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Online Therapists

Photo of Elinor Wahrmann, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Elinor Wahrmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
Feeling stuck or uncertain about how to move forward in your life? Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in patterns that are not serving us, feeling like we don’t measure up to others expectations or held back by a fear of being judged or criticized. I want you to know that it doesn't have to be this way. Life CAN get better. You deserve to feel supported by someone who truly gets it! Whether you're navigating a big life change, working through a complex dynamic in your relationship, or struggling with stress and burnout, I'm here to help you find the path forward that feels right for you.
Feeling stuck or uncertain about how to move forward in your life? Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in patterns that are not serving us, feeling like we don’t measure up to others expectations or held back by a fear of being judged or criticized. I want you to know that it doesn't have to be this way. Life CAN get better. You deserve to feel supported by someone who truly gets it! Whether you're navigating a big life change, working through a complex dynamic in your relationship, or struggling with stress and burnout, I'm here to help you find the path forward that feels right for you.
(650) 374-0478 View (650) 374-0478
Photo of Vera Kugel, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Vera Kugel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
Congratulations! You have made a very important decision in your life - you decided to invite professional help into your life. The reasons behind your decision can vary. It can be your feeling of loneliness, difficulties to "fit in", or maybe the demons from the past affecting your life today and you feel like you stuck? Or the main goal you've had all your life seems more and more unreachable and you feel like a failure? Whatever it is, you are the only one who has the answers. You are the only expert of you. But sometimes these answers are buried too deep, so you need professional help to reach them.
Congratulations! You have made a very important decision in your life - you decided to invite professional help into your life. The reasons behind your decision can vary. It can be your feeling of loneliness, difficulties to "fit in", or maybe the demons from the past affecting your life today and you feel like you stuck? Or the main goal you've had all your life seems more and more unreachable and you feel like a failure? Whatever it is, you are the only one who has the answers. You are the only expert of you. But sometimes these answers are buried too deep, so you need professional help to reach them.
(408) 717-4116 View (408) 717-4116
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.