Divorce Psychiatrists in Maryland
![Photo of Sandra Rubin, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fb007df-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in attention deficit disorders, anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, OCD, parenting, divorce, grief, mood disorders, and pervasive developmental disorders.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with extensive training in Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. I implement a treatment model that uses different interventions tailored to the patient's individual needs. I specialize in active listening to provide a diagnosis and then specific interventions to bring relief to the patients and their families. Once the emergency is addressed, the next step is to focus on the most important tools for the patient- early recognition, education, and preventive interventions to manage stress.
I specialize in attention deficit disorders, anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, OCD, parenting, divorce, grief, mood disorders, and pervasive developmental disorders.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with extensive training in Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. I implement a treatment model that uses different interventions tailored to the patient's individual needs. I specialize in active listening to provide a diagnosis and then specific interventions to bring relief to the patients and their families. Once the emergency is addressed, the next step is to focus on the most important tools for the patient- early recognition, education, and preventive interventions to manage stress.
![Photo of TJ Park, DNP , PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb607cf5-82fd-4b85-825f-3569e2993205/1/320x400.png)
Accepting new patients! I'm Dr. Tae Joon "TJ" Park, specializing in adult mental health for individuals aged 18 to 64. My expertise extends to anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and thought disorders. I provide adult psychiatry and medication management, with a focus on therapeutic modalities like Adlerian therapy, coaching, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, psychopharmacological treatment, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Accepting new patients! I'm Dr. Tae Joon "TJ" Park, specializing in adult mental health for individuals aged 18 to 64. My expertise extends to anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and thought disorders. I provide adult psychiatry and medication management, with a focus on therapeutic modalities like Adlerian therapy, coaching, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, psychopharmacological treatment, and solution-focused brief therapy.
![Photo of Desmond Marc Kaplan, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d0ff897-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Neuropsychiatrist who treats all ages with a wide variety of problems particularly depression & anxiety. I have over 20 years experience utilizing medication and therapy and get great satisfaction from helping people feel better as quickly as possible. I am on the part time faculties at Johns Hopkins & University of Maryland. I am caring, non-judgmental and confidential. I unfortunately do not take any insurance but will provide statements to submit to your insurance company. I welcome the opportunity to help you or your loved one.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Neuropsychiatrist who treats all ages with a wide variety of problems particularly depression & anxiety. I have over 20 years experience utilizing medication and therapy and get great satisfaction from helping people feel better as quickly as possible. I am on the part time faculties at Johns Hopkins & University of Maryland. I am caring, non-judgmental and confidential. I unfortunately do not take any insurance but will provide statements to submit to your insurance company. I welcome the opportunity to help you or your loved one.
![Photo of Joy Eghaghe, PMHNP, CRNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1dfd006b-09d8-4e87-b1fe-7da08893f346/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joy Eghaghe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CRNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges. I believe in creating an atmosphere that is focussed on helping clients feel safe protected and heard. I believe in a solution-focused approach in managing my clients who happen to be my absolute priority. I will work with you without bias or judgement. Be rest assured that during therapy/treatment, I will provide evidence based methods to help you achieve balance through collaborative efforts. I have discovered personalized solutions that work. Let's do it!
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges. I believe in creating an atmosphere that is focussed on helping clients feel safe protected and heard. I believe in a solution-focused approach in managing my clients who happen to be my absolute priority. I will work with you without bias or judgement. Be rest assured that during therapy/treatment, I will provide evidence based methods to help you achieve balance through collaborative efforts. I have discovered personalized solutions that work. Let's do it!
![Photo of Jill Savege Scharff, MD, FABP, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f4ed30a4-216f-4ba9-8ffc-ff44a11198c6/3/320x400.jpeg)
I offer psychoanalysis and psychotherapy and I do not prescribe medication. Together, we focus on understanding your symptoms and mastering your upsetting impulses, conflicts, and relationships. You will learn to modify the way that early relationships affect current relationships. You’ll make links between your thoughts, feelings, and experiences now and in the past, decode your dreams, recognize your ways of protecting yourself, and acknowledge how you have been held back so you can then move forward in career, friendship, and love.
I offer psychoanalysis and psychotherapy and I do not prescribe medication. Together, we focus on understanding your symptoms and mastering your upsetting impulses, conflicts, and relationships. You will learn to modify the way that early relationships affect current relationships. You’ll make links between your thoughts, feelings, and experiences now and in the past, decode your dreams, recognize your ways of protecting yourself, and acknowledge how you have been held back so you can then move forward in career, friendship, and love.
