Divorce Therapists in California
Kelli Olds LMFT Owner at Mood Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, HHP
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry. I have a BA in Elementary Education, a MA in Counseling Psychology and I sat on the Board of the San Diego North County chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. I practice Telehealth Online Therapy and have an office in Encinitas. I enjoy helping individuals create and maintain healthy relationships with themselves, their spouses, children, family members, friends, colleagues, and ex-spouses. I also love helping individuals navigate divorce recovery and co-parenting.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry. I have a BA in Elementary Education, a MA in Counseling Psychology and I sat on the Board of the San Diego North County chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. I practice Telehealth Online Therapy and have an office in Encinitas. I enjoy helping individuals create and maintain healthy relationships with themselves, their spouses, children, family members, friends, colleagues, and ex-spouses. I also love helping individuals navigate divorce recovery and co-parenting.
Aurisha Smolarski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I guide and support people facing relationship issues, trauma (sexual/emotional),infidelity, divorce, co-parenting, anxiety (panic/social), shame & low self esteem.
You can and will thrive in your relationships, creativity and career. I help individuals, couples and co-parents navigate and heal from the complexities and messiness life brings. Couples: Develop more effective communication and conflict resolution; increase intimacy, trust, and mutual care; learn to navigate transitions and life stressors as a team. Individuals: Explore and release unhelpful patterns and fears; resolve trauma, anxiety, become more secure and make authentic and meaningful choices. Co-Parenting: I will help you get from conflict to cooperation and become a successful co-parenting team so your kids can thrive.
I guide and support people facing relationship issues, trauma (sexual/emotional),infidelity, divorce, co-parenting, anxiety (panic/social), shame & low self esteem.
You can and will thrive in your relationships, creativity and career. I help individuals, couples and co-parents navigate and heal from the complexities and messiness life brings. Couples: Develop more effective communication and conflict resolution; increase intimacy, trust, and mutual care; learn to navigate transitions and life stressors as a team. Individuals: Explore and release unhelpful patterns and fears; resolve trauma, anxiety, become more secure and make authentic and meaningful choices. Co-Parenting: I will help you get from conflict to cooperation and become a successful co-parenting team so your kids can thrive.
Whether you are at the beginning of your divorce process and need help with your parenting plan or feel the need to address new parental conflict, or are just feeling stuck, I am here to help you reduce symptoms and increase enjoyment and feelings of productiveness.
I offer Co-Parent Counseling to divorced couples who believe that children should be put first when a divorce happens, and wish to improve cooperation and communication. With couples who have low to moderate conflict I also offer Parent Coordination services whether voluntary or court ordered. I provide therapy to adults and older teens who are experiencing distress due to transitions in their life such as a role change, loss or relationship difficulties. I approach problems from a BioPsychoSocial perspective, taking into account all of the factors in one's life, and how they might contribute to - and help to SOLVE - problems.
Whether you are at the beginning of your divorce process and need help with your parenting plan or feel the need to address new parental conflict, or are just feeling stuck, I am here to help you reduce symptoms and increase enjoyment and feelings of productiveness.
I offer Co-Parent Counseling to divorced couples who believe that children should be put first when a divorce happens, and wish to improve cooperation and communication. With couples who have low to moderate conflict I also offer Parent Coordination services whether voluntary or court ordered. I provide therapy to adults and older teens who are experiencing distress due to transitions in their life such as a role change, loss or relationship difficulties. I approach problems from a BioPsychoSocial perspective, taking into account all of the factors in one's life, and how they might contribute to - and help to SOLVE - problems.
I have had extensive education, training and experience in providing divorce-related counseling including; child custody mediation, pre and post divorce counseling, blended family counseling and co-parent counseling.
I believe that being raised in the mid-west gives my work certain down-to-earth, practical qualities that most of my clients tell me they very much appreciate. I often hear clients say "you seem to get me." Some clients need to hear themselves speak out loud in order to help resolve their issues while others need some objective, impartial reflective insight. Still others benefit from my years of counseling experience and information targeted to help with their particular problems. I offer all of these to my clients and tailor my therapeutic approach to each person's specific needs.
I have had extensive education, training and experience in providing divorce-related counseling including; child custody mediation, pre and post divorce counseling, blended family counseling and co-parent counseling.
I believe that being raised in the mid-west gives my work certain down-to-earth, practical qualities that most of my clients tell me they very much appreciate. I often hear clients say "you seem to get me." Some clients need to hear themselves speak out loud in order to help resolve their issues while others need some objective, impartial reflective insight. Still others benefit from my years of counseling experience and information targeted to help with their particular problems. I offer all of these to my clients and tailor my therapeutic approach to each person's specific needs.
