At NY Mental Health Center, we understand how deeply disorienting and isolating dissociative disorders can be. These conditions—characterized by a sense of detachment from oneself, memories, or reality—often emerge as coping mechanisms in response to severe trauma. Our expert team of psychiatrists and psychologists is here to help you understand your experience, reconnect with yourself, and reclaim your life.
What Are Dissociative Disorders?
Dissociative disorders typically arise from overwhelming life events—especially those involving abuse, violence, or severe emotional distress. They most commonly begin in childhood but can develop at any age, especially after traumatic incidents such as:
- Sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.
- Combat exposure or war trauma.
- Natural disasters.
- Kidnapping or torture.
- Traumatic injuries or invasive medical procedures.
- Chaotic or unsafe early environments.
At NY Mental Health Center, our team is trained to recognize the complex and nuanced symptoms of dissociation and to provide care that is sensitive, informed, and trauma-aware.
Common Types of Dissociative Disorders
We offer tailored treatment for all forms of dissociative disorders, including:
- Dissociative Amnesia – Memory loss surrounding traumatic events or specific time periods.
- Dissociative Fugue – Temporary loss of identity, often accompanied by unplanned travel or physical withdrawal from one’s life.
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) – Formerly called multiple personality disorder, DID involves the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states.
- Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder – A recurring feeling of being detached from your own body or surroundings, as though life is happening in a dream.
Symptoms We Treat
While each person’s experience is unique, common signs of dissociative disorders include:
- Gaps in memory or blackouts.
- Blurred sense of identity or self.
- Feelings of emotional numbness or detachment.
- Persistent anxiety or depression.
- A sense of unreality or distortion of time.
- Losing track of periods of time.
Our providers are experienced in identifying these symptoms, even when clients are unsure how to explain what they’re going through.
How NY Mental Health Center Can Help
Our team of seasoned psychologists and psychiatrists—averaging 18 years of post-academic experience—collaborates closely to provide comprehensive care. We use the gold standard approach of coordinated therapy and psychiatric support to improve treatment outcomes.
Treatment options may include:
- Trauma-informed psychotherapy.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Hypnosis and guided imagery.
- Art and expressive therapies.
- Medication management, when appropriate.
Everything we do is designed to be accessible. We offer teletherapy, so you can receive care wherever you are in New York, and we accept commercial insurance to help reduce financial barriers.
Begin Healing With Confidence
Healing from dissociative disorders takes courage—and the right support. At NY Mental Health Center, you’re not alone. Our best-in-class clinical and operations teams ensure that your care is compassionate, professional, and seamlessly coordinated from the first consultation onward.
Take the first step toward healing today. Book a confidential consultation with our expert team and begin the journey back to yourself.