Divorce Therapists in North York, ON

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Erica J Stevens - Building Better Relationships
MA
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2L
Or, in the case of divorce, to build confidence so they can move on quickly.
When you’re feeling sad, angry, or frustrated in an important relationship—whether it's with your partner, your children, or with yourself after a divorce or big transition—it’s impossible to enjoy your life. All your energy goes towards managing those difficult emotions, and you feel drained, stressed-out, lonely, and scared. What’s worse, everything else suffers, too: sleep, work, and most important, your children. If this is where you are today, you are not alone. Most of us never learned how to create warm, connected relationships that help us grow. Fortunately these skills CAN be learned—and it doesn't take that long!
Or, in the case of divorce, to build confidence so they can move on quickly.
When you’re feeling sad, angry, or frustrated in an important relationship—whether it's with your partner, your children, or with yourself after a divorce or big transition—it’s impossible to enjoy your life. All your energy goes towards managing those difficult emotions, and you feel drained, stressed-out, lonely, and scared. What’s worse, everything else suffers, too: sleep, work, and most important, your children. If this is where you are today, you are not alone. Most of us never learned how to create warm, connected relationships that help us grow. Fortunately these skills CAN be learned—and it doesn't take that long!
(289) 272-9434 View (289) 272-9434
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Duke Oliogu
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, Clinica, Counsel, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M9L
Our mission : we offer, group or one on one therapy for our clients, which includes : Person with intellectual disabilities, Individual counselling's, Couple/Marriage counselling ,Life Couching, Divorce/separation Counseling' ,Assessment and reports for Immigration and refugee clients, Workshop and Seminars that helps our clientele to build resilience .
l have diverse backgrounds as a pastor, Registered Psychotherapist, licensed Supervisor and a Spiritual Care practioner. I offer supervision & case consultations for student interns, RP qualifying registrants & new psychotherapist . For over 10yrs, I also provide evidence based Emotional Counseling Supports to Clients dealing with Mental health concerns: Mood change, neurological issues, Trauma, Tragic pains, ODD, ADHD, ASD, Depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Fear, Grief/loss, Addiction, and life transitions. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths &wellness
Our mission : we offer, group or one on one therapy for our clients, which includes : Person with intellectual disabilities, Individual counselling's, Couple/Marriage counselling ,Life Couching, Divorce/separation Counseling' ,Assessment and reports for Immigration and refugee clients, Workshop and Seminars that helps our clientele to build resilience .
l have diverse backgrounds as a pastor, Registered Psychotherapist, licensed Supervisor and a Spiritual Care practioner. I offer supervision & case consultations for student interns, RP qualifying registrants & new psychotherapist . For over 10yrs, I also provide evidence based Emotional Counseling Supports to Clients dealing with Mental health concerns: Mood change, neurological issues, Trauma, Tragic pains, ODD, ADHD, ASD, Depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Fear, Grief/loss, Addiction, and life transitions. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths &wellness
(289) 207-6256 View (289) 207-6256
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Divorce Healing Coach
Registered Social Service Worker, RSSW, PCC
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3B
Hi, I'm Bonnie Duarte, a compassionate Registered Social Service Worker specializing in Divorce Healing. I understand the overwhelming emotions you're facing. Whether you're feeling hopeless or overwhelmed, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of divorce, including high-conflict dynamics and narcissistic abuse. You deserve emotional support, practical tools, and guidance to rebuild your life with resilience and confidence. Let's work towards healing, setting healthy boundaries, and feeling like yourself again.
Hi, I'm Bonnie Duarte, a compassionate Registered Social Service Worker specializing in Divorce Healing. I understand the overwhelming emotions you're facing. Whether you're feeling hopeless or overwhelmed, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of divorce, including high-conflict dynamics and narcissistic abuse. You deserve emotional support, practical tools, and guidance to rebuild your life with resilience and confidence. Let's work towards healing, setting healthy boundaries, and feeling like yourself again.
(647) 370-8346 View (647) 370-8346
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Susan Walker Kennedy
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3J
Walker Kennedy offers strong clinical skills and experience in the areas of separation and divorce, learning disabilities, psychoeducational assessment and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults.
