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Nuri Kahn - N. W. Family Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP, DBH
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
Dr. Kahn is experienced in providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults seeking treatment for a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, impulse control, phobias, somatoform disorders, trauma, adjustment challenges, relationship discord and behavioral disorders. Dr. Kahn also specializes in evidence-based reunification therapy for families in transition and at crossroads with the court system, such as following separation, divorce, and relocation.
Dr. Kahn is experienced in providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults seeking treatment for a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, impulse control, phobias, somatoform disorders, trauma, adjustment challenges, relationship discord and behavioral disorders. Dr. Kahn also specializes in evidence-based reunification therapy for families in transition and at crossroads with the court system, such as following separation, divorce, and relocation.
(360) 328-7506 View (360) 328-7506
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Glyn Deputy - N. W. Family Psychology
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Glyn Deputy, M.Ed, LMHC, brings a keen awareness of both the necessities and subtleties of surviving our human condition and reaching one’s full potential, particularly when clients are experiencing significant life transitions (e.g., separation, divorce, parent child conflicts, etc.), as well as clinical experience spanning the past 20 years. Glyn has worked with generational family issues in rural and frontier communities, has assisted youth and young adults with many types of disability in pursuing higher education, and has gained exceptional skills in dual diagnosis treatment – both individually and in the family system.
Glyn Deputy, M.Ed, LMHC, brings a keen awareness of both the necessities and subtleties of surviving our human condition and reaching one’s full potential, particularly when clients are experiencing significant life transitions (e.g., separation, divorce, parent child conflicts, etc.), as well as clinical experience spanning the past 20 years. Glyn has worked with generational family issues in rural and frontier communities, has assisted youth and young adults with many types of disability in pursuing higher education, and has gained exceptional skills in dual diagnosis treatment – both individually and in the family system.
(206) 929-4230 View (206) 929-4230
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Erich Henninger
Counselor, Erich Henninger, MACP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
My practice focuses on working with people struggling with issues concerning anger management, impulsivity, chronic shame, divorce, relationships, anxiety, depression, overwhelmingness, identity, and sexuality.
Isolation is the killer. For many, influences to pivot away from isolation and towards healing, connection, and growth are complex, challenging, and hopeful. My clients are invited to explore their “painful wounds” and discover how their pain’s influence leads to self-identity issues, certain behaviors, relationship constraints, and patterns that decrease movement toward growth. Growth towards living with a whole heart of emotions, less ambiguity, finding increased purpose, and engaged relationships. Growth towards self-compassion and employing in their lives what they value most.
My practice focuses on working with people struggling with issues concerning anger management, impulsivity, chronic shame, divorce, relationships, anxiety, depression, overwhelmingness, identity, and sexuality.
Isolation is the killer. For many, influences to pivot away from isolation and towards healing, connection, and growth are complex, challenging, and hopeful. My clients are invited to explore their “painful wounds” and discover how their pain’s influence leads to self-identity issues, certain behaviors, relationship constraints, and patterns that decrease movement toward growth. Growth towards living with a whole heart of emotions, less ambiguity, finding increased purpose, and engaged relationships. Growth towards self-compassion and employing in their lives what they value most.
(206) 736-1532 View (206) 736-1532
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Parental Alienation Consultation (NWC-LLC)
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Are you struggling through a high conflict divorce or custody arrangement? Is the ex-partner using your child as a weapon to lash out at you in increasingly odd ways? Does it seem like there is nowhere to turn as Guardian ad Litem, Judges, inexperienced counselors and CPS social workers seem uninterested in examining the root causes? Does your ex-spouse refuse to productively co-parent? Is your child now "parroting" their words and hatred to you? If so, you may be suffering from one of three stages of Parental Alienation. In severe forms, your child even may refuse to see you and appears to be programmed by the other parent.
Are you struggling through a high conflict divorce or custody arrangement? Is the ex-partner using your child as a weapon to lash out at you in increasingly odd ways? Does it seem like there is nowhere to turn as Guardian ad Litem, Judges, inexperienced counselors and CPS social workers seem uninterested in examining the root causes? Does your ex-spouse refuse to productively co-parent? Is your child now "parroting" their words and hatred to you? If so, you may be suffering from one of three stages of Parental Alienation. In severe forms, your child even may refuse to see you and appears to be programmed by the other parent.
