Divorce Therapists in 90025

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Esther Jacob
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Divorce Coach practicing virtually and in-person in Westwood and Encino. I treat individuals with Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, OCD, Relationship conflicts, Adjustment to life stressors, Depression, Divorce, Parenting, and Co-parenting issues.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Divorce Coach practicing virtually and in-person in Westwood and Encino. I treat individuals with Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, OCD, Relationship conflicts, Adjustment to life stressors, Depression, Divorce, Parenting, and Co-parenting issues.
(310) 651-5066 View (310) 651-5066
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Kristen Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults seeking help with issues including parenting, divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief, life-changing events, and others. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can identify and explore the underlying beliefs driving your behaviors, shaping your habits, and impacting your relationships. Working together using therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, DBT, etc., you will learn to better manage emotions and behaviors, allowing you to meet your own personal goals.
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults seeking help with issues including parenting, divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief, life-changing events, and others. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can identify and explore the underlying beliefs driving your behaviors, shaping your habits, and impacting your relationships. Working together using therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, DBT, etc., you will learn to better manage emotions and behaviors, allowing you to meet your own personal goals.
(747) 236-6609 View (747) 236-6609
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Lee Miller. Individuals. Couples. Divorce.
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Happiness in life is dependent upon relationships - the relationship with yourself, your partner, your children - and the other significant, albeit difficult, people in your life. The bulk of my practice has focused on this very specialized area of interacting with other people. Whether doing discernment counseling with a couple contemplating divorce, working with couples to discuss and workout seemingly intractable issues----as well as mediation services for divorcing couples, relationships are the foundation of contentment and I have experienced a great deal of success with clients in this area.
Happiness in life is dependent upon relationships - the relationship with yourself, your partner, your children - and the other significant, albeit difficult, people in your life. The bulk of my practice has focused on this very specialized area of interacting with other people. Whether doing discernment counseling with a couple contemplating divorce, working with couples to discuss and workout seemingly intractable issues----as well as mediation services for divorcing couples, relationships are the foundation of contentment and I have experienced a great deal of success with clients in this area.
(310) 439-5091 View (310) 439-5091
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Eunice A Palacios Ramírez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
I specialize in working with couples who are in conflict, who are in emotional pain and need help. I work with couples who are considering divorce but are not sure about separating. I help couples who keep having the same argument over and over and who get angry with each other often. I also have experience with couples where there has been infidelity and are in crisis. I also work with couples who want to prepare themselves for big transitions such as having kids, moving together, etc. I work with heterosexual couples and also have worked with many queer couples and interracial couples.
I specialize in working with couples who are in conflict, who are in emotional pain and need help. I work with couples who are considering divorce but are not sure about separating. I help couples who keep having the same argument over and over and who get angry with each other often. I also have experience with couples where there has been infidelity and are in crisis. I also work with couples who want to prepare themselves for big transitions such as having kids, moving together, etc. I work with heterosexual couples and also have worked with many queer couples and interracial couples.
(361) 209-7344 View (361) 209-7344
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Michelle A Post
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CTBS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
Video/Phone Telehealth sessions for those in CA, CO, FL, and Oregon! Do you enjoy learning about yourself, seeking joy, purpose & growth all while keeping a sense of humor about life and yourself even when facing challenges? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, major life changes or adjustments (career, moving, marriage, separation, break-up or divorce), trauma or grief and loss? These have been my areas of specialty for 24+years. I also love working with those in the entertainment industry, entrepeneurs, business execs, and helping professions (healthcare, mental health, caregivers, coaches). Sound like you? I may be a fit!
Video/Phone Telehealth sessions for those in CA, CO, FL, and Oregon! Do you enjoy learning about yourself, seeking joy, purpose & growth all while keeping a sense of humor about life and yourself even when facing challenges? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, major life changes or adjustments (career, moving, marriage, separation, break-up or divorce), trauma or grief and loss? These have been my areas of specialty for 24+years. I also love working with those in the entertainment industry, entrepeneurs, business execs, and helping professions (healthcare, mental health, caregivers, coaches). Sound like you? I may be a fit!
