Divorce Therapists in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB

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Norm Wellington
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, RFM, RPCA
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N  (Online Only)
When parents say "good-bye" to each other in divorce mediation, the conflict has been well-managed only if children have been helped.
My practice, over the years, has become more and more attuned to problems of conflict and issues of violence. As a trained child psychologist, I have seen first hand the raw damage an emotional injury continues to create. As a clinician, it has not been unusual for me to see the same sorts of trauma: yet locked away in one's memory, living on in current behaviour. This is what conflict can do. The issues just seem to keep on repeating themselves, inevitably with the same unfortunate outcomes. (My role sometimes is the Life Coach who becomes a personal guide.)
When parents say "good-bye" to each other in divorce mediation, the conflict has been well-managed only if children have been helped.
My practice, over the years, has become more and more attuned to problems of conflict and issues of violence. As a trained child psychologist, I have seen first hand the raw damage an emotional injury continues to create. As a clinician, it has not been unusual for me to see the same sorts of trauma: yet locked away in one's memory, living on in current behaviour. This is what conflict can do. The issues just seem to keep on repeating themselves, inevitably with the same unfortunate outcomes. (My role sometimes is the Life Coach who becomes a personal guide.)
(403) 800-1150 View (403) 800-1150
Photo of Crystal Hamill, Counsellor in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
Crystal Hamill
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2T  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your current situation and don’t know where to start? I am here to help. Hi, I am Crystal, so glad you are here! I love working with individuals, whether you are experiencing issues in your relationships, going through a separation, breakup, or divorce and/or preparing for new love.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your current situation and don’t know where to start? I am here to help. Hi, I am Crystal, so glad you are here! I love working with individuals, whether you are experiencing issues in your relationships, going through a separation, breakup, or divorce and/or preparing for new love.
(587) 809-2627 View (587) 809-2627
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Nancy Rohatinsky
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3C
Listening to clients and providing a respectful environment where it is safe to explore life's challenges is the first step. Each of us has strengths. I respect the expertise you have in your own life, encourage you to look at things differently and guide you to discover your own inner wisdom to help you create solutions that work for you. My clients include individuals, couples and families struggling with relationship breakdown, separation/divorce, parent-child problems, employment issues, anxiety, depression or trauma. I have specialized training in mediation, parenting coordination, parenting assessments and EMDR for working with trauma.
Listening to clients and providing a respectful environment where it is safe to explore life's challenges is the first step. Each of us has strengths. I respect the expertise you have in your own life, encourage you to look at things differently and guide you to discover your own inner wisdom to help you create solutions that work for you. My clients include individuals, couples and families struggling with relationship breakdown, separation/divorce, parent-child problems, employment issues, anxiety, depression or trauma. I have specialized training in mediation, parenting coordination, parenting assessments and EMDR for working with trauma.
(587) 210-2442 View (587) 210-2442
Photo of Jeannine Crofton, Psychologist in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
Jeannine Crofton
Psychologist, MA, FMC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3G
I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and Ontario. I offer online and in-person sessions. I am also a Divorce Mediator and provide Marital Mediation services. I teach in the Psychology department at Mount Royal University (MRU). I work with people who need guidance to redesign their relationship, work through a crisis or are transitioning into a co-parenting relationship with their spouse.
I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and Ontario. I offer online and in-person sessions. I am also a Divorce Mediator and provide Marital Mediation services. I teach in the Psychology department at Mount Royal University (MRU). I work with people who need guidance to redesign their relationship, work through a crisis or are transitioning into a co-parenting relationship with their spouse.
(587) 328-5545 View (587) 328-5545
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Dr. Susan Clark
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P
Dr. Clark is a Registered Psychologist and co-founder of the Calgary-based private practice: Taylor Clark Psychological Services. Dr. Clark has over fifteen years of clinical experience, first in California and more recently in Alberta, specializing in divorce and separation. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based practices and she is committed to staying current in her field with peer-reviewed research and regularly attending internationally and nationally renowned conferences and workshops.
