Divorce Therapists in Boise, ID
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Jennifer M Ritter
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With parenting and
divorce
issues, topics of estrangement, reintegration, and blended households/families are all addressed as well as ways to better navigate separate households, non-custodial parent rules, lifestyles, etc.
Clients are welcomed into my space where ever they are in terms of understanding, self-awareness, and emotion--anger, tearfulness, confusion--all are accepted as part of the process. Sessions focus on the 'here and now' while also exploring historical issues being triggered and mis-managed. I confront irrational thinking and help clients re-script their less-than-helpful language around feeling 'not good enough,' 'broken,' or 'lost.' Ultimately, clients can expect to focus on their issues--whatever they may be--and will, in the process, come to feel genuinely known, accepted, and not so alone in the process of their lives.
Carol McLaughlin
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Divorce
is a special interest.
Life and relationships can be difficult and messy. At times, help is necessary to find clarity and direction as we move toward the healthiest version of ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard as we work together to address the issues which brought you into counseling. Building on professional and personal life experiences, I engage in counseling collaboratively with acceptance for who and where you are while building a therapeutic relationship which becomes a catalyst for change. I utilize an eclectic theoretical approach which best meets the needs of each individual.
Not accepting new clients
Megan Linz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I've had great success assisting couples to improve communication, build stronger connections, resolve conflicts, manage transitions, increase happiness & closeness, co-parent through a
divorce
process, & even stop
divorce
.
I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach. I will assist you in gaining a better understanding of who you are, what you want, and how to achieve your goals. We will identify your skills and assets and utilize these gifts to overcome challenges, increase awareness & move towards achieving the life you want. We will work in a supportive environment where you as the client are able to share your thoughts & concerns openly. Through this process we can address communication & skills-building needs, relationship issues, life transitions, grief or loss issues, family concerns, & goals to achieve your highest potential.
Heather Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of specialization include: grief and loss,
divorce
recovery, relationship problems, work-related stress, depression, anxiety, performance anxiety (fear of public speaking, test anxiety and stage fright), issues related to chronic pain, adolescents, and college and career.
I acknowledge that the decision to seek out healing in the form of counseling is a courageous act. I consider it a privilege and an honor to work with people who want to find balance in their lives. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where we can work collaboratively. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship can provide the context for transformative healing and growth. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Lauren Yoder-Goeden
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with clients on issues of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, parenting, infidelity,
divorce
, grief, sexuality and sexual orientation, non-monogamy, kink, body image, spirituality, life stage transitions, and child/adolescent issues.
The journey to knowing yourself can seem daunting, but taking the first step is both courageous and worthwhile. As a counselor, I believe that every person on this journey can benefit from some help and support along the way. I practice from a person-centered viewpoint and really believe that each of us is capable of making the choices we need to achieve the life we want. With a solution focused, strengths based approach, I seek to use past and present circumstances to carve a path forward that will result in greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and overall wellbeing.
Not accepting new clients
Abigail Piron
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I work with: stress and anxiety due to life transitions, parent-child relationships,
divorce
, parenting, family conflict, depression, and life coaching.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.... One of the most valuable gifts one can give themselves, is self-awareness. I acknowledge that a decision to come into counseling is a courageous act and I am committed to meeting the client where you are in your personal journey through compassion and in a non-judgmental way. I enjoy working with clients of all ages but have specific experience with children, adolescents, and family therapy.
Not accepting new clients
Deborah K Every
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Others are going through a difficult time in their life (
divorce
, loss of a loved one, medical illness, loneliness, aging).
My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment for you, where you can talk freely and explore your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, conflicts and relationships. The more we understand together, the less likely you are to feel you are in the grip of distressing patterns and struggles that feel intractable. Your psychotherapy experience can be a source of strength, comfort, confidence and change. It can help you understand yourself better on both a conscious and unconscious level. It is very meaningful to me to have a part in your journey of personal growth and change.
Michelle Mendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Today, some of the most common difficulties I treat are anxiety, family conflicts, addictions, life changes,
divorce
, co-dependency, eating disorders, feeling stuck, addictive and obsessive behaviors, lack of self-esteem, depression, complex trauma, relationship issues, including parenting and romantic partners and healing narcissistic relationships.
Accepting new clients. ‘How did I get here’. ‘How do I get out,’ are common thoughts we all have. We learn to survive and do the best in the worlds we have grown up in; and sometimes we find ourselves going round and round in a strange sort of ‘uncomfortable comfort’ or ‘functional dysfunction’ of our lives. I strive to see the world through your lens and understand your unique family, cultural, and identity experiences. In every individual exists a craving to embody a life unburdened by excessive guilt and shame, while having the freedom to enjoy a more meaningful and joyful human experience.
Kathy J. Edwards
Counselor, JD, LCPC
Verified
Verified
My specialty areas include: Adults, Teens, Children, Anger, Grief, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parenting, Marriage and Family, Problem-Solving, Goal Achievement,
Divorce
and Custody Issues, Forensic Psychology, Parenting Time Evaluations, Brief Focused Assessments.
Let's work together on making a positive change in your life. As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I work to foster an accepting, positive, and open atmosphere in my counseling practice, and I am glad to help any client that wants to create upward and forward momentum in his or her life. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and attorney with 13 years of clinical experience and 24 years of criminal and family law experience. My counseling practice includes working with adults, children, couples, and families on a variety of issues.
