For individuals living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD), daily life can require enormous internal coordination. Managing work, relationships, therapy, and self-care—while navigating dissociation—often happens quietly and without recognition from others.
At CARE Counseling, Inc., we believe that support for dissociation must be grounded in safety, respect, and present-day functioning. Our DID and OSDD Support Group was developed to meet exactly this need: a structured, therapist-referred group focused on stabilization, connection, and reducing isolation—without trauma processing. DID Group Flyer
Why Present-Focused Support Matters
Many individuals with DID or OSDD spend years in therapy doing important individual work, yet still feel alone in their lived experience. While trauma processing has its place, ongoing stability and support in the present are equally essential.
This group is intentionally designed to:
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Focus on current functioning rather than revisiting past trauma
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Support internal cooperation and awareness
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Reduce confusion, shame, and isolation
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Complement—not replace—individual therapy
By keeping the group grounded in the here-and-now, participants can build confidence and connection without becoming overwhelmed.
A Thoughtful, Referral-Based Group Model
The DID & OSDD Support Group is a weekly, in-person psychotherapy group for individuals who are:
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Diagnosed with DID or OSDD
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Currently engaged in individual therapy
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Referred by their treating therapist
This referral-based structure helps ensure that each participant has appropriate external support and that the group remains a safe and regulated environment for everyone involved.
The group acknowledges the complexity of dissociation while also challenging the misconception that these conditions are rare or untreatable. Instead, we emphasize understanding, skill-building, and shared humanity.
What Participants May Gain From the Group
While each person’s experience is unique, participants often report that group support helps with:
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Feeling less alone in their dissociative experiences
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Gaining language to describe internal experiences more clearly
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Increasing grounding and present-moment awareness
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Normalizing experiences through shared understanding
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Strengthening collaboration with their individual therapy work
The group is not about comparison or disclosure—it is about connection, validation, and steadiness.
Group Information
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Who: Adults diagnosed with DID or OSDD, currently in individual therapy
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Referral: Therapist referral required
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When: Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
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Dates: March 4 through April 29
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Format: Weekly, in-person psychotherapy group
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Cost: Commercial insurance accepted; sliding-scale options available
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Location:
CARE Counseling, Inc.
2132 Deep Water Lane, Suite 240
Naperville, IL 60564
Facilitators:
Lauren Brdecka-Drake, LCPC
Chloe Vassmer, LPC
A Note on Safety and Respect
This group is facilitated by clinicians experienced in working with dissociative disorders and is guided by trauma-informed, stabilization-oriented principles. Participation is considered carefully to support the wellbeing of all group members.
If you are unsure whether this group is appropriate for you, we encourage you to discuss it with your individual therapist or reach out to our practice for more information.
Reaching Out
Support does not mean something is “wrong” with you—it means you deserve care that understands complexity.
To learn more about the DID & OSDD Support Group or referral process, contact CARE Counseling, Inc.:
Phone: 630-791-0444
https://carecounseling.healthcare/about-care