Divorce Navigation helps you develop an Individualized Divorce Plan (IDP) &, if needed, a detailed Individualized Parenting Plan (IPP).
Are you contemplating divorce, but don’t know where to start? If so, Divorce Navigation can steer you in a direction aimed to save time, money & emotional stress as you prepare to enter the uncharted territory of divorce. Divorce Navigation is a boutique-style divorce consulting practice designed to provide individualized divorce guidance & emotional support. Ms. Theresa M. Collins is a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS) & trained in Divorce Mediation. She also worked as a Consultant /Mediator on the TV series “ Divorce Court” (5 Seasons). She will serve as your personal guide as you prepare for this challenging life transition.
Divorce Navigation helps you develop an Individualized Divorce Plan (IDP) &, if needed, a detailed Individualized Parenting Plan (IPP).
Are you contemplating divorce, but don’t know where to start? If so, Divorce Navigation can steer you in a direction aimed to save time, money & emotional stress as you prepare to enter the uncharted territory of divorce. Divorce Navigation is a boutique-style divorce consulting practice designed to provide individualized divorce guidance & emotional support. Ms. Theresa M. Collins is a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS) & trained in Divorce Mediation. She also worked as a Consultant /Mediator on the TV series “ Divorce Court” (5 Seasons). She will serve as your personal guide as you prepare for this challenging life transition.
Monica Coffman Keeney, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
I have 10 years of experience in the field and offer empathetic, strengths-based care. I use a mixture of CBT and solution-focused therapy to help you identify emotions that lead to unwanted behaviors. I work with adults, children, and families experiencing issues related to addiction, mental health, abuse/neglect, and divorce/custody.
I have 10 years of experience in the field and offer empathetic, strengths-based care. I use a mixture of CBT and solution-focused therapy to help you identify emotions that lead to unwanted behaviors. I work with adults, children, and families experiencing issues related to addiction, mental health, abuse/neglect, and divorce/custody.
Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027
Our wide variety of specialties includes Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Child and Teen Behaviors, Family Issues, Couples, Divorce, Co-parenting, Communication, Dating, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and clinicians who are trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, ERP, ACT, and Brain Spotting.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
Our wide variety of specialties includes Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Child and Teen Behaviors, Family Issues, Couples, Divorce, Co-parenting, Communication, Dating, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and clinicians who are trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, ERP, ACT, and Brain Spotting.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
Nicole Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
Nicole Young sees adults for anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment to motherhood, divorce, separation, loss, relationships, and dating issues. She draws from various techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based. She uses a customized and collaborative process. Clients appreciate her warm, patient, collaborative and inviting nature.
Nicole Young sees adults for anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment to motherhood, divorce, separation, loss, relationships, and dating issues. She draws from various techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based. She uses a customized and collaborative process. Clients appreciate her warm, patient, collaborative and inviting nature.
I focus on providing support to men seeking to gain control in their lives and are in search of their purpose. The modern man has to face obstacles in life differently than his father and grandfather. Navigating through these roadblocks alone can be extremely difficult and sometimes traumatizing. Divorce/separation, custody issues, midlife/existential crisis, depression, and anxiety are just a few of the problems that the modern man has to face. Just talking about these problems can be difficult since some men may feel alienated by today’s mainstream therapy that does little to prioritize their needs. In my office you will be heard.
I focus on providing support to men seeking to gain control in their lives and are in search of their purpose. The modern man has to face obstacles in life differently than his father and grandfather. Navigating through these roadblocks alone can be extremely difficult and sometimes traumatizing. Divorce/separation, custody issues, midlife/existential crisis, depression, and anxiety are just a few of the problems that the modern man has to face. Just talking about these problems can be difficult since some men may feel alienated by today’s mainstream therapy that does little to prioritize their needs. In my office you will be heard.
In addition to my general psychotherapy practice, I have extensive experience working in the field of divorce, and helping separating and divorcing families engage in effective co-parenting.
My professional training and years of experience have taught me that the people I work with genuinely want to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. They enter treatment because they want to develop closer and more rewarding relationships, because they want to achieve their life and career goals, and because they want to overcome the self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that get in their way and cause them pain and suffering. I have never met a parent who did not truly want the best for their child.
In addition to my general psychotherapy practice, I have extensive experience working in the field of divorce, and helping separating and divorcing families engage in effective co-parenting.
My professional training and years of experience have taught me that the people I work with genuinely want to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. They enter treatment because they want to develop closer and more rewarding relationships, because they want to achieve their life and career goals, and because they want to overcome the self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that get in their way and cause them pain and suffering. I have never met a parent who did not truly want the best for their child.
