Divorce Therapists in Longmont, CO

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Lorna Benton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
With more than 20 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in a number of different clinical settings, some of the issues I have helped many individuals and families resolve are issues related to: grief, loss, self-esteem, shame, anxiety, trauma, divorce, step/blended families, adoption, depression, behavior problems.
You've already tried all you can think of, but asking for help is hard! It takes courage to take that step toward change. You don't have to 'go it' alone. How do you find the 'right fit'? If you are wanting to feel comfortable in your own skin, wanting home be 'a safe place to land', wish for better connections, communication, and ease, then call to schedule. Together we can we can create the change you crave. Whether through individual counseling, family therapy, or in one of my groups: feel better, stop hurting, live happier, get relief, experience more ease, connection with yourself and others, and live with authenticity.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in a number of different clinical settings, some of the issues I have helped many individuals and families resolve are issues related to: grief, loss, self-esteem, shame, anxiety, trauma, divorce, step/blended families, adoption, depression, behavior problems.
You've already tried all you can think of, but asking for help is hard! It takes courage to take that step toward change. You don't have to 'go it' alone. How do you find the 'right fit'? If you are wanting to feel comfortable in your own skin, wanting home be 'a safe place to land', wish for better connections, communication, and ease, then call to schedule. Together we can we can create the change you crave. Whether through individual counseling, family therapy, or in one of my groups: feel better, stop hurting, live happier, get relief, experience more ease, connection with yourself and others, and live with authenticity.
(303) 449-0345 View (303) 449-0345
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Robyn Fusco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80504  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people from a holistic point of view. I work with adults, couples. Struggling with past issues of trauma? Or are you dealing with current life stressors such as divorce, depression, anxiety, parenting, or relationships? Together, we can plot a course of action to increase wellbeing . A variety of therapy "tools" including, DBT, EMDR and Mindfulness ,are employed. My work with couples includes PACT therapy techniques. A unique highly effective evidenced based therapy.
I enjoy working with people from a holistic point of view. I work with adults, couples. Struggling with past issues of trauma? Or are you dealing with current life stressors such as divorce, depression, anxiety, parenting, or relationships? Together, we can plot a course of action to increase wellbeing . A variety of therapy "tools" including, DBT, EMDR and Mindfulness ,are employed. My work with couples includes PACT therapy techniques. A unique highly effective evidenced based therapy.
(303) 900-5985 View (303) 900-5985
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Mary Ellen Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
I have worked with children and adults who have endured medical trauma, abuse, divorce and grief.
If you have tried counseling before and haven't seen change, this is the place for you. I am so excited to work with clients who are ready to ask the tough questions about themselves or about their parenting. I bring warmth and compassion coming from client-centered approach, but you can also expect to gain tools to help you feel more confident and experience change in your life.
I have worked with children and adults who have endured medical trauma, abuse, divorce and grief.
If you have tried counseling before and haven't seen change, this is the place for you. I am so excited to work with clients who are ready to ask the tough questions about themselves or about their parenting. I bring warmth and compassion coming from client-centered approach, but you can also expect to gain tools to help you feel more confident and experience change in your life.
(970) 480-8796 View (970) 480-8796
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Danielle Schlagel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, CST, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501  (Online Only)
Whether learning healthy dating skills, premarital and couples/marriage, trying to get pregnant, recovering from an affair, or going through a divorce.
With warmth, humor, and honesty, I strive to create a time and place where you can feel supported in navigating the tough moments of life. As I’ve done this work over the last 17+ years I’ve learned that we can find joy and meaning, including in the hard things we pull away from. Relationships and emotions can feel confusing, scary, or painful. Sometimes our thoughts get overwhelming, we struggle with our emotions, and we try to hold onto control, all while feeling a bit lost. We can work collaboratively to help you get out of your head, learn to manage your feelings & boundaries, heal relationships, and create the life you want.
Whether learning healthy dating skills, premarital and couples/marriage, trying to get pregnant, recovering from an affair, or going through a divorce.
