The goals of the group include:
1. Learning to live alone without feeling lonely.
2. Starting life over again as a single person/parent.
3.Learning approaches to use with children while informing them their parents are divorcing.
4.. Managing an ongoing relationship with your ex-partner as co-parents.
5.. Learning to co-parent children without using them as information providers.
6.. Teaching children assertiveness skills to help them avoid being pawns beween their parents.
Hosted by Marsha N. Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Brunswick, NJ 08902
I offer respectful, affirmative treatment in a safe, comfortable environment. Establishing a trusting, caring relationship with the people I work with is of the utmost importance to me. I see Children, Adolescents and Adults. Depression and other Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, Relationships, Parenting, Separation/ Divorce, Adult Survivors of Incest/Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Women's and LGBTQ issues, Stress and Anger Management, Loss/ Bereavement, Eating and other Compulsive Disorders, Learning/DevelopmentalChallenges and Acute/Chronic Illness, Life Coaching and Individual Consultation Services are my areas of specialization.
Welcome! You are Not Alone! Come join our Divorce and DBT groups. Here you will find support, therapy, DBT Skills, healing, and the ability to move on. You will be provided with skills to help you regulate your emotions, increase your ability to tolerate life's stress, and interpersonal relationship skills, i.e. validation, effective communication in the family, closer relationship in the family, learning how to express feelings and much more. . Parenting skills are also provided to help you and your children navigate through this very emotional process while learning and healing. Please call for additional information about these upcoming 8 week courses.
Hosted by Sharon D Anuario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW, License, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Branchburg, NJ 08876
I also help families move through the process of separation and divorce.
I am an experienced licensced clinical therapist providing counseling services to adults, adolescents & children. I will help give you the skills to improve your life and facilitate positive and effective changes. We will work together to understand and work through the issues. My work experience consists of providing individual, family & group therapy at Somerset Medical Center Outpatient Program (dual diagnosis) helping adults manage their illness. Also, was employed at Princeton Behavioral Health working with Trauma Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT & Process). I am currently seeing clients both in person and virtual.
LIMITED SPACE STARTING 9/25/24 "Separating Together" is a transformative support group created to empower individuals on their journey through divorce. With guided conversations and reflective practices, participants delve into the emotional impacts, grief, self-discovery, support-building, trauma healing, and self-worth. This group cultivates a nurturing community that encourages resilience and personal growth through the challenges of divorce. Each 90-minute session, over the course of six weeks, is designed to provide meaningful support and connection. The total cost is $200
Hosted by Amy Hamby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Moorestown, NJ 08057
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, separation, and divorce.
My ideal clients are individuals or couples who are facing difficult crossroads in their relationships or personal lives—whether they’re struggling with communication, contemplating separation, or going through a divorce. They seek a compassionate yet honest guide to help them untangle complex emotions and make informed decisions about their future. I offer a space where they can openly explore their needs and goals, using approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster self-discovery, healing, and stronger connections. Together, we work to create lasting, meaningful change in their lives.
Short term, mutual support groups in various locations in northern New Jersey and New York City area.
Hosted by Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Solution focused therapy is useful for: couple and marital issues, divorce prevention, family conflict, family life transitions, divorce adjustment, remarriage and step-parenting, depresssion, anxiety, stress, work and career difficulties, loss and bereavement, life cycle transitions, midlife and aging transitions, child behavioral and social skills issues, academic difficulties, and adoption adjustment.
Is your marriage CRASHING? Are you in need of a RELATIONSHIP REBOOT? (tm) Is your child testing limits? Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Dr. Castaldo is a nationally recognized relationship expert who has been featured on CNN, FOX, NBC, in Ladies Home Journal, Woman's Day, Redbook, & More magazines, and has authored 3 books. Founder of the Center for Family and Couple Solutions, she uses a unique solution focused, brief approach to help clients build solutions quickly. She has special expertise in Divorce Prevention, Remarriage, Step Parenting, Child Management, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Adoption, & Women's Issues.
