Divorce Therapists in Lakewood, CO

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The Relationship Works
MA, CHT, NLC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80228
Our happiness in life is often dependent on the quality of our relationships. Struggles with communication, dysfunctional patterns of relating, and wounds from the past can leave a potentially great relationship in tatters. If you and your partner are struggling or you are recovering from divorce, I’m here to help. With extensive training and experience in couple’s counseling and healing of relationship issues of all kinds, I provide a safe, kind, and insightful approach that will get you back on track to create loving, supportive, and satisfying relationships.
Our happiness in life is often dependent on the quality of our relationships. Struggles with communication, dysfunctional patterns of relating, and wounds from the past can leave a potentially great relationship in tatters. If you and your partner are struggling or you are recovering from divorce, I’m here to help. With extensive training and experience in couple’s counseling and healing of relationship issues of all kinds, I provide a safe, kind, and insightful approach that will get you back on track to create loving, supportive, and satisfying relationships.
(720) 738-6755 View (720) 738-6755
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Lori Ellen Poland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, RRT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226
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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Leslie Marie Anselmo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226  (Online Only)
As someone deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of divorce and relationship challenges, I understand the profound impact these experiences can have on mental health. The emotional turmoil, sense of loss, and upheaval can be overwhelming, often leading to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. My passion lies in providing compassionate guidance and a safe space for you to process these emotions, helping you rebuild your strength and find a path to healing and renewal.
As someone deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of divorce and relationship challenges, I understand the profound impact these experiences can have on mental health. The emotional turmoil, sense of loss, and upheaval can be overwhelming, often leading to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. My passion lies in providing compassionate guidance and a safe space for you to process these emotions, helping you rebuild your strength and find a path to healing and renewal.
(720) 679-6515 View (720) 679-6515
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Rene Guerette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80235
I have extensive experience and training in the treatment of- anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, divorce, parenting issues, adoption, LGBT issues, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, solutions focused therapy, spiritually inclusive practice, nutritional support, EMDR and more!.
I provide direct and supportive, holistic, educational and evidence-informed treatment for life's current stressors as well as mental health concerns that come up. Along with sound knowledge of human behavior, I bring warmth, compassion and positive regard to the collaborative relationship based on trust and confidentiality.
I have extensive experience and training in the treatment of- anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, divorce, parenting issues, adoption, LGBT issues, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, solutions focused therapy, spiritually inclusive practice, nutritional support, EMDR and more!.
I provide direct and supportive, holistic, educational and evidence-informed treatment for life's current stressors as well as mental health concerns that come up. Along with sound knowledge of human behavior, I bring warmth, compassion and positive regard to the collaborative relationship based on trust and confidentiality.
(303) 625-9450 View (303) 625-9450
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Sofia Huston
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC , SSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80235
I also support clients through life transitions like divorce, grief, and emotional struggles.
As a University of Colorado Denver graduate, I proudly hold my Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) and Special Service Provider (SSP) licenses. I integrate evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing. My trauma-informed, strength-based approach supports clients from all backgrounds. I’m passionate about working with adolescents, individuals, and couples, helping them navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful growth.
I also support clients through life transitions like divorce, grief, and emotional struggles.
As a University of Colorado Denver graduate, I proudly hold my Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) and Special Service Provider (SSP) licenses. I integrate evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing. My trauma-informed, strength-based approach supports clients from all backgrounds. I’m passionate about working with adolescents, individuals, and couples, helping them navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful growth.
(720) 379-2426 x102 View (720) 379-2426 x102
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Marc J. Coulter LPC, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MAC, CAS, NCC
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
I offer counseling for issues related to: men's issues, relationships, depression, trauma, anxiety, alcohol & substance use/misuse, military, divorce/breakups, identity issues, sexual orientation & identity, polyamory, LGBTQ+, gender issues, loss & grief, adjustment difficulties, codependency issues, spirituality & spiritual struggles, parenting.
I am now trained and offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Feeling disconnected from life? Wanting more for yourself and loved ones? Ready to move forward? With over 20 years in the counseling field, I continue to be committed to helping clients create transformation in their lives. Working together to move beyond old patterns and ways of thinking that don't serve you. We co-create your preferred future moving toward your highest and best expression of yourself as an individual, partner, parent, child, and loved one. I offer a compassionate, safe environment for you to talk about what's important to you without fear of judgement.
I offer counseling for issues related to: men's issues, relationships, depression, trauma, anxiety, alcohol & substance use/misuse, military, divorce/breakups, identity issues, sexual orientation & identity, polyamory, LGBTQ+, gender issues, loss & grief, adjustment difficulties, codependency issues, spirituality & spiritual struggles, parenting.
