this most recent time i got dx'd i searched for dissociation/trauma specialist therapists near me, chose someone from the practice's list of therapists, and then emailed to schedule an intake appointment and then kind of just progressed from there. i had been like "i know i have a dissociative disorder and complex trauma" during the initial phonecall but i wasn't seeking diagnosis so much as i was seeking treatment, a dx doesn't change what the treatment is for dissociation and trauma. if you really wanted to you could literally just be like "im interested in trying to get a better idea of what i've got going on" or literally just ask "what is the assessment and intake process like?"