Therapy for Dissociation in ND & MN
Do you feel like parts of you have checked out? Losing time, zoning out, or watching your life through a fogged lens?
Does This Sound Like You?
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You lose chunks of time and don’t know where they went.
One moment you’re fine—then it’s like someone else took over. You don’t remember what you said or did.
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You feel foggy, disconnected, or “not real.”
Like you’re watching life from a distance. Your body might be going through the motions, but your mind feels checked out.
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You shift between moods or behaviors fast—and can’t explain why.
You may feel like different “parts” of you show up at different times, and sometimes they don’t agree.
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You’ve been told you’re too sensitive, too forgetful, or too intense.
But deep down, you know something more is going on.
Online Therapy for Dissociation in North Dakota & Minnesota
In therapy for dissociation, clients often describe feeling disconnected or distant from their surroundings or from themselves. This might look like feeling detached, as if on autopilot, or having trouble connecting with emotions and memories.
Therapy focuses on helping you regain a sense of control by introducing grounding techniques and practical tools that bring you back into the present moment. These might include sensory exercises to anchor you in your physical surroundings, mindfulness practices to re-center your thoughts, or customized breathing techniques to help reduce that “floaty” feeling.
As we work together, these strategies help you feel more connected and in tune with both your body and emotions, allowing you to experience life with greater clarity and presence.
Over time, you’ll start to feel more engaged in your daily experiences and relationships, reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have felt distant or unreachable. This process strengthens your resilience and builds a sense of self that is stable and reliable, empowering you to face challenges with confidence and grounding.
Can You Do EMDR if You Dissociate?
Yes, you can. EMDR therapy can be effective for individuals who experience dissociation when approached with care and the right tools.
As a trauma therapist experienced in working with dissociation, I adapt EMDR to ensure you feel safe and supported. This includes focusing on stabilization, grounding techniques, and pacing sessions to meet your needs.
Your safety and comfort come first. Dissociation doesn’t mean you can’t heal through EMDR—it just means we tailor the process to work for you. If you have concerns, let’s talk about how we can make EMDR therapy work for your healing journey.
Life on the Other Side of Dissociation
With the right support, therapy can help you:
Feel more present — You’re no longer floating through your life. You can stay in the moment without needing to escape or shut down.
Recognize your emotions without fear — Instead of overwhelm or going numb, you can name what you feel and know what to do with it.
Feel safe in your own body — Your body stops feeling like a threat. You learn how to ground, soothe, and stay with yourself.
Understand your inner world — The parts of you that once felt chaotic start to make sense. You don’t feel so split or confused.
Trust yourself again — You begin to believe your experience. You stop second-guessing your reality or minimizing your needs.
Healing doesn’t mean the past disappears—it means you’re no longer stuck in it. I help you build a life where you feel grounded, whole, and in charge of your own story.
My Approach to Dissociation
Together we’ll use grounding tools, parts-work (like IFS), EMDR, and body–mind connection—what I call ‘rooted healing’—to help you feel anchored, integrated, and in touch with your own story.
Wait... Is This Just Me?
Dissociation is misunderstood—even in mental health spaces. Let’s clear a few things up.
"I’m just being dramatic. Everyone zones out sometimes.” There’s a big difference between everyday distraction and dissociation. If you're missing large chunks of time, feeling disconnected from your body, or like someone else is in the driver’s seat—that’s more than zoning out.
“If I talk about this, people will think I’m crazy.” Nope. Dissociation is a trauma response, not a personality flaw. It’s a survival strategy your brain used when things felt too unsafe. Therapy helps you understand and take back control—without shame.
“Online therapy won’t work for something this deep.” Actually, online trauma therapy can be just as effective as in-person—especially for dissociation. Many of my clients feel more grounded doing this work from the comfort of home.
“If I admit I dissociate, I might be labeled with something scary.” You’re not a label. Diagnosis is only helpful if it supports your healing—not if it scares you. My focus is on helping you feel more like you, not fitting you into a box.
“I have to figure this out on my own.” You don’t. Dissociation can feel isolating, but healing happens in connection. Together, we’ll create safety and build tools to help you stay grounded and present.