I am now trained and offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Feeling disconnected from life? Wanting more for yourself and loved ones? Ready to move forward? With over 20 years in the counseling field, I continue to be committed to helping clients create transformation in their lives. Working together to move beyond old patterns and ways of thinking that don't serve you. We co-create your preferred future moving toward your highest and best expression of yourself as an individual, partner, parent, child, and loved one. I offer a compassionate, safe environment for you to talk about what's important to you without fear of judgement.
(303) 872-9466 View (303) 872-9466
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PFA Counseling and Assessment
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACD
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80215
I am passionate about meeting client's where they are at and creating a judgment free zone. I enjoy meeting with client's who are in life transitions, whether it be grief from a personal loss, or divorce. I believe that you know what is best for you, and having a therapist to travel through hard times with can provide heartfelt value. I am a licensed professional counselor and a licensed addiction counselor, gray area substance use can feel overwhelming to address, talking about use in a safe environment can help to shift some of the guilt and shame.
I am passionate about meeting client's where they are at and creating a judgment free zone. I enjoy meeting with client's who are in life transitions, whether it be grief from a personal loss, or divorce. I believe that you know what is best for you, and having a therapist to travel through hard times with can provide heartfelt value. I am a licensed professional counselor and a licensed addiction counselor, gray area substance use can feel overwhelming to address, talking about use in a safe environment can help to shift some of the guilt and shame.
(303) 622-3929 View (303) 622-3929
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Kathy Esarey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80214  (Online Only)
Stress Management, Work Changes, Life Transitions, Divorce, Parenting, Self Esteem issues, Relationship troubles, and Behavior Management.
Kathy is a licensed therapist with mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Stress Management, Work Changes, Life Transitions, Divorce, Parenting, Self Esteem issues, Relationship troubles, and Behavior Management.
Kathy is a licensed therapist with mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
(720) 809-7413 View (720) 809-7413
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Maggie McDanal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80226  (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, grief, oppression, anxiety and depression, life transitions, women’s issues (marriage, pregnancy, infertility, IVF, infidelity, divorce, menopause, etc), identity exploration, and spiritual & existential wayfinding.
You are NOT crazy! The part of your brain concerned with survival is likely feeling frantic, causing your logical self to go offline and your emotional self to be dysregulated. Are your old triggers and dysfunctional coping responses intensifying? Trauma, loss, change, conflict, and oppression can make you feel hopeless, lonely, anxious, depressed, and distrusting of you. You don't have to be defined by your past; you can transform your life by overcoming obstacles that keep you stuck and in pain. “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Rumi
I specialize in trauma, grief, oppression, anxiety and depression, life transitions, women’s issues (marriage, pregnancy, infertility, IVF, infidelity, divorce, menopause, etc), identity exploration, and spiritual & existential wayfinding.
You are NOT crazy! The part of your brain concerned with survival is likely feeling frantic, causing your logical self to go offline and your emotional self to be dysregulated. Are your old triggers and dysfunctional coping responses intensifying? Trauma, loss, change, conflict, and oppression can make you feel hopeless, lonely, anxious, depressed, and distrusting of you. You don't have to be defined by your past; you can transform your life by overcoming obstacles that keep you stuck and in pain. “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Rumi
(720) 583-9365 View (720) 583-9365
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Bronwyn Hockersmith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80232
Bronwyn specializes in trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, relationship issues, weight/body issues, mindfulness, mind/body connection, career coaching/counseling, pre/post natal issues, premarital discovery, divorce recovery, perfectionistic/people pleasing tendencies, and attachment.
Throughout our life we have developed strategies to handle upheaval, loss, and struggle. These strategies, though well practiced, may no longer be serving us. Bronwyn offers a safe space to unpack historical experiences and present-day triggers. She encourages curiosity and self-awareness. She pulls from Hakomi, mindfulness, and neurobiology to tend to emotions, identify & adapt unhelpful thinking and behavior, and regulate the nervous system. Bronwyn's approach builds resiliency, offers new strategies in managing daily stressors/anxieties, helps respond to somatic (physical) symptoms, and nurtures your inner voice.
Bronwyn specializes in trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, relationship issues, weight/body issues, mindfulness, mind/body connection, career coaching/counseling, pre/post natal issues, premarital discovery, divorce recovery, perfectionistic/people pleasing tendencies, and attachment.
Throughout our life we have developed strategies to handle upheaval, loss, and struggle. These strategies, though well practiced, may no longer be serving us. Bronwyn offers a safe space to unpack historical experiences and present-day triggers. She encourages curiosity and self-awareness. She pulls from Hakomi, mindfulness, and neurobiology to tend to emotions, identify & adapt unhelpful thinking and behavior, and regulate the nervous system. Bronwyn's approach builds resiliency, offers new strategies in managing daily stressors/anxieties, helps respond to somatic (physical) symptoms, and nurtures your inner voice.