(323) 531-5199 View (323) 531-5199
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Illuminate Child & Adolescent Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Your child is a source of light. But perhaps you've noticed their light has dimmed recently and you feel concerned. Perhaps your teen is falling behind in school, having difficulty connecting with their friends, or experiencing confusion as they explore their gender identity. Your young child may be having anger outbursts or challenges with their behavior at home. Adjusting to the post-COVID lifestyle might be causing ongoing worries and changes in mood or personality. Or your child might have experienced a major stressor like divorce, a death in the family, or even a traumatic event like a car accident or an act of violence.
Your child is a source of light. But perhaps you've noticed their light has dimmed recently and you feel concerned. Perhaps your teen is falling behind in school, having difficulty connecting with their friends, or experiencing confusion as they explore their gender identity. Your young child may be having anger outbursts or challenges with their behavior at home. Adjusting to the post-COVID lifestyle might be causing ongoing worries and changes in mood or personality. Or your child might have experienced a major stressor like divorce, a death in the family, or even a traumatic event like a car accident or an act of violence.
(424) 407-8929 View (424) 407-8929
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Meryle H Gellman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
I specialize in eating disorders, bipolarity, high conflict divorce and most issues relating to relationships.
My private practice assists individuals in the context of their relationships, feelings, and desires and how it impacts how they can live their lives as authentically as possible. I treat people who want to make peace with themselves and cherish their lives.
I specialize in eating disorders, bipolarity, high conflict divorce and most issues relating to relationships.
My private practice assists individuals in the context of their relationships, feelings, and desires and how it impacts how they can live their lives as authentically as possible. I treat people who want to make peace with themselves and cherish their lives.
(424) 404-8905 View (424) 404-8905
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Justine Roach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I have been a psychotherapist for over a decade and I treat children, adolescents, and adults. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused. Some of my areas of expertise include with anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, divorce, relationship challenges, eating disorders, and parenting. I give my clients a safe space to process their emotions, learn how to manage stressors, and lead more meaningful lives.
I have been a psychotherapist for over a decade and I treat children, adolescents, and adults. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused. Some of my areas of expertise include with anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, divorce, relationship challenges, eating disorders, and parenting. I give my clients a safe space to process their emotions, learn how to manage stressors, and lead more meaningful lives.
(323) 688-4912 View (323) 688-4912
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Sandra J. Landen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I work with children, adolescents, young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, learning differences, ADHD, adoption, loss, and identity issues.
Looking for a Psychologist can be an overwhelming task. I work in a collaborative way respecting each person's unique history, personality, cultural context, strengths, weaknesses and goals. I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate environment that promotes growth. I have extensive experience and expertise working with adults in psychotherapy struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, fears, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks that interfere with daily living in terms of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships or realizing fulfilling career goals.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, learning differences, ADHD, adoption, loss, and identity issues.
Looking for a Psychologist can be an overwhelming task. I work in a collaborative way respecting each person's unique history, personality, cultural context, strengths, weaknesses and goals. I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate environment that promotes growth. I have extensive experience and expertise working with adults in psychotherapy struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, fears, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks that interfere with daily living in terms of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships or realizing fulfilling career goals.
(310) 479-0051 View (310) 479-0051
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Jeffrey Arden
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I have been a practicing psychologist for over 20 years, and I love what I do. In my practice I treat adults, adolescents, and children.Likewise, I see couples and families regarding a number of different issues. I have specialties in forensics, psychological testing and neuropsychology. As well, I specialize in all aspects of high conflict child custody, psychotherapy, divorce mediation, child custody evaluations, and litigation support regarding psycho-legal matters. I welcome your call.
