Specialized therapy for dissociation, trauma, and the parts of you that carry it
Susan Canchola, MS, LMFT — treatment for dissociative disorders, including dissociative identity disorder (DID), complex trauma, anxiety and depression. In person in Ventura, California and online across the state.
22 years
of clinical experience
LMFT #87631
California licensed therapist
In-network
UBH/United, Optum, UMR, Cigna, Carelon
Ventura & online
secure video sessions statewide
Does this sound familiar?
Missing time
You experience gaps of time you can’t account for.
No memory of it
People tell you about conversations you’ve had, but you have no memory of them.
Not fully present
You often feel detached, foggy, or like you are watching yourself from outside.
You may be dissociating. Dissociation is often a response to trauma, and it is treatable. Learn more about dissociation and dissociative disorders →
How I can help
Dissociative disorders & DID
Assessment and phase-based treatment for dissociative identity disorder, OSDD, depersonalization/derealization and dissociative amnesia.
Trauma recovery
The Cortina Method (TCM) and Brainspotting, used to work through and potentially resolve trauma as gently and non-invasively as possible.
Anxiety & depression
Understand the root cause of your distress and learn tools to make deliberate choices that support your authentic self.
Meet Susan
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience working with adult individuals. My training has focused on helping people work through complex trauma and dissociation, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, and I have worked extensively with people in addiction recovery.
While therapy can be challenging to face, I try to make the process as easy as possible, hopefully even enjoyable. I enjoy working with adults who are curious about themselves, introspective, and interested in personal growth.
When you work with Susan, you will…
1. Learn deeply about yourself
Gain invaluable tools that help you think introspectively and understand why you make the choices you make and why you feel the way you do.
2. Understand the root cause
Get to the source of your emotional distress and trauma, removing the uneasiness of uncertainty surrounding uncomfortable emotions.
3. Resolve trauma gently
Use The Cortina Method (TCM) and Brainspotting to work through and potentially resolve trauma as non-invasively as possible.
Start working with Susan and feel hopeful about life again.
Reach out today to schedule a first session, in person in Ventura or online anywhere in California.