Divorce Therapists in Sacramento, CA

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Jessica Wharton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
If you are struggling with issues related to divorce, high conflict, family issues, relationship struggles, or coparenting, I can provide the support you need to develop coping skills and a positive plan to manage your stressors.
Therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment leading to a journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth regarding past and current life challenges. I am a therapist who is passionate about working with people on a broad spectrum of issues on this journey. My goal is to develop trust by working collaboratively so you can identify and practice new ways to manage stress, emotional difficulties, and overwhelming times. I believe that improving the way we connect with and care for ourselves supports effective communication and more supportive relationships.
If you are struggling with issues related to divorce, high conflict, family issues, relationship struggles, or coparenting, I can provide the support you need to develop coping skills and a positive plan to manage your stressors.
Therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment leading to a journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth regarding past and current life challenges. I am a therapist who is passionate about working with people on a broad spectrum of issues on this journey. My goal is to develop trust by working collaboratively so you can identify and practice new ways to manage stress, emotional difficulties, and overwhelming times. I believe that improving the way we connect with and care for ourselves supports effective communication and more supportive relationships.
(916) 571-1331 View (916) 571-1331
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Micaela Marie Van Dine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I am a forensic psychotherapist that works with families involved in custody disputes with a focus on the best interests for children. My focus with all clients is to find solutions to complex issues. My approach is direct and goal oriented. For psychotherapy, I treat individuals, families, and children. I also hold closed support groups for Recovery from Psychological Abuse (specifically narcissistic abuse). I work extensively with individuals going through divorce. I enjoy working with children and teens in treating depression/ anxiety, Trauma, Introversion/social anxiety, peer issues, and parental conflict/divorce.
I am a forensic psychotherapist that works with families involved in custody disputes with a focus on the best interests for children. My focus with all clients is to find solutions to complex issues. My approach is direct and goal oriented. For psychotherapy, I treat individuals, families, and children. I also hold closed support groups for Recovery from Psychological Abuse (specifically narcissistic abuse). I work extensively with individuals going through divorce. I enjoy working with children and teens in treating depression/ anxiety, Trauma, Introversion/social anxiety, peer issues, and parental conflict/divorce.
(916) 507-1817 View (916) 507-1817
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Ned Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814
I specialize in relationships. Does your mate cause you to suffer? Is your relationship one of intolerable conflict or quiet desperation? People with such suffering often rush to breakup or divorce. Don't. Back away slowly instead. In leaving, not only do you waste the chance to save this relationship but also the chance to know yourself better. If you rush, you will likely repeat these problems in the next relationship.
I specialize in relationships. Does your mate cause you to suffer? Is your relationship one of intolerable conflict or quiet desperation? People with such suffering often rush to breakup or divorce. Don't. Back away slowly instead. In leaving, not only do you waste the chance to save this relationship but also the chance to know yourself better. If you rush, you will likely repeat these problems in the next relationship.
(916) 678-0941 View (916) 678-0941
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Nicole Kerbo Robbins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
Now accepting new clients. Are you deciding whether to fix or leave a relationship? Do you feel out of control of your feelings or frustrated that you're not enjoying life? I have 22 years of experience in helping people to develop richer connections and reduce loneliness and stress. My areas of expertise are divorce recovery, clarifying patterns to find the right partner, perinatal and postpartum changes, and step-parenting. I also have experience in working with addiction, trauma recovery, and with families affected by mental illness.
Now accepting new clients. Are you deciding whether to fix or leave a relationship? Do you feel out of control of your feelings or frustrated that you're not enjoying life? I have 22 years of experience in helping people to develop richer connections and reduce loneliness and stress. My areas of expertise are divorce recovery, clarifying patterns to find the right partner, perinatal and postpartum changes, and step-parenting. I also have experience in working with addiction, trauma recovery, and with families affected by mental illness.