I have been a practicing psychologist for over 20 years, and I love what I do. In my practice I treat adults, adolescents, and children.Likewise, I see couples and families regarding a number of different issues. I have specialties in forensics, psychological testing and neuropsychology. As well, I specialize in all aspects of high conflict child custody, psychotherapy, divorce mediation, child custody evaluations, and litigation support regarding psycho-legal matters. I welcome your call.
(310) 299-8129 View (310) 299-8129
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Sharon Bina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
My areas of expertise are: Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Depression, educational problems, divorce, ADHD/ADD, executive dysfunction, school refusal, Defiant behavior, parent child relationship problems, and family therapy.
I have been a child therapist for the past 20 years, I provide therapy for children ages 0-18 years old. Modalities that I have found to be helpful when working with the younger population are the following; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I also incorporate Family Therapy (Family Systems), where I support families in creating intimacy through none-judgmental communication. I assist parents through difficulties, and challenges of parenthood. I also work with adults/teens/children who are experiencing executive dysfunction symptoms or are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
My areas of expertise are: Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Depression, educational problems, divorce, ADHD/ADD, executive dysfunction, school refusal, Defiant behavior, parent child relationship problems, and family therapy.
I have been a child therapist for the past 20 years, I provide therapy for children ages 0-18 years old. Modalities that I have found to be helpful when working with the younger population are the following; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I also incorporate Family Therapy (Family Systems), where I support families in creating intimacy through none-judgmental communication. I assist parents through difficulties, and challenges of parenthood. I also work with adults/teens/children who are experiencing executive dysfunction symptoms or are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
(424) 325-4894 View (424) 325-4894
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Diana Taylor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
I offer a range of therapy options: Finding and Evaluating your Prospective Partner, mindfulness training, navigating life transitions, couples therapy, divorce and separation, blended families, bereavement, acculturation issues, trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, test preparation and performance anxiety, social skills training, stress management, parenting, adolescent therapy, guided autobiography and chronic pain.
I am an Attachment Therapist. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, interactive and individualized. I work together with clients assisting them to reach personal fulfillment, healthy and rewarding relationships, and empowerment. We accomplish this by overcoming longstanding obstacles, such as, negative thoughts, behaviors or emotions. Emotional limitations and fears are explored and conquered through insight and mindfulness, leading to clarity of understanding your path for personal growth. Insight opens the path to conquer obstacles, the way for cognitive behavioral changes, helps you achieve balance, reach your full potential and live a healthier life filled with joy and a sense of freedom.
I offer a range of therapy options: Finding and Evaluating your Prospective Partner, mindfulness training, navigating life transitions, couples therapy, divorce and separation, blended families, bereavement, acculturation issues, trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, test preparation and performance anxiety, social skills training, stress management, parenting, adolescent therapy, guided autobiography and chronic pain.
I am an Attachment Therapist. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, interactive and individualized. I work together with clients assisting them to reach personal fulfillment, healthy and rewarding relationships, and empowerment. We accomplish this by overcoming longstanding obstacles, such as, negative thoughts, behaviors or emotions. Emotional limitations and fears are explored and conquered through insight and mindfulness, leading to clarity of understanding your path for personal growth. Insight opens the path to conquer obstacles, the way for cognitive behavioral changes, helps you achieve balance, reach your full potential and live a healthier life filled with joy and a sense of freedom.
(310) 668-1236 View (310) 668-1236
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Haley Herdman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
My specialties include, but are not limited to, athletes of all ages, levels, and genders, business professionals, athletic coaches/support staff, and those experiencing major life transitions such as divorce, death, graduations, and life after sport.
No matter which roles you hold in life, I believe that mental training is a very important resource to have. Engaging in therapy can help optimize an individual's performance, overall mental growth, and confidence. Through a mindfulness-based approach, I focus on empowering clients to adapt skills that aid them in performing under pressure, developing a more optimistic perspective, develop a resilient mindset, and create emotional awareness.