Dr. Clark is a Registered Psychologist and co-founder of the Calgary-based private practice: Taylor Clark Psychological Services. Dr. Clark has over fifteen years of clinical experience, first in California and more recently in Alberta, specializing in divorce and separation. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based practices and she is committed to staying current in her field with peer-reviewed research and regularly attending internationally and nationally renowned conferences and workshops.
(877) 959-5931 x821 View (877) 959-5931 x821
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GreatHeightsCalmMinds
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2V
We want to help you or your family member get better and get back to life, with evidence base strategies. Psychologist & Counsellors available now, looking to provide support and change for concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bullying, Low Self Esteem, OCD....and more. We have experts in depression, anxiety, divorce and separation (For adults and children), as well as chronic pain and gut disorders. We want you to feel better, and have the tools to start making changes now. We Utilize such tools as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR to feel better.
We want to help you or your family member get better and get back to life, with evidence base strategies. Psychologist & Counsellors available now, looking to provide support and change for concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bullying, Low Self Esteem, OCD....and more. We have experts in depression, anxiety, divorce and separation (For adults and children), as well as chronic pain and gut disorders. We want you to feel better, and have the tools to start making changes now. We Utilize such tools as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR to feel better.
(587) 316-9374 View (587) 316-9374
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Velma M. Noble
Counsellor, MA, RP, CCC, CPCSRet, PAg-Ret
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3E
I have been in private practice since 2004, bringing a warm, comprehensive, practical, & holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Primary areas of clinical focus that include: depression and anxiety, grief and loss, major life transitions, stress management, marital enrichment, divorce care, family communication, spiritual care, empowerment and assertiveness training. I offer individual, couple, family therapy, as well as a number of unique group programs.
I have been in private practice since 2004, bringing a warm, comprehensive, practical, & holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Primary areas of clinical focus that include: depression and anxiety, grief and loss, major life transitions, stress management, marital enrichment, divorce care, family communication, spiritual care, empowerment and assertiveness training. I offer individual, couple, family therapy, as well as a number of unique group programs.
(403) 800-3443 View (403) 800-3443
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Tara-Anne Powell
Psychologist, M, A
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2H
I enjoy working with children, teens and adults. I have experience working with relational issues, parenting, stress, school problems, workplace stress, self-esteem, separation and divorce, grief, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety and depression. My clients and I work together to find creative and practical ideas to help them to reach their therapeutic and personal goals. I typically write down ideas and suggestions that relate to a session, and send them home with each client so that they can continue to focus on their goals and practice concrete strategies.
I enjoy working with children, teens and adults. I have experience working with relational issues, parenting, stress, school problems, workplace stress, self-esteem, separation and divorce, grief, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety and depression. My clients and I work together to find creative and practical ideas to help them to reach their therapeutic and personal goals. I typically write down ideas and suggestions that relate to a session, and send them home with each client so that they can continue to focus on their goals and practice concrete strategies.
(587) 705-0366 View (587) 705-0366
Photo of Agnieszka Witkowska, Psychologist in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
Agnieszka Witkowska
Psychologist, RPsych, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2Y
I help clients who face anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, separation, divorce, weight and health issues, important life decisions, addictions, grief and loss.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in counselling. I specialize in clinical psychology. I work with individuals: adults and adolescents, and with couples. I can help you to feel better, to increase your self-esteem and to heal from past experiences. If you experienced trauma, abuse, if you have been struggling with depression, anxiety for a long time call me to schedule an appointment. I will help you to experience well-being, to learn and implement new skills and to see your life differently. I offer different approaches to therapy such as: ACT, CBT-Mindfilness, Psychodynamic, Gottman, Emotion-Focused.
I help clients who face anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, separation, divorce, weight and health issues, important life decisions, addictions, grief and loss.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in counselling. I specialize in clinical psychology. I work with individuals: adults and adolescents, and with couples. I can help you to feel better, to increase your self-esteem and to heal from past experiences. If you experienced trauma, abuse, if you have been struggling with depression, anxiety for a long time call me to schedule an appointment. I will help you to experience well-being, to learn and implement new skills and to see your life differently. I offer different approaches to therapy such as: ACT, CBT-Mindfilness, Psychodynamic, Gottman, Emotion-Focused.