![Photo of Barbara Eloisa Mai - Mai Center for Wellness and Energy Therapies, PhD, APRN, BC-P, Psychiatric Nurse](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/536839cb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mai Center for Wellness and Energy Therapies
Psychiatric Nurse, PhD, APRN, BC-P
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Our veterans and their family members are a priority to me. I also welcome clients and their pets who have been dealing with chronic medical illness and pain. I have seen clients for many years who are managing addiction and related couple/family issues. I spent decades in hospital settings seeing clients with all sorts of grieving concerns. From health, lifestyle, legal, and stress management to end-of-life challenges, I am delighted to assist clients to approach situations in a hopeful, pragmatic, and strategic manner with the goal of achieving greater mind, body, and spirit health and wellness.
Our veterans and their family members are a priority to me. I also welcome clients and their pets who have been dealing with chronic medical illness and pain. I have seen clients for many years who are managing addiction and related couple/family issues. I spent decades in hospital settings seeing clients with all sorts of grieving concerns. From health, lifestyle, legal, and stress management to end-of-life challenges, I am delighted to assist clients to approach situations in a hopeful, pragmatic, and strategic manner with the goal of achieving greater mind, body, and spirit health and wellness.
![Photo of To Schedule - JMJ Healthcare, Center For Medication Management, CRNPPMH, Psychiatric Nurse](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d466b0c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
JMJ Healthcare, Center For Medication Management
Psychiatric Nurse, CRNPPMH
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20715
JMJ Healthcare Services consists of a team of licensed Drs, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and social workers working together to provide the best mental healthcare services to our patients. At JMJ Healthcare (JMJHS), our mission is to provide quality customized mental health services to meet the individual needs of our patients and our community. We are committed to providing wholesome care with the respect that our patients deserve. JMJHS is committed to increasing the awareness in our community, as well as the innovative treatment options available. We are now ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
JMJ Healthcare Services consists of a team of licensed Drs, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and social workers working together to provide the best mental healthcare services to our patients. At JMJ Healthcare (JMJHS), our mission is to provide quality customized mental health services to meet the individual needs of our patients and our community. We are committed to providing wholesome care with the respect that our patients deserve. JMJHS is committed to increasing the awareness in our community, as well as the innovative treatment options available. We are now ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
![Photo of Anson Liu - Dr. Anson Liu, M.D. & Dr. Emily Gavett, M.D., MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40d88d92-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Anson Liu, M.D. & Dr. Emily Gavett, M.D.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
We provide comprehensive Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy treatment in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. Dr. Liu and Dr. Gavett both have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma-related disorders (including PTSD), ADHD, child behavioral problems, personality disorders, Family/Parent-Child/Couple Conflicts and high functioning individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Treatment begins with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, where we will review biological, social, and psychological contributions to your present concerns.
We provide comprehensive Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy treatment in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. Dr. Liu and Dr. Gavett both have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma-related disorders (including PTSD), ADHD, child behavioral problems, personality disorders, Family/Parent-Child/Couple Conflicts and high functioning individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Treatment begins with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, where we will review biological, social, and psychological contributions to your present concerns.
![Photo of Dr. Neal G Ranen, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fba7502-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.
After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.
![Photo of Mekeshia D. Bates - Gift of Dreams Wellness and Consulting, LLC, DNP, MDiv, MPH, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b82e6129-d804-42dc-af56-b3f8ca3709d9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gift of Dreams Wellness and Consulting, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MDiv, MPH, MSN
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
At The Gift of Dreams, you will have your specific needs met in a way that is collaborative, comfortable, and conscientious. Dr. Mekeshia Bates will work with you and for you to ensure that you are meeting your individual therapeutic goals and becoming the person you have always been capable of being. In unison, you and Dr. Bates will work to remove negative behavioral and thought patterns that give rise to problems in your life, helping you to become a happier, more fulfilled person. She will always help you to make your dreams your reality!
At The Gift of Dreams, you will have your specific needs met in a way that is collaborative, comfortable, and conscientious. Dr. Mekeshia Bates will work with you and for you to ensure that you are meeting your individual therapeutic goals and becoming the person you have always been capable of being. In unison, you and Dr. Bates will work to remove negative behavioral and thought patterns that give rise to problems in your life, helping you to become a happier, more fulfilled person. She will always help you to make your dreams your reality!