(916) 296-3003 View (916) 296-3003
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Katrese Epps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95826
Hi there, I'm Katrese! I may be the therapist for you if you are a high-achieving woman dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, going through a breakup/divorce, relationship conflict, or having difficulty coping with stress. I want to support you if you are ready to take action and commit to taking care of your mental and emotional health.
Hi there, I'm Katrese! I may be the therapist for you if you are a high-achieving woman dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, going through a breakup/divorce, relationship conflict, or having difficulty coping with stress. I want to support you if you are ready to take action and commit to taking care of your mental and emotional health.
(323) 529-0833 View (323) 529-0833
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Gita Seshadri
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
I offer psychotherapy & a relational view regarding anxiety, grief/loss, body image/self esteem/ weight issues, intimacy problems, divorce, pre-marital, and culture (& interracial/intercultural/interfaith).
Frustrated? Unhappy? Anxious? In emotional pain? Want some validation, insight, and change? I believe that everyone is the expert of their own experience; you have lived your life longer than I have known you. With encouragement, I often use the metaphor of being a flashlight in a dark cave, shedding light on different things, however, you, as the client are in the driver's seat; I am in the passenger seat, as a co-driver. Together, we will explore your personal meanings and experiences while making larger connections to your goals. I invite you to our journey together in creating new meaning.
I offer psychotherapy & a relational view regarding anxiety, grief/loss, body image/self esteem/ weight issues, intimacy problems, divorce, pre-marital, and culture (& interracial/intercultural/interfaith).
Frustrated? Unhappy? Anxious? In emotional pain? Want some validation, insight, and change? I believe that everyone is the expert of their own experience; you have lived your life longer than I have known you. With encouragement, I often use the metaphor of being a flashlight in a dark cave, shedding light on different things, however, you, as the client are in the driver's seat; I am in the passenger seat, as a co-driver. Together, we will explore your personal meanings and experiences while making larger connections to your goals. I invite you to our journey together in creating new meaning.
(949) 441-5655 View (949) 441-5655
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Catherine Zanzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95826
Other specialties include divorce and remarriage, blended families, parenting, adolescents, career transitions, and spiritual issues.
You can bring more peace into your life, strengthen your relationships, and increase your joy! I would love to work with you. By integrating healthy principles of mind, body, and spirit, I can help you rediscover and develop your core strengths. You will learn new tools to help heal emotional pain, communicate more effectively, decrease your stress, and increase your life enjoyment. You are worthy of unconditional love and acceptance, and you hold unique gifts to share with the world. Let's work together to use your unique strengths for self-healing.
Other specialties include divorce and remarriage, blended families, parenting, adolescents, career transitions, and spiritual issues.
You can bring more peace into your life, strengthen your relationships, and increase your joy! I would love to work with you. By integrating healthy principles of mind, body, and spirit, I can help you rediscover and develop your core strengths. You will learn new tools to help heal emotional pain, communicate more effectively, decrease your stress, and increase your life enjoyment. You are worthy of unconditional love and acceptance, and you hold unique gifts to share with the world. Let's work together to use your unique strengths for self-healing.
(916) 678-1977 View (916) 678-1977
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Terrah Tillman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95864
I have many years experience in treating children, families and individuals. I treat attachment issues, behavioral problems, depression, low self-esteem, anger issues, anxiety, trauma, sleep issues, aggression, tantrums, lying, bullying, OCD and much more. I also assist families in adjusting to new situations such as separation/divorce, moving, birth of a child, grief and loss of a loved one etc.
I have many years experience in treating children, families and individuals. I treat attachment issues, behavioral problems, depression, low self-esteem, anger issues, anxiety, trauma, sleep issues, aggression, tantrums, lying, bullying, OCD and much more. I also assist families in adjusting to new situations such as separation/divorce, moving, birth of a child, grief and loss of a loved one etc.
