Divorce Therapists in Denver, CO

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Deborah Fishman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80224
I specialize in helping couples address relationship problems and find their "spark"; help clients work through a divorce, process this new reality, navigate internet dating; with families addressing parenting and adolescent struggles; new mothers with pre- and post-partum issues; couples transitioning to parenthood; infertility; women struggling with life transitions.
Do you need more of a sense of connection with others in your life? Are you looking for more balance and more skill in asserting your needs? Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, or insecurity? Therapy can help! I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them strengthen bonds with those most important to them. At the start of therapy, I believe it is critical to experience a good fit with your therapist in an environment that is safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative. This important connection starts the process of building deeper bonds with others.
I specialize in helping couples address relationship problems and find their "spark"; help clients work through a divorce, process this new reality, navigate internet dating; with families addressing parenting and adolescent struggles; new mothers with pre- and post-partum issues; couples transitioning to parenthood; infertility; women struggling with life transitions.
Do you need more of a sense of connection with others in your life? Are you looking for more balance and more skill in asserting your needs? Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, or insecurity? Therapy can help! I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them strengthen bonds with those most important to them. At the start of therapy, I believe it is critical to experience a good fit with your therapist in an environment that is safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative. This important connection starts the process of building deeper bonds with others.
(303) 900-5900 View (303) 900-5900
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Jerrod D. McCoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80263  (Online Only)
My core value is compassion, which means that when we are hurt we must find ways to stay in the moment, to not leave ourselves. Compassion for ourselves leads to strength and confidence that is needed to heal. I model comedic empathy for our shared human condition and the sometimes too serious processes in our lives . I bring a wealth of information and expertise to help identify and successfully address the problems that come with divorce, relationships, grief and loss, marital infidelity, parenting, co-parenting, blended families, communication with your partner, and generally feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.
My core value is compassion, which means that when we are hurt we must find ways to stay in the moment, to not leave ourselves. Compassion for ourselves leads to strength and confidence that is needed to heal. I model comedic empathy for our shared human condition and the sometimes too serious processes in our lives . I bring a wealth of information and expertise to help identify and successfully address the problems that come with divorce, relationships, grief and loss, marital infidelity, parenting, co-parenting, blended families, communication with your partner, and generally feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.
(970) 302-2107 View (970) 302-2107
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Jill Reiter, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80203
I work with clients who have experienced life changing events, transition, personal struggles, death, divorce even prosperity that they feel they don't deserve.
Realize your potential! Address conflict in your relationships without feeling guilty or stepped on! Find peace and security in the midst of stressful situations! My practice is dedicated to partnering with clients to re-assess their lives and priorities, inventory their skills and create a safe environment for individuals to expand their current vision and achieve their greatest potential. I offer individual, couples and families a safe environment to address issues that are getting in the way of your happiness! See my website for more information on my divorce related specialties, specifically reintegration/reunification therapy.
I work with clients who have experienced life changing events, transition, personal struggles, death, divorce even prosperity that they feel they don't deserve.
Realize your potential! Address conflict in your relationships without feeling guilty or stepped on! Find peace and security in the midst of stressful situations! My practice is dedicated to partnering with clients to re-assess their lives and priorities, inventory their skills and create a safe environment for individuals to expand their current vision and achieve their greatest potential. I offer individual, couples and families a safe environment to address issues that are getting in the way of your happiness! See my website for more information on my divorce related specialties, specifically reintegration/reunification therapy.
(720) 606-4530 View (720) 606-4530
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Kerry Stutzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80237
I have expertise in divorce and blended families.
Do you wish you felt more fully alive? Do you want to feel more joy? Is life harder than you expected? Are relationships more complicated than you wish they were? Do you wish your family was closer? Are you worried about your kids? I work with parents, young adults, and families with teens +. I have an extra special place in my heart for parents wanting to create a close-knit, loving family for their kids to grow up in. This can involve parent coaching as well as individual, couples and family therapy.
I have expertise in divorce and blended families.
