Divorce Therapists in Lake Wylie, SC

Photo of Felicia Nicole Reid - All Seasons Counseling Mediation Family Consulting, MA, LPC, LPCS-C, LCMHC, Mediatr, Licensed Professional Counselor
All Seasons Counseling Mediation Family Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS-C, LCMHC, Mediatr
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Our office focuses on guiding clients through life issues, whether it's workplace issues, relationship issues, divorce/custody (mediation/supervised visitation), parenting coordination probate issues, testing/evaluation services, life adjustment issues, ADHD, & mood disorders.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! In office & virtual visits now offered! Family court mediation services ( divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, & supervised visitation/exchanges. We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.
Our office focuses on guiding clients through life issues, whether it's workplace issues, relationship issues, divorce/custody (mediation/supervised visitation), parenting coordination probate issues, testing/evaluation services, life adjustment issues, ADHD, & mood disorders.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! In office & virtual visits now offered! Family court mediation services ( divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, & supervised visitation/exchanges. We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.
(704) 327-3136 View (704) 327-3136
Photo of Felicia Nicole Reid - All Seasons Counseling Mediation Family Consulting, MA, LPC , LPCS-C, LCMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
All Seasons Counseling Mediation Family Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC , LPCS-C, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Our office focuses on guiding clients through life issues, whether it's workplace issues, relationship issues, divorce/custody (mediation/parenting coordination/supervised visitation), probate issues, testing/evaluation services, life adjustment issues, ADHD, & mood disorders.
Our office is accepting therapy & court cases! In office & virtual sessions are offered (SC & NC)! Family court mediation services ( divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- parenting coordination, mediation, court mandated therapy, supervised visitation/exchanges, psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family counseling, marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, & life adjustment issues.
Our office focuses on guiding clients through life issues, whether it's workplace issues, relationship issues, divorce/custody (mediation/parenting coordination/supervised visitation), probate issues, testing/evaluation services, life adjustment issues, ADHD, & mood disorders.
Our office is accepting therapy & court cases! In office & virtual sessions are offered (SC & NC)! Family court mediation services ( divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- parenting coordination, mediation, court mandated therapy, supervised visitation/exchanges, psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family counseling, marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, & life adjustment issues.
(803) 653-3898 View (803) 653-3898
Photo of Cyd McDaniel-McGee - Essential Journey Counseling P.L.L.C, LCSW, LCMHCQS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Essential Journey Counseling P.L.L.C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCMHCQS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Are you feeling like you lack motivation? Do you feel sad or angry most of the time? Do you sometimes feel a lack of purpose or your life has been interrupted? If so, you are not alone. We, at Essential Journey understand and are here to support you as you begin your healing. The journey may not be easy, but it will be insightful and life changing. Isn't it time to let the pain go and start your healing? Come on, let's get started! I have extensive experience working with couples, single parents, blended families, divorce, interracial relationships, and emotional trauma.
Are you feeling like you lack motivation? Do you feel sad or angry most of the time? Do you sometimes feel a lack of purpose or your life has been interrupted? If so, you are not alone. We, at Essential Journey understand and are here to support you as you begin your healing. The journey may not be easy, but it will be insightful and life changing. Isn't it time to let the pain go and start your healing? Come on, let's get started! I have extensive experience working with couples, single parents, blended families, divorce, interracial relationships, and emotional trauma.
(704) 908-0740 View (704) 908-0740
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C. Shannon Nord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LMFT-NC, LCMHC, LMFT-SC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Areas of therapeutic interest include, but are not limited to infertility, grief, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce care, parenting, spiritual issues, and life transitions.
If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.
Areas of therapeutic interest include, but are not limited to infertility, grief, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce care, parenting, spiritual issues, and life transitions.
If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.
(704) 966-8542 View (704) 966-8542
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Counseling Services at Steele Creek, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
I work with the relationships, couples facing divorce, affairs, trauma, etc.
I have had many years of experience working with adolescents, children, adults, and their families in both facilities as well as in homes. Through this experience, I have built my practice of clinicians who really are able to connect and listen to our clients. My work with relationships, couples and families has led me to my current practice. Meeting people where they are is so important. Helping them find their strengths and supports within their life, working on goals that are hopeful and achieveable, and finally helping them find their purpose in life, their relationships, and within themselves is the ultimate goal of therapy
I work with the relationships, couples facing divorce, affairs, trauma, etc.
I have had many years of experience working with adolescents, children, adults, and their families in both facilities as well as in homes. Through this experience, I have built my practice of clinicians who really are able to connect and listen to our clients. My work with relationships, couples and families has led me to my current practice. Meeting people where they are is so important. Helping them find their strengths and supports within their life, working on goals that are hopeful and achieveable, and finally helping them find their purpose in life, their relationships, and within themselves is the ultimate goal of therapy
(704) 228-2981 View (704) 228-2981
Photo of Courtney Barnett - Blooming Fields Christian Counseling, MEd, LCMHC, NCCMHC, NCC
Blooming Fields Christian Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
No matter what life brings, YOU are worthy, YOU matter, and YOU can find healing as I commit to offer support, unconditional compassion, and a relentless desire to meet you where you are in life. I consider it an honor to work with children, tweens/teens, families, and adults seeking help and comfort during challenging situations. I aim to equip and encourage parents who are seeking tools and resources to regain confidence in parenting, healthy communication, and secure attachment with their children. Divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments and emotion regulation are a few of the issues that I typically see.
No matter what life brings, YOU are worthy, YOU matter, and YOU can find healing as I commit to offer support, unconditional compassion, and a relentless desire to meet you where you are in life. I consider it an honor to work with children, tweens/teens, families, and adults seeking help and comfort during challenging situations. I aim to equip and encourage parents who are seeking tools and resources to regain confidence in parenting, healthy communication, and secure attachment with their children. Divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments and emotion regulation are a few of the issues that I typically see.
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Photo of Katie Spargo, MS, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC
Katie Spargo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
I am enthusiastic about the science that makes therapy work and often utilize psychoeducation to help others understand their struggles. I work from an integrative trauma-informed, attachment-based approach. I also utilize elements of other humanistic approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Creative interventions, Logotherapy, Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Trust-Based Relational Interventions, and EMDR.
I am enthusiastic about the science that makes therapy work and often utilize psychoeducation to help others understand their struggles. I work from an integrative trauma-informed, attachment-based approach. I also utilize elements of other humanistic approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Creative interventions, Logotherapy, Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Trust-Based Relational Interventions, and EMDR.
(352) 449-3208 View (352) 449-3208
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Christine M Hogan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, LPC , LPCC, LCAS, AADC
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
The stress of events in life, mental illness, substance abuse or adjusting to changes can feel like a battle against yourself. I can offer you a chance to explore those situations that seem to be weighing you down. Through the use of a variety of therapeutic techniques, I can teach you coping and communication skills that will help you resolve those conflicts that seem too broken or too large to correct. With the right perspective and skills, those weights can be lifted from your shoulders and you can walk courageously into the next stage of your life.
The stress of events in life, mental illness, substance abuse or adjusting to changes can feel like a battle against yourself. I can offer you a chance to explore those situations that seem to be weighing you down. Through the use of a variety of therapeutic techniques, I can teach you coping and communication skills that will help you resolve those conflicts that seem too broken or too large to correct. With the right perspective and skills, those weights can be lifted from your shoulders and you can walk courageously into the next stage of your life.
(803) 620-5777 View (803) 620-5777
Photo of Brianne Whitmire - Carolinas Counseling Center- Brianne Whitmire, MEd, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Carolinas Counseling Center- Brianne Whitmire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710  (Online Only)
Only doing teletherapy/online sessions at this time. - From residential treatment to outpatient therapy, I have many years of experience working with children and adolescents. I have received specialized training in trauma, anxiety, depression, loss/grief, ADHD, and other behavioral concerns. I also have experience with working with adults and couples to address marital issues, stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss/grief. I received my Masters in Counseling at Winthrop University and am nationally certified (NBCC).
Only doing teletherapy/online sessions at this time. - From residential treatment to outpatient therapy, I have many years of experience working with children and adolescents. I have received specialized training in trauma, anxiety, depression, loss/grief, ADHD, and other behavioral concerns. I also have experience with working with adults and couples to address marital issues, stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss/grief. I received my Masters in Counseling at Winthrop University and am nationally certified (NBCC).
(803) 291-5032 View (803) 291-5032
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Gina Viruso-Kitts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
I am a licensed mental health counselor in South Carolina. I specialize in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I am fluent in American Sign Language, thus, I am able to work with deaf individuals and those with hearing loss and their family members. I have experience working with a variety of populations and cultures in the community and school settings with issues that vary from life circumstance changes, emotional, mental and social issues. There are times when one is faced with issues and difficulties in which I can assist adults, adolescents and children in finding the balance they need in their life.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in South Carolina. I specialize in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I am fluent in American Sign Language, thus, I am able to work with deaf individuals and those with hearing loss and their family members. I have experience working with a variety of populations and cultures in the community and school settings with issues that vary from life circumstance changes, emotional, mental and social issues. There are times when one is faced with issues and difficulties in which I can assist adults, adolescents and children in finding the balance they need in their life.
(803) 792-0751 View (803) 792-0751
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Nicole Anzalone
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am licensed in both NY, NC, and SC w/ 12 yrs of professional work experience. I have worked in a variety of settings such as school settings, substance abuse facilities, outpatient facilities, inpatient/hospital behavioral health units, crisis call centers, & private practice settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, as well as a variety of other life stressors. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear or judgement.
Welcome! I am licensed in both NY, NC, and SC w/ 12 yrs of professional work experience. I have worked in a variety of settings such as school settings, substance abuse facilities, outpatient facilities, inpatient/hospital behavioral health units, crisis call centers, & private practice settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, as well as a variety of other life stressors. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear or judgement.
(845) 583-0674 View (845) 583-0674
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Dania Alshafei
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a counselor can be a stressful experience, so let me start by saying congratulations on taking the first step. I believe life is a series of transitions & adaptations to our environment, & sometimes we find it difficult to deal with those changes. I enjoy my work as a therapist and strive to help my clients reach their highest potential & to live a life that they value, free of the symptoms that come along with things like anxiety & depression. I aspire to create an environment that will allow my clients to gain greater clarity, acceptance, courage, hope, balance, & serenity.
Looking for a counselor can be a stressful experience, so let me start by saying congratulations on taking the first step. I believe life is a series of transitions & adaptations to our environment, & sometimes we find it difficult to deal with those changes. I enjoy my work as a therapist and strive to help my clients reach their highest potential & to live a life that they value, free of the symptoms that come along with things like anxiety & depression. I aspire to create an environment that will allow my clients to gain greater clarity, acceptance, courage, hope, balance, & serenity.
(704) 842-9152 View (704) 842-9152
Photo of Tim Brewer, DCC, LCPC, Pastoral Counselor
Tim Brewer
Pastoral Counselor, DCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Do you ever wonder why you think or do the things you do? We can help you understand yourself with our unique approach. Our focus is on the individual temperament as the basis for helping individuals or couples. We will help you define your strengths and weaknesses and develop a specific plan of growth to help you overcome an issue or achieve a goal. My wife and I are Pastoral Counselors and incorporate faith without being "preachy" in our approach. We are unique with our focus on marriage counseling in that we counsel as a couple. You get insight that few can offer you.
Do you ever wonder why you think or do the things you do? We can help you understand yourself with our unique approach. Our focus is on the individual temperament as the basis for helping individuals or couples. We will help you define your strengths and weaknesses and develop a specific plan of growth to help you overcome an issue or achieve a goal. My wife and I are Pastoral Counselors and incorporate faith without being "preachy" in our approach. We are unique with our focus on marriage counseling in that we counsel as a couple. You get insight that few can offer you.
(980) 270-1587 View (980) 270-1587
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Maria Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
As a counselor, my focus is always on you – your unique experiences, struggles, and aspirations. I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate space where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings without judgment. I see my role as a guide, walking alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and uncover your true potential.
As a counselor, my focus is always on you – your unique experiences, struggles, and aspirations. I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate space where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings without judgment. I see my role as a guide, walking alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and uncover your true potential.
