Ending a relationship can be a painful transition, leaving the parties feeling lonely and unsteady. It can also be a time of reflection and rediscovery. Therapeutic conversations can lead one to redefine their values and goals as they move forward in life developing a new path.
The pain and hurt of separation and divorce can feel overwhelming. The grief over the numerous losses, confronting the anger, shame and guilt are all part of the healing process. I want to offer you some encouragement and hope. May we explore together insights about how to care for yourself and create practical ways to make wise decisions through this critical transition in your life.
Things change. The experience of separation, divorce, and co-parenting, often force people to adjust their rules, boundaries, finances, roles, (and much more). In practice, I have worked with individuals caught in unhelpful relationship patterns. Academically, I continue to work on a thesis on high-conflict co-parenting throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. My extensive study of high-conflict divorce and co-parenting esteemed me to train in a method called, New Ways for Families, a method which entails skill building, boundary setting, and ways of adjusting and adapting to a challenging divorce experience, which I integrate with trauma-informed dialectical behavioral therapeutic principals.
Divorce can be hard to navigate. A CBT approach will be used to help explore the impact thought and beliefs affect the clients action and mood. A narrative approach will be used to identify their strengths and reframe their current narrative.
Divorce doesn't have to be navigated alone. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Recreation Therapist, I provide a safe and supportive environment to explore the challenges of separation and divorce, including grief/loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity, isolation, and loneliness. Together, using a collaborative and non-judgmental lens, we will find strategies to cope and manage through loss while looking forward toward your new self.
I approach issues surrounding divorce from an Adlerian perspective. Divorce is an emotionally draining, stressful event and I use an empathetic approach to address feelings of anger, loss and sadness. My goal is to help my clients going through this difficult transition to accept and acknowledge the negative feelings they may have but also frame the situation as an opportunity to learn about themselves and focus on how they want to move forward. I work to help understand the positive aspects of their divorce and how to resume their lives with hope and self-determination.
There are few life transitions that can create the same feelings of anger, anxiety, sadness, loss, and uncertainty as divorce. Divorce not only brings up big emotions, but also changes our relationships with our selves and with others as we navigate new roles and expectations from friends and family. I work collaboratively with clients to explore their feelings about the divorce, and to foster strategies for navigating challenges like the loss of relationships, co-parenting, reconnecting with yourself. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.
Divorce is never easy. It is a difficult, complex, and painful process involving grief and loss. Divorce can leave you feeling misrepresented and misunderstood. To have someone who loved you, now want to leave you, can affect you at a very deep level. It can bring up feelings of abandonment and rejection which are very difficult to deal with and make you change the way you see the world. Sometimes it feels like you are never truly over it.
We have helped many people understand their feelings and come to terms with their new reality. Divorce is painful, but you can thrive after. Reach out for a consultation to learn more about how we can help you move through this difficult transition in your life.
Divorce and separation can be difficult life transitions to navigate. Together, we can create a plan to set you up for success in navigating the complexities and range of emotions that can arise during this time.
Navigating the turbulent waters of divorce requires compassion, expertise, and unwavering support. With a focus on amicable resolutions whenever possible, we strive to minimize conflict and prioritize your well-being and that of your family. In this challenging chapter of your life, we stand by you with empathy and dedication, helping you pave the path to a brighter tomorrow.
Relationship and marriage counseling is available with no waitlist. If you want to learn skills to communicate better, express your needs, co-parent your child or improve your overall marriage and be the best friends you used to be then i am one call, email, or text away.
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
When parents divorce it can be devastating on their children. I am here to help those children deal with this experience and to understand that it is not their fault. Children can frequently be the subject of intense custody battles, and I will work with them to find ways to deal with a stress that is being thrust on them that may seem unmanageable.
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified ADHD Coach (AACC)
I have worked with many clients who have needed support going through or processing a separation or divorce, or are thinking about separating and divorcing and need someone to talk to about their feelings and options. I am there as an objective person to listen without judgement and support you. I do not provide couples counselling, mediation, or legal advice.
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Licensed & Registered Creative Arts Therapist
Creative Arts Therapy is a powerful specialty which provides us to express our subconscious in a safe and easy way. Since the subconscious is a great power that directs our behaviours, on divorce issues, CAT is very effective and gives great results.