Do you wish you felt more fully alive? Do you want to feel more joy? Is life harder than you expected? Are relationships more complicated than you wish they were? Do you wish your family was closer? Are you worried about your kids? I work with parents, young adults, and families with teens +. I have an extra special place in my heart for parents wanting to create a close-knit, loving family for their kids to grow up in. This can involve parent coaching as well as individual, couples and family therapy.
(303) 900-5829 View (303) 900-5829
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Rebekah C Markheim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222  (Online Only)
Anxious? Depressed? Stuck? You're not alone. Let's work together to get things moving. I see adults ages 18-80, I am direct in my approach and I am solution focused. Specialties include the LGBTQ+ community including gender diversity; as well as toxic relationships, divorce & break up. I am also a health psychologist and I work with physicians and medical providers on trauma, burnout and life changes. I specialize in aging, including retirement, chronic health conditions, caregiving, grief & loss.
Anxious? Depressed? Stuck? You're not alone. Let's work together to get things moving. I see adults ages 18-80, I am direct in my approach and I am solution focused. Specialties include the LGBTQ+ community including gender diversity; as well as toxic relationships, divorce & break up. I am also a health psychologist and I work with physicians and medical providers on trauma, burnout and life changes. I specialize in aging, including retirement, chronic health conditions, caregiving, grief & loss.
(720) 885-9107 View (720) 885-9107
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Michele Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
I work with couples and individuals of all backgrounds, including those who are navigating divorce and coparenting.
Connect with yourself + Connect with others! In my practice, Connect Counseling, I’m here to work together with you and for you. I’m here to help you connect with your best self, get your life back on the course you want it to be headed, and help you rediscover what brings you the most joy and happiness in your life. Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed, it’s important for you to know that there is hope. Together, we will work to evaluate what is no longer serving you and come up with a plan to connect you with your goals and path to your best self and relationships.
I work with couples and individuals of all backgrounds, including those who are navigating divorce and coparenting.
Connect with yourself + Connect with others! In my practice, Connect Counseling, I’m here to work together with you and for you. I’m here to help you connect with your best self, get your life back on the course you want it to be headed, and help you rediscover what brings you the most joy and happiness in your life. Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed, it’s important for you to know that there is hope. Together, we will work to evaluate what is no longer serving you and come up with a plan to connect you with your goals and path to your best self and relationships.
(720) 703-9536 View (720) 703-9536
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Kelly Gillespie, River of Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80237
Having been through struggles myself (including an eating disorder, divorce, narcissistic abuse) my passion is to journey with you through yours.
Hopeless? Overwhelmed? Tired of feeling sadness, anger, & worry? Ready to get your life back? I specialize in divorce recovery, relationship/ marriage counseling, recovering from narcissistic relationships & abuse, parental alienation & reunification, co-parenting & communication in high conflict divorces. I, also, work with anxiety and depression issues. Sometimes the circumstances around us do not change but be encouraged that taking a STEP FORWARD can be the first step towards hope and healing. I work with individuals, couples, & families. I, also, offer teletherapy and video sessions.
Having been through struggles myself (including an eating disorder, divorce, narcissistic abuse) my passion is to journey with you through yours.
Hopeless? Overwhelmed? Tired of feeling sadness, anger, & worry? Ready to get your life back? I specialize in divorce recovery, relationship/ marriage counseling, recovering from narcissistic relationships & abuse, parental alienation & reunification, co-parenting & communication in high conflict divorces. I, also, work with anxiety and depression issues. Sometimes the circumstances around us do not change but be encouraged that taking a STEP FORWARD can be the first step towards hope and healing. I work with individuals, couples, & families. I, also, offer teletherapy and video sessions.
(719) 375-2006 View (719) 375-2006
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Lizanne Corbit Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
Lizanne's passion is helping you discover your path through life challenges: loss, life transitions, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety.