Dr. Susan Walker Kennedy is a registered psychologist in private practice providing comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, parenting plans (custody/access assessments) and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. She fosters well-being through compassionate and empathic therapy and counselling. Dr. Walker Kennedy has extensive clinical experience regarding the impact that separation and divorce has on families.
Walker Kennedy offers strong clinical skills and experience in the areas of separation and divorce, learning disabilities, psychoeducational assessment and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults.
Dr. Susan Walker Kennedy is a registered psychologist in private practice providing comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, parenting plans (custody/access assessments) and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. She fosters well-being through compassionate and empathic therapy and counselling. Dr. Walker Kennedy has extensive clinical experience regarding the impact that separation and divorce has on families.
(289) 807-1528 View (289) 807-1528
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Homaira Ghazvini Nejad- Rp (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J
Happiness is a direction, not a place. I am experienced in providing counselling services for individuals, families and couples with anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, bereavement (grief) and PTSD issues. I can help the clients to learn or improve their communication skills, and marital conflict solution strategies. Pre-marriage and marriage, infidelity, and divorce counselling services are provided. Play therapy will be provided for children with behavioural problems.
Happiness is a direction, not a place. I am experienced in providing counselling services for individuals, families and couples with anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, bereavement (grief) and PTSD issues. I can help the clients to learn or improve their communication skills, and marital conflict solution strategies. Pre-marriage and marriage, infidelity, and divorce counselling services are provided. Play therapy will be provided for children with behavioural problems.
(647) 691-5168 View (647) 691-5168
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Life Design Therapy
Counsellor, PhD, DCC, MCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life. Our goal is to empower our clients to realize the potential they have been given for success, happiness, and build healthy coping skills. During times like this, we provide psychological assessment and intervention to use of a digital platform that provides secure, encrypted, audio-video conferencing to communicate with a client in anywhere needing our service.
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life. Our goal is to empower our clients to realize the potential they have been given for success, happiness, and build healthy coping skills. During times like this, we provide psychological assessment and intervention to use of a digital platform that provides secure, encrypted, audio-video conferencing to communicate with a client in anywhere needing our service.
(647) 977-5985 View (647) 977-5985
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Marcy Urbas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3J
Sad, worried, overwhelmed? Contemplating a separation? Going through a divorce? With care & compassion, I have been helping individuals, couples & families for 20+ yrs. I address your emotional & relationship challenges and help you feel relief from your pain so you can achieve optimal functioning.
Sad, worried, overwhelmed? Contemplating a separation? Going through a divorce? With care & compassion, I have been helping individuals, couples & families for 20+ yrs. I address your emotional & relationship challenges and help you feel relief from your pain so you can achieve optimal functioning.
(647) 799-1904 View (647) 799-1904
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Stella- Nkeiruka Osagie
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J  (Online Only)
Whatever goes up, usually comes down. But sometimes, when life’s challenges come, you wonder if they will ever go away. Life comes in stages, one can swing between thriving and surviving. The challenges of life can be overwhelming and steal our joy. How are you feeling today? Anxious? Afraid? Are you going through a life transition such as divorce, immigration, breakup, grief, job loss, parenting stress, or just simply weighed down? What’s keeping you awake at night? Sometimes one just needs to talk to someone who understands. Regardless of your circumstances, a fulfilling life is still possible. Let's work together to get there.
Whatever goes up, usually comes down. But sometimes, when life’s challenges come, you wonder if they will ever go away. Life comes in stages, one can swing between thriving and surviving. The challenges of life can be overwhelming and steal our joy. How are you feeling today? Anxious? Afraid? Are you going through a life transition such as divorce, immigration, breakup, grief, job loss, parenting stress, or just simply weighed down? What’s keeping you awake at night? Sometimes one just needs to talk to someone who understands. Regardless of your circumstances, a fulfilling life is still possible. Let's work together to get there.
