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Kimberly Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Owasso, OK 74055
I specialize in working with individuals, teens (13 and up) who have a history of trauma that includes physical/sexual abuse, neglect, grief/loss, divorce issues or other trauma.
I do in office and/or virtual appts, Ages 13 and up. I use a HIPPA format that is private, free for virtual. Please make good demonstration of your strength & determination to help you or your teens/personal growth and emotional well-being. I specialize in trauma PTSD, bariatric issues, sexual ,physical abuse, domestic violence, grief, &neglect. I use several different approaches to best serve my clients. I see a variety of clients that include multiple cultural differences, sexualities& diverse backgrounds. I do not take Soonercare/Medicaid as primary insurance, only secondary. No Marriage or couples counseling
I specialize in working with individuals, teens (13 and up) who have a history of trauma that includes physical/sexual abuse, neglect, grief/loss, divorce issues or other trauma.
I do in office and/or virtual appts, Ages 13 and up. I use a HIPPA format that is private, free for virtual. Please make good demonstration of your strength & determination to help you or your teens/personal growth and emotional well-being. I specialize in trauma PTSD, bariatric issues, sexual ,physical abuse, domestic violence, grief, &neglect. I use several different approaches to best serve my clients. I see a variety of clients that include multiple cultural differences, sexualities& diverse backgrounds. I do not take Soonercare/Medicaid as primary insurance, only secondary. No Marriage or couples counseling
(918) 520-1202 View (918) 520-1202
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Donna Kay VanDall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74152  (Online Only)
The concerns my clients most often present are depression, anxiety, divorce, behavior problems, marital conflict, career dilemmas, parenting, addictions,grief, and child abuse.
After more than 25 years of experience as a therapist, I still am excited about helping clients to obtain the changes they desire. My training in brief therapy prepared me to practice short-term, solution-oriented counseling. I enjoy working with all ages, including individuals, couples and families. It is an honor and a pleasure to watch my clients achieve awesome improvements in their lives.
The concerns my clients most often present are depression, anxiety, divorce, behavior problems, marital conflict, career dilemmas, parenting, addictions,grief, and child abuse.
After more than 25 years of experience as a therapist, I still am excited about helping clients to obtain the changes they desire. My training in brief therapy prepared me to practice short-term, solution-oriented counseling. I enjoy working with all ages, including individuals, couples and families. It is an honor and a pleasure to watch my clients achieve awesome improvements in their lives.
(918) 766-9903 View (918) 766-9903
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Jessica Orvis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
I am not your typical therapist and for some, that is a healing thing. I'm down-to-earth and can be a bit unrefined yet am educated, articulate and centered on your mental health. I come from a diverse background of working with rape victims through survivorship, children in the foster care system, mothers and fathers through infant and child loss, survivors of suicide, children coping with divorce, individuals healing from trauma, couples, general mental health issues, as well as with parents and children transitioning their relationships. I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR, and person-centered approaches to fit your way of connecting.
I am not your typical therapist and for some, that is a healing thing. I'm down-to-earth and can be a bit unrefined yet am educated, articulate and centered on your mental health. I come from a diverse background of working with rape victims through survivorship, children in the foster care system, mothers and fathers through infant and child loss, survivors of suicide, children coping with divorce, individuals healing from trauma, couples, general mental health issues, as well as with parents and children transitioning their relationships. I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR, and person-centered approaches to fit your way of connecting.
(918) 228-6649 View (918) 228-6649
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Amanda Kate Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
My primary passion and area of focus is children of divorce, blended families, and healing marriages. I have been working within this area of interest professionally since 2010, with personal experiences of having a blended family since 2005. Then opening Anchor of Hope in 2018 to help other families. Treatment often includes both individual and family counseling with a focus on grief following a divorce, strengthening and healing biological family relationships, and understanding and encouraging the process of blending that often takes place through remarriage and other life transitions, such as new siblings, moving, etc.
