Divorce, or the legal separation of people who were once married, can be difficult for partners, children, and any other family members involved. Counseling is helpful for each partner and any children affected by the change.
Available Treatment Options
Partners benefit from identifying and processing emotions in therapy. There is often a significant amount of hurt on one or both sides. Children of divorce may struggle to understand why their parents are separating, or they may be caught in a custody battle. Regardless of the specific situation, therapists can assist children in processing their thoughts and feelings and remind them that their parents’ decision isn’t their fault.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Divorce
Life presents many challenges and at times may feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are questioning whether to stay in your current relationship. Perhaps you feel stuck or frustrated with your current life situation. Our personal patterns and experiences often plague us with uncertainty. Therapy is a process that helps create a deeper understanding about ourselves and our relationships. By working...
[ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS WITH DAYTIME AVAILABILITY] I firmly believe that anyone can benefit from counseling. Throughout a person’s life there are many ups and downs that may lead a person to feelings of stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions. I believe therapy can be a safe space to better understand those feelings you have and grow into being the best version of yourself. I have past...
Feeling uncertain, alone, sad, lonely, invisible, or isolated about life, relationships or work/school? Have anxiety, depression, or trauma left you with a lack of motivation or negative self talk that prevents you from meeting your goals? I can help you start living your best life. I am trauma focused (EMDR trained) to provide support and individually tailored techniques, strategies and soluti...
I want to help you by offering a non-judgmental, warm and accepting atmosphere where you can voice your concerns, fears, and feelings that you are experiencing. Confusion, depression, anger and sadness are some of the reasons people come in to therapy. They have doubts about their own feelings, thoughts and sometimes identity, which results in lowered self esteem and a lack of personal motivati...
Hello! My name is Dr. Amanda S. Hanko and I am a clinical psychologist in Branford, Connecticut. I work with older adolescents, adults and older adults. While I enjoy working with people on a variety of topics, I specialize in trauma and anxiety as well as depression and mood related difficulties. I thoroughly enjoy helping people find peace and balance in their life when everything around us...
*****I am currently not taking new clients******Healthy relationships are the foundation of success for children and adults. My goals is to help my clients move towards healthier ways to communicate, handle stress/anxiety and regulate their emotions. In my practice, I have a strong interest in helping each client overcome whatever obstacle they face with a strength based, collaborative approach...
I am a psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist. I believe that building a strong and trusting relationship with my clients is of the utmost importance in the therapeutic situation. My goal is to assist my clients in facing and processing the experiences and emotions which may be hindering their current functioning or capacity to live fully and comfortably. I enjoy getting to know my clients...
**Currently Full** Experiencing trauma/painful events at any age may cause us to feel overwhelmed, unsure, self-critical, anxious, or hopeless. These feelings can then create difficulties in managing our behaviors, our thoughts, and our relationships. I know many of us have tried for years to figure things out on our own and that seeking counseling takes great courage. I respect and honor the...
Sometimes people come to a point in their life when they feel stuck. After trying to solve their challenges on their own, they come to realize they could use some help. You may have arrived at a place in your life where additional support overcoming an obstacle would be helpful. You may sense the need for a safe place to heal or grow. Counseling is a place where you can be authentic, acknowledg...
Christine Carrothers is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents, young adults, and adults from a trauma informed perspective to gain healing and wellness. Christine's focus for providing quality care is to establish a safe space for clients to do their best work at learning self care, positive self image, and safe boundaries. Christine utilizes an eclectic approach with...
When we think and act in ways that don’t align with the person we know we are, it can cause us to treat ourselves or others badly. In other words: who you are is not who you’re being. It can feel directionless when we want to feel like ourselves again, but don't know where to start. I have felt this way myself and know how defeating it can feel -this is why I want to help. If you have been feel...
Sometimes we all need guidance and a different perspective to problems that we don't know how to solve. Life is about growing from past experiences and making positive changes towards goals. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with clients of all backgrounds. My therapeutic background includes person centered thinking, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, a...
Humans goal is normality. We want, desire, and need to feel normal. Yet, simultaneously we desire to be unique, special, and individualistic. I believe it is necessary to think of humans as puzzle pieces in order to fulfill both. While the pieces share the same geographical space as well as have the same manufacturer, they are unique and serve varying purposes. Do you belong at the top but are...
"Life’s difficulties can be overwhelming and at times feel unmanageable. Utilizing aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques, I can assist you in learning skills to manage life’s stressors and decrease that overwhelming feeling. Together, we can navigate through the therapeutic process and find what is comfortable for you. I assist individuals...
For over 20 years, my work with individuals, couples, children, and families has been based on the belief that change is possible and most likely to occur when people feel comfortable and safe in relationship, both with themselves and others. My relational, warm, collaborative and accepting approach is strengths-based and fosters connection with each person to promote progress and success in...