(289) 272-7340 View (289) 272-7340
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Karen Solomon-Ament
Registered Social Worker, BAASW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3B  (Online Only)
I have been in practice as a clinical social worker for over thirty years. I graduated with a Masters degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1979. I also have an undergraduate degree in social work . I specialize in individual marital and family counselling. Counselling is offered but not limited to issues of grief,loss,anger,anxiety,depression, post traumatic stress ,life transitions, separation and divorce, infidelity, child care issues, parenting and relationship issues. I also offer ante and post natal counselling such as post partum and ante natal issues of depression and anxiety. My clinical approach is eclectic.
I have been in practice as a clinical social worker for over thirty years. I graduated with a Masters degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1979. I also have an undergraduate degree in social work . I specialize in individual marital and family counselling. Counselling is offered but not limited to issues of grief,loss,anger,anxiety,depression, post traumatic stress ,life transitions, separation and divorce, infidelity, child care issues, parenting and relationship issues. I also offer ante and post natal counselling such as post partum and ante natal issues of depression and anxiety. My clinical approach is eclectic.
(647) 952-6129 View (647) 952-6129
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Jan Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, PhD, MCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
North York, ON M3J
We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by unexpected changes in our family life, relationships, careers or health - times when strong emotions are difficult to manage alone. Perhaps you are experiencing divorce, looking for a career change, deeply saddening by the state of our planet, or wondering what comes next. Maybe you long for a different life, but don't know what to move towards. You might be a high-achieving professional whose drive for success has left you feeling isolated and disconnected. You may be an exhausted or frustrated parent/partner, or grieving the loss of someone you love. You may be male/female/non-binary.
We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by unexpected changes in our family life, relationships, careers or health - times when strong emotions are difficult to manage alone. Perhaps you are experiencing divorce, looking for a career change, deeply saddening by the state of our planet, or wondering what comes next. Maybe you long for a different life, but don't know what to move towards. You might be a high-achieving professional whose drive for success has left you feeling isolated and disconnected. You may be an exhausted or frustrated parent/partner, or grieving the loss of someone you love. You may be male/female/non-binary.
(647) 957-9230 View (647) 957-9230
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Sherry Rapuch
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3J
My areas of expertise include anxiety, peer relationships, school challenges, friendship issues, parenting skills, ADHD, behavioural and emotional regulation, separation and divorce, grief and anger and stress management.
If you are reading this you have taken the first step in helping yourself or someone you care about. I hope you feel brave and proud. I am a therapist with over 40 years of experience. I will work with you and your child in order for you to reach your goals. My approach is to provide a safe supportive space for clients to share their worries, concerns, feelings and thoughts. Working from a strength based position, I use talk therapy and play based approaches utilizing techniques from solution focused therapy, CBT and systems. I use an eclectic approach as every client and their needs are unique.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, peer relationships, school challenges, friendship issues, parenting skills, ADHD, behavioural and emotional regulation, separation and divorce, grief and anger and stress management.
If you are reading this you have taken the first step in helping yourself or someone you care about. I hope you feel brave and proud. I am a therapist with over 40 years of experience. I will work with you and your child in order for you to reach your goals. My approach is to provide a safe supportive space for clients to share their worries, concerns, feelings and thoughts. Working from a strength based position, I use talk therapy and play based approaches utilizing techniques from solution focused therapy, CBT and systems. I use an eclectic approach as every client and their needs are unique.
(289) 802-2175 View (289) 802-2175
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Robert T. Muller
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3J
Many of my clients struggle with relationship conflict, grief & bereavement, eating disorders, family crisis, parent-child conflict, male & female abuse, and adjustment to divorce.
I've been a trauma therapist in Toronto for over 25 years, helping people with PTSD or trauma; those who have struggled with a painful past. I use a trauma-informed approach, that draws on attachment theory, I see individuals, couples or families, who have been affected by trauma. Many of my clients are in high distress from grief and loss, they often have difficult family relationships, or they're trying to cope with anxiety, eating disorders, or emotional pain.
Many of my clients struggle with relationship conflict, grief & bereavement, eating disorders, family crisis, parent-child conflict, male & female abuse, and adjustment to divorce.
I've been a trauma therapist in Toronto for over 25 years, helping people with PTSD or trauma; those who have struggled with a painful past. I use a trauma-informed approach, that draws on attachment theory, I see individuals, couples or families, who have been affected by trauma. Many of my clients are in high distress from grief and loss, they often have difficult family relationships, or they're trying to cope with anxiety, eating disorders, or emotional pain.