Jenna Lane Marsala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94945
I have experience in pre-martial counseling, marriage counseling, divorce, domestic violence, challenges as an adolescent or parenting an adolescent, communication, relaxation techniques, goal setting and achieving, crisis management and passages through lives challenges.
Do you ever ask yourself, "Why do I keep doing the same things but expect different outcomes?" Or "Do I look at the world differently than all my family and friends?" Life can feel stressful, overwhelming, and out of control at times. I try to help life feel a little bit more manageable and work through issues at your own pace. Psychotherapy is about an exploration of self and the world around you. As a psychotherapist, I am here to provide guidance through this exploration in a safe place and to improve interaction with those you love.
I have experience in pre-martial counseling, marriage counseling, divorce, domestic violence, challenges as an adolescent or parenting an adolescent, communication, relaxation techniques, goal setting and achieving, crisis management and passages through lives challenges.
Do you ever ask yourself, "Why do I keep doing the same things but expect different outcomes?" Or "Do I look at the world differently than all my family and friends?" Life can feel stressful, overwhelming, and out of control at times. I try to help life feel a little bit more manageable and work through issues at your own pace. Psychotherapy is about an exploration of self and the world around you. As a psychotherapist, I am here to provide guidance through this exploration in a safe place and to improve interaction with those you love.
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You want harmony but you experience divorce or breakup, self-doubts, anxiety, anger, lack of confidence, loss.
Do you sometimes ask yourself: I feel angry, disappointed, or depressed. What can I do? I tried everything, nothing works in the long term. Why are my relationships so unfulfilling? During sessions, you are guided to discover the parts of your Self that are in conflict. They have conflicting goals, perspectives, and beliefs. Those "parts" often pull you in opposite directions - "I want to eat, but I also want to lose weight" for example. Then you criticize yourself for not being more responsible, productive, etc... Get to understand why they pull you in opposite directions and how to negotiate with them.
You want harmony but you experience divorce or breakup, self-doubts, anxiety, anger, lack of confidence, loss.
Do you sometimes ask yourself: I feel angry, disappointed, or depressed. What can I do? I tried everything, nothing works in the long term. Why are my relationships so unfulfilling? During sessions, you are guided to discover the parts of your Self that are in conflict. They have conflicting goals, perspectives, and beliefs. Those "parts" often pull you in opposite directions - "I want to eat, but I also want to lose weight" for example. Then you criticize yourself for not being more responsible, productive, etc... Get to understand why they pull you in opposite directions and how to negotiate with them.
It’s okay to not be okay. We all need help sometimes. If you're experiencing family conflict, I can help you connect with your child in ways that will foster healthy attachment and improve your communication. If your family is going through a divorce, I can help your child navigate that difficult life transition. If your child is acting out at school or at home, I can help them learn to express themself in healthier ways, as well as provide you with parenting strategies to decrease unwanted behaviors. If your child is struggling socially, I can help them improve their social skills so that they no longer feel isolated.
It’s okay to not be okay. We all need help sometimes. If you're experiencing family conflict, I can help you connect with your child in ways that will foster healthy attachment and improve your communication. If your family is going through a divorce, I can help your child navigate that difficult life transition. If your child is acting out at school or at home, I can help them learn to express themself in healthier ways, as well as provide you with parenting strategies to decrease unwanted behaviors. If your child is struggling socially, I can help them improve their social skills so that they no longer feel isolated.
Adolescent-Parent struggles, Recovery, Separation and Divorce.
New Beginnings! New Awakenings! New Perspectives and Growth! These are just a few of the benefits of therapy you will gain. I pride myself on developing compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with the couples and families and individuals I serve. Some unique things about me: I worked internationally as a therapist in both Hong Kong and Switzerland over the course of 6 years. I gained a significant amount of cultural competency through this amazing experience. Further, I have expertise in the field of Addiction and Recovery. Additionally, I value the competency I demonstrate with High Conflict Couples and Divorce.
Adolescent-Parent struggles, Recovery, Separation and Divorce.
New Beginnings! New Awakenings! New Perspectives and Growth! These are just a few of the benefits of therapy you will gain. I pride myself on developing compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with the couples and families and individuals I serve. Some unique things about me: I worked internationally as a therapist in both Hong Kong and Switzerland over the course of 6 years. I gained a significant amount of cultural competency through this amazing experience. Further, I have expertise in the field of Addiction and Recovery. Additionally, I value the competency I demonstrate with High Conflict Couples and Divorce.
Some of my Specialities include: Childhood Trauma, Children of Divorce, Children of Immigrants, Immigrants, Navigating Dysfunctional Families, Parent and Adult-Child Dynamics, Life Long Body Image Issues, Acculturation.