![Photo of Dr. Chinma Njoku - JC Health Center, LLC, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6df855fe-2f72-4373-bd99-c05fdea0009b/1/320x400.jpeg)
JC Health Center, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20715 (Online Only)
Hi there. Do you feel down, depressed, changes in appetite, feel anxious, can’t stop worrying about things, have low motivation, can’t get out of bed? Is it hard to pay attention and complete tasks? Do you suffer from nightmares due to past trauma? Does your heart race and do you have panic attacks? I am here to tell you that you are not alone in your journey. I will listen to your concerns in a safe and positive space and, working together in partnership, help you find the solutions you are looking for. As an experienced professional, I will support you with the best quality care you deserve through medication.
Hi there. Do you feel down, depressed, changes in appetite, feel anxious, can’t stop worrying about things, have low motivation, can’t get out of bed? Is it hard to pay attention and complete tasks? Do you suffer from nightmares due to past trauma? Does your heart race and do you have panic attacks? I am here to tell you that you are not alone in your journey. I will listen to your concerns in a safe and positive space and, working together in partnership, help you find the solutions you are looking for. As an experienced professional, I will support you with the best quality care you deserve through medication.
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![Photo of Wendy J Hookman - Washington Ctr for Women's & Children's Wellness, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/efbe1a1e-bad3-49b8-9a60-e51cec3830c3/1/320x400.jpeg)
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Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
You don't have to suffer alone anymore. We specialize in taking excellent care of women and children. Our focus is on the overall wellness of the person, not merely the individual symptoms or diagnoses. We listen to you and work with you to reach the life you deserve.
You don't have to suffer alone anymore. We specialize in taking excellent care of women and children. Our focus is on the overall wellness of the person, not merely the individual symptoms or diagnoses. We listen to you and work with you to reach the life you deserve.
![Photo of Pearl Rucker - Brilliance Psychiatry and Wellness, LLC, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f077d32a-0e6e-4090-b6ae-3c2b52568096/2/320x400.jpeg)
Brilliance Psychiatry and Wellness, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204 (Online Only)
Welcome to Psychiatry's dream team. We have created a breathtaking backdrop for your mental wellbeing. Enjoy access to progressive stylish venues, lounges, and delicious surrounding cuisine. Culture and environment are key to creating relationship, balance and establishing goals and dreams for one's lifetime. We offer you creative life design from the inside out. We extend an invitation for you to join the Brilliance Psychiatry community as your authentic self. We specialize in helping you create balance, bliss, and self efficacy. As mental health experts, we help you to self-actualize and earnestly believe in yourself.
Welcome to Psychiatry's dream team. We have created a breathtaking backdrop for your mental wellbeing. Enjoy access to progressive stylish venues, lounges, and delicious surrounding cuisine. Culture and environment are key to creating relationship, balance and establishing goals and dreams for one's lifetime. We offer you creative life design from the inside out. We extend an invitation for you to join the Brilliance Psychiatry community as your authentic self. We specialize in helping you create balance, bliss, and self efficacy. As mental health experts, we help you to self-actualize and earnestly believe in yourself.
![Photo of Richard Silver, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3be75f48-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/7/320x400.jpeg)
I am an adult/ adolescent psychiatrist and founder of the THRIVE Center for ADHD and Comprehensive Mental Health Care (www.MyThrive.net). THRIVE's specialty programs include ADHD/ Executive Dysfunction; Failure to Launch Young Adults; Workplace Mental Health; and Thriving Families. I believe that the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of personal growth flow together. THRIVE's goal is to create opportunities for success and mastery. We are committed to providing compassionate care which includes: discovering the gifts of individuals; honoring the wisdom of all participating in the healing partnership; and validating the unique ways each person experiences the world.
I am an adult/ adolescent psychiatrist and founder of the THRIVE Center for ADHD and Comprehensive Mental Health Care (www.MyThrive.net). THRIVE's specialty programs include ADHD/ Executive Dysfunction; Failure to Launch Young Adults; Workplace Mental Health; and Thriving Families. I believe that the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of personal growth flow together. THRIVE's goal is to create opportunities for success and mastery. We are committed to providing compassionate care which includes: discovering the gifts of individuals; honoring the wisdom of all participating in the healing partnership; and validating the unique ways each person experiences the world.
![Photo of Meliora Davies, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d2869771-b163-4c5b-bce1-8a17885f5418/2/320x400.jpeg)
Meliora Davies
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Ameliore derives from the Latin word Meliore, meaning to make better- and that speaks deeply to our primary goal at Ameliore Health. With over 20yrs of nursing experience, Meliora Davies, PMHNP-BC, has dedicated her private practice to bettering patients lives by caring for their mental health. Our mission is to enhance the mental health of our community through outstanding, clinical care, educational outreach and robust collaboration with other health providers. We focus on personalized psychiatric care and medication management, providing compassionate, holistic care to each patient.