(803) 910-4675 View (803) 910-4675
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Resurgence Counseling &Wellness Center LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Life transitions and stressors cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. Overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and feelings can get the best of us. We get lost in our thoughts, creating feelings of resentment, anxiety, depression, and overall defeat. This cyclic thought process impacts the quality of our lives and overflows into other meaningful relationships we care about, such as our spouses, friends, family, co-workers, and children. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to help you reach your true potential by discovering a sense of acceptance, contentment, and freedom from issues that have previously kept you stagnant
Life transitions and stressors cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. Overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and feelings can get the best of us. We get lost in our thoughts, creating feelings of resentment, anxiety, depression, and overall defeat. This cyclic thought process impacts the quality of our lives and overflows into other meaningful relationships we care about, such as our spouses, friends, family, co-workers, and children. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to help you reach your true potential by discovering a sense of acceptance, contentment, and freedom from issues that have previously kept you stagnant
(803) 310-2816 View (803) 310-2816
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Kim Antoinette Gray
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals, ages 3 and up, couples and families. I have a master's degree in Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution and am also a trained mediator, which aids in my passion for helping others reach their goals. Are you struggling to set and consistently meet your goals? Are you re-entering society, from the military or prison? Do you have periods of anxiety or sadness? Are you frustrated with your mate, family or other relationships? Let's chat about your specific needs and see how we can work together.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals, ages 3 and up, couples and families. I have a master's degree in Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution and am also a trained mediator, which aids in my passion for helping others reach their goals. Are you struggling to set and consistently meet your goals? Are you re-entering society, from the military or prison? Do you have periods of anxiety or sadness? Are you frustrated with your mate, family or other relationships? Let's chat about your specific needs and see how we can work together.
(704) 610-7236 View (704) 610-7236
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Kathleen Pinkston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Let's start with a cup of coffee and a chat. Have you ever felt like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole, unsure if you'd ever find the way out? You are feeling overwhelmed with all of life’s challenges, a constant wave of emotions never with any breaks, and a longing desire to just find happiness. You lay awake at night struggling with feelings of guilt, fear, or uncertainty about the future.
Let's start with a cup of coffee and a chat. Have you ever felt like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole, unsure if you'd ever find the way out? You are feeling overwhelmed with all of life’s challenges, a constant wave of emotions never with any breaks, and a longing desire to just find happiness. You lay awake at night struggling with feelings of guilt, fear, or uncertainty about the future.
(803) 886-9951 View (803) 886-9951
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Wendy L. Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety and stress, depression, or past trauma or abuse? Do you need support to move forward and reclaim your life? If so, you're not alone. Because I've fought through my own issues in therapy, I understand that it takes courage to ask for help. As your therapist, it's my pledge to be non-judgmental, present, and authentic as I join with you, support you, and provide effective tools and strategies for change.
Are you struggling with anxiety and stress, depression, or past trauma or abuse? Do you need support to move forward and reclaim your life? If so, you're not alone. Because I've fought through my own issues in therapy, I understand that it takes courage to ask for help. As your therapist, it's my pledge to be non-judgmental, present, and authentic as I join with you, support you, and provide effective tools and strategies for change.
(980) 276-2417 View (980) 276-2417

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Jennifer L Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710
Change only happens when we get outside of our comfort zone. Maybe you're a parent looking for someone to help your child regulate their emotions. Maybe you're an adult looking for someone to hear your story and offer a safe place to resolve internal conflicts to move forward. Maybe you're a couple or family who wants to know better ways to communicate and feel connected once again.
Change only happens when we get outside of our comfort zone. Maybe you're a parent looking for someone to help your child regulate their emotions. Maybe you're an adult looking for someone to hear your story and offer a safe place to resolve internal conflicts to move forward. Maybe you're a couple or family who wants to know better ways to communicate and feel connected once again.
(843) 326-4533 View (843) 326-4533
Integrative Counseling Services, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710
Depression/anxiety, addiction/substance abuse, conflict in interpersonal relationships (including Collaborative Law Process), athletics/sports & other mental-health related issues are often signs of the destructive and dysfunctional ways individuals/families cope with life's stressors and anxieties. The goal is to devise a customized treatment plan that will weaken or eliminate the patterns, cycles, and habits that keep the individual/family from living a more successful, productive, and emotionally fulfilling life. Dr. Kevin Wickes has written numerous articles for professional journals, and has presented at national conferences.
Depression/anxiety, addiction/substance abuse, conflict in interpersonal relationships (including Collaborative Law Process), athletics/sports & other mental-health related issues are often signs of the destructive and dysfunctional ways individuals/families cope with life's stressors and anxieties. The goal is to devise a customized treatment plan that will weaken or eliminate the patterns, cycles, and habits that keep the individual/family from living a more successful, productive, and emotionally fulfilling life. Dr. Kevin Wickes has written numerous articles for professional journals, and has presented at national conferences.
(843) 889-7539 View (843) 889-7539

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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.