(425) 217-8890 View (425) 217-8890
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Norman Edward Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, CDP, CPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lacey, WA 98516
While in some cases separation and divorce is necessary, I believe in working it out, giving it 200%.
Thank you for your interest. I am a retired (2001) combat veteran with twenty years of military service. My credentials/licenses are in Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Chemical Dependency. My therapeutic approach is based on cognitive behavior research which has found a strong correlation between thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, I use the Narrative Therapy approach to understand emotions rooted in the client's life experiences that shape their strengths, fears, beliefs, values, and reactions to different types of stress.
While in some cases separation and divorce is necessary, I believe in working it out, giving it 200%.
Thank you for your interest. I am a retired (2001) combat veteran with twenty years of military service. My credentials/licenses are in Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Chemical Dependency. My therapeutic approach is based on cognitive behavior research which has found a strong correlation between thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, I use the Narrative Therapy approach to understand emotions rooted in the client's life experiences that shape their strengths, fears, beliefs, values, and reactions to different types of stress.
(360) 810-5599 View (360) 810-5599
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Joseph Losi Certified EFT Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
Trained in conflict resolution and cooperative divorce skills he is experienced in helping individuals foster better communication through High End Goal setting which foster working guidelines for co-parenting, finances and personal interactions.
As a fully certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, and a Level 2 EFT Individual Therapist Joseph's approach is rooted in Attachment Theory. Joseph assists his clients to become fully aware of unrecognized, unshared, connective primary emotions and reactive, disconnecting secondary emotions. He helps couples, men, and women cultivate greater awareness and acceptance of emotion. With empathic support he will help you develop the ability to communicate primary and secondary emotion in powerful ways that will foster increased intimacy with partners, spouses, and others.
Trained in conflict resolution and cooperative divorce skills he is experienced in helping individuals foster better communication through High End Goal setting which foster working guidelines for co-parenting, finances and personal interactions.
As a fully certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, and a Level 2 EFT Individual Therapist Joseph's approach is rooted in Attachment Theory. Joseph assists his clients to become fully aware of unrecognized, unshared, connective primary emotions and reactive, disconnecting secondary emotions. He helps couples, men, and women cultivate greater awareness and acceptance of emotion. With empathic support he will help you develop the ability to communicate primary and secondary emotion in powerful ways that will foster increased intimacy with partners, spouses, and others.
(253) 777-1620 View (253) 777-1620
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Steve Tutty - N. W. Family Psychology - Premier
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
The Retreat now offers Premier clients a serene setting outside Yellowstone Park to mend these ruptures and capture, as best as we can, what was lost prior to the life transition, whether it be separation, divorce, relocation, blended family dynamics, life changing injuries, complex mental health disorders, drug addiction, and so on.
Dr. Tutty is a licensed clinical psychologist who has particular expertise in evaluating and treating families over the past 25 years who find themselves at crossroads with the court system (e.g., child custody, reunification) and tort (e.g., personal injury) matters. There are times when families in transition participating in outpatient reunification services at Premier need a more in-depth and extended therapeutic experience, given the deep ruptures that have taken place between the child(ren) and rejected parent.
The Retreat now offers Premier clients a serene setting outside Yellowstone Park to mend these ruptures and capture, as best as we can, what was lost prior to the life transition, whether it be separation, divorce, relocation, blended family dynamics, life changing injuries, complex mental health disorders, drug addiction, and so on.
Dr. Tutty is a licensed clinical psychologist who has particular expertise in evaluating and treating families over the past 25 years who find themselves at crossroads with the court system (e.g., child custody, reunification) and tort (e.g., personal injury) matters. There are times when families in transition participating in outpatient reunification services at Premier need a more in-depth and extended therapeutic experience, given the deep ruptures that have taken place between the child(ren) and rejected parent.
(208) 271-9735 View (208) 271-9735
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Lee M. Faver
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
Waitlist for new clients
My practice and expertise emphasize relationships-intimacy, sexual relations, affairs, divorce; trauma-childhood, domestic or sexual abuse; chronic illness and health-related change; sexuality, orientation/gender; loss.