(720) 571-8627 View (720) 571-8627
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Misti Klarenbeek-McKenna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80214
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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Carol A Wahlgren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80228
Are you facing issues that have left you feeling like there are no good solutions? Are you dealing with loss through divorce or death? Are you not sure whether or not you are in an abusive relationship, or, what to do about it? Are you at a transitional place in your life regarding your career or personal goals? Using a client-centered, eclectic approach, we will approach our work together in an effective way that is focused on your particular needs and brings results. I bring over 40 years of professional experience with relationship issues of all kinds, including child abuse and neglect and domestic violence.
Are you facing issues that have left you feeling like there are no good solutions? Are you dealing with loss through divorce or death? Are you not sure whether or not you are in an abusive relationship, or, what to do about it? Are you at a transitional place in your life regarding your career or personal goals? Using a client-centered, eclectic approach, we will approach our work together in an effective way that is focused on your particular needs and brings results. I bring over 40 years of professional experience with relationship issues of all kinds, including child abuse and neglect and domestic violence.
(720) 358-2986 View (720) 358-2986
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Alana D'Ambrosio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226
I have advanced experience with couples working through an affair or betrayal, individuals processing a breakup or divorce, anxious and overwhelmed parents, and people who need grief support as they process a loss.
Have you had a life experience that has led to feelings of grief, disconnection, anxiety, overwhelm, or uncertainty? Maybe you are living in that experience now? Uncertain what the future holds. Do you desire to replace yelling and anger with connection and joy? But keep getting stuck in old patterns and coping mechanisms. I can help! I am a systemic therapist that specializes in helping people overcome anxiety, emotional pain, grief, and uncertainty to find hope and connection in their next chapter in life. Lets collaborate to understand your unique experience, set achievable goals, and create a fulfilling experience of life.
I have advanced experience with couples working through an affair or betrayal, individuals processing a breakup or divorce, anxious and overwhelmed parents, and people who need grief support as they process a loss.
Have you had a life experience that has led to feelings of grief, disconnection, anxiety, overwhelm, or uncertainty? Maybe you are living in that experience now? Uncertain what the future holds. Do you desire to replace yelling and anger with connection and joy? But keep getting stuck in old patterns and coping mechanisms. I can help! I am a systemic therapist that specializes in helping people overcome anxiety, emotional pain, grief, and uncertainty to find hope and connection in their next chapter in life. Lets collaborate to understand your unique experience, set achievable goals, and create a fulfilling experience of life.
(720) 715-8973 View (720) 715-8973
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Power Play Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80214
Welcome to our practice! Have you experienced a traumatic event? Do you find it difficult to manage your mood? Do you need support navigating challenging life transitions? Are you struggling with substance use and needing to understand the root cause of your addiction to develop healthier ways to cope to live a fulfilling life? We can help you navigate through life's hardest times. Through a client-centered, solution-focused lens, we support individuals dealing with grief, divorce, substance use, and trauma. Aiming to empower you to find healing and regain control over your life!
Welcome to our practice! Have you experienced a traumatic event? Do you find it difficult to manage your mood? Do you need support navigating challenging life transitions? Are you struggling with substance use and needing to understand the root cause of your addiction to develop healthier ways to cope to live a fulfilling life? We can help you navigate through life's hardest times. Through a client-centered, solution-focused lens, we support individuals dealing with grief, divorce, substance use, and trauma. Aiming to empower you to find healing and regain control over your life!
(585) 541-2806 View (585) 541-2806
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Maggie Stevenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MHP, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226
Feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions? Life's curveballs, like divorce, job loss, can leave you feeling adrift, overwhelmed, and isolated.
During times of significant transition or stress, such as a big move, divorce, loss of a loved one, a career change, or relational challenges, therapy can be very useful. Sometimes, individuals seek out therapy as a way to develop strategies for personal growth, life skills, and or improved interpersonal communication. Other times, my clients choose to work on a long-standing mental health struggle such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or grief and loss. Therapy is right for anyone who has a desire to learn more about themselves and make positive changes in their wellness, relationships, or daily life.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions? Life's curveballs, like divorce, job loss, can leave you feeling adrift, overwhelmed, and isolated.
During times of significant transition or stress, such as a big move, divorce, loss of a loved one, a career change, or relational challenges, therapy can be very useful. Sometimes, individuals seek out therapy as a way to develop strategies for personal growth, life skills, and or improved interpersonal communication. Other times, my clients choose to work on a long-standing mental health struggle such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or grief and loss. Therapy is right for anyone who has a desire to learn more about themselves and make positive changes in their wellness, relationships, or daily life.
