Dr. Cornelia Wilbur

Dr. Cornelia Wilbur was a pioneering psychiatrist known for her work in treating dissociative identity disorder (formerly multiple personality disorder). She believed in understanding patients' experiences deeply and used psychotherapy to help integrate fragmented identities. Wilbur gained prominence through her work with a patient named "Sybil," which brought awareness to dissociative disorders and their complex psychological roots. Her approach emphasized empathy, thorough diagnosis, and personalized treatment, significantly advancing mental health understanding. Wilbur's contributions helped validate the experiences of those with dissociative disorders and improved clinical practices in psychotherapy.