(916) 436-5269 View (916) 436-5269
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Stephanie Barkett
MS, PPS
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
People seeking help are often looking for real-world guidance and solutions. For 23 years I have worked with couples, families and individuals to do just that. As a coach I will help with identifying goals, building confidence, and increasing your overall happiness by being your best self. You will find a trusting, knowledgeable environment that allows you to freely explore, identify your needs, and create a path to success. My past experience includes marriage and family therapy, school counseling with all ages, domestic violence counseling and currently divorce and custody mediation and life and relationship coaching.
People seeking help are often looking for real-world guidance and solutions. For 23 years I have worked with couples, families and individuals to do just that. As a coach I will help with identifying goals, building confidence, and increasing your overall happiness by being your best self. You will find a trusting, knowledgeable environment that allows you to freely explore, identify your needs, and create a path to success. My past experience includes marriage and family therapy, school counseling with all ages, domestic violence counseling and currently divorce and custody mediation and life and relationship coaching.
(615) 285-5338 View (615) 285-5338
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Stephanie Iott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95821
As a Certified Relational Life Therapist, I am passionate about relationships of all kinds! From our relationship with ourselves, family members, parents, young adults, partners, friends... relationships are the backbone of life. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I work with young adults and adults, and have clinical experience treating chronic mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My practice includes couples and marriage counseling, working through divorce/separation issues, co-parenting issues, grief and loss, and phase-of-life issues.
As a Certified Relational Life Therapist, I am passionate about relationships of all kinds! From our relationship with ourselves, family members, parents, young adults, partners, friends... relationships are the backbone of life. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I work with young adults and adults, and have clinical experience treating chronic mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My practice includes couples and marriage counseling, working through divorce/separation issues, co-parenting issues, grief and loss, and phase-of-life issues.
(916) 436-7011 View (916) 436-7011
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Nicole Vaccher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95823
Hi! My name is Nicole Vaccher and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 5 years I have practiced therapy in a variety of settings with various clients accumulating multiple approaches to best serve my clients. For the past almost 2 years I have worked with first responders and their family's treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, marital issues, divorce, family, PTSD, stress, and grief. I embrace Solution-Focused Therapy techniques and approaches in most of my sessions to provide my clients with goal setting that promotes healing progress.
Hi! My name is Nicole Vaccher and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 5 years I have practiced therapy in a variety of settings with various clients accumulating multiple approaches to best serve my clients. For the past almost 2 years I have worked with first responders and their family's treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, marital issues, divorce, family, PTSD, stress, and grief. I embrace Solution-Focused Therapy techniques and approaches in most of my sessions to provide my clients with goal setting that promotes healing progress.
(916) 226-9800 View (916) 226-9800
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Lorain Arlene Tremayne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I work with a variety of issues including sexual abuse, divorce, PTSD, couples relations, grief and loss, parenting skill development, effective communication, spiritual counseling, life coaching and eating disorders.
I believe the answers we are searching for are found within ourselves. It may take the support and trust of a skillful therapist in feeling safe in revealing our true selves and bringing purpose and meaning to our lives. By uncovering the blocks and developing the courage to shine a light on our authentic self, you discover the self you have been seeking. I'll support you in developing a plan that best serves your goals towards a path of self discovery and empowerment. I feel personal growth is connected to mind, body and spirit.
I work with a variety of issues including sexual abuse, divorce, PTSD, couples relations, grief and loss, parenting skill development, effective communication, spiritual counseling, life coaching and eating disorders.
I believe the answers we are searching for are found within ourselves. It may take the support and trust of a skillful therapist in feeling safe in revealing our true selves and bringing purpose and meaning to our lives. By uncovering the blocks and developing the courage to shine a light on our authentic self, you discover the self you have been seeking. I'll support you in developing a plan that best serves your goals towards a path of self discovery and empowerment. I feel personal growth is connected to mind, body and spirit.
(916) 668-4254 View (916) 668-4254
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Aubrey-Pierre Keys
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821
I have a number of treatment modalities to address diverse patient treatment. In addition, I have worked with clinical depression both moderate and severe over the last 12 years. Also, grief has been a difficult process for patients who loss a love one both deceased and divorced that I have treated in both traumatic and non traumatic cases. I also have a speciality with those who are dealing with difficult oartner relationships. (i.e. blended famillies, reactionary communication that deteriiorate the couple relationship, remarriage and divorce mediation) I also provide medication monitoring for patients taking psychotropic meds.
