I have provided individual and couples therapy services for over 20 years. In that time I have gained proficiency in many methods to assist clients in meeting their goals. I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and have trained with it's creator, Susan Johnson (www.eft.ca).
With a plethora of therapists on our team we have the ability to meet many needs including Divorce. We will be able to fit you with a therapist who will meet you wherever you are on your journey. We are here to serve you.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, PhD, LPC, LLP
Divorce is life-changing in many ways. It is helpful to monitor your reactions to the changes of divorce. Self-awareness can help you cope with the many adjustments that follow. Divorce recovery is a process. Adjusting to changes that occur as a result of a divorce can take time. Part of the process is recognizing that changes will be certain. Newly divorced people will come to realized their lives will be affected. The lives of those around them may also change in profound ways. Many feelings occur as a result of divorce. Therapy is one way to begin recovering from a divorce. Divorce may be complicated if you have children. Children are often impacted by a parent’s divorce. These effects may cause mental health issues. Divorce may increase chances of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide in children and teens. Therefore, having successful years (15) involved in facilitating the decisions and assisting in the legal system by working with divorce/child custody cases, a child(ren) who by court ruling has been removed from their home --These issues can often be worked through during the recovery process.
Leaving a relationship is a difficult decision. In therapy, we can explore the decision to leave or stay. We can process the feelings of loss and failure that can accompany the end of a relationship. Finally, we can reflect on the experience and find meaning in the process. This will allow you to identify what you need and want for your future and build a life that is congruent with the individual that you've become.