(416) 939-6491 View (416) 939-6491
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Susan Monteith
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M5M
Are you struggling with an emotional problem? Or are you looking for help in your relationship? I have been working for 21 years with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, loss, abuse, self-esteem, divorce, and other issues that are negatively affecting their lives and their relationships. Often we don't know why we stay in unhealthy relationships, behave inappropriately, say something we don't intend to say, or act in a shameful way. In the safe, non-judgmental therapy setting that I offer, you will be able to explore, come to understand and change these ways that are causing you distress
Are you struggling with an emotional problem? Or are you looking for help in your relationship? I have been working for 21 years with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, loss, abuse, self-esteem, divorce, and other issues that are negatively affecting their lives and their relationships. Often we don't know why we stay in unhealthy relationships, behave inappropriately, say something we don't intend to say, or act in a shameful way. In the safe, non-judgmental therapy setting that I offer, you will be able to explore, come to understand and change these ways that are causing you distress
(647) 372-5044 View (647) 372-5044
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Gabriela Arriola
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M9N
Hello, and welcome to my site. Are you feeling depressed, isolated, stressed, anxious, low self esteem or suicidal? Are you having relationship problems, with partners, co-workers, family members(children)? I provide therapy for everyone but especially for those struggling with issues of divorce , anxiety and conflictive family relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in both languages Spanish and English . I am a member of Ontario College of Social Workers.
Hello, and welcome to my site. Are you feeling depressed, isolated, stressed, anxious, low self esteem or suicidal? Are you having relationship problems, with partners, co-workers, family members(children)? I provide therapy for everyone but especially for those struggling with issues of divorce , anxiety and conflictive family relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in both languages Spanish and English . I am a member of Ontario College of Social Workers.
(289) 207-6548 View (289) 207-6548
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Mahshid Abbasi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CHyp, EFT, EMDR, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2K
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Ontario and an EMDR Clinician, Hypnotherapist in bilingual counselling (Farsi-English) to individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of life transitions and challenges. I offer counselling within a safe conducive environment to individuals and couples. I have worked successfully with clients seeking support with personal growth, anger management, anxiety, coping with loss, child sexual abuse, relationship issues, life crisis, divorce and many other personal issues.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Ontario and an EMDR Clinician, Hypnotherapist in bilingual counselling (Farsi-English) to individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of life transitions and challenges. I offer counselling within a safe conducive environment to individuals and couples. I have worked successfully with clients seeking support with personal growth, anger management, anxiety, coping with loss, child sexual abuse, relationship issues, life crisis, divorce and many other personal issues.
(855) 976-3256 View (855) 976-3256
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Lynda Ceresne
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2H
My areas of specialty include: adult family conflict, relationship repair, parenting, career challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, women's mental health, dating, separation, divorce, intimate partner violence, grief, and living with cancer.
I am a dynamic, highly skilled, and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist. I have over 25 years of experience working successfully with youth and adults, couples, and families. I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and how important it is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. We will work together to identify changes you want to make and establish therapy goals. My clinical therapy work is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. I act as a facilitator and guide, assisting clients to realize their goals for change, feel happier, and be more effective personally and professionally.
My areas of specialty include: adult family conflict, relationship repair, parenting, career challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, women's mental health, dating, separation, divorce, intimate partner violence, grief, and living with cancer.
I am a dynamic, highly skilled, and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist. I have over 25 years of experience working successfully with youth and adults, couples, and families. I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and how important it is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. We will work together to identify changes you want to make and establish therapy goals. My clinical therapy work is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. I act as a facilitator and guide, assisting clients to realize their goals for change, feel happier, and be more effective personally and professionally.