Compassionate, down-to-earth, practical help. I'm a licensed, board-certified psychologist. More than 30 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples and groups have taught me that we grow and make effective changes when we understand what is happening, appreciate our experiences, develop a plan to improve things. We'll work together on your goals- to enrich and repair your relationships, change long-standing patterns, develop self-acceptance and personal effectiveness, resolving difficult situations, reduce psychological distress, improve health, or enjoy more emotionally closeness and satisfying intimacy.
My practice and expertise emphasize relationships-intimacy, sexual relations, affairs, divorce; trauma-childhood, domestic or sexual abuse; chronic illness and health-related change; sexuality, orientation/gender; loss.
Compassionate, down-to-earth, practical help. I'm a licensed, board-certified psychologist. More than 30 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples and groups have taught me that we grow and make effective changes when we understand what is happening, appreciate our experiences, develop a plan to improve things. We'll work together on your goals- to enrich and repair your relationships, change long-standing patterns, develop self-acceptance and personal effectiveness, resolving difficult situations, reduce psychological distress, improve health, or enjoy more emotionally closeness and satisfying intimacy.
(360) 529-4210 View (360) 529-4210
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John Harlow
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
I am a psychologist. I see adults and specialize in work with preteens and adolescents. I am in Green Lake, am accepting new patients, and have in-person/online options. I know there are many ways mental health problems can disrupt a person’s school, work, relationships, or family life. Some are prone to anxiety, depression, or angry outbursts. Others get confused about their identity. Some self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Others get caught in dysfunctional relationships. Some are struck by loss or face serious family problems like divorce. Others have an unresolved trauma history. Some behave oddly. I know this territory.
I am a psychologist. I see adults and specialize in work with preteens and adolescents. I am in Green Lake, am accepting new patients, and have in-person/online options. I know there are many ways mental health problems can disrupt a person’s school, work, relationships, or family life. Some are prone to anxiety, depression, or angry outbursts. Others get confused about their identity. Some self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Others get caught in dysfunctional relationships. Some are struck by loss or face serious family problems like divorce. Others have an unresolved trauma history. Some behave oddly. I know this territory.
(206) 895-0749 View (206) 895-0749
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Tracy Henderson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115  (Online Only)
I also work with couples who are considering separation or divorce.
Let's talk about the F-word....Feelings. I am passionate about emotions. All of us are full of them. The emotions we carry with us as individuals, as well as, what we bring into relationships can be powerful and challenging. I also understand that each of us carries with us an emotional heritage that is unique and has served as a means to support, protect, and empower each of us.
I also work with couples who are considering separation or divorce.
Let's talk about the F-word....Feelings. I am passionate about emotions. All of us are full of them. The emotions we carry with us as individuals, as well as, what we bring into relationships can be powerful and challenging. I also understand that each of us carries with us an emotional heritage that is unique and has served as a means to support, protect, and empower each of us.
(206) 203-7330 View (206) 203-7330
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Mark Dotson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
My areas of expertise include: life transitions, past abuse, depression, low self-esteem, family of origin issues, couples/marriage concerns and divorce.
I have been in private practice since 2004 and work with individuals, couples and groups dealing with a wide variety of issues. I recognize that each client is unique and strive to create an individual plan of therapy tailored to each person's specific needs. This often includes dealing with what isn't working in their life, whether it's depression, traumatic past experiences or relational difficulties, also recognizing the aspects of their life that may be working well and finding ways to build on those strengths.
My areas of expertise include: life transitions, past abuse, depression, low self-esteem, family of origin issues, couples/marriage concerns and divorce.
I have been in private practice since 2004 and work with individuals, couples and groups dealing with a wide variety of issues. I recognize that each client is unique and strive to create an individual plan of therapy tailored to each person's specific needs. This often includes dealing with what isn't working in their life, whether it's depression, traumatic past experiences or relational difficulties, also recognizing the aspects of their life that may be working well and finding ways to build on those strengths.
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Steve Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98512  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Steve Williams has been in private practice for 29 years. He seeks to provide professional and respectful psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and adolescents for issues such as: Marital Conflict/Communication, Infidelity, Couples Counseling, Divorce Recovery, Depression, and Anxiety including: OCD, Generalized, Panic, PTSD, and Social Phobia. Steve also treats Anger, Addictions, Trauma, and Childhood Abuse. He uses a direct method to provide effective interpretations and tools for developing a healthy individual self and a healthy couple closeness.