Many clients are in crisis and seeking assistance with a specific issue: Divorce, Grief, Addiction, Depression, Medical Diagnosis, Anxiety, or Life Transition. Therapy helps treat the turmoil that is the natural result of these issues. The skills developed during therapy help clients live full, happy and rich lives. Clients generally arrive with a specific personal crisis. I work in unison with clients to facilitate a deeper, richer, sense of identity. Each individual is held from a perspective of capability, competency, and resiliency, that bring about a sense of continuity and recognition of their authentic self.
Lizanne's passion is helping you discover your path through life challenges: loss, life transitions, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety.
Many clients are in crisis and seeking assistance with a specific issue: Divorce, Grief, Addiction, Depression, Medical Diagnosis, Anxiety, or Life Transition. Therapy helps treat the turmoil that is the natural result of these issues. The skills developed during therapy help clients live full, happy and rich lives. Clients generally arrive with a specific personal crisis. I work in unison with clients to facilitate a deeper, richer, sense of identity. Each individual is held from a perspective of capability, competency, and resiliency, that bring about a sense of continuity and recognition of their authentic self.
(303) 532-1827 View (303) 532-1827
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Jean Church | Somatic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
I specialize in processing the grief associated with divorce, death, and trauma throughout your lifetime.
This is a time of uncertainty and you’re not sure how to approach this new territory and time of your life. Endings can be catalysts for deep grief and personal growth. They can also conjure long held trauma that has been waiting to receive proper attention. Part of this new territory includes deeply feeling the loneliness and fear of facing life alone. The process of endings comes with confusion, shock, and the anger of losing someone you love. In the wake of all this, trying to piece it all together is feeling too difficult to face on your own. Together, we can create your best way forward.
I specialize in processing the grief associated with divorce, death, and trauma throughout your lifetime.
This is a time of uncertainty and you’re not sure how to approach this new territory and time of your life. Endings can be catalysts for deep grief and personal growth. They can also conjure long held trauma that has been waiting to receive proper attention. Part of this new territory includes deeply feeling the loneliness and fear of facing life alone. The process of endings comes with confusion, shock, and the anger of losing someone you love. In the wake of all this, trying to piece it all together is feeling too difficult to face on your own. Together, we can create your best way forward.
(720) 606-4508 View (720) 606-4508
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Dr. Steven A. Lazarus, Psy.D., Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPAC, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80219
I also work with adults and specialize in divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, infertility, and couples counseling.
Hello, I'm Dr. Steve, also known as Steven Lazarus. I'm a Licensed Psychologist with a certified therapy dog named Zeke, who is a labradoodle. Therapy dogs like Zeke have been proven to have a significant positive impact on people in therapy. Both in-person office visits and virtual therapy (online) sessions are available, and parent meetings are also offered for more effective progress.
I also work with adults and specialize in divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, infertility, and couples counseling.
Hello, I'm Dr. Steve, also known as Steven Lazarus. I'm a Licensed Psychologist with a certified therapy dog named Zeke, who is a labradoodle. Therapy dogs like Zeke have been proven to have a significant positive impact on people in therapy. Both in-person office visits and virtual therapy (online) sessions are available, and parent meetings are also offered for more effective progress.
(303) 900-7345 View (303) 900-7345
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Natalie Van Note
LPC , CFI, IMBA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80236
You need someone who can get you through the pain of a high conflict divorce, and you found the right place.
All you wanted was a simple divorce. Instead, it's devolved into a divorce driven by hate from your Ex. Suddenly it's clear that they had no intention of striving for an "amicable" experience for you or your kids. The person you married is playing a purely “win-lose” defensive game of "win at all" costs because you've ceased to be of any use. Consequently, every topic is a “big deal” to be fought over. You may be facing increasing amounts of useless motions filed to further increase animosity. You’ve reached the point where you have no idea how to navigate it. I am here to step in and help you end that chaos and restore control.
You need someone who can get you through the pain of a high conflict divorce, and you found the right place.
