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
Seeking therapy shows enormous strength and bravery. It is often the first step in leading a more fulfilled and peaceful life. I am committed to my clients’ wellbeing and am experienced in supporting each one of my client’s journeys of healing and personal growth. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, which prioritizes your emotional safety at all times during therapy. Whether you are feel...
Managing life's challenges isn't something you have to do alone. I am passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic space to help you explore the parts of you that need healing and validation. I strive to create a deep relationship that fosters growth and safety during the most challenging walks of life. I believe therapy should be somewhere you can gather practical tools that...
I am passionate about working with clients with non-traditional relationship structures or sexual interests (i.e. BDSM/kink, fetish, polyamorous, etc). I also enjoy helping clients discover where their sexual passions lie so they can have a more fulfilling sex life. I enjoy working with any sexual concern you may have including: Mismatched desire with your partner, low desire, sexual pain, sexu...
“I don’t want to reconnect with the person I married, I want to connect with the person who accepts me after all of the @*#! Is done.” You've been in a long-term relationship and life has dealt you some blows. If you find yourself struggling with your spouse, your children, yourself, work relationships and/or others, taking some dedicated time to work through what the truth is vs. what the stor...
Hello! My name is Ashley Allen. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field in a community agency setting. I have extensive history working with children and families in-community crisis interventions providing case management, psychoeducation and out-patient psychotherapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Solution...
CBT represents a family of therapies that share a commitment to scientific excellence in the alleviation and prevention of human suffering. Our practice philosophy extends beyond diagnostic labels and is grounded in a deep respect for the whole person. We seek to assist clients in cultivating awareness, wisdom, and courage in every aspect of their lives while meeting each interaction with...
I completed my Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University; and am currently a Licensed Clinical Social worker. I have worked with adults, adolescents, children, and their families for the past 15 years. I recognize there is not a "one size fits all" model approach to treatment. I look forward to collaborating with you and find ways to heal and grow as individuals, as well as, a family....
Throughout life we have various events that impact our emotions. At times things may trigger us to have increased anxiety, increased depression, withdrawing from things we once loved, or highlight your concerns about how you are coping with stress. Together we can work to develop a plan to sit with our emotions, process, and fully feel them while also moving forward. In therapy sessions I utili...
Dr. Angela Gonnella is a New Jersey licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress of adjustment in adolescents and adults. She also specializes in working with “emotionally sensitive” individuals who often feel like their emotions are intense, rapidly changing, and difficult to control. Her clinical work is driven by the evidenced based framework...
The idea that one learns by experiencing and that one is truly capable of making the necessary shifts in their lives is a mantra I live by. When one person mirrors another with gentle listening interspersed, others are able to clearly see what no longer works in their lives. Ingrained habits coming from difficult childhoods could be the very source of havoc, that with conscious awareness, can...
My approach is collaborative and active. I balance making therapy challenging at times, yet playful enough so that you will want to come back. My clients say this therapy-on-the-move is easier than a traditional sit-on-a-couch scenario in which the confinement of the room can get in the way of the work. I think for some people — especially teens & young adults — the idea of sitting in a room wi...
My passion is working with teens, parents, adults, couples, and families who are struggling with past and present hurts or wounding that may have created feelings of anger, anxiety, fear, depression, low self-esteem, and other negative emotions. Are you angry, anxious, stressed, depressed, having marital or relationship issues? Wondering what to do or why your feeling this way? I Can Help. My...
Does life seem harder for you than you think it should? Are you drained from giving and loving and caring for others? Do you find yourself unsatisfied in relationships and left wondering if happiness just isn't for you? Has alcohol or addiction put a stop to your progress and goals? Has insomnia, agitation, depression or panic attacks kept you away from jobs, family or success? Perhaps you se...
I am a Therapist (LCSW) and Registered Yoga Teacher in Lakeview/Roscoe Village in Chicago, integrating both body and mind where possible during therapy. My clients can expect to be met with empathy and authenticity, as I aim to create a space that feels safe enough to explore coping tools, acceptance, and personal growth. I specialize in anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship distress, self...