I have a number of treatment modalities to address diverse patient treatment. In addition, I have worked with clinical depression both moderate and severe over the last 12 years. Also, grief has been a difficult process for patients who loss a love one both deceased and divorced that I have treated in both traumatic and non traumatic cases. I also have a speciality with those who are dealing with difficult oartner relationships. (i.e. blended famillies, reactionary communication that deteriiorate the couple relationship, remarriage and divorce mediation) I also provide medication monitoring for patients taking psychotropic meds.
(916) 510-0729 View (916) 510-0729
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Priscilla Marie Avery
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95831  (Online Only)
Priscilla Avery has been helping children, adolescents, and adults since 2012 towards healing and finding hope. She has a wide range of experience in working with individuals of various cultures and backgrounds. Priscilla has a variety of expertise that is not limited to the following areas: trauma, grief, divorce, parent-child relationship problems, depression, anxiety, and adjustment to life changes. She is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma in finding breakthroughs so that they can find freedom in their life.
Priscilla Avery has been helping children, adolescents, and adults since 2012 towards healing and finding hope. She has a wide range of experience in working with individuals of various cultures and backgrounds. Priscilla has a variety of expertise that is not limited to the following areas: trauma, grief, divorce, parent-child relationship problems, depression, anxiety, and adjustment to life changes. She is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma in finding breakthroughs so that they can find freedom in their life.
(916) 888-8912 View (916) 888-8912
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Aya Rasheed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
I work with clients facing anxiety, grief/loss, body image/self esteem/ weight issues, phase of life transitions, intimacy problems, divorce, racial issues and intercultural relationships.
My role as a therapist is to help you gain power over the direction of your life. Do you want to set a solid foundation for your relationship? Let's do it. Are you looking for a more meaningful relationship? Let's see what that looks like for YOU. Are you feeling weighed down and unable to move forward? Lets see where that's coming from and get you to where you want to be. There is no better time to invest in yourself than now. I'm here to support you to your next stage of change. It's like personal (physical) training, but for your mind.
I work with clients facing anxiety, grief/loss, body image/self esteem/ weight issues, phase of life transitions, intimacy problems, divorce, racial issues and intercultural relationships.
My role as a therapist is to help you gain power over the direction of your life. Do you want to set a solid foundation for your relationship? Let's do it. Are you looking for a more meaningful relationship? Let's see what that looks like for YOU. Are you feeling weighed down and unable to move forward? Lets see where that's coming from and get you to where you want to be. There is no better time to invest in yourself than now. I'm here to support you to your next stage of change. It's like personal (physical) training, but for your mind.
(916) 264-9099 View (916) 264-9099
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Joanne Nichols Kuchera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
Individual counseling sessions are available for adolescents and adults for the treatment of : Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma and Abuse, Life Transitions (grief and loss, divorce, career changes and retirement, dealing with aging parents), Chronic Pain, Parenting, Infertility, Eating and Weight issues.
As a practicing therapist for over 20 years, I have the privilege of working collaboratively with my clients to assist them in finding solutions to their problems and learning how to live life more authentically and with greater joy. Whatever your circumstance, if you're struggling to make changes, therapy and developing greater insight, may be just the energy you need to make the change you want. I believe that everyone has capacity for positive change and personal development, and that working together we can synergistically accomplish greater things than on our own.
Individual counseling sessions are available for adolescents and adults for the treatment of : Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma and Abuse, Life Transitions (grief and loss, divorce, career changes and retirement, dealing with aging parents), Chronic Pain, Parenting, Infertility, Eating and Weight issues.
