Divorce Therapists in San Francisco, CA

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Nina F Raff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
If you are considering divorce, or are dealing with other challenges, like parenting, estate planning, or workplace tensions, I can help you in the role of mediator or coach.
Addiction causes everyone to swirl around it, like circling a drain. How would you like to keep loving your partner or family member, but not be sucked into shaping your life around them? If you are the person with addiction, how would you like to feel free? I can help you learn to float and not be dragged down. Breathe fresh air. Become a master swimmer. I understand that suffocating feeling, and work with you to help you find yourself again, whether you are the family member or the person with addiction.
If you are considering divorce, or are dealing with other challenges, like parenting, estate planning, or workplace tensions, I can help you in the role of mediator or coach.
Addiction causes everyone to swirl around it, like circling a drain. How would you like to keep loving your partner or family member, but not be sucked into shaping your life around them? If you are the person with addiction, how would you like to feel free? I can help you learn to float and not be dragged down. Breathe fresh air. Become a master swimmer. I understand that suffocating feeling, and work with you to help you find yourself again, whether you are the family member or the person with addiction.
(415) 446-1323 View (415) 446-1323
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Don Mack, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCT-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
I also offer Divorce Mediation.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. My aim is to help you identify and understand past experiences and to assist you in making decisions to cultivate a life of satisfaction, meaning and peace.
I also offer Divorce Mediation.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. My aim is to help you identify and understand past experiences and to assist you in making decisions to cultivate a life of satisfaction, meaning and peace.
(415) 630-6557 View (415) 630-6557
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Daniel Yu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
In addition to individual psychotherapy with adolescents and adults, I also provide couples therapy , as well as mediation and divorce related coaching when couples are legally or informally separating.
It's likely that you are here because you are in some kind of distress. I draw on over 20 years of training and deep listening to help you understand your difficulties and find relief. I also teach psychotherapy to students and new therapists. I am compassionate, direct, and practical. I will tell you what I think the problem is, and how we can proceed together to assist you in feeling better. Individual therapy can help you feel stronger, more resilient, and become more of who you are as a person.
In addition to individual psychotherapy with adolescents and adults, I also provide couples therapy , as well as mediation and divorce related coaching when couples are legally or informally separating.
It's likely that you are here because you are in some kind of distress. I draw on over 20 years of training and deep listening to help you understand your difficulties and find relief. I also teach psychotherapy to students and new therapists. I am compassionate, direct, and practical. I will tell you what I think the problem is, and how we can proceed together to assist you in feeling better. Individual therapy can help you feel stronger, more resilient, and become more of who you are as a person.
(415) 367-3171 View (415) 367-3171
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Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94108  (Online Only)
Our wide variety of specialties includes Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Child and Teen Behaviors, Family Issues, Couples, Divorce, Co-parenting, Communication, Dating, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and clinicians who are trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, ERP, ACT, and Brain Spotting.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
Our wide variety of specialties includes Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Child and Teen Behaviors, Family Issues, Couples, Divorce, Co-parenting, Communication, Dating, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and clinicians who are trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, ERP, ACT, and Brain Spotting.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
(628) 299-7866 View (628) 299-7866
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Jodie Stein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
I have faced my own struggles, which allows me to be with you in a human way—a divorce in my mid-30's, starting a business that nearly failed, living close to someone with an addiction, an autoimmune diagnosis at midlife.
I help purpose-driven people navigate loss—relationships, identity, health, career, the life you imagined for yourself—and find the riches on the other side. My style combines a sharpness of mind, depth of heart, and intuitive wisdom. I’m warm, direct, and real with you. I have a gift for seeing the truth. When a problem or pattern gets named, then it can heal. I trust in your innate healing intelligence and also honor that you want my help and direction in our work.
I have faced my own struggles, which allows me to be with you in a human way—a divorce in my mid-30's, starting a business that nearly failed, living close to someone with an addiction, an autoimmune diagnosis at midlife.