My primary passion and area of focus is children of divorce, blended families, and healing marriages. I have been working within this area of interest professionally since 2010, with personal experiences of having a blended family since 2005. Then opening Anchor of Hope in 2018 to help other families. Treatment often includes both individual and family counseling with a focus on grief following a divorce, strengthening and healing biological family relationships, and understanding and encouraging the process of blending that often takes place through remarriage and other life transitions, such as new siblings, moving, etc.
(539) 232-0159 View (539) 232-0159
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Jaime G Vogt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74119
I also provide services for clients surviving high conflict divorce such as Co-Parenting Therapy, Reconciliation Therapy, Divorce Transition for Children, Therapeutic Supervised Visitation.
I have worked with children and families for over twenty-five years and I never cease to be amazed at their resiliency. What I have learned is that children do cope with life struggles, but increasing the likelihood that they develop positive coping skills often depends on the support that surrounds them. Working with children and adults to recognize their own strengths and to learn new strategies for success remains a focus of my practice.
I also provide services for clients surviving high conflict divorce such as Co-Parenting Therapy, Reconciliation Therapy, Divorce Transition for Children, Therapeutic Supervised Visitation.
I have worked with children and families for over twenty-five years and I never cease to be amazed at their resiliency. What I have learned is that children do cope with life struggles, but increasing the likelihood that they develop positive coping skills often depends on the support that surrounds them. Working with children and adults to recognize their own strengths and to learn new strategies for success remains a focus of my practice.
(539) 233-4906 View (539) 233-4906
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Jenifer Queen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74145
Reaching out for counseling does not mean you are crazy! Life is difficult and there is no one person on this planet who hasn't had difficult times. Asking for help is a big step, but I am here to help you one step at a time. Are you experiencing a life transition such as divorce or a possible career change that seems nearly impossible to work through? I am here to help you navigate through what might seem like an impossible task. Maybe you're doing okay now, but past childhood or relationship trauma is affecting your current relationships. Whatever the problem may be, I am here to walk beside you through those difficult times.
Reaching out for counseling does not mean you are crazy! Life is difficult and there is no one person on this planet who hasn't had difficult times. Asking for help is a big step, but I am here to help you one step at a time. Are you experiencing a life transition such as divorce or a possible career change that seems nearly impossible to work through? I am here to help you navigate through what might seem like an impossible task. Maybe you're doing okay now, but past childhood or relationship trauma is affecting your current relationships. Whatever the problem may be, I am here to walk beside you through those difficult times.
(539) 217-2866 View (539) 217-2866
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Brittney Zickefoose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Waitlist for new clients
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Play Therapist, Brittney serves infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents, and their families through a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered approach to address the challenges that come with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ADHD, gifted, Autistic), loss of a loved one, trauma, foster care, adoption, divorce, changes in school, and other life changes.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Play Therapist, Brittney serves infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents, and their families through a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered approach to address the challenges that come with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ADHD, gifted, Autistic), loss of a loved one, trauma, foster care, adoption, divorce, changes in school, and other life changes.
(918) 498-6589 View (918) 498-6589
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Dale R Doty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74136
I also provide evaluations for the courts including Child Custody Evaluations, Divorce Mediation, and Parent-Coordinator services.
I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in clinical practice for over 40 years. I have been teaching and supervising graduate and postgraduate professionals, as well as maintaining an active full time professional practice. I am married, have 5 grown children and 7 grand children. Christian Family Institute serves all persons, but specializes in being sensitive to faith issues, combining those resources with the best science from the mental health disciplines.
I also provide evaluations for the courts including Child Custody Evaluations, Divorce Mediation, and Parent-Coordinator services.
I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in clinical practice for over 40 years. I have been teaching and supervising graduate and postgraduate professionals, as well as maintaining an active full time professional practice. I am married, have 5 grown children and 7 grand children. Christian Family Institute serves all persons, but specializes in being sensitive to faith issues, combining those resources with the best science from the mental health disciplines.
(918) 731-4905 View (918) 731-4905
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Linda Van Valkenburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74159  (Online Only)
I use various treatment modalities, including: cognitive behavioral, life coaching, conflict resolution; and reconciliation therapy for parents/children of divorce.
My experience (15 years) in the educational field as a teacher of special education/regular ed/gifted ed, and as a school counselor, has been so beneficial in my private practice, (34 years) working with children/families. I see children, adolescents, adults individually, couples, and families. I do Court ordered family therapies, ie parent/child reconciliation, therapeutic visitation and coparenting, (28 years). A local family law attorney and I have just launched an online educational/support site to foster cooperation between separated parents: CoparentAcademy.com
I use various treatment modalities, including: cognitive behavioral, life coaching, conflict resolution; and reconciliation therapy for parents/children of divorce.
My experience (15 years) in the educational field as a teacher of special education/regular ed/gifted ed, and as a school counselor, has been so beneficial in my private practice, (34 years) working with children/families. I see children, adolescents, adults individually, couples, and families. I do Court ordered family therapies, ie parent/child reconciliation, therapeutic visitation and coparenting, (28 years). A local family law attorney and I have just launched an online educational/support site to foster cooperation between separated parents: CoparentAcademy.com
(918) 280-9654 View (918) 280-9654
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Trey Trotter, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74145
I'm a certified Family and Divorce Mediator (12.
It's a beautiful thing when a career & a passion come together! I’m passionate about conducting marriage counseling, couples counseling, counseling with families, individuals, adults, adolescents, & kids. I treat a variety of issues- ADHD, divorce, anxiety, & depression. I also treat relationship issues- sexual difficulties, anger issues, domestic violence, co-parenting problems, aging issues, communication & conflict resolution difficulties. I also conduct forensic services (see my sister company liferemedies.net)- Custody Evaluations, Supervised Visitation, Parenting Coordination, Mediation & Adoption Home Studies. LGBT friendly
I'm a certified Family and Divorce Mediator (12.
It's a beautiful thing when a career & a passion come together! I’m passionate about conducting marriage counseling, couples counseling, counseling with families, individuals, adults, adolescents, & kids. I treat a variety of issues- ADHD, divorce, anxiety, & depression. I also treat relationship issues- sexual difficulties, anger issues, domestic violence, co-parenting problems, aging issues, communication & conflict resolution difficulties. I also conduct forensic services (see my sister company liferemedies.net)- Custody Evaluations, Supervised Visitation, Parenting Coordination, Mediation & Adoption Home Studies. LGBT friendly
(580) 247-9210 View (580) 247-9210
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Michelle Bias Coaching, LLC
MA
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74112
With a keen focus on navigating life's complexities, Michelle addresses career challenges, change, trauma, grief, addiction, divorce, relationships, and family dynamics.
Unravel Your Past - Transform Your Future: Have you ever found yourself consistently attracting certain people or situations that disrupt your life? Do echoes of your family's history persist in your romantic relationships, work environment, or pose obstacles to your aspirations? If you're nodding along, you're recognizing the intricate dance between your family's past and your present experiences. Uncovering the barriers that hold you back and the motivators that propel you forward often involves recognizing ingrained behavioral patterns acquired in the past. It is possible to break free from your patterns. Call today!
With a keen focus on navigating life's complexities, Michelle addresses career challenges, change, trauma, grief, addiction, divorce, relationships, and family dynamics.
Unravel Your Past - Transform Your Future: Have you ever found yourself consistently attracting certain people or situations that disrupt your life? Do echoes of your family's history persist in your romantic relationships, work environment, or pose obstacles to your aspirations? If you're nodding along, you're recognizing the intricate dance between your family's past and your present experiences. Uncovering the barriers that hold you back and the motivators that propel you forward often involves recognizing ingrained behavioral patterns acquired in the past. It is possible to break free from your patterns. Call today!
(918) 393-4501 View (918) 393-4501
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EMS Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MWS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muskogee, OK 74403
1 in 2 marriages in the US end in divorce.
Life can be difficult to navigate and every journey has unique twists and turns that create difficulties managing emotions or relationships. I want to work with clients to help them discover management strategies for the struggles that hold them back from leading a full and happy life. Individuals, couples and families all can benefit from my counseling practice by uncovering core conflicts and unhealthy thought patterns. Then processing techniques that can minimize or even eliminate the unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Dealing with emotional and behavioral difficulties can drain your ability to live life to its fullest. Counseling can help.
1 in 2 marriages in the US end in divorce.
Life can be difficult to navigate and every journey has unique twists and turns that create difficulties managing emotions or relationships. I want to work with clients to help them discover management strategies for the struggles that hold them back from leading a full and happy life. Individuals, couples and families all can benefit from my counseling practice by uncovering core conflicts and unhealthy thought patterns. Then processing techniques that can minimize or even eliminate the unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Dealing with emotional and behavioral difficulties can drain your ability to live life to its fullest. Counseling can help.
(918) 201-1270 View (918) 201-1270
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Dr. Glen Carver
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Do you feel like life is overwhelming you? Are you battling depression or anxiety? Our journey in life can be difficult and at times filled with pain, loss, grief, struggle and full of questions. My passion is to journey alongside you, helping you make sense of what is happening and continue moving on your path finding respite, hope and support along the way. Whether it be due to trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce or marital issues I will be glad to listen to who you are and what makes your journey unique and help you find the path toward wholeness and healing.
Do you feel like life is overwhelming you? Are you battling depression or anxiety? Our journey in life can be difficult and at times filled with pain, loss, grief, struggle and full of questions. My passion is to journey alongside you, helping you make sense of what is happening and continue moving on your path finding respite, hope and support along the way. Whether it be due to trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce or marital issues I will be glad to listen to who you are and what makes your journey unique and help you find the path toward wholeness and healing.
(918) 818-3699 View (918) 818-3699
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Mary Mihelich, PhD
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74137
These include divorce, victims of disasters, sexual abuse, rape, job loss, and chronic stress and anxiety.
I have enjoyed the private practice of outpatient mental health in Oklahoma and around the world with our military. In addition to a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Tulsa, I am a graduate of the Menninger's Institute Program for Community Practitioners of Marriage and Family Therapy. Working with couples who desire to save their marriage and with families struggling to succeed with adolescent challenges are some of my favorite areas of focus. My doctoral level research involved conducting a clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of the EMDR method.
These include divorce, victims of disasters, sexual abuse, rape, job loss, and chronic stress and anxiety.
I have enjoyed the private practice of outpatient mental health in Oklahoma and around the world with our military. In addition to a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Tulsa, I am a graduate of the Menninger's Institute Program for Community Practitioners of Marriage and Family Therapy. Working with couples who desire to save their marriage and with families struggling to succeed with adolescent challenges are some of my favorite areas of focus. My doctoral level research involved conducting a clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of the EMDR method.
(918) 376-7620 View (918) 376-7620
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Stacy L King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74135
Counseling Specialties: Adults and Children (Age 9 and above) • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Life Changes • Adjustment • Stress • Burn-out • Divorce • Marital • Parenting • Coping Skills • Critical Incidents • Debriefing • School based concerns • Performance Consultation • Debriefing • Clinical Cases • Critical Incidents • Trainings: Mental Health.
Welcome to King's Crossing Counseling and Consultation! KCCC is a mental health therapy provider in Tulsa, Ok. Our vision is to reach those who need hope in difficult spaces to find support, resilience, and growth. The world we live in is full of distractions, comparisons, traumatic experiences, and adjustments to change. At times these can become difficult to navigate. Counseling can help us to find solutions to our paths and build our natural ability to create the life we strive to live.
Counseling Specialties: Adults and Children (Age 9 and above) • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Life Changes • Adjustment • Stress • Burn-out • Divorce • Marital • Parenting • Coping Skills • Critical Incidents • Debriefing • School based concerns • Performance Consultation • Debriefing • Clinical Cases • Critical Incidents • Trainings: Mental Health.
Welcome to King's Crossing Counseling and Consultation! KCCC is a mental health therapy provider in Tulsa, Ok. Our vision is to reach those who need hope in difficult spaces to find support, resilience, and growth. The world we live in is full of distractions, comparisons, traumatic experiences, and adjustments to change. At times these can become difficult to navigate. Counseling can help us to find solutions to our paths and build our natural ability to create the life we strive to live.
(918) 937-7657 View (918) 937-7657
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Linda Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC, CCE, NCC, CCFC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74145
Accepting new patients two weeks out. Trauma from adoption, adverse childhood experiences, unhealthy attachment, difficult family dynamics, depression, divorce, military trauma, pain management typically result in difficulty making choices, unhealthy relationships and high anxiety. Getting relief may seem impossible. I am a certified EMDR (trauma) therapist who has years of experience in helping clients find a safer, calmer quality of life. "Successful counseling happens in a safe and relational environment." Find a safe person in a safe place to speak your deepest fears, you can be restored at Breakthrough Counseling.
Accepting new patients two weeks out. Trauma from adoption, adverse childhood experiences, unhealthy attachment, difficult family dynamics, depression, divorce, military trauma, pain management typically result in difficulty making choices, unhealthy relationships and high anxiety. Getting relief may seem impossible. I am a certified EMDR (trauma) therapist who has years of experience in helping clients find a safer, calmer quality of life. "Successful counseling happens in a safe and relational environment." Find a safe person in a safe place to speak your deepest fears, you can be restored at Breakthrough Counseling.
(918) 286-3278 View (918) 286-3278
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Merrie L Knox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74135
I have been privileged to work as an educator with families and couples experiencing separation or divorce.
Hello! My name is Merrie. I became a therapist after my own life challenging experiences led me to life changing experiences in therapy. Therapy is for anyone who wants to improve their mental health, enhance coping skills, process grief and loss, recover from trauma and improve connection in relationships. For 15 years it has been my privilege to help change many lives, to encourage, inspire and challenge my clients to live the life they are meant to live. My goal is to empower my clients towards personal growth, healing, and resilience.
I have been privileged to work as an educator with families and couples experiencing separation or divorce.
Hello! My name is Merrie. I became a therapist after my own life challenging experiences led me to life changing experiences in therapy. Therapy is for anyone who wants to improve their mental health, enhance coping skills, process grief and loss, recover from trauma and improve connection in relationships. For 15 years it has been my privilege to help change many lives, to encourage, inspire and challenge my clients to live the life they are meant to live. My goal is to empower my clients towards personal growth, healing, and resilience.
(918) 913-0235 View (918) 913-0235
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Nathan R. Hardy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stillwater, OK 74075
Many couples don't know where to turn when they seriously consider separation or divorce-I am here to help. What happens when one of you wants to save the marriage but the other does not? What should you do when it seems that your issues are irreconcilable? I offer solutions to these and many more tough situations.
Many couples don't know where to turn when they seriously consider separation or divorce-I am here to help. What happens when one of you wants to save the marriage but the other does not? What should you do when it seems that your issues are irreconcilable? I offer solutions to these and many more tough situations.
(405) 369-4701 View (405) 369-4701
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Donna W Gilbert
Counselor, MS, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74105
Whether you are struggling with trauma, difficult relationships, or general dissatisfaction, therapy can help you learn to respond to challenges more productively and with improved flexibility. Looking at one's behaviors and relationships is challenging, but sharing that exploration with a compassionate person can be transformational. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, supportive environment where we can look at your past and present to understand why you might be responding to life in ways that are less than satisfying. We can then focus on how you can pursue your goals, have more intimacy, and feel more vital.
Whether you are struggling with trauma, difficult relationships, or general dissatisfaction, therapy can help you learn to respond to challenges more productively and with improved flexibility. Looking at one's behaviors and relationships is challenging, but sharing that exploration with a compassionate person can be transformational. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, supportive environment where we can look at your past and present to understand why you might be responding to life in ways that are less than satisfying. We can then focus on how you can pursue your goals, have more intimacy, and feel more vital.
(918) 614-0996 View (918) 614-0996
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Sharon E. Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74105
Waitlist for new clients
At Full Life Behavioral Systems, Inc. we offer a custom approach for each of our clients. We start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. We help you put a plan in place to help you move forward. We offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule.
At Full Life Behavioral Systems, Inc. we offer a custom approach for each of our clients. We start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. We help you put a plan in place to help you move forward. We offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule.
(918) 228-0956 View (918) 228-0956
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.