Divorce therapists in Erie, Pennsylvania PA
Divorce
HUGH R STEWART III
Hypnotherapist, Ph.D., ACHt.
I have been divorced. I was married for four years and tried to fit in with my family and friends. Divorce is an ongoing grieving process for a while. First when thinking of divorce or in marital counseling, we may be angry and blaming our spouse for certain things. Then there may be a separation where we get to feel other feelings. Until the divorce is complete through the courts we are still attached and unavailable. We may have guilt about not following through on our marriage vows. We may be upset because we knew it wouldn't work from the beginning. We may also not know who we are as we defined ourselves through the marriage and what we did together. And frequently feelings of failure surface. Divorce is a transition. Many of us just cannot live together. My opinion is that it too easy to get married and too difficult to get divorced because of money, friends, family, etc. It usually takes a good year to a year in a half living together before we know if this is the person for me as a life partner. The chemicals of oxytocin in our bodies get released when we are dating somebody new. This feeling brings us together in what we call love. However, real lasting Love takes longer to cultivate and it takes 1-1 1/2 years for the oxytocin to wear off so we can see our partners for who they really are. In short, oxytocin and sex make us stupid to jump into committed relationships before both parties are ready.
24 Years Experience
Divorce
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
Divorce can be both a gift and a curse; in any case, it is rarely easy, particularly when children are involved. As my own therapist once advised many years ago when I worked through my own divorce, you cannot expect to dismantle a family without having to walk through the rubble. I help couples and individuals work on their relationship yet also recognize when letting go and parting may be a healthier solution. Helping individuals divorce mindfully and with compassion is the goal from my perspective.
27 Years Experience
Divorce
Paige Hoover
Counselor/Therapist, NCC
Therapy offers individuals going through a divorce the tools, support, and guidance they need to navigate this challenging transition with greater resilience, self-awareness, and well-being. By seeking therapy, individuals can heal from the pain of divorce, reclaim their sense of self, and create a brighter and more fulfilling future for themselves.
4 Years Experience
Divorce
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Divorce is about grief, regardless of who initiates the uncoupling. When we work on divorce we are going to make the time to grieve the losses that come with this very big life change. We will develop accurate self-talk, including dispelling any old cultural perceptions that may be holding you back.
18 Years Experience
Divorce
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
Divorce can be one of the most difficult times in an adult’s life, and of course family members. All kinds of levels of adjustment need to occur-from the financial part to emotional loss or aftereffects of a negative marriage. Looking at patterns in relationships can help a divorced person avoid mistakes in the future. It can also be a time of great personal growth once the pain heals a bit.
31 Years Experience