With warmth, humor, and honesty, I strive to create a time and place where you can feel supported in navigating the tough moments of life. As I’ve done this work over the last 17+ years I’ve learned that we can find joy and meaning, including in the hard things we pull away from. Relationships and emotions can feel confusing, scary, or painful. Sometimes our thoughts get overwhelming, we struggle with our emotions, and we try to hold onto control, all while feeling a bit lost. We can work collaboratively to help you get out of your head, learn to manage your feelings & boundaries, heal relationships, and create the life you want.
(720) 463-1277 View (720) 463-1277
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Chris Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
Certain events often precede the beginning of our therapy journey. Grief, relationship crossroads, breakups, divorce, job and career changes, moving, starting or completing school, some sort of “bottom” related to a painful behavior — I’m familiar with these challenges. Therapy can inspire a deeper exploration and a new way of being.
Certain events often precede the beginning of our therapy journey. Grief, relationship crossroads, breakups, divorce, job and career changes, moving, starting or completing school, some sort of “bottom” related to a painful behavior — I’m familiar with these challenges. Therapy can inspire a deeper exploration and a new way of being.
(720) 640-9010 View (720) 640-9010
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Jen Nelson Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501  (Online Only)
Do you want to strengthen your relationships? Deepen your connection with your partner and/or children? I work with couples, families and individuals who seek support on issues such as: improving communication, sexuality, parenting, conflict resolution, anxiety and/or depression, ADHD, infidelity and creating healthy boundaries. Also thoughtful separation/ divorce and co-parenting. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Do you want to strengthen your relationships? Deepen your connection with your partner and/or children? I work with couples, families and individuals who seek support on issues such as: improving communication, sexuality, parenting, conflict resolution, anxiety and/or depression, ADHD, infidelity and creating healthy boundaries. Also thoughtful separation/ divorce and co-parenting. LGBTQ+ friendly.
(720) 802-4904 View (720) 802-4904
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Colorado Healing Collective, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCSW, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
Our expertise includes play therapy, expressive art therapies, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, high conflict divorce, PACT, and somatic approaches for intergenerational trauma.
At Colorado Healing Collective (CHC) we believe that the healing of the individual is the key to the healing of our world. We believe that every individual, regardless of past experiences and current challenges, has the ability to heal, to build a healthier, more meaningful life, and to be a contributing member of an interconnected community. We believe that through psychotherapy, training, education, and building an awareness and acceptance of self and others, each of us can be important facilitators of personal and global change.
Our expertise includes play therapy, expressive art therapies, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, high conflict divorce, PACT, and somatic approaches for intergenerational trauma.
At Colorado Healing Collective (CHC) we believe that the healing of the individual is the key to the healing of our world. We believe that every individual, regardless of past experiences and current challenges, has the ability to heal, to build a healthier, more meaningful life, and to be a contributing member of an interconnected community. We believe that through psychotherapy, training, education, and building an awareness and acceptance of self and others, each of us can be important facilitators of personal and global change.
(720) 637-3019 View (720) 637-3019
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Pattie Dunlap
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
I bring my experiences with cancer, parenthood, marriage, divorce, life choices, life transitions, and humor to the table.
I believe in plain talk and getting to the root of the issue. To that end, we will name the elephant in the room and then work together to meet the goals that you have for yourself and your mental well being. I've always said that theory and application are two different things. I will not make you fit into a preconceived psyche mold, rather we will plot the therapy course that meets your needs and goals from where you have been to where you are going. The distance between dreams and reality is called action. Take action.
I bring my experiences with cancer, parenthood, marriage, divorce, life choices, life transitions, and humor to the table.
I believe in plain talk and getting to the root of the issue. To that end, we will name the elephant in the room and then work together to meet the goals that you have for yourself and your mental well being. I've always said that theory and application are two different things. I will not make you fit into a preconceived psyche mold, rather we will plot the therapy course that meets your needs and goals from where you have been to where you are going. The distance between dreams and reality is called action. Take action.
