Therapy for Divorce and Separation
Whether you're considering divorce, in the middle of separation, or dealing with the aftermath, this is difficult terrain. You don't have to figure it out alone.
You're Not Failing. This Is Just Hard.
Divorce isn't just a legal process—it's the dismantling of a life you built. It brings up questions about who you are without this relationship, what went wrong, and what comes next. Add in the practical chaos of splitting lives, potential co-parenting negotiations, and family reactions. It's no wonder you're exhausted and overwhelmed.
Maybe you're dealing with betrayal that changed everything. Perhaps you've been unhappy for years and finally reached a breaking point. Or maybe the decision wasn't yours, and you're trying to make sense of a future you didn't choose.
This might sound familiar:
You're questioning everything—past decisions, your judgment, whether you gave up too soon or stayed too long.
You're grieving what was supposed to be, even if the relationship was difficult.
You feel like you should be handling this better than you are.
The shame, anger, or sadness comes in waves, often when you least expect it.
You're tired of explaining yourself to people who don't really understand.
You're worried about repeating the same patterns in the future.
The practical decisions feel overwhelming when you're emotionally drained
What Therapy Actually Looks Like
I work with people navigating divorce and separation using an approach that's practical and trauma-informed. We're not here to assign blame or dwell on what can't be changed. Instead, we focus on:
Making sense of what happened without getting stuck in endless analysis. Understanding patterns in your relationships and decision-making, so you're not just moving forward blindly.
Processing the grief and anger that comes with this territory. These feelings aren't weaknesses—they're part of untangling from a significant relationship.
Rebuilding your sense of self separate from the relationship. Rediscovering what you actually want, not what you think you should want.
Developing better boundaries and communication going forward—whether that's with your ex, family members questioning your choices, or in future relationships.
Managing the stress response your body is experiencing. Divorce is a major life stressor, and your nervous system knows it.
My Approach
I draw from several therapeutic approaches, including ACT, DBT, somatic work, and psychodynamic therapy. What that means in plain terms: we work with both the practical and emotional sides of what you're dealing with, we pay attention to patterns from your past that might be showing up now, and we don't ignore what your body is telling you.
This is trauma-informed work, which means we go at your pace. Some sessions might be about immediate crisis management. Others might dig deeper into understanding relationship patterns. It depends on where you're at and what you need.