Divorce can be a devastating and life-changing experience, limiting one's ability to effectively problem solve and move forward. Life can feel lonely and very out of control. Through a supportive environment, participants will create a path to healing, rebuilding, and refocus. Be part of an empowering group that will change your life! You can learn more about the Thriving Through Divorce Program and visit Jill's website at www.divorcecoachjill.com Email Jill at info@divorcecoachjill.com for more information.
Hosted by Jill Barnett Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Princeton, NJ 08540
I am a Certified Parent Educator, a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist and a Certified Divorce Mediator.
Are you overwhelmed and scared by the thought of divorce? Are you struggling in your relationship and don't know what to do? Are you worried about the impact on the kids? I help individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues find a way to navigate through stressful and overwhelming experiences. Imagine what it would be like to have the relationship you've always wanted or if you had the support you needed to make the difficult decision to leave your relationship and move forward in your life.
If you are separated, going through a divorce or divorced, this group is for you. Work through your experiences and emotional feelings in a supportive group setting with the guidance of a skilled psychotherapist who has also been there! Grab your coffee or tea and begin your day with an incentive for positive change! Spaces are limited.Please contact me to reserve your seat for the next 8 week group. I look forward to meeting you!
Hosted by Babita Spinelli
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Perhaps it is your relationship that has ended and you realize you need some support to get through this new chapter in your life, I draw from a divorce recovery approach created for situations like this.
You feel stuck and frustrated that you can't control the chaos or balance it all. You just feel so exhausted from trying so hard to make all the pieces in your life "fit" and you are not sure how to feel happier. You may even have noticed some depression or increased anxiety. You know you need to do something, but just not sure where to begin. I get it! As a team, we will move you forward to a healthier, more balanced and empowered space. You do not need to manage this alone.
Healing and hope is a group for women struggling with separation or divorce. Together, we will navigate and learn how to cope with the challenges and complexities you may be facing. These include coping with anxieties and fears, such as fears of starting over, and being a single parent. We will talk about how to cope with the feelings of sadness and grief of the losses, not only of your relationship, but perhaps friends or extended family. And you will learn how to cope with feelings of rejection and anger and lack of control over a huge change in life.
Hosted by Crossroads Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Little Silver, NJ 07739
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling hopeless and even considering divorce? Are you drained from fighting with your partner? It is likely a different topic each time, but the pattern of the arguments feels the same. They leave you feeling unheard, misunderstood, and maybe rejected and hurt. Or, perhaps, you’re in a relationship others envy because on the outside, you appear to get along so well. But behind closed doors, there is no connection, fun or intimacy. Work, kids, or other stressors drain your time and energy, and you do little more with your partner than fall asleep next to them exhausted at the end of the day.
Accepting you are NOT a failure-your relationship failed. Learning to live a happy, healthy, partner-free life. Using effective coping skills. Forming a satisfying relationship with your children as a single parent. Developing a positive child-focused relationship with your children's other parent.
Hosted by Marsha N. Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Brunswick, NJ 08902
I offer respectful, affirmative treatment in a safe, comfortable environment. Establishing a trusting, caring relationship with the people I work with is of the utmost importance to me. I see Children, Adolescents and Adults. Depression and other Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, Relationships, Parenting, Separation/ Divorce, Adult Survivors of Incest/Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Women's and LGBTQ issues, Stress and Anger Management, Loss/ Bereavement, Eating and other Compulsive Disorders, Learning/DevelopmentalChallenges and Acute/Chronic Illness, Life Coaching and Individual Consultation Services are my areas of specialization.
Let us support you rediscovering inner strengths and developing coping skills as you move forward with life! Call today. 732 742 6572
Hosted by Cristina DeFuria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toms River, NJ 08753
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Family Mediator working with individuals, couples and families for over 15 years. Individual counseling includes self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, academic & career choices, depression and anxiety. Couple and Family counseling is dynamic, including pre-marital counseling, family planning, parental burn out, parenting issues, in-law matters, intimacy issues, low sexual desire, infidelity (emotional, physical and internet) recovery, divorce adjustment, and blended family issues, as well as individual issues.
