Divorce Therapists in West Hollywood, CA

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Dr. Jennifer Oeding
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046  (Online Only)
My special interests include health psychology - helping individuals, couples and family members coping with illness; trauma - providing prolonged exposure therapy; and couples therapy - including non-traditional relationships and divorce/co-parenting.
The reasons why people choose to go to therapy are numerous. From recent life stressors to long-term struggles with addiction, anxiety or depression, therapy can be a way to increase adaptability, happiness, coping, and overall quality of life. For some, therapy is about treating an identified problem, while others focus on personal growth and general well-being. Either way, therapy can be an important catalyst for positive change.
My special interests include health psychology - helping individuals, couples and family members coping with illness; trauma - providing prolonged exposure therapy; and couples therapy - including non-traditional relationships and divorce/co-parenting.
The reasons why people choose to go to therapy are numerous. From recent life stressors to long-term struggles with addiction, anxiety or depression, therapy can be a way to increase adaptability, happiness, coping, and overall quality of life. For some, therapy is about treating an identified problem, while others focus on personal growth and general well-being. Either way, therapy can be an important catalyst for positive change.
(323) 745-1173 View (323) 745-1173
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Danielle Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90048
I provide a safe environment to explore and resolve beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that stand in the way of living a fully conscious and authentic life. Specialties include work with anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, death, attachment ruptures, and ancestral/ inter-generational shame, and PTSD. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have studied at the Graduate Theological Union - University of California, Berkeley, The Graduate School for Marriage and Family Therapy, Ca.Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco), and The Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland. I hold two Masters degrees and a Ph D in Psychology.
I provide a safe environment to explore and resolve beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that stand in the way of living a fully conscious and authentic life. Specialties include work with anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, death, attachment ruptures, and ancestral/ inter-generational shame, and PTSD. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have studied at the Graduate Theological Union - University of California, Berkeley, The Graduate School for Marriage and Family Therapy, Ca.Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco), and The Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland. I hold two Masters degrees and a Ph D in Psychology.
(941) 809-4554 View (941) 809-4554
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Julia Galaudet Psyd Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
With over twenty years of experience, I feel comfortable treating a vast variety of personal problems including; relationship struggles, death of loved ones, infidelity, marital conflicts, infertility, depression, anger, addictions, codependency, divorce, blended families etc.
Let's face it- Whatever you are going through and whatever is bringing you to seek a therapist, it is probably not fun. Whether it is a break up, a divorce, a job loss, a death of a loved one, you have come to the right place. Seeking therapy and gaining self awareness can be life changing. Whether it is a current life crisis or the desire to change old ugly repetitive patterns, my style is nurturing, directive and fun. I work with you as a team getting to the core of the problem, and to help you move forward, hopefully with a fresh and new perspective.
With over twenty years of experience, I feel comfortable treating a vast variety of personal problems including; relationship struggles, death of loved ones, infidelity, marital conflicts, infertility, depression, anger, addictions, codependency, divorce, blended families etc.
Let's face it- Whatever you are going through and whatever is bringing you to seek a therapist, it is probably not fun. Whether it is a break up, a divorce, a job loss, a death of a loved one, you have come to the right place. Seeking therapy and gaining self awareness can be life changing. Whether it is a current life crisis or the desire to change old ugly repetitive patterns, my style is nurturing, directive and fun. I work with you as a team getting to the core of the problem, and to help you move forward, hopefully with a fresh and new perspective.
(310) 927-6816 View (310) 927-6816
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Carl H. Shubs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90048
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES OFFERED: Brief to Long-term Therapy; Adults - Adolescents - Individuals - Couples - Families; Collaborative Divorce Coaching.
YOUR LIFE'S NOT WORKING THE WAY YOU'D LIKE? Find out why, and we can change it together. Want to be heard and understood? Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors including sex addiction), or infidelities? Want to stay together, but your marriage is rocky? Communication problems or behavior problems disrupting your relationship? DON'T LET OLD PATTERNS GET IN YOUR WAY. Visit my website for more information: http://www.DrCarlShubs.com. NEW BOOK: Traumatic Experiences of Normal Development, available on Amazon.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES OFFERED: Brief to Long-term Therapy; Adults - Adolescents - Individuals - Couples - Families; Collaborative Divorce Coaching.
YOUR LIFE'S NOT WORKING THE WAY YOU'D LIKE? Find out why, and we can change it together. Want to be heard and understood? Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors including sex addiction), or infidelities? Want to stay together, but your marriage is rocky? Communication problems or behavior problems disrupting your relationship? DON'T LET OLD PATTERNS GET IN YOUR WAY. Visit my website for more information: http://www.DrCarlShubs.com. NEW BOOK: Traumatic Experiences of Normal Development, available on Amazon.
(323) 433-6731 View (323) 433-6731
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Affinity Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety, Dating Anxiety, Creative Challenges or Blocks, Relationship or Marital Issues, Divorce Issues, Parenting Issues and Issues of Adolescence.
Offering Face-to-Face or TeleHealth (online video in real-time) psychotherapy. With over 30 years of clinical experience helping people change, I can appreciate the challenge of searching for the right therapist. You want a caring, professional but most of all an EFFECTIVE therapist. The point of all therapies is to do one thing- HELP YOU TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES, You're seeking a therapist because whatever was working up until now isn't working as well. You've come to a crossroads on your path. My task is to assist you in choosing the right direction. I specialize in the use of Cognitive-Behavioral and Hypnotherapy to address:
Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety, Dating Anxiety, Creative Challenges or Blocks, Relationship or Marital Issues, Divorce Issues, Parenting Issues and Issues of Adolescence.
Offering Face-to-Face or TeleHealth (online video in real-time) psychotherapy. With over 30 years of clinical experience helping people change, I can appreciate the challenge of searching for the right therapist. You want a caring, professional but most of all an EFFECTIVE therapist. The point of all therapies is to do one thing- HELP YOU TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES, You're seeking a therapist because whatever was working up until now isn't working as well. You've come to a crossroads on your path. My task is to assist you in choosing the right direction. I specialize in the use of Cognitive-Behavioral and Hypnotherapy to address:
(323) 248-9379 View (323) 248-9379
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Darlene Chakin Basch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I help people take charge of their lives making long-lasting changes in a short time. Clients develop inner well-being, connecting with their core self & intuition when life becomes stressful. Integrating traditional & alternative healing methods, I use Body/Mind Psychotherapy providing clients with mental health tools that charge up energy, moving from thoughts to feelings to grounded action. I work with parents, teens, children,families & Millennials addressing divorce, school issues, communication, launching, Holocaust concerns. As lead trainer for Spielberg's Shoah Foundation I traveled worldwide training interviewers.
I help people take charge of their lives making long-lasting changes in a short time. Clients develop inner well-being, connecting with their core self & intuition when life becomes stressful. Integrating traditional & alternative healing methods, I use Body/Mind Psychotherapy providing clients with mental health tools that charge up energy, moving from thoughts to feelings to grounded action. I work with parents, teens, children,families & Millennials addressing divorce, school issues, communication, launching, Holocaust concerns. As lead trainer for Spielberg's Shoah Foundation I traveled worldwide training interviewers.
(323) 402-6489 View (323) 402-6489
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PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
(310) 271-2275 View (310) 271-2275
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Angela Caldwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Many devolve into arguing, fighting, estrangement, or worse, divorce and collapse.
I originally built my practice based on a specialty in self-injury, which is the population I served for almost two decades. I developed a unique approach that relied on working with self-injurers and their families together, because I have learned that it is in the family where I am able to make the most effective change. I have since become almost primarily a family therapist, with a focus on high-conflict families.
Many devolve into arguing, fighting, estrangement, or worse, divorce and collapse.
I originally built my practice based on a specialty in self-injury, which is the population I served for almost two decades. I developed a unique approach that relied on working with self-injurers and their families together, because I have learned that it is in the family where I am able to make the most effective change. I have since become almost primarily a family therapist, with a focus on high-conflict families.
(323) 920-0491 View (323) 920-0491
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Lisa Marylucia Murphy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
I have specialized in working with people who have experienced trauma for over 20 years. 'Trauma' means many things; exposures to assaults and injuries, as well as distress over relationships and and transitions. People with histories of either one-time event traumas, such as molestations, surguries and divorce, or multiple traumas, can have a very hard time developing a sound sense of themselves. Building this sense of self is at the core of treatment for people who have had very difficult life challenges. Helping clients to build this solid internal base is my goal as a treating therapist.
I have specialized in working with people who have experienced trauma for over 20 years. 'Trauma' means many things; exposures to assaults and injuries, as well as distress over relationships and and transitions. People with histories of either one-time event traumas, such as molestations, surguries and divorce, or multiple traumas, can have a very hard time developing a sound sense of themselves. Building this sense of self is at the core of treatment for people who have had very difficult life challenges. Helping clients to build this solid internal base is my goal as a treating therapist.
(424) 294-8668 View (424) 294-8668
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Vanessa Katz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I have helped clients cope with the aftermath of divorce/separation, as well as those having difficulty developing trust or committing to others.
Even though therapy can be challenging and often a painful process of self-discovery, when done in a supportive and empathic environment it can be immensely life changing. Together we will explore how the past has influenced you and make changes in the present, so you can create a more gratifying future. I have extensive experience in treating depression, life transitions, anxiety, relationship & family issues, loss & trauma and sexual abuse.
I have helped clients cope with the aftermath of divorce/separation, as well as those having difficulty developing trust or committing to others.
Even though therapy can be challenging and often a painful process of self-discovery, when done in a supportive and empathic environment it can be immensely life changing. Together we will explore how the past has influenced you and make changes in the present, so you can create a more gratifying future. I have extensive experience in treating depression, life transitions, anxiety, relationship & family issues, loss & trauma and sexual abuse.
(323) 870-7225 View (323) 870-7225
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Julie Blair Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
I work collaboratively in a safe, non-judgmental environment with life transitions, personal growth, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships and parenting (straight, gay and single).
Are you struggling in your relationships or in other areas of your life? Are you depressed or anxious and don't understand why? In therapy we can focus on getting relief from your symptoms while exploring the underlying causes ultimately leading to meaningful changes. Behavior patterns formed in the past do not need to dictate the quality of your life in the present. Identifying these patterns in a highly interactive therapeutic relationship can lead you to a path of improved relationships and enhanced wellbeing.
I work collaboratively in a safe, non-judgmental environment with life transitions, personal growth, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships and parenting (straight, gay and single).
Are you struggling in your relationships or in other areas of your life? Are you depressed or anxious and don't understand why? In therapy we can focus on getting relief from your symptoms while exploring the underlying causes ultimately leading to meaningful changes. Behavior patterns formed in the past do not need to dictate the quality of your life in the present. Identifying these patterns in a highly interactive therapeutic relationship can lead you to a path of improved relationships and enhanced wellbeing.
(424) 235-1936 View (424) 235-1936
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Robin Gans Psy.D A Psychological Corp
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I work with couples and individuals coping with loss (job, personal, health), addictions (sexual & substance abuse), divorce & infidelity.
I believe that a life well examined is a life worth living. It's important to truly know yourself, and what your strengths and limitations are. My focus in treatment is based upon your goals for therapy, and what outcome you are hoping for. I have done much work within the LGBTQ + Community, and with couples across all ethnicities and orientations. Couples bring their own personal histories and experiences into the their relationships forming "unconscious contracts" with each other. I help them understand what those are between each other, in order to help them have a better understanding of why they chose each other.
I work with couples and individuals coping with loss (job, personal, health), addictions (sexual & substance abuse), divorce & infidelity.
I believe that a life well examined is a life worth living. It's important to truly know yourself, and what your strengths and limitations are. My focus in treatment is based upon your goals for therapy, and what outcome you are hoping for. I have done much work within the LGBTQ + Community, and with couples across all ethnicities and orientations. Couples bring their own personal histories and experiences into the their relationships forming "unconscious contracts" with each other. I help them understand what those are between each other, in order to help them have a better understanding of why they chose each other.
(818) 962-4546 View (818) 962-4546
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Jenn Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90038
I work with individuals and couples in the areas of sex, relationships, sex addiction, and life transitions ( divorce, empty nest, retirement). Relationships with others (partner, employer, siblings, friends, clients) are a central source of meaning and sometimes difficulty for us. I can work with you around relationship issues, including commitment, communication, sexuality, infidelity and healthy conflict. I'm also offering groups for women and couples wanting to unlock their sexual satisfaction.
I work with individuals and couples in the areas of sex, relationships, sex addiction, and life transitions ( divorce, empty nest, retirement). Relationships with others (partner, employer, siblings, friends, clients) are a central source of meaning and sometimes difficulty for us. I can work with you around relationship issues, including commitment, communication, sexuality, infidelity and healthy conflict. I'm also offering groups for women and couples wanting to unlock their sexual satisfaction.
(805) 214-6910 View (805) 214-6910
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Erica Gierman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90038
I have over 14 years of experience treating depression, medical trauma, invisible illness such as autoimmune disorders, anxiety, life transitions such as going off to college, divorce, career transition or job loss and grief.
Most of my clients are seeking to feel better, to accept themselves, to feel empowered, and to truly enjoy their lives. I am licensed in OR and CA. I utilize a holistic approach to healing that addresses people on all levels (body, mind and soul). I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your feelings and develop a stronger relationship with yourself. I have clients ranging from age 13 to 81 including men and women.
I have over 14 years of experience treating depression, medical trauma, invisible illness such as autoimmune disorders, anxiety, life transitions such as going off to college, divorce, career transition or job loss and grief.
Most of my clients are seeking to feel better, to accept themselves, to feel empowered, and to truly enjoy their lives. I am licensed in OR and CA. I utilize a holistic approach to healing that addresses people on all levels (body, mind and soul). I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your feelings and develop a stronger relationship with yourself. I have clients ranging from age 13 to 81 including men and women.
