuse, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideations, substance use, and/or dissociative disorders find relief when they have a safe space to let out the emotions that have been trapped inside of them.

Are you grappling with the complexities of trauma, emotional turbulence, and the weight of familial expectations? Do you find yourself navigating through a maze of difficult emotions, struggling with setting healthy boundaries, or feeling the suffocating pressure of perfectionism? If so, you're not alone, and I'd like to offer you a safe space to embark on your healing journey!

Hi there! I'm Ashley. I'm a therapist in Texas offering individual and couples counseling to adults and teens. I am passionate about providing trauma-focused, culturally competent mental health care to clients of all identities. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD/complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, addiction and first responder trauma. Often my clients feel stuck in their symptoms, which hold them back from enjoying comfort in their daily lives. These symptoms could include panic attacks, dissociative episodes, feeling disconnected from others, or waves of sadness, all of which can lead to unhealthy self-medication.

Trauma disrupts the whole person. It can leave you feeling detached from yourself and disconnected from those around you. With the extensive variety of symptoms trauma leaves in its wake, it’s also common for survivors to feel misunderstood by others. My goal is to create the space you need to begin feeling safe being you. My passion is for trauma survivors who desire to pursue a life of greater peace, genuineness, and fulfillment. I specialize in working with narcissistic abuse, emotional neglect, CPTSD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and dissociative disorders, including Dissociative Identity Disorder.

I am dedicated to healing the scars that trauma inscribes on hearts, in minds, through behaviors. I understand the fragility of the heart, the dark and winding paths that are possible for the mind to follow, and the effects which play out in the body. Moments that are beyond our comprehension, beyond our control, that play out in a narrative that is not of our choosing. It is my passion to come alongside the individual – child, adolescent, teen, young adult, adult – to help bring light to the darkness, and to walk with the family to develop new ways of seeing one another and interacting together.

Many of my clients have experienced a traumatic event(s) such as sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, or neglect. The last ones can be harder to define because invalidation is a common form of emotional neglect that is hard to label. Despite what the trauma is or if it falls into one of those categories exactly, if it affects you, then it matters. Clients come to me with confusion and emotional pain that I help them sift through and connect with in order to heal and return to their new normal version of life. I welcome all clients from all walks of life, races, cultures, genders, and preferences.

At Sauna Therapy, we’re here to work with you so you that you can begin celebrating yourself. We believe in honoring your journey and bearing witness to your experience with radical acceptance and kindness. We hear your pain, your story and believe in your growth. We see you with kind eyes rather than through a judgmental lens. We accept you and all of the explosive and raw vulnerability that you bring into our sessions. We partner with you, knowing that therapy is hard work but you’re more than capable. We want to celebrate you.

Whether you need a helping hand in moving through trauma or someone to help you in your relationships – you have come to the right place. Sometimes it can be very difficult to get “unstuck” and move towards a life you want when you must keep parts of yourself hidden. You are free to be yourself here. This is a place for you to bravely play out all your pieces to see the whole picture. We’ll explore the landscape of your mind, identify the roadblocks, and equip you with practical skills to facilitate growth and healing.

I specialize in use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for PTSD, codependency, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. EMDR utilizes the brain's natural healing abilities with rapid eye movement and focuses this function on memories stored in a traumatic way. EMDR works quickly to resolve negative core beliefs that cause us to feel stuck in unhealthy patterns. I'm experienced in treating adult children of alcoholics/emotionally immature parents, fellow therapists, young professionals, eating disorders, and dissociative disorders including DID.

My clients would describe me as competent, easy to talk to and compassionate. I am passionate about creating an environment where you can feel safe and heard. Carl Rogers once said, “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” I believe that therapeutic work is most helpful when you can sense that you are working with a therapist who genuinely cares and will listen. From that foundation, there will also be space for you to reflect and receive insight that will aid in meeting your goals.

There is no shame in needing some help to get over humps, to work through current issues that may be hindering you from seeing the good things in life, or even to work through years of painful experiences or trauma. We are all human and at many points throughout life need to reach out to someone for help, whether it is from friends, family, or professionals. Reaching out can be difficult and a bit scary, but rest assured you are making the right choice and taking a huge step in the right direction. We will walk through this journey together.

I enjoy taking more of a holistic approach and getting to the root causes. Everything we do in life, from the people with whom we surround ourselves to the foods we consume, effects our mental health. Things from our past continue to have a significant impact on us as long as it remains undealt with and tucked away, but life does not have to be this way.

As someone who has sifted through the ashes of my own life in the midst of healers, I know how profoundly sacred the therapeutic relationship is. Beginning trauma treatment can be greatly challenging and it’s brave of you to begin the journey of searching. I offer a compassionate presence that can hold the depth of your pain and understand the resilience it takes to heal. I provide a space where you will feel heard, seen, and supported as you navigate your unique path to recovery. Together, we'll use EMDR, parts work, yoga, and somatic practices to unlock profound, lasting change, moving from merely surviving to truly thriving.

I have worked as the lead clinical therapist at an inpatient treatment center for adult women with trauma, as well as an inpatient treatment center with teens focused on behavioral issues. I have also worked with single adults, married couples, and retirees. I have also worked in Intensive outpatient programs for adult men.

I have years of experience, training, and research in understanding the ways repeated trauma, doubt, and dissociation affect an individual at the core of their identity. My approach is an inquisitive and engaging attempt at identifying the symptoms that make it hard for individuals to connect with themselves.

I believe in the healing power of human connection within the therapeutic relationship, in which counselor and client come together to face life’s challenges. Each counseling relationship is unique, just as you and your experiences in the world are unique to you.

Being a trans, LGBTQIA+, poly-affirming psychotherapist, Hiba is passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients where they can explore themselves and their stories. She also provides culturally competent care for BIPOC communities with a specialization in Muslim, Asian, and Middle Eastern populations. Hiba specializes in working with individuals with substance use disorders, PTSD, C-PTSD, DID and other dissociative disorders, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, crisis management, and cultural/identity exploration.

"It is in relationship that we are broken and in relationship that we are healed." -HarvilIe Hendrix. I work with survivors of complex trauma and trauma-related disorders and strive to meet clients where they are with compassion and authenticity. I believe in the importance of addressing both the cognitive and emotional aspects of the self as well as the influences of trauma and stress on the body. I specialize in collaborating with those seeking relief from family of origin issues, past abuse, relationship difficulty, and experiences of low self-worth.