Divorce is difficult. Join us for support and therapy with other people who are currently going through a divorce, considering a divorce or recently divorced. Share your story and your feelings with others who get it. Work through the hurt and the anger so that you can move on. Give support, get support and realize you are not alone.
Hosted by Nancy Arvizzigno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
I facilitate groups that focus on people going through a divorce, support for parents who have a child with Autism and a new group for single women.
I believe that healthy people participate in counseling to become healthier. Sometimes we need some support and assistance along the way to heal from our childhood, let go and move on from some challenges that we have faced or deal with some current difficult issues or losses. I would like to be the person who guides you through this growth process that counseling will provide. It is wonderful to have someone listen just to you and to reflect and understand how you are feeling. I will celebrate with you as you grow and meet your goals. Call today for a free phone consultation.
At some level we all experience brokenness. At re:generation, we believe that people can experience growth and new life by working through the healing path God has given us in the Bible. So whether you are struggling with drugs, alcohol, codependency, pornography, eating disorders, depression, abuse, pride, anger, or obsessive thoughts and more…come as you are and find a God who loves you, has a plan for you, and wants to restore you.
Hosted by Emi Sprinkle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
These types of treatments are appropriate in the following situations: PTSD · Loss of a loved one · Divorce · Abuse - Physical, sexual, or emotional · D&A recovery (must have 6 months sobriety) - war caused traumas .
Emi provides individual and group therapy in the following areas: children, adolescents, families and adults, addressing the life issues of major loss, grief and trauma, anger, stress, crisis management, conflict resolution and negotiation, self-esteem and depression. She has many years of experience working in private practice, county mental health and working with the court system. Her practice of therapy is guided by the belief that no matter what happened, all persons have the ability to show resilience, to gather strength, and to learn new skills in order to improve their quality of life.
Samantha Colon has experience in adult psychiatry treating mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, insomnia, and other comorbid psychiatric disorders. She has a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Rutgers University. Samantha has an extensive nursing background working in a correctional setting, as well as the hospital setting with experience in chronic medical illnesses such as diabetes, COPD, hypertension, congestive heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, and stroke. Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Her goal is to help her patients succeed and prosper through life all while living with a mental health condition.
Hosted by Total Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, P, M, H, N
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
TECHNIQUES: Medication and Pharmacotherapy; CBT/DBT; Client centered, Couples and Family Therapy, Divorce Mediation; Hypnotherapy; REBT/Solution focused.
Total Wellness Center is psychiatry and counseling practice that offers treatment both in-person and via Telehealth. With offices in New Jersey and Connecticut, all of our doctors come from Ivy league schools. We offer evening and weekends appointments and accept major insurance plans such as Horizon, Cigna, Aetna and others. Not all doctors and therapists are in-network with all insurances, please contact our office for more information on how to book an appointment. Aside from Medication management and Psychotherapy. we provide Hypnotherapy, Group therapy and divorce mediation.
Everyone wants to feel empowered in their lives. This group is for women who need support in coping with any issues they are struggling with such as divorce, sexuality, marriage, parenting or anxiety. In an atmosphere of empathy, positive regard and congruence, women can empower themselves. Please call for more information.
Hosted by Felicia Elaine Polcari
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ramsey, NJ 07446
For over 30 years I have maintained a private practice woking with adults, children, couples, families and groups. I am also a certified divorce mediator. I have a degree in Special and Elementary Education.and have taught courses in assertiveness training and a divorce workshop for many years. I supervised the out patient department in Catholic Community Services for Six years. I also have worked in an eating disorders clinic and am familiar with 12 step programs. At this time, due to the amount of people who are in need of counseling, I am limiting my practice and am not working with young children or Anyone with eating disorders.
Overcome the Chaos so, you can move forward with Clarity, Confidence, and Co,urage in a nurturing and growth-based format. No matter where you are in your divorce expereince, I invite you to join me and others facing similar challenges in the Blossom Divorce Support and Recovery Group Program. Share, heal and grow as you participate in this three-month Empowerment Journey. In three months you will be better able to manage your emotions, make decisions and move forward into the empowered life you deserve.
