Divorce therapists in Drayton Valley, AB
Browse Divorce therapists in Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Divorce
Elizaveta, Eldysheva
Psychologist, MA, MACP, Provisional Registered Psychologist
Liza supports individuals and couples navigating the emotional challenges of separation and divorce. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to process grief, anger, and uncertainty while helping clients rebuild confidence and self-identity. Using EFIT, CBT, and Gottman-informed approaches, Liza helps clients improve communication, manage conflict, and find healing through self-understanding and resilience. Her goal is to help clients move forward with clarity and renewed hope.
2 Years Experience
Online in Drayton Valley, AB
Divorce
Sheila Struiksma
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Divorce and separation bring both emotional and practical challenges. Therapy can provide a space to work through difficult emotions and adjust to the changes that come with the end of a relationship. The focus is on helping you find ways to move forward with greater confidence and understanding.
6 Years Experience
Online in Drayton Valley, AB
Divorce
Brandi Rosgen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, B.Ed, MACP, MPCC
High Conflict Divorce
High-conflict divorce happens when two people stay mentally and emotionally tangled in the marriage struggles after separation. The inability to resolve conflict and create a new version of a relationship often leads to repeated litigation, custody battles, violation of court orders, and parental alienation, where one parent turns the child against the other parent.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples create a second version of their relationship, during and after divorce, in these two areas.
1) Creating a Second Version of the Relationship after Divorce
There is a focus on the individuals moving beyond conflict and identifying what they each would like the second version of the relationship to look like. This therapy can be extremely advantageous for children in preventing further damage and creating peace. Additionally, there is a focus on a reduction of stress, anxiety and depression for each individual.
Topics such as regulating emotions, recognizing others are entitled to different points-of-view, and understanding that there’s usually more than one way to solve a problem. Therapy is solution and future-focused; history is not necessarily required.
2) Individual Therapy in High Conflict Divorce
Sometimes there is no working with the ex!
It can be debilitating to be involved with consistent drama and arguing. If you are dealing with a high-conflict ex, you may be experiencing:
Sleep troubles
Depression
Anxiety and panic attacks
Decreased appetite
Inability to handle emotions
Decreased ability to focus
Isolating self
There is a therapeutic focus on creating relief, feeling more in control, and establishing peace and happiness. Additionally, there is a focus on accepting what is. You may never be able to consciously co-parent because your spouse may choose to stay angry and aggressive for a very long time. Parallel parenting is your best option. Or, you may never be able to reason with your ex. You can have peace by learning not to engage and to separate your emotions, and therefore your responses, from your ex's.
As your therapist, my job is to help you accept the reality of your situation and support you as you develop strategies to manage your high-conflict divorce. Some of these strategies include:
Minimizing contact
Developing an effective communication style
Setting and maintaining boundaries
Parallel Parenting
Managing reactions
Finding ways to make your children feel secure
Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face. You do not need to face it alone.
You cannot change your ex, but you can improve the quality of your life by changing how you react and relate to your ex. Contact me today to help you through your high conflict divorce.
18 Years Experience
Online in Drayton Valley, AB
Divorce
Kim Silverthorn - Tacit Knowledge
Counsellor/Therapist, B.A., M.P.C.C., C.T.
Tacit often works with couples who are in the process of separating/divorcing or who are preparing to end their relationship, and who want to do so in a civil, respectful manner. We also work with blended family situations, helping family members make the adjustment to the new dynamics that impact them all.
36 Years Experience
Online in Drayton Valley, AB
Divorce
Jim Mason
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, ICADC, CCAC
Divorce is as much an emotional process as it is a legal process. It's a process, at the very least, marked by disappointment, the loss of dreams and expectations, along with periods of self-doubt. Through counselling you can learn the skills you will need to cope emotionally and work through the challenges ahead. You can learn more about yourself and can come to see this life transition as a moment for growth and personal development.
I emphasize a compassionate approach through various cognitive therapies, including CBT. CBT focuses on disrupting negative thought patterns and replacing them with more helpful ones. CBT aims to modify the unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns that impair one’s functioning. These changes can lead to healthier behaviours and improved emotion regulation. If you're ready, I invite you to book a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore how I can support you.
38 Years Experience
Online in Drayton Valley, AB
Divorce therapists in Drayton Valley, AB Statistics
Divorce therapists in Drayton Valley, AB average 12 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (58%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (55%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
68%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 45% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Christian |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |