Divorce Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
You are considering divorce and fear how it will affect your children.
At Mended Families, I help children and adults affected by divorce, remarriage, and blended family issues heal after breakups and family changes and find and restore hope, harmony, and balance in your relationships and in your home. I also offer specialized services, including Discernment Counseling, Pre-Blending Family Therapy, and Uncoupling therapy.
You are considering divorce and fear how it will affect your children.
At Mended Families, I help children and adults affected by divorce, remarriage, and blended family issues heal after breakups and family changes and find and restore hope, harmony, and balance in your relationships and in your home. I also offer specialized services, including Discernment Counseling, Pre-Blending Family Therapy, and Uncoupling therapy.
Bridget Martinson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Are you navigating the loss of relationship through death, sickness, or divorce?
I focus on helping you find your voice & reconnect to yourself. The areas of specialization I focus on are: religious trauma, spiritual abuse, divorce, grief & loss, life transition, existential exploration, Brainspotting, & self-love. I use trauma-focused, body-based, depth-oriented, & person-centered therapy practices to support your healing & growth.
Are you navigating the loss of relationship through death, sickness, or divorce?
I focus on helping you find your voice & reconnect to yourself. The areas of specialization I focus on are: religious trauma, spiritual abuse, divorce, grief & loss, life transition, existential exploration, Brainspotting, & self-love. I use trauma-focused, body-based, depth-oriented, & person-centered therapy practices to support your healing & growth.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here and fell honored that you have decided to consider me on your journey. I would love the opportunity to listen to your story. As a queer, Native American, former teacher, divorced mom, I get it. Life is overwhelming at times. Maybe you're struggling with your identity, relationship issues, stress, or just life, whatever it may be, I can help. I am transparent, open, and real.
Let's chat.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here and fell honored that you have decided to consider me on your journey. I would love the opportunity to listen to your story. As a queer, Native American, former teacher, divorced mom, I get it. Life is overwhelming at times. Maybe you're struggling with your identity, relationship issues, stress, or just life, whatever it may be, I can help. I am transparent, open, and real.
Let's chat.
I believe making active focused choices about how to cope with problems and reach your goals pays dividends. Some clients come to therapy to better make peace with their past so as not to continue old patterns. Others are seeking relief from stress and anxiety that the modern world seems to breed. Yet others are working on improving important relationships. Many clients are looking for answers to meaning and purpose that they have not yet resolved in their day-to-day life. What is it that you most want to work on?
I believe making active focused choices about how to cope with problems and reach your goals pays dividends. Some clients come to therapy to better make peace with their past so as not to continue old patterns. Others are seeking relief from stress and anxiety that the modern world seems to breed. Yet others are working on improving important relationships. Many clients are looking for answers to meaning and purpose that they have not yet resolved in their day-to-day life. What is it that you most want to work on?
Divorce isn't just the end of a relationship; it's letting go of the future you thought you'd have.
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt? Feeling stuck or disconnected? I help clients across Minnesota and Wisconsin, from St. Paul to Grand Rapids to Superior, build confidence, peace, and resilience. Healing isn’t about “fixing”—it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, we’ll navigate growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being, in-person or via telehealth statewide. Healing isn’t about “fixing”; it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, we’ll navigate growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being. You’ve taken the first step, and I’ll help you keep moving forward.
Divorce isn't just the end of a relationship; it's letting go of the future you thought you'd have.
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt? Feeling stuck or disconnected? I help clients across Minnesota and Wisconsin, from St. Paul to Grand Rapids to Superior, build confidence, peace, and resilience. Healing isn’t about “fixing”—it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, we’ll navigate growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being, in-person or via telehealth statewide. Healing isn’t about “fixing”; it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self. Together, we’ll navigate growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being. You’ve taken the first step, and I’ll help you keep moving forward.
Additionally, I offer care for grief and loss and post divorce recovery.
Authentic, intuitive, collaborative, compassionate, humorous and direct are how many clients describe me. If you are in a life transition, impacted by grief and loss, have experienced traumatic events or entering or leaving a significant relationship, I collaborate with you to build insight, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma first hand as well as those who have experienced secondary trauma. Front facing healthcare workers, educators, caregivers and other mental health professionals often find their way to me.
Additionally, I offer care for grief and loss and post divorce recovery.
Authentic, intuitive, collaborative, compassionate, humorous and direct are how many clients describe me. If you are in a life transition, impacted by grief and loss, have experienced traumatic events or entering or leaving a significant relationship, I collaborate with you to build insight, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma first hand as well as those who have experienced secondary trauma. Front facing healthcare workers, educators, caregivers and other mental health professionals often find their way to me.
I'm marriage and relationship friendly, so I won't push you toward a crisis, a divorce or a break-up.
Couples who see me notice right away that Couples Counseling isn't run of the mill Mental Health therapy. The vast majority of couples who work with me, find healing and peace in their relationships - often faster than they expect.
I'm marriage and relationship friendly, so I won't push you toward a crisis, a divorce or a break-up.