(310) 692-9361 View (310) 692-9361
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Jill Danielle Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, college students, adults of all ages and couples. My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal-postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions. I focus on helping people find relief from emotional distress to live healthy and fulfilling lives by developing coping tools and wisdom to address future challenges.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, college students, adults of all ages and couples. My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal-postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions. I focus on helping people find relief from emotional distress to live healthy and fulfilling lives by developing coping tools and wisdom to address future challenges.
(424) 252-8705 View (424) 252-8705
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Alik Segal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, JD, AMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069
The goal of psychotherapy is to make you stronger and more focused, so you can solve the problems that baffle and frustrate you today. You don't have to face alone the issues and situations that you are not sure how to master. Victory may find you at last if you keep hammering away with the same old hammer. Or success may come to stay in your life if you change your strategy entirely. Which path should you take? That is the mystery of your life today, and I would like to help you find the answer.
The goal of psychotherapy is to make you stronger and more focused, so you can solve the problems that baffle and frustrate you today. You don't have to face alone the issues and situations that you are not sure how to master. Victory may find you at last if you keep hammering away with the same old hammer. Or success may come to stay in your life if you change your strategy entirely. Which path should you take? That is the mystery of your life today, and I would like to help you find the answer.
(310) 906-2273 View (310) 906-2273
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Alexandra De Castro Basto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CCAPP
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Hello and Welcome, if you struggle with getting and/or staying clean and sober, we can examine in more depth what it is that you need to most pay attention to in order to achieve ongoing and successful recovery. In this sense a painful period in life can be an opportunity to reconnect with your whole, with the creative self that embraces all of your potential and need to be fully human.
Hello and Welcome, if you struggle with getting and/or staying clean and sober, we can examine in more depth what it is that you need to most pay attention to in order to achieve ongoing and successful recovery. In this sense a painful period in life can be an opportunity to reconnect with your whole, with the creative self that embraces all of your potential and need to be fully human.
(424) 348-4372 View (424) 348-4372
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Adam Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Early on, Adam was intrigued by how we connect with ourselves and the world around us. His interests led him to explore a diverse range of cultures and beliefs. He received his masters degree in psychology, and further delved into meditation, sound healing, and other consciousness ideologies. Today, he uses a variety of those tools to help those around him. In an atmosphere free of judgement, Adam helps guide each individual through their journey to understand and love themselves more fully.
Early on, Adam was intrigued by how we connect with ourselves and the world around us. His interests led him to explore a diverse range of cultures and beliefs. He received his masters degree in psychology, and further delved into meditation, sound healing, and other consciousness ideologies. Today, he uses a variety of those tools to help those around him. In an atmosphere free of judgement, Adam helps guide each individual through their journey to understand and love themselves more fully.
(615) 338-6045 View (615) 338-6045
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Danny Haloossim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I believe in an approach to psychotherapy that is empathetic, collaborative and tailored to an individual's unique needs, where you feel understood from the first meeting. My approach recognizes the importance of the relationship between us, where therapy is an opportunity to make changes in our relationships by working within one in a therapeutic environment where you feel respected and supported. Life can be painful and challenging; my goal is to provide a space that feels safe and non-judgmental in order to experiment with new ways of thinking, gain insight, and have a happier, healthier, and fuller life.
I believe in an approach to psychotherapy that is empathetic, collaborative and tailored to an individual's unique needs, where you feel understood from the first meeting. My approach recognizes the importance of the relationship between us, where therapy is an opportunity to make changes in our relationships by working within one in a therapeutic environment where you feel respected and supported. Life can be painful and challenging; my goal is to provide a space that feels safe and non-judgmental in order to experiment with new ways of thinking, gain insight, and have a happier, healthier, and fuller life.
(323) 310-2992 View (323) 310-2992
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Modern Mind Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046  (Online Only)
Modern Mind Therapy is a collective of practitioners dedicated to offering high quality psychotherapy to clients throughout California. We offer an array of online mental health services to meet your needs including individual psychotherapy, couple's counseling, and family therapy. At Modern Mind Therapy, we help empower clients to overcome life's toughest challenges and reach their highest potential. Through a client centered approach, our highly skilled therapists help create a treatment plan tailored to each clients' individual needs.
Modern Mind Therapy is a collective of practitioners dedicated to offering high quality psychotherapy to clients throughout California. We offer an array of online mental health services to meet your needs including individual psychotherapy, couple's counseling, and family therapy. At Modern Mind Therapy, we help empower clients to overcome life's toughest challenges and reach their highest potential. Through a client centered approach, our highly skilled therapists help create a treatment plan tailored to each clients' individual needs.
(747) 207-3739 View (747) 207-3739
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Divorce Therapists

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.