Dr. Adrian Fletcher, PsyD

 

Dr. Adrian Fletcher is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with nearly two decades of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in trauma, dissociation, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Beyond her professional credentials, Dr. Fletcher is a survivor of familial child sex trafficking and lives with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. Her personal experiences have profoundly influenced her therapeutic approach, fostering a deep sense of empathy and understanding toward her clients.

Dr. Fletcher is a passionate advocate for mental health, aiming to dispel myths and reduce the stigma associated with conditions like DID. She shares her journey through various platforms, including public speaking engagements, consultations, and her podcast, "Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch." Additionally, she has authored a poetry collection titled "One Soul, Multiple Expressions: Poems by the Parts," which delves into her healing process and the complexities of living with DID.

Her advocacy work extends to organizations such as An Infinite Mind, which focuses on supporting individuals with dissociative disorders. Dr. Fletcher's unique perspective as both a mental health professional and someone with lived experience enables her to bridge the gap between clinicians and clients, promoting a more compassionate and informed approach to mental health care.

"As a psychologist with lived experience of dissociative identity disorder (DID) formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) and after over a decade of engaging in the healing process from complex trauma Adrian Fletcher was no longer willing to remain silent about her condition. Her story is one of hope, love, and resiliency. She has chosen to embrace the power of vulnerability with the hope of deconstructing the stigma surrounding not only DID but around all mental health related conditions. She wants to raise awareness and bring hope to others. In powerful messaging she speaks out to challenge the inaccurately portrayed historical narrative surrounding DID. She hopes that all people can get to a place of lovingly accepting who they are regardless of a diagnosable condition. She wants people to know that healing is possible and that they are not alone."