Couples who see me notice right away that Couples Counseling isn't run of the mill Mental Health therapy. The vast majority of couples who work with me, find healing and peace in their relationships - often faster than they expect.
I also provide a range of divorce services.
My approach to therapy has been informed by my work with individuals, couples and families who have experienced varied and unique challenges. Despite these differences, there are common themes and desires: a sense of security and personal growth, resolving conflict, and building love and respect in marriages or other intimate relationships. Parents seek to manage modern pressures, multiple demands, and opportunities for their children. For those parents with scheduled parenting time, they seek a shared vision of their children's best interest - and shared goals in preparing their kids to meet life's obstacles with determination and resilience.
I also provide a range of divorce services.
My approach to therapy has been informed by my work with individuals, couples and families who have experienced varied and unique challenges. Despite these differences, there are common themes and desires: a sense of security and personal growth, resolving conflict, and building love and respect in marriages or other intimate relationships. Parents seek to manage modern pressures, multiple demands, and opportunities for their children. For those parents with scheduled parenting time, they seek a shared vision of their children's best interest - and shared goals in preparing their kids to meet life's obstacles with determination and resilience.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individual adults, adolescents, couples and families. I work from a client-centered perspective, and hold the belief that while we are all experts on ourselves, we can all benefit from the perspective of someone outside of our individual life circumstances in order to help us find the changes we long to see in our lives. I have a passion for marriage counseling - seeking to help strengthen the relationships of not only married couples but also pre-engaged and engaged couples as well. Find out more at ChristianHeartCounseling.com & LambersFisher.com
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individual adults, adolescents, couples and families. I work from a client-centered perspective, and hold the belief that while we are all experts on ourselves, we can all benefit from the perspective of someone outside of our individual life circumstances in order to help us find the changes we long to see in our lives. I have a passion for marriage counseling - seeking to help strengthen the relationships of not only married couples but also pre-engaged and engaged couples as well. Find out more at ChristianHeartCounseling.com & LambersFisher.com
If your relationship feels like a group project and you’re doing all the work, keep reading. Somewhere between bills, dishes, and “what do you want for dinner” your marriage turned into two stressed adults sharing a house and a nervous system. The smallest thing, the way your partner is breathing, can feel like a personal attack. Sex becomes pressure or avoidance. One chases, one shuts down. And the scariest part? “Are we okay?” is no longer dramatic. It’s real. The resentment is growing and you’re both exhausted.
If your relationship feels like a group project and you’re doing all the work, keep reading. Somewhere between bills, dishes, and “what do you want for dinner” your marriage turned into two stressed adults sharing a house and a nervous system. The smallest thing, the way your partner is breathing, can feel like a personal attack. Sex becomes pressure or avoidance. One chases, one shuts down. And the scariest part? “Are we okay?” is no longer dramatic. It’s real. The resentment is growing and you’re both exhausted.
I have practiced for 40 years in Minnesota, seeing children, adults, couples and families. My practice currently is primarily with adults and couples (and adult teens) who are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, offers guidance and new perspectives, and believes the client is ultimately in charge of change. I value awareness, mindfulness and the process of living out a personal story that is based on strengths and hopefulness. Above all, I believe that if people feel respected and cared for they are capable of growth and moving through even the most difficult times.
I have practiced for 40 years in Minnesota, seeing children, adults, couples and families. My practice currently is primarily with adults and couples (and adult teens) who are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, offers guidance and new perspectives, and believes the client is ultimately in charge of change. I value awareness, mindfulness and the process of living out a personal story that is based on strengths and hopefulness. Above all, I believe that if people feel respected and cared for they are capable of growth and moving through even the most difficult times.
This includes relationship issues, managing stress, learning to work on your wellness, separation and divorce, rebuilding after divorce, co-parenting and managing relationships with your children as a divorced Dad.
If you’re a guy struggling in your relationships, want to make things better and aren’t sure of how to do so; You’re a parent that is experiencing separation or divorce and you’re unsure of how to build this next phase of your life; Or you have a guy in your life that you see is struggling and is resistant to finding some support, I can help.
This includes relationship issues, managing stress, learning to work on your wellness, separation and divorce, rebuilding after divorce, co-parenting and managing relationships with your children as a divorced Dad.
If you’re a guy struggling in your relationships, want to make things better and aren’t sure of how to do so; You’re a parent that is experiencing separation or divorce and you’re unsure of how to build this next phase of your life; Or you have a guy in your life that you see is struggling and is resistant to finding some support, I can help.
Whether you are struggling with processing emotions, challenging relationships, divorce, or significant life events, we will work together to explore and identify what you want to achieve to improve the quality of your life.
I work to create a non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment for adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples to explore your experiences and emotions. Together, we will work to help you make changes to feel stronger, more confident and happier.
Whether you are struggling with processing emotions, challenging relationships, divorce, or significant life events, we will work together to explore and identify what you want to achieve to improve the quality of your life.
I work to create a non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment for adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples to explore your experiences and emotions. Together, we will work to help you make changes to feel stronger, more confident and happier.