Hosted by Kimberly M Lorah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asbury Park, NJ 07712
I am a Certified Divorce Coach, Licensed Counselor and Divorce Transition and Recovery Specialist.
DIVORCE - Going from "I Do", to "I Don't", to "I’m Divorced" is something that people don’t anticipate when they get married. However, it is estimated that nearly fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. If divorce is so common, why does it feel so lonely? Divorce is ranked as the second most stressful life event a person can experience - so why isn't there more support? Divorce is hard. I can help. Your marriage may be ending but your life isn't over. Every end is a new beginning.
THIS GROUP MEETS ONLINE. LOVING YOURSELF THRU DIVORCE / SELF-REFLECTION / INNER HEALING & RENEWAL / REDISCOVERING YOUR IDENTITY / CREATING YOUR NEW LIFE / STEPPING INTO YOUR NEXT / GOING BEYOND-SPIRIT, SOUL, & BODY / GOAL SETTING & LIFE MGMT.
Hosted by Sharon Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
The therapeutic process can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. I encourage those who may be struggling with life stressors or a particular disorder to take your life situation into your own hands by reaching out & making change happen. I encourage you to make an appointment with me & see for yourself how much relief you feel in just the first session. Life can be difficult & sometimes we all need an objective, trained professional to listen, without judgment, to our concerns, perceived failures, fears, & past hurts. You only get one life, LIVE IT NOW! HIPAA compliant video conferencing appts also available.
Maybe your going through a divorce or a life transition that has caused you to get off track with your goals and living your life to the fullest. Get Your Life Back group can help you get realigned, refocused, and reestablished mentally and physically. The group is designed to educate and discuss various women's issues including codependency, boundary setting, self-esteem, and relationships.
Hosted by Free Spirit Studios, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somerset, NJ 08873
We are living in very trying times and it is perfectly normal to be feeling more anxious than usual with so much uncertainty. Now more than ever is the time to take the step to strengthen your coping skills in managing lifes' many challenges.
The Men's Group will assist men experiencing difficulties within their marriages, who are struggling with separation, and working through divorce and the complications that accompany the aforementioned subjects.
I have decided to focus my efforts on those disillusioned, displaced, and depressed individuals who struggle with three attributes that are necessary (if not imperative) to live a fulfilling life: Self-reliance, Self-sufficiency, and Self-governance. I believe that the facilitation of these realistic, accountable, and disciplined attributes will only create a much more valuable and enlightening existence for all of us. I also address the dangers of SELF-censorship which have increased tenfold in the united states. We see it at work, our academic institutions, and within close relationships. People are afraid to speak.
This group is designed to help Fathers going through a separation or divorce. The goal of this group is to improve communication, conflict resolution skills, and develop a co-parenting plan that is in the best interest of the child(ren). Our group does not focus on rebuilding a marriage, but instead, it helps Fathers navigate the challenging transition of divorce. This way, you can successfully co-parent with your ex (or soon-to-be ex) from separate homes.
Hosted by Jason Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
I have spent over 15 years working with hundreds of challenging toddlers through teenagers diagnosed with A.D.H.D, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bi-polar, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have worked with children and their families in hospitals, mental health facilities, and I currently provide In-Home Services. I work with boys and girls (ages 2-19) with SEVERE emotional/behavioral issue from various ethnic backgrounds, races, and religions.
If you are feeling sad, angry, lonely, and isolated, please consider joining our support group. In a friendly, welcoming environment you will have the opportunity to make peace with the loss of the old relationship, learn from others how they are dealing with similar issues, and adjust your strategies to move forward with better clarity and confidence.
Hosted by Irina Bronstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Rock, NJ 07452
As a licensed psychotherapist in New York and New Jersey, I offer in-person and virtual sessions to individuals, couples, and families. If you and your partner are constantly arguing or not communicating at all, a 4-session discernment therapy may be the best starting point to address issues in a supportive, conflict-free zone. If you are separated or divorced, please reach out for more information on a weekly support group.
Hosted by Intimacy Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Denville, NJ 07834
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Divorce Support Groups
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.