All you wanted was a simple divorce. Instead, it's devolved into a divorce driven by hate from your Ex. Suddenly it's clear that they had no intention of striving for an "amicable" experience for you or your kids. The person you married is playing a purely “win-lose” defensive game of "win at all" costs because you've ceased to be of any use. Consequently, every topic is a “big deal” to be fought over. You may be facing increasing amounts of useless motions filed to further increase animosity. You’ve reached the point where you have no idea how to navigate it. I am here to step in and help you end that chaos and restore control.
(720) 782-1039 View (720) 782-1039
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Meghan Roche
Psychologist, PhD, CCTP
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults seeking to heal from relational wounds ( divorce, betrayal, abandonment, family of origin trauma, abusive or problematic romantic relationships). My therapeutic philosophy is to increase awareness of your pain points, address them collaboratively, and empower you to move toward healing and resolution through engaged and active treatment. Across my decade experience, I have worked with clients to courageously address what they have been through to get to where they dream of being- a fulfilled, connected, rich, and dynamic life. I have seen genuine healing and believe in what yours can bring you!
I specialize in working with adults seeking to heal from relational wounds ( divorce, betrayal, abandonment, family of origin trauma, abusive or problematic romantic relationships). My therapeutic philosophy is to increase awareness of your pain points, address them collaboratively, and empower you to move toward healing and resolution through engaged and active treatment. Across my decade experience, I have worked with clients to courageously address what they have been through to get to where they dream of being- a fulfilled, connected, rich, and dynamic life. I have seen genuine healing and believe in what yours can bring you!
(720) 782-0602 View (720) 782-0602
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Lori Ellen Poland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, RRT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80204
Your happiness and intended goal is my priority. It is a true honor to help clients seeking support in relationships, personal growth/healing, trauma, attachment, addiction, relationships, children, adolescents, couples, family, divorce, step family-ing, co-parenting, adoption, and emotional development. It's my privilege to support and nurture clients through their journeys and arrive at a place where they are happy and joyous.
Your happiness and intended goal is my priority. It is a true honor to help clients seeking support in relationships, personal growth/healing, trauma, attachment, addiction, relationships, children, adolescents, couples, family, divorce, step family-ing, co-parenting, adoption, and emotional development. It's my privilege to support and nurture clients through their journeys and arrive at a place where they are happy and joyous.
(720) 815-3958 View (720) 815-3958
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Settie Phillips
MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80123  (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include: Women's Issues, Divorce and Coparenting, Stage of Life Issues, Complex Trauma and abuse recovery.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply feel stuck in a cycle of negative emotions? Perhaps you are struggling with the challenges of complex trauma or divorce and coparenting. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about supporting people to navigate life's transitions and rediscover their strength and resilience. I conveniently offer therapy sessions via telehealth, allowing you to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
My areas of expertise include: Women's Issues, Divorce and Coparenting, Stage of Life Issues, Complex Trauma and abuse recovery.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply feel stuck in a cycle of negative emotions? Perhaps you are struggling with the challenges of complex trauma or divorce and coparenting. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about supporting people to navigate life's transitions and rediscover their strength and resilience. I conveniently offer therapy sessions via telehealth, allowing you to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
(719) 417-5368 View (719) 417-5368
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Susan M Horigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACII
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209
I have extensive training and experience helping clients who are dealing with relationship/intimacy issues; addictions; depression and anxiety; grief and loss; communication difficulties; trauma and PTSD; child/adolescent issues and divorce.
With 25 years in clinical practice, I am a firm believer in the effectiveness of psychotherapy to improve self confidence and self esteem, to develop more fulfilling relationships and to set one's life course in a positive direction for the future. I try to not only help my clients find relief from bothersome symptoms but also to help get to the root of the problem that has brought them into therapy. In this way the therapy has a deeper and longer-lasting effect as clients learn how to free themselves from problematic patterns from the past and live more fully in the present.
I have extensive training and experience helping clients who are dealing with relationship/intimacy issues; addictions; depression and anxiety; grief and loss; communication difficulties; trauma and PTSD; child/adolescent issues and divorce.