(647) 360-5122 View (647) 360-5122
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Barbara Mancini
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2K
Experiencing sadness, worry, or distress? Are past traumas impacting your present? Feeling "different"? Is it hard to navigate the world socially? These are some of the mental health, identity, and social concerns that can impact individuals and their families, impeding wellbeing. I provide psychotherapy and assessments to assist with a range of issues including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, abuse, attachment concerns, anger, autism spectrum disorder, learning/attention issues, addictions, family functioning problems/transitions (e.g., divorce, adoption) etc. I also have unique training and experience supporting gender/sexual identity-related exploration, coming out, and/or transition/surgery readiness assessments.
Experiencing sadness, worry, or distress? Are past traumas impacting your present? Feeling "different"? Is it hard to navigate the world socially? These are some of the mental health, identity, and social concerns that can impact individuals and their families, impeding wellbeing. I provide psychotherapy and assessments to assist with a range of issues including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, abuse, attachment concerns, anger, autism spectrum disorder, learning/attention issues, addictions, family functioning problems/transitions (e.g., divorce, adoption) etc. I also have unique training and experience supporting gender/sexual identity-related exploration, coming out, and/or transition/surgery readiness assessments.
(855) 912-6671 View (855) 912-6671
Photo of Danielle Besseling, Registered Social Worker in North York, ON
Danielle Besseling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M5M  (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping people get to the root of their problems. Sometimes the "root" of the issue manifests itself in painful ways such as anxiety, depression, eating issues, or even just difficulty getting through day to day life. I seek to help my clients gain awareness and acceptance of their emotions and needs and empower them to make new choices that cultivate the life they want. I help clients navigate the difficulty that major life transitions present such as, loss, illness, divorce, family changes and career issues. Where it is relevant, I help explore how those emotions relate to past patterns and experiences.
I am passionate about helping people get to the root of their problems. Sometimes the "root" of the issue manifests itself in painful ways such as anxiety, depression, eating issues, or even just difficulty getting through day to day life. I seek to help my clients gain awareness and acceptance of their emotions and needs and empower them to make new choices that cultivate the life they want. I help clients navigate the difficulty that major life transitions present such as, loss, illness, divorce, family changes and career issues. Where it is relevant, I help explore how those emotions relate to past patterns and experiences.
(855) 463-1477 View (855) 463-1477
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KovenCounselling
Counsellor, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2P  (Online Only)
Whether the issues are end-of-life planning, parenting our parents, chronic illness, dementia/alzheimer's, betrayal, estrangement, job loss, miscarriage, divorce, sudden, complicated or unexpected death, aging and transitions, or empty-nesting, we experience many similar reactions to loss. Fatigue, depression, anxiety, worry, guilt, and anger are just some of the manifestations. Trouble sleeping and self medicating with food, drugs or alcohol, even suicide seems like an alternative to the pain we carry around with us. I provide culturally sensitive counselling to a diverse community.Together we can create a more meaningful life, filled with truth, joy and love.
Whether the issues are end-of-life planning, parenting our parents, chronic illness, dementia/alzheimer's, betrayal, estrangement, job loss, miscarriage, divorce, sudden, complicated or unexpected death, aging and transitions, or empty-nesting, we experience many similar reactions to loss. Fatigue, depression, anxiety, worry, guilt, and anger are just some of the manifestations. Trouble sleeping and self medicating with food, drugs or alcohol, even suicide seems like an alternative to the pain we carry around with us. I provide culturally sensitive counselling to a diverse community.Together we can create a more meaningful life, filled with truth, joy and love.
(855) 602-1955 View (855) 602-1955
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Fabiola Duran
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M3J  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Fabiola. I have more than twenty five years of working experience (12 years in Canada, 10 years in the US, 5 years in Colombia) with Spanish and English speaking couples, individuals, and families in the areas of grief, infidelity, trauma, PTSD, divorce, anger management, sleep or insomnia, pregnancy, prenatal, post-partum, domestic violence, drug addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, among others. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
My name is Fabiola. I have more than twenty five years of working experience (12 years in Canada, 10 years in the US, 5 years in Colombia) with Spanish and English speaking couples, individuals, and families in the areas of grief, infidelity, trauma, PTSD, divorce, anger management, sleep or insomnia, pregnancy, prenatal, post-partum, domestic violence, drug addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, among others. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
(647) 496-1036 View (647) 496-1036

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Divorce Counsellors

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.