As a practicing therapist for over 20 years, I have the privilege of working collaboratively with my clients to assist them in finding solutions to their problems and learning how to live life more authentically and with greater joy. Whatever your circumstance, if you're struggling to make changes, therapy and developing greater insight, may be just the energy you need to make the change you want. I believe that everyone has capacity for positive change and personal development, and that working together we can synergistically accomplish greater things than on our own.
(916) 713-5014 View (916) 713-5014
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Sandra Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95819
Difficulty can show up in our lives in many different ways. You might experience conflict with your partner, struggle to balance work and personal life, have difficulty experiencing joy; have grief over a loved one or are broken-hearted over a divorce or breakup. Or perhaps you are dealing with a medical condition that is making it difficult for you to do the activities you used to do. When we are struggling in these ways anxiety can be excruciating and depression can be debilitating. You don't have to face it alone. I work with individuals and with couples.
Difficulty can show up in our lives in many different ways. You might experience conflict with your partner, struggle to balance work and personal life, have difficulty experiencing joy; have grief over a loved one or are broken-hearted over a divorce or breakup. Or perhaps you are dealing with a medical condition that is making it difficult for you to do the activities you used to do. When we are struggling in these ways anxiety can be excruciating and depression can be debilitating. You don't have to face it alone. I work with individuals and with couples.
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Susan B O'Connell
Counselor, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95866  (Online Only)
When you need help - and all of us need help sometime - you want to tell your story to someone who is warm and supportive. Someone who is intelligent, trained, and familiar with the problems you face. These problems may involve family or marital relationships, insecurity, anxiety, depression, loss, or grief. Or the problems may be specific to people undergoing divorce, immigrants struggling with American language and culture, or artists striving to make their mark. All of us want someone on our side who is caring and helpful, someone who can clarify and show the way. My goal is to be that person for my clients.
When you need help - and all of us need help sometime - you want to tell your story to someone who is warm and supportive. Someone who is intelligent, trained, and familiar with the problems you face. These problems may involve family or marital relationships, insecurity, anxiety, depression, loss, or grief. Or the problems may be specific to people undergoing divorce, immigrants struggling with American language and culture, or artists striving to make their mark. All of us want someone on our side who is caring and helpful, someone who can clarify and show the way. My goal is to be that person for my clients.
(916) 318-3663 View (916) 318-3663
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Stella L. Delgadillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Whether you are single, married, divorced, contemplating marriage/divorce, experiencing parenting challenges, or considering a career change, I welcome the opportunity to work with you. My goal is to help you identify your strengths and embrace life's challenges as opportunities for growth. I believe in therapy that works by providing clients with information and tools that are unique to their circumstances and needs. I have extensive experience working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds and welcome the opportunity to work with Spanish speaking clients.
Whether you are single, married, divorced, contemplating marriage/divorce, experiencing parenting challenges, or considering a career change, I welcome the opportunity to work with you. My goal is to help you identify your strengths and embrace life's challenges as opportunities for growth. I believe in therapy that works by providing clients with information and tools that are unique to their circumstances and needs. I have extensive experience working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds and welcome the opportunity to work with Spanish speaking clients.
(916) 527-8943 View (916) 527-8943
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Trudy Kammerer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95823
With over 10 years of expertise in multiple evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, trauma-informed care, relational, mindfulness-based, and existential, I work with clients to build a toolbox to manage their mental health. I enjoy working with a diverse population with various mental health needs. My experience ranges from adolescent students to aging retired adults. I provide therapeutic services to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, substance abuse, divorce, domestic violence, trauma, adjustment to major life events, loss, grief, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship issues.
With over 10 years of expertise in multiple evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, trauma-informed care, relational, mindfulness-based, and existential, I work with clients to build a toolbox to manage their mental health. I enjoy working with a diverse population with various mental health needs. My experience ranges from adolescent students to aging retired adults. I provide therapeutic services to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, substance abuse, divorce, domestic violence, trauma, adjustment to major life events, loss, grief, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship issues.
(916) 848-7387 View (916) 848-7387
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.