I met my T over 10 years ago when my husband and I were pursuing marriage counseling. He was the director of the agency and did the intake interview for both of us individually. I was impressed with his insights at that time. Unfortunately, he assigned us to another counselor for our therapy.

Late last year, around Thanksgiving I think, I read an awesome book by Nancy Napier and saw so much of myself in it. My husband and I are still dealing with issues--he is dealing with an addiction--and I kept receiving advice that I needed to deal with my childhood trauma issues--and he his addiction--before we could work on improving our marriage. I remembered my T and wondered if he worked with Complex Trauma survivors.

When I looked him up, I discovered he did deal with that and that his office was in my city. He is certified in EMDR at the highest level possible. I starting therapy with him in January. We knew I had some dissociative issues, but thought it was mainly undeveloped parts--my words. But as EMDR proceeded, I kept dissociating and my parts would talk. I have no amnesia, so I didn't really know what was happening.

Then one session, he was guiding me in owning my fear and I--actually Sandi now that I know who she is--answered, "I can't." Then I was aware of a boy inside me hiding in a closet. And Sandi told him that "he" could tell him. When my T asked his name, the boy answered, "Billy."

I know I am extremely lucky to have this T, who is a multiple PhD. holder. His intuition is amazing; it's almost like he can read my mind(s).

My form of OSSD-1 matches the designation of OSDD-1b--well developed parts but no amnesia--rather, not much amnesia. I do have some gaps, but they are short.