I help purpose-driven people navigate loss—relationships, identity, health, career, the life you imagined for yourself—and find the riches on the other side. My style combines a sharpness of mind, depth of heart, and intuitive wisdom. I’m warm, direct, and real with you. I have a gift for seeing the truth. When a problem or pattern gets named, then it can heal. I trust in your innate healing intelligence and also honor that you want my help and direction in our work.
(415) 692-6701 View (415) 692-6701
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Nata Bolsheva
PhD, FNCCCE, FNCPC, FABFEI, CFC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Couples, families, and individuals can be helped with divorce mediation, harassment in workplace, immigration counseling, or can see a parenting coordinator.
Travel throughout US and Canada. In Home Visit. Telecommunication though SKYPE, ZOOM, DOXY. Artemis-Forensic Expert Services Center, based in San Francisco, and serving Bay Area, has helped many people who need assistance with issues concerning their well being for many years. We could help to coordinate parenting - a child-focused alternative dispute resolution process to assists high conflict parents to implement their parenting plan by facilitating the resolution of their disputes in a timely manner, educating parents about children’s needs, and with prior approval of the parties and/or the court.
Couples, families, and individuals can be helped with divorce mediation, harassment in workplace, immigration counseling, or can see a parenting coordinator.
Travel throughout US and Canada. In Home Visit. Telecommunication though SKYPE, ZOOM, DOXY. Artemis-Forensic Expert Services Center, based in San Francisco, and serving Bay Area, has helped many people who need assistance with issues concerning their well being for many years. We could help to coordinate parenting - a child-focused alternative dispute resolution process to assists high conflict parents to implement their parenting plan by facilitating the resolution of their disputes in a timely manner, educating parents about children’s needs, and with prior approval of the parties and/or the court.
(628) 600-1694 View (628) 600-1694
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Robin Fragner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94146  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the transformational power of play and creativity for children, especially in the context of a warm, confidential relationship with a caring therapist. I understand that behavioral change is both skill based and relational. I have over thirty years of experience working only with children and adolescents in individual therapy. Thus I bring to my work a lifetime of professional experience understanding the developmental and attachment needs of children, a background of work in childhood trauma, anxiety symptoms and the special considerations required in helping children and parents navigate divorce.
I believe in the transformational power of play and creativity for children, especially in the context of a warm, confidential relationship with a caring therapist. I understand that behavioral change is both skill based and relational. I have over thirty years of experience working only with children and adolescents in individual therapy. Thus I bring to my work a lifetime of professional experience understanding the developmental and attachment needs of children, a background of work in childhood trauma, anxiety symptoms and the special considerations required in helping children and parents navigate divorce.
(415) 980-3213 View (415) 980-3213
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Susan Regan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94108  (Online Only)
Online Courses -Divorce groups -Building -Healing depression -Overcoming trauma -Mending relationship problems -Premarital counseling: aligning values and future goals -Co-Parenting challenges: effective discipline, uncoding behavior -Divorce counseling -Co-parenting and mediation -Child therapy: adjusting to divorce.
Susan, a seasoned divorce and family therapist, co-parenting and family mediator, invites individuals facing challenges in co-parenting, divorce or building healthy dating relationships to join her online support groups. In these confidential and empathetic spaces, participants can share experiences, gain insights from Susan, and connect with their peers. Susan's groups cater to specific needs, offering expert-led sessions, personal coaching, strategies, and ongoing support to empower clients on their unique journeys.
Online Courses -Divorce groups -Building -Healing depression -Overcoming trauma -Mending relationship problems -Premarital counseling: aligning values and future goals -Co-Parenting challenges: effective discipline, uncoding behavior -Divorce counseling -Co-parenting and mediation -Child therapy: adjusting to divorce.