My specialties include, but are not limited to, athletes of all ages, levels, and genders, business professionals, athletic coaches/support staff, and those experiencing major life transitions such as divorce, death, graduations, and life after sport.
No matter which roles you hold in life, I believe that mental training is a very important resource to have. Engaging in therapy can help optimize an individual's performance, overall mental growth, and confidence. Through a mindfulness-based approach, I focus on empowering clients to adapt skills that aid them in performing under pressure, developing a more optimistic perspective, develop a resilient mindset, and create emotional awareness.
(424) 380-6115 View (424) 380-6115
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Melanie J Chitwood
Counselor, MA, LPCC, MBPsS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
My specialties include grief & loss; relationship struggles; rebuilding identity after a break-up or divorce; healing from discrimination; adjusting to culture/reverse culture shock; navigating life with processing differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or ASD; as well as, coping with self-doubt, and vertical/social mobility adjustment.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting process, yet it is one that really matters. It is understandable to feel out of sorts, isolated, or misunderstood when experiencing relationship, family, peer, academic, or workplace stress, during a life transition, or when recovering from trauma. You may also be struggling with a death, the end of a relationship, a relocation from another state or country, an adjustment to a health issue of yourself or a loved one, or being in an environment in which you feel you don't fit. It can be painful to experience these feelings and to try to find a way forward. You don't have to do this alone.
My specialties include grief & loss; relationship struggles; rebuilding identity after a break-up or divorce; healing from discrimination; adjusting to culture/reverse culture shock; navigating life with processing differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or ASD; as well as, coping with self-doubt, and vertical/social mobility adjustment.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting process, yet it is one that really matters. It is understandable to feel out of sorts, isolated, or misunderstood when experiencing relationship, family, peer, academic, or workplace stress, during a life transition, or when recovering from trauma. You may also be struggling with a death, the end of a relationship, a relocation from another state or country, an adjustment to a health issue of yourself or a loved one, or being in an environment in which you feel you don't fit. It can be painful to experience these feelings and to try to find a way forward. You don't have to do this alone.
(424) 348-4677 View (424) 348-4677
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Richard A Gottfried
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
My subspecialties include professionals, divorce and custody matters, improving relationships and finding a better way.
As a seasoned professional, I offer you understanding, guidance and support based upon my many decades as a counselor, lawyer, businessman, husband, father and evolving person. It's likely that I can help you get to the root of your problem and develop new and successful ways to manage better in your life.
My subspecialties include professionals, divorce and custody matters, improving relationships and finding a better way.
As a seasoned professional, I offer you understanding, guidance and support based upon my many decades as a counselor, lawyer, businessman, husband, father and evolving person. It's likely that I can help you get to the root of your problem and develop new and successful ways to manage better in your life.
(310) 910-9763 View (310) 910-9763
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Hector A Madril
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
Feeling worried all the time? Feeling down or depressed? Dealing with negative thinking that wont go away? Having difficulties in your relationships? Struggling to maintain a balance between responsibilities and everyday challenges? Let me help you! I will guide you to effectively manage anxiety, depression or elevated stress that may arise when dealing with past or present relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, separation, parenting difficulties, trauma, illness, loss, transitions or other life stressors. I offer individual, couples, or family therapy services using brief or long term approaches specific to your needs.
Feeling worried all the time? Feeling down or depressed? Dealing with negative thinking that wont go away? Having difficulties in your relationships? Struggling to maintain a balance between responsibilities and everyday challenges? Let me help you! I will guide you to effectively manage anxiety, depression or elevated stress that may arise when dealing with past or present relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, separation, parenting difficulties, trauma, illness, loss, transitions or other life stressors. I offer individual, couples, or family therapy services using brief or long term approaches specific to your needs.