At times, life can be incredibly challenging and painful for all of us. I specialize in supporting folks figure out the root of their difficulty and find the clarity and strength to move beyond their hardship. Whether you're feeling lost in how to address your issues or feel weighed down by trauma, I am here to sit with you and help you no longer be defined by these difficulties.
Some of my Specialities include: Childhood Trauma, Children of Divorce, Children of Immigrants, Immigrants, Navigating Dysfunctional Families, Parent and Adult-Child Dynamics, Life Long Body Image Issues, Acculturation.
At times, life can be incredibly challenging and painful for all of us. I specialize in supporting folks figure out the root of their difficulty and find the clarity and strength to move beyond their hardship. Whether you're feeling lost in how to address your issues or feel weighed down by trauma, I am here to sit with you and help you no longer be defined by these difficulties.
Lee Miller. Individuals. Couples. Divorce.
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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.
Meghan Malloy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Meghan and I am a therapist practicing in person out of Orange County and virtually throughout the state of California. My early familial experience with divorce has made me especially skilled at working with people in resolving relational conflicts and holding space for different perspectives. I love working with two or more people in the room, tackling issues related to parent-child relationships, couple relationships, and divorce & co-parenting. The core tenants of my work are non-judgement and positivity.
My name is Meghan and I am a therapist practicing in person out of Orange County and virtually throughout the state of California. My early familial experience with divorce has made me especially skilled at working with people in resolving relational conflicts and holding space for different perspectives. I love working with two or more people in the room, tackling issues related to parent-child relationships, couple relationships, and divorce & co-parenting. The core tenants of my work are non-judgement and positivity.
In addition to my role as a psychotherapist, I serve children and adults experiencing separation and divorce in my roles as a Co-parenting and Child Specialist, as a Collaborative Divorce Coach in Collaborative Divorce and Team Divorce Mediation processes, and as a Reunification Therapist.
In my early twenties, I worked as a volunteer counselor in a Free Clinic. There I learned that when someone has suffered emotional trauma they need gentleness and kindness before anything else. From those experiences and more I decided that my professional mission is to act as a change agent and a peacemaker. To accomplish this I have extensive training in treating anxiety, trauma, depression, post traumatic stress, and addictions. I also taught at the college level. For more than 25 years I have studied and taken specialized training in the intersection of psychology, spirituality and holistic approaches to mental health.
In addition to my role as a psychotherapist, I serve children and adults experiencing separation and divorce in my roles as a Co-parenting and Child Specialist, as a Collaborative Divorce Coach in Collaborative Divorce and Team Divorce Mediation processes, and as a Reunification Therapist.
In my early twenties, I worked as a volunteer counselor in a Free Clinic. There I learned that when someone has suffered emotional trauma they need gentleness and kindness before anything else. From those experiences and more I decided that my professional mission is to act as a change agent and a peacemaker. To accomplish this I have extensive training in treating anxiety, trauma, depression, post traumatic stress, and addictions. I also taught at the college level. For more than 25 years I have studied and taken specialized training in the intersection of psychology, spirituality and holistic approaches to mental health.
Alyssa Mulholland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (Online Only)
I provide a compassionate, understanding, and non judgmental environment to assist others during difficult times and transitions in life throughout their life journey. I have great passion to provide support through times of loss and grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, divorce, as well as working with adolescents through their transitions in life. It takes great courage to reach out and allow someone else into your life to walk with you through your difficult times. I would be honored to assist with your journey with a helping hand.
I provide a compassionate, understanding, and non judgmental environment to assist others during difficult times and transitions in life throughout their life journey. I have great passion to provide support through times of loss and grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, divorce, as well as working with adolescents through their transitions in life. It takes great courage to reach out and allow someone else into your life to walk with you through your difficult times. I would be honored to assist with your journey with a helping hand.
Expert in support for divorce/separation, grief & loss, and crisis intervention.
Are you or someone you love struggling with stress or life transitions? Please know that there is hope. My approach is down-to-earth and very practical. I believe it is important to feel comfortable and secure with a therapist and it is my responsibility to provide that environment for my clients. I have a passion for people and a desire to meet them where they are. We all have a need to be understood. I have a Master’s of Science in Counseling and am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I work with adult individuals, couples, adolescents & families. I offer online, phone and in-person appointments.
Expert in support for divorce/separation, grief & loss, and crisis intervention.
Are you or someone you love struggling with stress or life transitions? Please know that there is hope. My approach is down-to-earth and very practical. I believe it is important to feel comfortable and secure with a therapist and it is my responsibility to provide that environment for my clients. I have a passion for people and a desire to meet them where they are. We all have a need to be understood. I have a Master’s of Science in Counseling and am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I work with adult individuals, couples, adolescents & families. I offer online, phone and in-person appointments.
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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.