Susan, a seasoned divorce and family therapist, co-parenting and family mediator, invites individuals facing challenges in co-parenting, divorce or building healthy dating relationships to join her online support groups. In these confidential and empathetic spaces, participants can share experiences, gain insights from Susan, and connect with their peers. Susan's groups cater to specific needs, offering expert-led sessions, personal coaching, strategies, and ongoing support to empower clients on their unique journeys.
(415) 800-1185 View (415) 800-1185
Melinda Ann Marmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
My practice is currently focused on children & adult psychotherapy, parent coaching, and families experiencing a high conflict divorce.
I see adults, children and families in SF and Marin. I offer clients compassion and kindness while working through personal or family issues. In general, my approach is insight oriented, psychodynamic and solution based. My clients say I am excellent at understanding both psychological and interpersonal issues in a non-judgmental environment. I have excellent rapport with parents/children. Working together, we can be successful in making changes. I am trained in Parent Coordination,, Co-Parent Counseling, with have expertise in high conflict divorce, court orders, and children who refuse/resist a parent.
My practice is currently focused on children & adult psychotherapy, parent coaching, and families experiencing a high conflict divorce.
I see adults, children and families in SF and Marin. I offer clients compassion and kindness while working through personal or family issues. In general, my approach is insight oriented, psychodynamic and solution based. My clients say I am excellent at understanding both psychological and interpersonal issues in a non-judgmental environment. I have excellent rapport with parents/children. Working together, we can be successful in making changes. I am trained in Parent Coordination,, Co-Parent Counseling, with have expertise in high conflict divorce, court orders, and children who refuse/resist a parent.
(415) 697-3134 View (415) 697-3134
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Astarte Lippman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114  (Online Only)
Are you in the process of a big life transition? Perhaps contemplating or going through a separation/divorce, career change, or feel you have lost touch with a part of yourself that once held the spark of joy and passion. You may feel anxious, depressed, lonely, and unsure. You don't have to move through these times alone. Together we will work to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. My work with you is collaborative and non-judgemental. In our sessions I work transpersonally and somatically, incorporating EMDR, guided imagery, expressive arts, spirituality, tarot, and dreams.
Are you in the process of a big life transition? Perhaps contemplating or going through a separation/divorce, career change, or feel you have lost touch with a part of yourself that once held the spark of joy and passion. You may feel anxious, depressed, lonely, and unsure. You don't have to move through these times alone. Together we will work to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. My work with you is collaborative and non-judgemental. In our sessions I work transpersonally and somatically, incorporating EMDR, guided imagery, expressive arts, spirituality, tarot, and dreams.
(510) 344-6577 View (510) 344-6577
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Alisa Genovese
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94158
These include marriage, birth, parenting, divorce, aging, career transitions, and loss and grieving.
My work is largely as an innate wisdom coach, I believe you'll learn to listen and trust your own innate wisdom, as we work collaboratively to move you past what's blocking wholeness. If given the right support and nurturance, our psyches, much like our bodies, will naturally move towards healing and higher consciousness. ​ My work combines insight and intuition with a warm, open, and interactive style.
These include marriage, birth, parenting, divorce, aging, career transitions, and loss and grieving.
My work is largely as an innate wisdom coach, I believe you'll learn to listen and trust your own innate wisdom, as we work collaboratively to move you past what's blocking wholeness. If given the right support and nurturance, our psyches, much like our bodies, will naturally move towards healing and higher consciousness. ​ My work combines insight and intuition with a warm, open, and interactive style.
(828) 382-8719 View (828) 382-8719
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Monica Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
If you are experiencing stress responses related to trauma, grief, relationship (interpersonal and intimate) breakdown, divorce, family conflict, or existential crisis, then my training and lived experience makes me your ideal therapist. In my practice I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space for self-care, emotional healing, and mental wellness to be actualized. With cultural humility as my underpinning, I will follow your lead and utilize your strengths to assist you in achieving your therapeutic objectives.