(866) 316-6703 View (866) 316-6703
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Sommer McLauchlin
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N
My areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Parenting, Children with Disabilities, Impact of Separation/Divorce on Children, Trauma/PTSD, Self-Esteem, Addictions Issues, Self-Harm, Child Developmental Concerns, Attachment, Identity Development, School Performance Issues, and Family Conflict.
It is my privilege to bear witness to your healing journey. I believe that people are the catalyst for the change they desire, and my role is to support that change in a way that feels meaningful to you. My counselling approach is flexible and creative, with an emphasis on the importance of therapeutic connection. I am truly passionate about working with adolescents, teens, and families. I bring to you an open, accepting, safe space to support your healing journey. I have over 18 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents/teens, adults, and families in a variety of settings.
My areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Parenting, Children with Disabilities, Impact of Separation/Divorce on Children, Trauma/PTSD, Self-Esteem, Addictions Issues, Self-Harm, Child Developmental Concerns, Attachment, Identity Development, School Performance Issues, and Family Conflict.
It is my privilege to bear witness to your healing journey. I believe that people are the catalyst for the change they desire, and my role is to support that change in a way that feels meaningful to you. My counselling approach is flexible and creative, with an emphasis on the importance of therapeutic connection. I am truly passionate about working with adolescents, teens, and families. I bring to you an open, accepting, safe space to support your healing journey. I have over 18 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents/teens, adults, and families in a variety of settings.
(587) 419-0846 View (587) 419-0846
Photo of Mike Denis, Psychologist in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
Mike Denis
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2G
Mike is a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years experience working with divorce, separation, mediation, and high conflict families. He is a specialized Child & Adolescent/Young Adult Psychologist. He has experience conducting mental health, addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, Custody & Access assessments, and counselling both 'high risk' youth and adults. He is a certified and experienced DBT therapist, and practices Reality, Narrative, and Client Centred paradigms. He is courteous, respectful & open minded.
Mike is a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years experience working with divorce, separation, mediation, and high conflict families. He is a specialized Child & Adolescent/Young Adult Psychologist. He has experience conducting mental health, addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, Custody & Access assessments, and counselling both 'high risk' youth and adults. He is a certified and experienced DBT therapist, and practices Reality, Narrative, and Client Centred paradigms. He is courteous, respectful & open minded.
(403) 264-1199 View (403) 264-1199
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Mani Brar
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2S  (Online Only)
Exploring mental health can be scary and challenging. I am passionate about helping others and offer a safe space to explore various issues. As a Registered Psychologist, I have experience helping individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, grief/ loss, life transitions, sexuality, women’s health issues, as well as divorce/separation. I believe in working with my clients to create tailored treatment goals. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation to help you decide whether we would be a good fit and to answer any of your questions.
Exploring mental health can be scary and challenging. I am passionate about helping others and offer a safe space to explore various issues. As a Registered Psychologist, I have experience helping individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, grief/ loss, life transitions, sexuality, women’s health issues, as well as divorce/separation. I believe in working with my clients to create tailored treatment goals. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation to help you decide whether we would be a good fit and to answer any of your questions.
(587) 600-2920 View (587) 600-2920
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Rhonda Kent
Psychologist, MA, R Psych, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2T
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 30 years experience. I work effectively with children, adolescents and adults. I have worked extensively in the areas of trauma, grief and loss, separation/divorce, anxiety/depression, suicide intervention, suicide bereavement, parenting issues and domestic violence. I utilize art and play therapy interventions while working with children and teens. I focus on hope and teaching positive coping skills. I am trained in EMDR and ART and am skilled in working with complex trauma and PTSD. I believe we all have the capacity to overcome any challenge.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 30 years experience. I work effectively with children, adolescents and adults. I have worked extensively in the areas of trauma, grief and loss, separation/divorce, anxiety/depression, suicide intervention, suicide bereavement, parenting issues and domestic violence. I utilize art and play therapy interventions while working with children and teens. I focus on hope and teaching positive coping skills. I am trained in EMDR and ART and am skilled in working with complex trauma and PTSD. I believe we all have the capacity to overcome any challenge.