(303) 835-7078 View (303) 835-7078
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Livia Shapiro
Registered Psychotherapist, MS
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
Welcome. I work with people who want to live more fully in their bodies and develop a deep sense of trust in themselves. Those seeking body-centered healing and support for ptsd, complex relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, postpartum anxiety/depression, life transitions like marriage/children/ divorce, and spiritual emergence often find there way to my office.
Welcome. I work with people who want to live more fully in their bodies and develop a deep sense of trust in themselves. Those seeking body-centered healing and support for ptsd, complex relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, postpartum anxiety/depression, life transitions like marriage/children/ divorce, and spiritual emergence often find there way to my office.
(720) 500-7353 View (720) 500-7353
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Valerie Lorig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
Welcome! As we work together I will honor your inherent healthiness. If you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger, denial, co-dependency, addictions, or need self-care and empowerment, you have choices. I can help you to be brave enough to weather personal storms, tender enough to be vulnerable, resilient enough to succeed, and confident enough to trust your own wisdom. Together we'll take a non-judgmental and honest look at "how and why" you do what you do, in order to inspire positive change. I invite you to explore the possibilities. Individuals and couples. (No insurance for couples)
Welcome! As we work together I will honor your inherent healthiness. If you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger, denial, co-dependency, addictions, or need self-care and empowerment, you have choices. I can help you to be brave enough to weather personal storms, tender enough to be vulnerable, resilient enough to succeed, and confident enough to trust your own wisdom. Together we'll take a non-judgmental and honest look at "how and why" you do what you do, in order to inspire positive change. I invite you to explore the possibilities. Individuals and couples. (No insurance for couples)
(303) 578-2949 View (303) 578-2949
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Kimberly J Lubuguin
PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
I focus on the strengths of the individual children, adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child, adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic illness (e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children, adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with parent's separation/ divorce).
I focus on the strengths of the individual children, adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child, adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic illness (e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children, adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with parent's separation/ divorce).
(720) 213-5706 View (720) 213-5706
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Jennifer Favell, Ph.D., LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PhD, MA x 2, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
I'm experienced in research and treating trauma and grief. Trauma/trauma: PTSD, abandonment, neglect, childhood, crash of your identity; medical; disaster; life passages; divorce; relationships; dysfunctional family; abuse; betrayal. Grief of a loved one slowly disappearing or suddenly torn from you. Feeling devastated, angry, sad, completely lost, stuck, overwhelmed, disbelieving, shamed, depressed, anxious? Super stressed, panicking, self-harming, isolating? Not yourself? Curious about parts of your Self? LPC, Ph.D. + 2 Masters degrees (Early Child. Ed. and Counseling Psychology). I work creatively WITH you.
I'm experienced in research and treating trauma and grief. Trauma/trauma: PTSD, abandonment, neglect, childhood, crash of your identity; medical; disaster; life passages; divorce; relationships; dysfunctional family; abuse; betrayal. Grief of a loved one slowly disappearing or suddenly torn from you. Feeling devastated, angry, sad, completely lost, stuck, overwhelmed, disbelieving, shamed, depressed, anxious? Super stressed, panicking, self-harming, isolating? Not yourself? Curious about parts of your Self? LPC, Ph.D. + 2 Masters degrees (Early Child. Ed. and Counseling Psychology). I work creatively WITH you.
(720) 438-4131 View (720) 438-4131
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Cynthia L Divino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
I have more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise is in treating trauma and attachment issues but I am adept at helping with anxiety, depression, and adjusting to a current life crisis such as divorce and loss. Another area of expertise is working with children, especially children between 0 and 6.
I have more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise is in treating trauma and attachment issues but I am adept at helping with anxiety, depression, and adjusting to a current life crisis such as divorce and loss. Another area of expertise is working with children, especially children between 0 and 6.
(720) 263-4676 View (720) 263-4676
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Amy Winters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
* Manage stress, overwhelm, anger and life transitions effectively * Achieve greater balance * Resolve anxiety/panic, excessive worry and obsessions * Improve low self-esteem, motivation, procrastination and depression * Recover from trauma/abuse * Supportive therapy and rebuilding skills after loss of a loved one, job loss, divorce * Individual relationship counseling * Personal Growth Issues.