Steve Williams has been in private practice for 29 years. He seeks to provide professional and respectful psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and adolescents for issues such as: Marital Conflict/Communication, Infidelity, Couples Counseling, Divorce Recovery, Depression, and Anxiety including: OCD, Generalized, Panic, PTSD, and Social Phobia. Steve also treats Anger, Addictions, Trauma, and Childhood Abuse. He uses a direct method to provide effective interpretations and tools for developing a healthy individual self and a healthy couple closeness.
(360) 979-1013 View (360) 979-1013
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David Bennett
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102
If you, or someone you care for, are having difficulties with relationships, personal challenges, emotional balance, or past trauma, I can help. I have 30 years of experience working with adults, couples, children and adolescents supporting emotional health and well being. People seek my help because they find me easy to talk with, experienced and insightful, genuine, open and supportive. My areas of expertise include: anxiety and stress management, child/adolescent/adult depression, family conflict, relationship counseling, communication skills development, anger management, adoption and attachment, sexual and physical trauma, ADD/ADHD, divorce, childhood adjustment and self-esteem.
If you, or someone you care for, are having difficulties with relationships, personal challenges, emotional balance, or past trauma, I can help. I have 30 years of experience working with adults, couples, children and adolescents supporting emotional health and well being. People seek my help because they find me easy to talk with, experienced and insightful, genuine, open and supportive. My areas of expertise include: anxiety and stress management, child/adolescent/adult depression, family conflict, relationship counseling, communication skills development, anger management, adoption and attachment, sexual and physical trauma, ADD/ADHD, divorce, childhood adjustment and self-esteem.
(206) 745-5769 View (206) 745-5769
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Robert M. Newell, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98908
Although I treat a variety of psychological conditions, I have three main specialty areas. First, I specialize in treating children and adolescents with emotional and/or behavior problems such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, poor school performance, non compliant behavior, substance abuse, and emotional trauma from domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also specialize in working with children, families, and adults who are struggling with issues related to divorce and re-marriage. My third specialty area is treating relationship and marital problems.
Although I treat a variety of psychological conditions, I have three main specialty areas. First, I specialize in treating children and adolescents with emotional and/or behavior problems such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, poor school performance, non compliant behavior, substance abuse, and emotional trauma from domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also specialize in working with children, families, and adults who are struggling with issues related to divorce and re-marriage. My third specialty area is treating relationship and marital problems.
(509) 910-0329 View (509) 910-0329
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Mark Roughsedge
CPC, CYPFC
Verified Verified
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
I offer expert help for struggling parents and families. For parents and caregivers, the issue might be eliminating disrespect and defiance; seeking a balance between work/family life; improving your relationship with your children; co-parenting after divorce; single parenting; or, any other topic that prevents you from calm and confident parenting. For youth, coaching helps kids navigate the challenges in their lives, whether it be isolation, behavioral problems, emotional outbursts, hanging with the wrong crowd, or clarifying college and/or career plans. For families, coaching helps resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships.
I offer expert help for struggling parents and families. For parents and caregivers, the issue might be eliminating disrespect and defiance; seeking a balance between work/family life; improving your relationship with your children; co-parenting after divorce; single parenting; or, any other topic that prevents you from calm and confident parenting. For youth, coaching helps kids navigate the challenges in their lives, whether it be isolation, behavioral problems, emotional outbursts, hanging with the wrong crowd, or clarifying college and/or career plans. For families, coaching helps resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships.
(206) 538-2156 View (206) 538-2156
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Joseph Shaub
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, JD
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
For years, I assisted people in dissolving their marriages humanely through mediation. However, I found that too many couples who separate can repair and strengthen their relationships. So, today, I apply my therapeutic skills to support couples in healing their relationships. My primary approach is Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I also work with people who want to work on their intimate relationships as well as those trying to adjust to divorce.
For years, I assisted people in dissolving their marriages humanely through mediation. However, I found that too many couples who separate can repair and strengthen their relationships. So, today, I apply my therapeutic skills to support couples in healing their relationships. My primary approach is Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I also work with people who want to work on their intimate relationships as well as those trying to adjust to divorce.