Ameliore derives from the Latin word Meliore, meaning to make better- and that speaks deeply to our primary goal at Ameliore Health. With over 20yrs of nursing experience, Meliora Davies, PMHNP-BC, has dedicated her private practice to bettering patients lives by caring for their mental health. Our mission is to enhance the mental health of our community through outstanding, clinical care, educational outreach and robust collaboration with other health providers. We focus on personalized psychiatric care and medication management, providing compassionate, holistic care to each patient.
![Photo of Ozan Toy, MD, MPH, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/91696325-7ad4-4a78-aa9f-d23c6ef09c5d/1/320x400.png)
Ideal client is someone who desires a partner in addressing their mental health. I view the patient-doctor relationship as a shared decision making process that will facilitate an individually tailored approach to achieve optimal mental health. I use a holistic approach and consider biological, psychological, and social aspects of a client's life to determine the best treatment paradigms. Whether you are looking for a skilled talk therapist or need assistance with medications, I am confident that I can help you achieve your goals.
Ideal client is someone who desires a partner in addressing their mental health. I view the patient-doctor relationship as a shared decision making process that will facilitate an individually tailored approach to achieve optimal mental health. I use a holistic approach and consider biological, psychological, and social aspects of a client's life to determine the best treatment paradigms. Whether you are looking for a skilled talk therapist or need assistance with medications, I am confident that I can help you achieve your goals.
![Photo of Susan Ouellette - Susan Ouellette, CRNP, CSP, RN, PC, CRNP, CSP, RN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/487ab58e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Susan Ouellette, CRNP, CSP, RN, PC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, CSP, RN
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
I have been a healthcare practitioner for 38 years. I treat teens, adults and elders for short term and chronic mental and physical conditions. I do prescribe meds but offer much more
I have been a healthcare practitioner for 38 years. I treat teens, adults and elders for short term and chronic mental and physical conditions. I do prescribe meds but offer much more
Are you interested in an integrated, holistic approach to coping with life's problems that feel overwhelming? Need help dealing with anxiety, depression, or spiritual issues? Deeper issues may include trauma, PTSD, panic, aging, loss, cancer, physical disorders, sensitive to life (HSP), and relationship issues. Treatments involve a range of psychodynamic modalities, EMDR, Ego State Theory, CBT, and meditation. These may be coupled with spiritual direction to help someone who is spiritually depressed or depleted. Helping you to achieve wholeness of body/mind/spirit/soul so that you can come alive to being your best self.
Are you interested in an integrated, holistic approach to coping with life's problems that feel overwhelming? Need help dealing with anxiety, depression, or spiritual issues? Deeper issues may include trauma, PTSD, panic, aging, loss, cancer, physical disorders, sensitive to life (HSP), and relationship issues. Treatments involve a range of psychodynamic modalities, EMDR, Ego State Theory, CBT, and meditation. These may be coupled with spiritual direction to help someone who is spiritually depressed or depleted. Helping you to achieve wholeness of body/mind/spirit/soul so that you can come alive to being your best self.
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Adam Horn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21740 (Online Only)
Adam is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction issues. He has more than 25 years of experience in mental health, as a psychotherapist with a Cognitive Behavioral approach and as a nurse practitioner. He has helped people from all walks of life, all sorts of life experiences, from the coasts of Washington State to hills of Tennessee and Virginia; urban and rural. He believes our pasts do not dictate our futures; and through a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, we are all capable of change and creating a better life.
Adam is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction issues. He has more than 25 years of experience in mental health, as a psychotherapist with a Cognitive Behavioral approach and as a nurse practitioner. He has helped people from all walks of life, all sorts of life experiences, from the coasts of Washington State to hills of Tennessee and Virginia; urban and rural. He believes our pasts do not dictate our futures; and through a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, we are all capable of change and creating a better life.
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Blessing Medical Consultant
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, , FNP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Online Only)
We are a leading mental health provider dedicated to empowering individuals and families on their path to lasting well-being and transformative healing. With a compassionate and personalized approach, our experienced team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional care and support tailored to your unique needs.
We are a leading mental health provider dedicated to empowering individuals and families on their path to lasting well-being and transformative healing. With a compassionate and personalized approach, our experienced team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional care and support tailored to your unique needs.
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Divorce Psychiatrists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.