(403) 778-0535 View (403) 778-0535
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Cece Warren - Calgary Couples Therapy And Associates
Counsellor, MHSc, CCC, RMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2H
If you are looking for a transparent therapist with over 13 years experience providing support to individuals and couples in their relationships, If you are struggling with an affair or betrayal, divorce consideration, relationship issues.
A Healthy Relationship Includes Empathy, Compassion and Loving Boundaries. If you struggle with communication, empathy, validation or moments of conflict or your partner say hurtful things in arguments that you don't mean this can be changed. Perhaps you want to have better boundaries with each other or better boundaries with extended family? If you are recovering from an affair, not sure if you want to end your relationship or stay or simply want to learn better communication skills, I understand. Book a free consultation https://calgarycouplestherapy.janeapp.com/
If you are looking for a transparent therapist with over 13 years experience providing support to individuals and couples in their relationships, If you are struggling with an affair or betrayal, divorce consideration, relationship issues.
A Healthy Relationship Includes Empathy, Compassion and Loving Boundaries. If you struggle with communication, empathy, validation or moments of conflict or your partner say hurtful things in arguments that you don't mean this can be changed. Perhaps you want to have better boundaries with each other or better boundaries with extended family? If you are recovering from an affair, not sure if you want to end your relationship or stay or simply want to learn better communication skills, I understand. Book a free consultation https://calgarycouplestherapy.janeapp.com/
(587) 400-3523 View (587) 400-3523
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Vanina Illodo
Counsellor, MSc, CCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2T
I offer culturally sensitive counseling both in English and Spanish. I believe that understanding someone's culture and world-view is a key element in the therapeutic work. For over 20 years, I have helped clients from different cultural backgrounds suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and trauma. I work with adults, couples and families facing life crisis such as divorce, relationship problems, parenting issues, grief, career change, health concerns, abuse, etc. I can work with you to help you process challenging present and past experiences to facilitate your journey towards personal healing and growth.
I offer culturally sensitive counseling both in English and Spanish. I believe that understanding someone's culture and world-view is a key element in the therapeutic work. For over 20 years, I have helped clients from different cultural backgrounds suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and trauma. I work with adults, couples and families facing life crisis such as divorce, relationship problems, parenting issues, grief, career change, health concerns, abuse, etc. I can work with you to help you process challenging present and past experiences to facilitate your journey towards personal healing and growth.
(877) 794-4850 View (877) 794-4850
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Meg Hasek-Watt
Psychologist, RPsych, MC, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P
Offering daytime and evening appointments in downtown Calgary or Virtually through telehealth and online methods. The focus of my practice includes: Anxiety, Trauma (including PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other Trauma-related conditions), Bereavement, Grief & Loss, Phobias, Sex & Sexuality, Chronic Pain & Chronic Illness, & coping with life stressors, stages of change, & identity transitions e.g. illness onset, retirement, new marriage, divorce, career changes/job loss, sexuality & ever important, coping and COVID-19. I am also offering Assessment Services (e.g. Psychoeducational, Mental Health, Personality, ADHD).
Offering daytime and evening appointments in downtown Calgary or Virtually through telehealth and online methods. The focus of my practice includes: Anxiety, Trauma (including PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other Trauma-related conditions), Bereavement, Grief & Loss, Phobias, Sex & Sexuality, Chronic Pain & Chronic Illness, & coping with life stressors, stages of change, & identity transitions e.g. illness onset, retirement, new marriage, divorce, career changes/job loss, sexuality & ever important, coping and COVID-19. I am also offering Assessment Services (e.g. Psychoeducational, Mental Health, Personality, ADHD).
(587) 851-5797 View (587) 851-5797
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Henze & Associates: Counseling & Care
Psychologist, MA, RCC, CPC, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2V
Marriage in knots? Need healing? Wondering if your commitment to marriage and faith will be respected? We offer a unique values focused, skills based strategy of marital intervention that takes marriages and families from the very brink of divorce all the way into high functioning excellence. If you are looking to address addictions, restore the love you once had, reawaken passion and do it all in a context where your faith and values are respected, then come to a place where we take the time to teach YOU how to fix your marriage so it won't be broken again.