Kathleen Weathers
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The ideal client that Kathleen works well with is children or youth who have experienced trauma,
divorce
of parents, placement in foster care, adoption, or residential care, or who are involved in (or at risk for) the juvenile justice system. Kathleen also enjoys working with children, youth and adults with a variety of brain health (mental health) issues, such as depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia. Kathleen's main focus is on children, youth and family counseling, but Kathleen also enjoys working with college students, and with adults with trauma histories who want EMDR therapy.
Lesha Brandt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I help adults who experience: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger,
Divorce
, Life Transitions, Grief, Codependency, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress, and more.
Accepting NEW Clients in person or telehealth! Life can be overwhelming, and what you're trying doesn't seem to be working. Sometimes things happen through no fault of your own. My desire is to come alongside you and provide a safe non-judgmental place in which a trusting relationship can develop. My goal is to arm you with new skills and insight to help bring about the change you desire, improving your relationship with yourself and the world around you.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anger management, relationships, school problems,
divorce
, blended family dynamics, high risk behaviors, rational decision making and defiance are just some of the bumps that must be mastered along the way.
For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to work with teenagers. Since obtaining my Masters of Social Work at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987, I have worked with teens in multiple settings. I have discovered that counseling can help teenagers with the most important tasks of adolescence. I work collaboratively with parents towards the primary goal of seeing their teenager launch successfully into adulthood. I am direct and honest and emphasize accountability and personal responsibility. I have found that teenagers appreciate that approach.
Kristin Person Staley
Counselor, LCPC, MA, MBA
Verified
Verified
I work with families facing a variety of challenges from chronic mental health, physical illness,
divorce
, custody issues, addiction issues, including pornography, substance abuse, and gambling.
Working with families, children, and adolescents, I have over 25 years counseling experience helping families and individuals work through conflict, trauma, separation,
divorce
, blended families and parenting issues. I am here to assist you with life skills, resources, and counseling techniques to help you through this difficult time. I welcome clients of all faiths and life choices. It is my goal to provide a safe environment to explore your past, learn new skills, work with your strengths to create a more interesting, positive, and fulfilling life. I am excepting new patients.
Sheila A London
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My practice has been built on my unique ability to connect with clients and to quickly understand the necessary steps to take for symptom relief. I take a collaborative approach - meaning I believe people intrinsically know where they need to go, even as they realize the need for guidance on just how to get there. We partner together in order to achieve relief from depression, anxiety,
divorce
, PTSD, and relational issues with spouse/significant other, children and families. I also deal with spiritual issues in an effort to achieve more peace with self and God.
Not accepting new clients
Mary Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that people have amazing abilities to overcome the obstacles in their lives, to learn from their experiences and create a life in accordance with their values. My role as your therapist is to help facilitate your process of achieving your goals. I have a direct style that I mix with a sense of humor. I like to get down to work. Therapy isn't always fun but it can be life changing and I consider it an honor to be a part of your journey. Areas of special interest to me are depression/anxiety, trauma, stress,
divorce
, transitions, grief, and relationship concerns.
Ashleigh Griffin
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Although I am an intern, I have personal experience with religious trauma, complex trauma,
divorce
, and eating disorders.
The way you were cared for or not cared for as you grew up shaped your beliefs about yourself and the people around you. You may have also had traumatic experiences throughout your life. Those experiences and beliefs may still be affecting you today, causing symptoms including anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship problems, or other concerns. I believe you can heal! My role is to offer you compassion and safety as you do that. My practice is trauma-focused and I am EMDR trained.
Elisha Booth, LPC - Brighter Dawn Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Currently Accepting New Clients Mon-Fri between 9:30 and 3:30. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) enjoys working with adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem issues,
divorce
, relationship difficulties, grief, self-harm, etc. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to address PTSD and trauma related symptoms. In addition to clinical counseling experience, worked in elementary and secondary education as both a teacher and a school counselor for 10 years. Session fee $125-$240.
Amber Irvine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I often work with teenagers (anxiety, depression, perfectionism, peer relations, etc), adults navigating life transitions, relationship issues- including
divorce
, and parenting challenges.
I believe in positivity and hope and will help clients to discover and build on their strengths. My goal as your therapist is to provide a trauma informed, safe environment to explore new cognitive frameworks, practice mindfulness, and celebrate your successes. I operate using a compassion based, judgement free approach that is collaborative in nature. Each client’s path to internal peace and happiness is unique to them and using the lens of neurobiology, cognitive behavioral theory, attachment and humor I hope to assist in that journey.
Kathy Rodgers Lcpc
LCPC, QP
Verified
Verified
Adult Groups:Autism Spectrum Disorders and Relationships,Bipolar and Relationships,Compulsive Overeating, Surviving
Divorce
, Improving Couple's Relationships, Improving Parent Teen Relationships.
For the last twenty years, I have worked in the field of mental health, special education, and substance abuse treatment. I have a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges. My approach is down to earth and inviting, and although I am a general practitioner, I have an affinity for working with adolescents, couples, and families.
Waitlist for new clients
Katelen Fortunati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Dr. Fortunati specializes in working with children from age 3 to young adulthood who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, attachment disorders, complicated grief, ambiguous loss through parental (or a loved ones) incarceration,
divorce
, deployment, and/or parental (or a loved ones) addiction, and self-harm/suicidality. She has extensive experience working with traditional and nontraditional caregivers through parenting and co-parenting as well as working with and advocating for children in Special Education within a public school setting.
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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.