(425) 598-0304 View (425) 598-0304
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Jason E Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
Waitlist for new clients
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former domestic violence advocate, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and advocacy-based counseling for survivors of relationship abuse and other traumatic experiences. As a general practitioner, I also help with issues ranging from self-image, depression, and grief, to social and general anxiety, OCD, family conflict and divorce, religious shunning / transitions, adolescent and adult giftedness, nontraditional relationships, and matters of sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBTQ/non-binary affirming).
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former domestic violence advocate, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and advocacy-based counseling for survivors of relationship abuse and other traumatic experiences. As a general practitioner, I also help with issues ranging from self-image, depression, and grief, to social and general anxiety, OCD, family conflict and divorce, religious shunning / transitions, adolescent and adult giftedness, nontraditional relationships, and matters of sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBTQ/non-binary affirming).
(425) 276-7262 View (425) 276-7262
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Erik Ploof
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005
Tired of arguing and thinking about divorce? Do you want to be seen, heard & understood in your relationship? Has your marriage been hurt by infidelity or sexual addiction? If you're feeling discouraged about your relationship, it's time to get support. I help couples create a safe space together to explore conflict, deepen their connection, resolve communication problems and repair trust. Your relationship does not have to be this hard. I'll show you how to to break old patterns, approach challenges together, and respond in ways that foster connection & enhance intimacy. Together we'll create a plan for your relationship to thrive.
Tired of arguing and thinking about divorce? Do you want to be seen, heard & understood in your relationship? Has your marriage been hurt by infidelity or sexual addiction? If you're feeling discouraged about your relationship, it's time to get support. I help couples create a safe space together to explore conflict, deepen their connection, resolve communication problems and repair trust. Your relationship does not have to be this hard. I'll show you how to to break old patterns, approach challenges together, and respond in ways that foster connection & enhance intimacy. Together we'll create a plan for your relationship to thrive.
(425) 287-5575 View (425) 287-5575
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Genuine Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
I commonly help with career counseling, stress, depression, divorce, marriage, infidelity, addiction, self-esteem, parenting, teens, men's issues, spirituality, family relationships and finance.
Entrepreneur, relationship and life transition specialist, naturalist, builder, father, husband and community builder all describe me. I am great at helping people with life transitions, work life balance, addiction, trauma, relationships and divorce. I am an entrepreneur, craftsman, part time stay at home dad and outdoorsman. People feel comfortable working with me because I believe in the good in them and because my experience working outside of therapy helps me to understand a wide range of individuals and families.
I commonly help with career counseling, stress, depression, divorce, marriage, infidelity, addiction, self-esteem, parenting, teens, men's issues, spirituality, family relationships and finance.
Entrepreneur, relationship and life transition specialist, naturalist, builder, father, husband and community builder all describe me. I am great at helping people with life transitions, work life balance, addiction, trauma, relationships and divorce. I am an entrepreneur, craftsman, part time stay at home dad and outdoorsman. People feel comfortable working with me because I believe in the good in them and because my experience working outside of therapy helps me to understand a wide range of individuals and families.
(253) 447-6784 View (253) 447-6784
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Miles Aaron Yanick
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102
I help clients find meaning, connection, clarity, and purpose. I am particularly well suited to working with clients amid life transitions, such as career changes, marriage and divorce, having or launching children, recovery from addiction, aging, and loss, as well as couples in distressed relationships. I aim to be fully present for clients, offering curiosity, careful listening, non-judgment, and authenticity. My approach is collaborative, honoring clients’ beliefs, emotions, and experiences as valid and true and recognizing them as the ultimate authority on the changes they seek.
I help clients find meaning, connection, clarity, and purpose. I am particularly well suited to working with clients amid life transitions, such as career changes, marriage and divorce, having or launching children, recovery from addiction, aging, and loss, as well as couples in distressed relationships. I aim to be fully present for clients, offering curiosity, careful listening, non-judgment, and authenticity. My approach is collaborative, honoring clients’ beliefs, emotions, and experiences as valid and true and recognizing them as the ultimate authority on the changes they seek.
(206) 210-2677 View (206) 210-2677
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.