With 25 years in clinical practice, I am a firm believer in the effectiveness of psychotherapy to improve self confidence and self esteem, to develop more fulfilling relationships and to set one's life course in a positive direction for the future. I try to not only help my clients find relief from bothersome symptoms but also to help get to the root of the problem that has brought them into therapy. In this way the therapy has a deeper and longer-lasting effect as clients learn how to free themselves from problematic patterns from the past and live more fully in the present.
(303) 900-5186 View (303) 900-5186
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Misti Klarenbeek-McKenna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80212
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor and I provide psychotherapy to couples, families, and individuals. I specialize in working with couples, helping them to connect in a more meaningful way. I am consulted to help people with relationships, grief and loss, transitions, divorce, women's issues, and other life challenges.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor and I provide psychotherapy to couples, families, and individuals. I specialize in working with couples, helping them to connect in a more meaningful way. I am consulted to help people with relationships, grief and loss, transitions, divorce, women's issues, and other life challenges.
(303) 900-7008 View (303) 900-7008
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Jessica Roby
Counselor, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
My counseling is holistic and integrative. I'm passionate about working with individuals experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one, but also grief due to other significant losses like divorce, life transitions, and any event you find difficult to adjust to.
My counseling is holistic and integrative. I'm passionate about working with individuals experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one, but also grief due to other significant losses like divorce, life transitions, and any event you find difficult to adjust to.
(303) 625-6294 View (303) 625-6294
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Rae Sandler Simon
Psychologist, PsyD, BBA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
I help people improve their relationships and their lives with my expertise in premarital counseling, conflict resolution, communication, parenting, intimacy, healing after affairs, and navigating divorce.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
I help people improve their relationships and their lives with my expertise in premarital counseling, conflict resolution, communication, parenting, intimacy, healing after affairs, and navigating divorce.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
(720) 821-1849 View (720) 821-1849
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Megan McKnight
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
Do you feel stuck, stressed and anxious, or unsure of which direction to take your relationships, your job, or your life? I can help you get unstuck, back to feeling like yourself and living the life you want. I specialize in the treatment of adults and older adults who are experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, trauma, mood, motivation, psychosis, stress, and life changes (ex: starting college, birth of a child, death of a loved one, end of a relationship or divorce, job change, role change, care giving for a spouse, coping with a serious illness).
Do you feel stuck, stressed and anxious, or unsure of which direction to take your relationships, your job, or your life? I can help you get unstuck, back to feeling like yourself and living the life you want. I specialize in the treatment of adults and older adults who are experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, trauma, mood, motivation, psychosis, stress, and life changes (ex: starting college, birth of a child, death of a loved one, end of a relationship or divorce, job change, role change, care giving for a spouse, coping with a serious illness).
(720) 547-7686 View (720) 547-7686
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Beth Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
I've experienced divorce, remarriage, loss due to death or dementia.
I think most of us struggle with the same needs: that our lives matter; that we know our life is valuable, that we bring blessings into the world; that we live (and love) toward a calling of purpose; that we have meaningful connections in community; and that we live a life of love. Whether we are trying to overcome or let go of an old story, learn new boundaries, find love, or find our true path, holistic therapy weaves together both a pragmatic tending to the challenges that are here now, and a sacred awareness that we are part of something bigger, more meaningful - even in our suffering - than we could have imagined.
I've experienced divorce, remarriage, loss due to death or dementia.
I think most of us struggle with the same needs: that our lives matter; that we know our life is valuable, that we bring blessings into the world; that we live (and love) toward a calling of purpose; that we have meaningful connections in community; and that we live a life of love. Whether we are trying to overcome or let go of an old story, learn new boundaries, find love, or find our true path, holistic therapy weaves together both a pragmatic tending to the challenges that are here now, and a sacred awareness that we are part of something bigger, more meaningful - even in our suffering - than we could have imagined.
(303) 900-7001 View (303) 900-7001
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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.