6 therapists in Massachusetts specializing in Dissociative Disorders

Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor at Journey to Healing Therapy, LLC, Alyssa holds a Masters in Social Work from Simmons University, with a concentration in Trauma and Interpersonal Violence. Alyssa completed her Bachelor of Science at Purdue University with a major in Neurobiology and Physiology with minors in Psychology and Sociology. Alyssa is also a 200-hour trained yoga teacher. In her spare time, Alyssa is an amateur gardener and plant enthusiast. She loves to read, enjoys spending quality time with her family and two Doodle dogs, and is always excited to go on mini-adventures.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including, but not limited to, addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety), psychosis, adjustment disorder, and PTSD. In addition to individual counseling, I am also proficient in family and couples therapy. In both individual and couples/family counseling, I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current circumstances and/or work towards identified treatment goals.

I work with children and families struggling with emotional concerns - age 10+ and with preteens, teenagers, young adults and adults. I have experience working with PANDAS, OCD & tics, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD. I specialize in the areas of Trauma, Sexual abuse, Dissociative Disorders, Depression, Phobias and short term crisis resolution. I help my clients by utilizing EMDR, TF-CBT or CBT approach to develop effective coping skills to increase personal functioning and resilience, and release past learned maladaptive behaviors/phobias that may be causing dysfunction in their present life. I am a graduate of Boston University with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I was born and raised in India, and can read, write and speak Hindi, I can also understand Panjabi, Gujarati and Urdu.

Hello, I am Daphne Jakstis. I have been a licensed therapist for over 20 years. I keep up to date with the latest advances in evidence-based therapy practices and incorporate them into my work with clients. Evidence-based practices are skills and techniques that have been proven to be effective. I also believe that healing is a holistic approach so I combine evidence-based practices with complementary approaches to promote overall healing and wellness. I realize that no two people are the same, so I tailor my approaches to best fit the specific needs of my clients. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other issue, I will help you fully realize your strengths and provide you with skills to help you manage challenges in healthier ways.

As a licensed Psychologist, I first prioritize learning not only why a person is contacting me, but also to be able to relate to that person based on their individual needs and what are their expectations of therapy. I believe that we all need to have a sense of purpose or meaningfulness in our lives, something that our thoughts, emotions and life experiences contribute to the "heart" of our personalities. The process of healing from the challenges of life begins with a search for truth about our beliefs, habits and relationships. Physical health is affected by our mental health through the complex interactions between the brain and bodily functions. Interventions I use in my sessions include Cognitive Therapy, CBT, DBT and ACT. As a Psychologist, I have worked in private practice, long term care, and forensic and psychiatric hospitals. Even though these patient populations are diverse, the common denominator is the human "heart". My sessions work to connect a person's sense of meaning in life to help them overcome anxiety, depression and a loss of personal identity in this complex world.

***Please read before scheduling: As of 4/5/23, I have a 48 hour cancellation policy for NON-medical/familial/behavioral health emergencies. Thank you for your understanding! In addition, I short the waitlist for clients interested in meeting for individual counseling sessions. I am accepting new clients for my art therapy group via Zoom. This group is for adults interested in utilizing the healing aspects of art therapy. EMDR extended resourcing skills will also be covered. An intake is required for all participants. Please email me for more information. ***Only schedule an intake session if you have completed a free fifteen min. consultation session with me. I need to make sure that I have the clinical expertise to help you with your needs. I am glad to refer out if I can not treat your particular mental health concerns. Thank you! I'm so happy that you reached out for help. I am Diane Vankevich, a licensed therapist. I have a Master of Science in Art therapy and Mental Health Counseling. You can learn more about my background, education, experience, and therapy approach by sending me a message or by scheduling a consultation. I am available Tuesday through Friday to coordinate counseling sessions. I enjoy working via telehealth. If you have questions or concerns, please discuss them with me. I have been working in the field as a Masters Level Clinician for about six years. I have the LMHC credentials. I am license eligible for the provisional ATR, as well as the EMDR certificate. I have professional experience as an in-home therapist and substance use clinician. I currently am only working remotely via telehealth.