(720) 679-1150 View (720) 679-1150
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Rebuilding Together Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80228  (Online Only)
I work with women and treat trauma and attachment injuries with IFS informed EMDR from an attachment perspective. Clients come to me with feelings of emptiness and invisibility. Constant struggles with worrying about what others think of them, a general lack of confidence, and feelings of “I am not enough” When clients are ready to say goodbye, they are changed. They see the world through a lens of empowerment, confidence, and capability. Sign up for a free 20 minute video consult for new clients. www.rebuildingtogethercounseling.com
I work with women and treat trauma and attachment injuries with IFS informed EMDR from an attachment perspective. Clients come to me with feelings of emptiness and invisibility. Constant struggles with worrying about what others think of them, a general lack of confidence, and feelings of “I am not enough” When clients are ready to say goodbye, they are changed. They see the world through a lens of empowerment, confidence, and capability. Sign up for a free 20 minute video consult for new clients. www.rebuildingtogethercounseling.com
(720) 640-8437 View (720) 640-8437
Lesley L Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80214
Among my primary goals as a therapist are to be authentic, compassionate and supportive, providing an atmosphere that feels safe and encouraging to my clients. Other important goals include honoring the cultural values and spiritual beliefs of my clients. I love the challenge of helping my clients discover how they have become entangled in self-sabotaging behaviors that have led to their distress and loneliness and then helping them explore options that will result in their achieving greater happiness, self-confidence and sense of personal power.
Among my primary goals as a therapist are to be authentic, compassionate and supportive, providing an atmosphere that feels safe and encouraging to my clients. Other important goals include honoring the cultural values and spiritual beliefs of my clients. I love the challenge of helping my clients discover how they have become entangled in self-sabotaging behaviors that have led to their distress and loneliness and then helping them explore options that will result in their achieving greater happiness, self-confidence and sense of personal power.
(303) 647-9982 View (303) 647-9982
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Sierra Glennon-Levin
Clinical Social Work Candidate , SWC, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80401
I graduated with my MSW and a certificate in trauma from Simmons University. My main areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes. I have a background working with children and families with intense traumatic experiences. Currently, I am working with clients ages 5-24. I take pride in working alongside children and young adults to give them the skills they need to learn and grow. I utilize a variety of interventions, including TF-CBT, attachment theory, mindfulness, somatic process, active listening, motivational interviewing, grounding, and psycho-education.
I graduated with my MSW and a certificate in trauma from Simmons University. My main areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes. I have a background working with children and families with intense traumatic experiences. Currently, I am working with clients ages 5-24. I take pride in working alongside children and young adults to give them the skills they need to learn and grow. I utilize a variety of interventions, including TF-CBT, attachment theory, mindfulness, somatic process, active listening, motivational interviewing, grounding, and psycho-education.
(720) 794-5849 View (720) 794-5849
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Emily Talarczyk
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80215
Schedule now through my website (link in bio)! Emily is a Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate who specializes in working within a systemic/relational framework with individuals, couples, and families. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, she received her bachelors degree in human physiology from the University of Iowa and is passionate about combining the worlds of mental and physical health to promote overall well-being. Emily incorporates EFT in her couples work to identify underlying emotions, address attachment wounds, and promote understanding and communication to end negative cycles in your relationship.
Schedule now through my website (link in bio)! Emily is a Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate who specializes in working within a systemic/relational framework with individuals, couples, and families. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, she received her bachelors degree in human physiology from the University of Iowa and is passionate about combining the worlds of mental and physical health to promote overall well-being. Emily incorporates EFT in her couples work to identify underlying emotions, address attachment wounds, and promote understanding and communication to end negative cycles in your relationship.
(720) 797-5063 View (720) 797-5063
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Joe Hobbs
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226
Our brains are the center of our individual universes, the control for all cognitive, emotional, and physical experience. It is always adapting; assessing then shaping and reshaping our worlds. It is equally nimble and fragile, while having the potential to unlock unlimited human potential or create unbearable realities filled with shame, fear, and anger. When these processes are off, we are off. We feel stuck, anxious, and closed off. Through therapy we are able to evaluate these patterns, perspectives, and behaviors, and ultimately work towards and solidify a life worth living.
Our brains are the center of our individual universes, the control for all cognitive, emotional, and physical experience. It is always adapting; assessing then shaping and reshaping our worlds. It is equally nimble and fragile, while having the potential to unlock unlimited human potential or create unbearable realities filled with shame, fear, and anger. When these processes are off, we are off. We feel stuck, anxious, and closed off. Through therapy we are able to evaluate these patterns, perspectives, and behaviors, and ultimately work towards and solidify a life worth living.
(720) 613-6361 View (720) 613-6361
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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.