INTEGRATIVE AND HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY - My approach is collaborative, interactive and holistic. I am interested in helping you to not only achieve your goals, but to provide lifelong tools for experiencing greater balance and fulfillment and to help you resolve past circumstances that impede living life to its fullest. I bring a diverse training in multiple modalities to our work together including EMDR, Brain-spotting, and Mindfulness and I integrate these with traditional cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches for optimal healing. I offer Mindfulness Meditation classes to further deepen personal growth and healing.
* Manage stress, overwhelm, anger and life transitions effectively * Achieve greater balance * Resolve anxiety/panic, excessive worry and obsessions * Improve low self-esteem, motivation, procrastination and depression * Recover from trauma/abuse * Supportive therapy and rebuilding skills after loss of a loved one, job loss, divorce * Individual relationship counseling * Personal Growth Issues.
INTEGRATIVE AND HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY - My approach is collaborative, interactive and holistic. I am interested in helping you to not only achieve your goals, but to provide lifelong tools for experiencing greater balance and fulfillment and to help you resolve past circumstances that impede living life to its fullest. I bring a diverse training in multiple modalities to our work together including EMDR, Brain-spotting, and Mindfulness and I integrate these with traditional cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches for optimal healing. I offer Mindfulness Meditation classes to further deepen personal growth and healing.
(303) 747-4954 View (303) 747-4954
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Steven J Wolhandler
Counselor, JD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80504
I specialize in consulting with other therapists, folks dealing with Emotional Predators (manipulators, narcissists, etc.) and people whose prior therapy was unsatisfying. Working with me is enjoyable and effective. You will learn effective strategies for dealing with toxic people. I cut through bull shit, with safety, understanding, fun and laughter. 720 270-0070. Or email me. www.emotionalpredators.com www.creativeresolutions.org I'm very helpful to people divorcing or in post divorce conflict. I also help folks integrate and process their psychedelic experiences (within the constraints of applicable laws and regulations).
I specialize in consulting with other therapists, folks dealing with Emotional Predators (manipulators, narcissists, etc.) and people whose prior therapy was unsatisfying. Working with me is enjoyable and effective. You will learn effective strategies for dealing with toxic people. I cut through bull shit, with safety, understanding, fun and laughter. 720 270-0070. Or email me. www.emotionalpredators.com www.creativeresolutions.org I'm very helpful to people divorcing or in post divorce conflict. I also help folks integrate and process their psychedelic experiences (within the constraints of applicable laws and regulations).
(720) 419-1765 View (720) 419-1765
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Deb Berghuis, PhD, LPC, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501  (Online Only)
I am a trauma-informed, gender-affirming therapist working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences including childhood sexual abuse, divorce, grief, and other delicate places where life and beliefs often collide. My integrative approach to therapy promotes healing, wholeness, and lasting change. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic perspective, which means that we will focus on your present concerns while seeking to understand the importance of the past. My areas of expertise include life transition, grief/loss, sexuality, gender identity, faith, and spirituality.
I am a trauma-informed, gender-affirming therapist working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences including childhood sexual abuse, divorce, grief, and other delicate places where life and beliefs often collide. My integrative approach to therapy promotes healing, wholeness, and lasting change. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic perspective, which means that we will focus on your present concerns while seeking to understand the importance of the past. My areas of expertise include life transition, grief/loss, sexuality, gender identity, faith, and spirituality.
(720) 310-1615 View (720) 310-1615
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Suzanne Conversano
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
Transitions are a part of life. Sometimes they are a breeze and sometimes the can be complex and overwhelming. A loss, a move, retirement or divorce are just a few transitions that can challenge our coping skills. Therapy can help you build new and more effective skills that bringing relief from stress, depression and feeling overwhelmed. When we look at patterns of behaviors, and thoughts that are not helpful, or boundaries that are draining, we have a deeper understanding of our self that leads to feeling good, confident and valued. This is an interactive and dynamic process.