If you are experiencing stress responses related to trauma, grief, relationship (interpersonal and intimate) breakdown, divorce, family conflict, or existential crisis, then my training and lived experience makes me your ideal therapist. In my practice I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space for self-care, emotional healing, and mental wellness to be actualized. With cultural humility as my underpinning, I will follow your lead and utilize your strengths to assist you in achieving your therapeutic objectives.
(510) 833-7233 View (510) 833-7233
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Cynthia Rolf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131
Cynthia Rolf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She transitioned from a career in commercial banking to pursue her passion to promote emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Cynthia assists clients who have problems related to anger management, codependency, coping skills, divorce, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, infidelity, peer relationships, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, spirituality, stress, trauma, and women's issues.
Cynthia Rolf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She transitioned from a career in commercial banking to pursue her passion to promote emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Cynthia assists clients who have problems related to anger management, codependency, coping skills, divorce, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, infidelity, peer relationships, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, spirituality, stress, trauma, and women's issues.
(661) 760-7388 View (661) 760-7388
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Jose E Trejo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Jose E , Trejo, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110  (Online Only)
Unfortunately at times our lives may also include concerns with sexual functioning, infidelity, stressors in life (relationships, transitions, work, health, life direction or perhaps divorce). I can help. I bring 18 years of passion and experience into the work we do. I specialize in sex therapy, couples/relationships and life stress. Our work is fulfilled when; you have a healthy, fulfilling and rewarding sex life, your relationships are energizing and rewarding, or when you're living your life and not the life of your stressors. We will work to identify and then develop and create the life you want to live.
Unfortunately at times our lives may also include concerns with sexual functioning, infidelity, stressors in life (relationships, transitions, work, health, life direction or perhaps divorce). I can help. I bring 18 years of passion and experience into the work we do. I specialize in sex therapy, couples/relationships and life stress. Our work is fulfilled when; you have a healthy, fulfilling and rewarding sex life, your relationships are energizing and rewarding, or when you're living your life and not the life of your stressors. We will work to identify and then develop and create the life you want to live.
(415) 430-9121 View (415) 430-9121
Mark Sexton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst. I specialize in helping patients to resolve conflictual or unsatisfying relationship patterns, problems with a sense of identify or low self-worth, and difficulties arising from navigating life challenges such as loss, divorce, or illness. I put an emphasis on establishing a trusting working relationship and typically see patients multiple times per week. This more intensive treatment approach is useful for resolving long-standing issues that may not have been addressed by past therapies.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst. I specialize in helping patients to resolve conflictual or unsatisfying relationship patterns, problems with a sense of identify or low self-worth, and difficulties arising from navigating life challenges such as loss, divorce, or illness. I put an emphasis on establishing a trusting working relationship and typically see patients multiple times per week. This more intensive treatment approach is useful for resolving long-standing issues that may not have been addressed by past therapies.
(650) 741-3521 View (650) 741-3521
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Anne-Marie C Basso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117  (Online Only)
You are one of a kind. No one experiences the world quite like you do. So it is important you find a therapist you feel is capable of understanding your unique lived experience so that together we can work towards change. I see the moment you enter my office as an opening into a more fulfilling life. Whatever brings you to therapy, whether the wish to overcome anxiety or depression, change repetitive relationship patterns, unblock creativity, or come to terms with a divorce/breakup, or other seismic shift in circumstances, my hope is to create a trusting relationship.
You are one of a kind. No one experiences the world quite like you do. So it is important you find a therapist you feel is capable of understanding your unique lived experience so that together we can work towards change. I see the moment you enter my office as an opening into a more fulfilling life. Whatever brings you to therapy, whether the wish to overcome anxiety or depression, change repetitive relationship patterns, unblock creativity, or come to terms with a divorce/breakup, or other seismic shift in circumstances, my hope is to create a trusting relationship.
(415) 639-9861 View (415) 639-9861
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Christine Tomasello | Therapy For Highly Sensitive People
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110  (Online Only)
If you’re a sensitive person who’s grieving a major loss, getting over a breakup or divorce, adjusting to a major life transition, or coping with ongoing relationship issues, please reach out… you deserve to feel supported in whatever struggles you’re facing.