Marriage in knots? Need healing? Wondering if your commitment to marriage and faith will be respected? We offer a unique values focused, skills based strategy of marital intervention that takes marriages and families from the very brink of divorce all the way into high functioning excellence. If you are looking to address addictions, restore the love you once had, reawaken passion and do it all in a context where your faith and values are respected, then come to a place where we take the time to teach YOU how to fix your marriage so it won't be broken again.
(866) 632-5280 x101 View (866) 632-5280 x101
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Gio Dolcecore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3H
Let's explore fertility, change, intimacy, marriage, divorce, co-parenting, fighting, monogamy, polyamory, and anything else together.
Hi, I’m Gio (they/them), and if you're reading this I'm assuming you're looking for a therapist. I hate to break it to you, but the "perfect" therapist doesn't exist. However, we could build a therapeutic relationship together that is the perfect solution to the reasons you're looking for a therapist. You might be feeling anxious, depressed, or scared - but you're also feeling ready for change. Try a free consultation with me and let's see if we'd make a good team to tackle some of those worries together.
Let's explore fertility, change, intimacy, marriage, divorce, co-parenting, fighting, monogamy, polyamory, and anything else together.
Hi, I’m Gio (they/them), and if you're reading this I'm assuming you're looking for a therapist. I hate to break it to you, but the "perfect" therapist doesn't exist. However, we could build a therapeutic relationship together that is the perfect solution to the reasons you're looking for a therapist. You might be feeling anxious, depressed, or scared - but you're also feeling ready for change. Try a free consultation with me and let's see if we'd make a good team to tackle some of those worries together.
(587) 600-2924 View (587) 600-2924
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Lauraine F. Laudel
Psychologist, BEd, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3E
I work with individuals of any age in the areas of stress management, depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, ADHD, trauma, divorce or life transitions, to name a few.
Sometimes, challenges in life seem bigger than we can manage. You aren't alone! Whether you feeling overwhelmed, confused, stressed, sad or unclear about where to go or what to do next, there is hope. It is my goal and honour to work collaboratively with you, to co-create the changes you are seeking as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Change IS possible. The life you are wanting awaits you!
I work with individuals of any age in the areas of stress management, depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, ADHD, trauma, divorce or life transitions, to name a few.
Sometimes, challenges in life seem bigger than we can manage. You aren't alone! Whether you feeling overwhelmed, confused, stressed, sad or unclear about where to go or what to do next, there is hope. It is my goal and honour to work collaboratively with you, to co-create the changes you are seeking as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Change IS possible. The life you are wanting awaits you!
(587) 741-9016 View (587) 741-9016
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Riverwest Therapy Collective
Psychologist, R Psych, MC, MA
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P
Hello! We are Riverwest Therapy Collective, a radtastic group of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Certified Counsellors & Social Workers in private practice offering therapy & assessment services for our clients. We specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Identity, Chronic pain/Chronic illness, Personal Injury claims, WCB claims, end of life/death/dying care, Sex and Relationships, Major Life Transitions (e.g. divorce, marriage), Infertility/Pregnancy Loss, Child Loss, & Assessment including ADHD, Learning, PsychoEducational Assessments, Autism Assessment, Gifted/School Admissions, and Return to Work/Personal Injury.
Hello! We are Riverwest Therapy Collective, a radtastic group of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Certified Counsellors & Social Workers in private practice offering therapy & assessment services for our clients. We specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Identity, Chronic pain/Chronic illness, Personal Injury claims, WCB claims, end of life/death/dying care, Sex and Relationships, Major Life Transitions (e.g. divorce, marriage), Infertility/Pregnancy Loss, Child Loss, & Assessment including ADHD, Learning, PsychoEducational Assessments, Autism Assessment, Gifted/School Admissions, and Return to Work/Personal Injury.
(587) 856-5092 View (587) 856-5092

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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 behavioural, 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 behavioural 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.