(310) 494-2937 View (310) 494-2937
Elizabeth Boehning White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Please contact me for psychotherapy services to help your child manage the "politics" of the playground, creating a structure for "quality time" with your child, understanding the emotional milestones of your child or teenager, coping with grief from death or illness, drugs and alcohol, or divorce and co-parenting with an ex-spouse or partner.
As a child and adolescent therapist I bring warmth and compassion to my work. I have earned the confidence of my clients and admiration from my colleagues for my skills and expertise. I work with children and teenagers to feel more capable and confidant as they move through the challenges, excitement, and opportunities of their childhood. In my practice I work along side parents to develop a child's sense of safety, their capacity to manage their behaviors or self-regulate, enhance their feelings of connection and trust in themselves and others, enhance their capacity for play and learning, and deepen their self understanding.
Please contact me for psychotherapy services to help your child manage the "politics" of the playground, creating a structure for "quality time" with your child, understanding the emotional milestones of your child or teenager, coping with grief from death or illness, drugs and alcohol, or divorce and co-parenting with an ex-spouse or partner.
As a child and adolescent therapist I bring warmth and compassion to my work. I have earned the confidence of my clients and admiration from my colleagues for my skills and expertise. I work with children and teenagers to feel more capable and confidant as they move through the challenges, excitement, and opportunities of their childhood. In my practice I work along side parents to develop a child's sense of safety, their capacity to manage their behaviors or self-regulate, enhance their feelings of connection and trust in themselves and others, enhance their capacity for play and learning, and deepen their self understanding.
(818) 900-7347 View (818) 900-7347
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Jordan Goode
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
My name is Jordan Goode and I am a Children’s & Family Therapist. I specialize in helping children 2-12 years old who are struggling with trauma, attachment disorders, anxiety, emotional and behavioral issues, OCD, and adjusting to divorce or adoption/ foster care. I offer individual and family sessions & am trained in play therapy, art therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention. I believe in the healing power of therapeutic play! I provide children with a safe space and the materials to process and communicate past experiences and emotions, help them organize their thoughts, & learn coping skills.
My name is Jordan Goode and I am a Children’s & Family Therapist. I specialize in helping children 2-12 years old who are struggling with trauma, attachment disorders, anxiety, emotional and behavioral issues, OCD, and adjusting to divorce or adoption/ foster care. I offer individual and family sessions & am trained in play therapy, art therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention. I believe in the healing power of therapeutic play! I provide children with a safe space and the materials to process and communicate past experiences and emotions, help them organize their thoughts, & learn coping skills.
(310) 634-0699 View (310) 634-0699
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Christine Mckenna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I treat children, adolescents and their families in my practice. Examples of issues I address include depression, anxiety, learning and behavioral challenges, bullying and conflict with peers, divorce, step-families, death of a parent or sibling, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, school refusal, school phobia, self-harming behaviors, and identity issues.
I treat children, adolescents and their families in my practice. Examples of issues I address include depression, anxiety, learning and behavioral challenges, bullying and conflict with peers, divorce, step-families, death of a parent or sibling, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, school refusal, school phobia, self-harming behaviors, and identity issues.
(424) 304-0124 View (424) 304-0124
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Annie Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
In my many years of experience, I have been fortunate to witness the curative benefits of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families, from young children to adults, who are suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and trauma continue to The children and adolescents I have had in my practice have struggled with issues of divorce, adoption, peer pressures, anxiety, depression, sibling rivalry, and social difficulties. Utilizing a somatic understanding and integrating EMDR, has deepened the work with many clients, especially those who have experienced trauma.
In my many years of experience, I have been fortunate to witness the curative benefits of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families, from young children to adults, who are suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and trauma continue to The children and adolescents I have had in my practice have struggled with issues of divorce, adoption, peer pressures, anxiety, depression, sibling rivalry, and social difficulties. Utilizing a somatic understanding and integrating EMDR, has deepened the work with many clients, especially those who have experienced trauma.
(310) 740-9821 View (310) 740-9821
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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.