Transitions are a part of life. Sometimes they are a breeze and sometimes the can be complex and overwhelming. A loss, a move, retirement or divorce are just a few transitions that can challenge our coping skills. Therapy can help you build new and more effective skills that bringing relief from stress, depression and feeling overwhelmed. When we look at patterns of behaviors, and thoughts that are not helpful, or boundaries that are draining, we have a deeper understanding of our self that leads to feeling good, confident and valued. This is an interactive and dynamic process.
(720) 728-0560 View (720) 728-0560
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Gillian Pierce
Registered Psychotherapist, NLC, MA, MPA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
Welcome! Learning to be in loving relationship with ourselves and others is the greatest gift one can offer the world. When we heal ourselves through improved self-love and self-esteem we are able to cultivate healthier relationships and life gets better. I specialize in relationship issues, especially our most vital relationship, the one with ourselves. I support clients through life-transitions, learning relationship tools, pre-marital counseling, infidelity, divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, co-dependence versus interdependence, boundaries, and addiction issues to name a few. I am PACT Level II certified.
Welcome! Learning to be in loving relationship with ourselves and others is the greatest gift one can offer the world. When we heal ourselves through improved self-love and self-esteem we are able to cultivate healthier relationships and life gets better. I specialize in relationship issues, especially our most vital relationship, the one with ourselves. I support clients through life-transitions, learning relationship tools, pre-marital counseling, infidelity, divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, co-dependence versus interdependence, boundaries, and addiction issues to name a few. I am PACT Level II certified.
(720) 712-3393 View (720) 712-3393
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Jen Berlingo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501  (Online Only)
I offer individual and group coaching to: adults facing life’s transitions at any age, traversing midlife (roughly ages 40-60), exploring sexuality and/or gender later in life, moving through separation/ divorce, healing beyond familial, cultural, and social conditioning, and/or desiring to connect more deeply with their spiritual and intuitive nature.
I offer coaching via Zoom to clients worldwide. I support adult women and non-binary people who long to peel back the stifling layers of early life conditioning in order to realign with what is most radically true and beautiful. Most are recovering “good girls” and/or "people pleasers." They've done all the “right” things, following our culture’s prescribed paths, only to wonder "Is this all there is?" I’ve spent the last 20 years of my career guiding people to hear, honor, and act upon their most authentic inner yearning during times of great transition.
I offer individual and group coaching to: adults facing life’s transitions at any age, traversing midlife (roughly ages 40-60), exploring sexuality and/or gender later in life, moving through separation/ divorce, healing beyond familial, cultural, and social conditioning, and/or desiring to connect more deeply with their spiritual and intuitive nature.
I offer coaching via Zoom to clients worldwide. I support adult women and non-binary people who long to peel back the stifling layers of early life conditioning in order to realign with what is most radically true and beautiful. Most are recovering “good girls” and/or "people pleasers." They've done all the “right” things, following our culture’s prescribed paths, only to wonder "Is this all there is?" I’ve spent the last 20 years of my career guiding people to hear, honor, and act upon their most authentic inner yearning during times of great transition.
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Kris Bell
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
Anxiety can be frustrating and tiresome, whether it stems from average stressors in life, work, life changes such as divorce, or caring for elderly parents. You bring your habits, tendencies, and conditions to the table, and we work together to find a way to free you from the array of ways that anxiety is interrupting your life. Long-term anxiety can sometimes lead to depression. Feeling locked down in an anxious state coupled with depression is exhausting. I invite you to join me as you find freedom from anxiety and depression and watch your life change when you discover your "Aha!" moments and turn the key to your inner locks.
Anxiety can be frustrating and tiresome, whether it stems from average stressors in life, work, life changes such as divorce, or caring for elderly parents. You bring your habits, tendencies, and conditions to the table, and we work together to find a way to free you from the array of ways that anxiety is interrupting your life. Long-term anxiety can sometimes lead to depression. Feeling locked down in an anxious state coupled with depression is exhausting. I invite you to join me as you find freedom from anxiety and depression and watch your life change when you discover your "Aha!" moments and turn the key to your inner locks.
(970) 364-4695 View (970) 364-4695
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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.