DAYTIME & EVENING appointments available. I am a sensitivity expert who specializes in working with Highly Sensitive People, empaths, and other sensitive types. My work helps individuals move past painful emotions like shame, low self-esteem, and self-judgment to cultivate self-compassion, learn how to honor their needs in relationships, and discover the gifts that lie within their sensitivity. I also specialize in grief and loss, major life transitions, and therapy for fellow therapists, and am passionate about supporting people who are struggling in the tender intersection between sensitivity and grief.
If you’re a sensitive person who’s grieving a major loss, getting over a breakup or divorce, adjusting to a major life transition, or coping with ongoing relationship issues, please reach out… you deserve to feel supported in whatever struggles you’re facing.
DAYTIME & EVENING appointments available. I am a sensitivity expert who specializes in working with Highly Sensitive People, empaths, and other sensitive types. My work helps individuals move past painful emotions like shame, low self-esteem, and self-judgment to cultivate self-compassion, learn how to honor their needs in relationships, and discover the gifts that lie within their sensitivity. I also specialize in grief and loss, major life transitions, and therapy for fellow therapists, and am passionate about supporting people who are struggling in the tender intersection between sensitivity and grief.
(707) 402-1593 View (707) 402-1593
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Present Moment Wellness, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94127
Are you searching for a therapist to support you with the impact of anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse (including narcissistic), grief and loss, or neurodiversity (e.g. autism, ADHD)? Perhaps you are seeking support with transitions (e.g. divorce), intentional/cooperative living, or self-exploration (e.g. dating)? Hi, I'm Diep. As a Vietnamese-American first (or 1.5) generation immigrant, refugee, parent, and educator, I am dedicated to providing a collaborative space where you can express your needs and wishes, be your authentic self, and share your unique story–where you are believed and believed in.
Are you searching for a therapist to support you with the impact of anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse (including narcissistic), grief and loss, or neurodiversity (e.g. autism, ADHD)? Perhaps you are seeking support with transitions (e.g. divorce), intentional/cooperative living, or self-exploration (e.g. dating)? Hi, I'm Diep. As a Vietnamese-American first (or 1.5) generation immigrant, refugee, parent, and educator, I am dedicated to providing a collaborative space where you can express your needs and wishes, be your authentic self, and share your unique story–where you are believed and believed in.
(415) 870-7544 View (415) 870-7544
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LaTosha Akana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. My clinical interests include treating couples’ issues in transition periods (preparing for marriage, parenthood, or divorce), spiritual or religious issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life transition issues. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in working with clients and the relationships they have in their lives. Using an integrative change model, I highlight the strengths of different theories to fit the client’s identified needs.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. My clinical interests include treating couples’ issues in transition periods (preparing for marriage, parenthood, or divorce), spiritual or religious issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life transition issues. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in working with clients and the relationships they have in their lives. Using an integrative change model, I highlight the strengths of different theories to fit the client’s identified needs.
(415) 888-9744 View (415) 888-9744
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Davi Weisberger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Over the past 30+ years I have helped people with a wide range of problems and challenges. These may include anxiety and worry, depression and sadness, relationship difficulties, work related stress, loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, and difficulty with life transitions such as divorce, losing or changing jobs, becoming a parent, moving to a new city, facing an empty nest, and aging. I also see people who are struggling with old feelings from an earlier difficulty or trauma that are being triggered by some current life situation or event.
Over the past 30+ years I have helped people with a wide range of problems and challenges. These may include anxiety and worry, depression and sadness, relationship difficulties, work related stress, loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, and difficulty with life transitions such as divorce, losing or changing jobs, becoming a parent, moving to a new city, facing an empty nest, and aging. I also see people who are struggling with old feelings from an earlier difficulty or trauma that are being triggered by some current life situation or event.
(628) 214-4749 View (628) 214-4749

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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.