TouchingTrees Counseling and Relationship Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
From Jenni McBride McNamara, LMFT: Have you ever thought, "My ex or spouse or partner or parent or friend is driving me crazy! I can't handle this anymore!"? Have you researched narcissism or other personality disorders? If so, you've come to the right place for help. Dealing with high-conflict personalities can be exhausting, depressing, and worrisome, but seeing a therapist with experience can make a huge difference. A therapeutic relationship with someone who understands can be the catalyst for positive, sometimes unanticipated, change. You really don't have to be stuck, endure, or suffer forever.
From Jenni McBride McNamara, LMFT: Have you ever thought, "My ex or spouse or partner or parent or friend is driving me crazy! I can't handle this anymore!"? Have you researched narcissism or other personality disorders? If so, you've come to the right place for help. Dealing with high-conflict personalities can be exhausting, depressing, and worrisome, but seeing a therapist with experience can make a huge difference. A therapeutic relationship with someone who understands can be the catalyst for positive, sometimes unanticipated, change. You really don't have to be stuck, endure, or suffer forever.
Are you and your partner feeling frustrated or stuck in the same patterns after trying to break out of them on your own? Maybe you're looking for a space as an individual where you can explore your values, identity, and lifestyle. Your relationships can feel more fulfilling and more equipped to greet the chaos of the world with a thoughtful approach to yourself and others. Together we will uncover a more adaptive way of being in a straightforward and casual space. You deserve to have a relationship that feels sound, no longer having to white-knuckle your way across an emotional tightrope.
Are you and your partner feeling frustrated or stuck in the same patterns after trying to break out of them on your own? Maybe you're looking for a space as an individual where you can explore your values, identity, and lifestyle. Your relationships can feel more fulfilling and more equipped to greet the chaos of the world with a thoughtful approach to yourself and others. Together we will uncover a more adaptive way of being in a straightforward and casual space. You deserve to have a relationship that feels sound, no longer having to white-knuckle your way across an emotional tightrope.
I am passionate about helping clients of all ages navigate life’s challenges while fostering deeper self-understanding and connection. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs while also considering the influence of family dynamics and relational patterns.
Whether addressing emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, or relational struggles, I focus on guiding clients toward greater self-compassion, healthier coping, and improved relationships. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen resilience, and move toward healing.
I am passionate about helping clients of all ages navigate life’s challenges while fostering deeper self-understanding and connection. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs while also considering the influence of family dynamics and relational patterns.
Whether addressing emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, or relational struggles, I focus on guiding clients toward greater self-compassion, healthier coping, and improved relationships. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen resilience, and move toward healing.
Do you sense that parts of you are in conflict — outwardly capable, yet inwardly unsettled? Carrying the weight of the past while trying to build something stable in the present, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are immigrants, first-generation professionals, or individuals navigating identity, trauma, and major life transitions. On the outside, things may look “fine,” but internally there can be anxiety, pressure, disconnection, or a sense that something deeper needs attention.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this therapy can be a meaningful place to start having a dialogue between the different "shades of you."
Do you sense that parts of you are in conflict — outwardly capable, yet inwardly unsettled? Carrying the weight of the past while trying to build something stable in the present, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are immigrants, first-generation professionals, or individuals navigating identity, trauma, and major life transitions. On the outside, things may look “fine,” but internally there can be anxiety, pressure, disconnection, or a sense that something deeper needs attention.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this therapy can be a meaningful place to start having a dialogue between the different "shades of you."
Joan has worked with individuals of all ages, families and couples. She is trained in Adlerian Psychotherapy and has extensive experience in working individuals with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, as well as, individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Joan’s approach combines therapy focused on change in the “now”, trauma-informed, life coaching, and explored patterns of behavior developed in early experiences.
Joan has worked with individuals of all ages, families and couples. She is trained in Adlerian Psychotherapy and has extensive experience in working individuals with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, as well as, individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Joan’s approach combines therapy focused on change in the “now”, trauma-informed, life coaching, and explored patterns of behavior developed in early experiences.
Erin has a passion for working with all humans; inclusivity and diversity are important cornerstones of her work. She welcomes the opportunity to create connections and offer ways of working through whatever challenges are presented. Understanding each of her client’s unique stories and allowing a safe space for individual/familial reflection and growth is at the core of her work. Encouraging clients to find and cultivate their strengths and understand their emotional connections and relationships under a systemic lens is an important part of the therapeutic journey, in which Erin is committed to provide.
Erin has a passion for working with all humans; inclusivity and diversity are important cornerstones of her work. She welcomes the opportunity to create connections and offer ways of working through whatever challenges are presented. Understanding each of her client’s unique stories and allowing a safe space for individual/familial reflection and growth is at the core of her work. Encouraging clients to find and cultivate their strengths and understand their emotional connections and relationships under a systemic lens is an important part of the therapeutic journey, in which Erin is committed to provide.
Are you noticing patterns in the way you react, behave, and feel in response to people in your life? Are you tired of feeling stuck in an emotional loop that sometimes feels out of your control? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others?
Are you noticing patterns in the way you react, behave, and feel in response to people in your life? Are you tired of feeling stuck in an emotional loop that sometimes feels out of your control? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others?
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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.