Divorce therapists in Altoona, 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
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
Dr. Dina H. Harth
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with individuals who are coping with divorce and associated stressors, grieve related losses, and create a fulfilling life post-divorce.
29 Years Experience
Divorce
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Divorce can be traumatic for everyone in the family especially if there is high-conflict. When children are involved, it is imperative to seek help to minimize the negative impact on everyone in the family. Therapy and/or a parenting coordinator can help navigate this difficult transition to a new normal.
19 Years Experience
Divorce
Carrie Askin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Even a 'good' divorce can shake the ground under your feet. Dismantling a shared life is difficult and you may be having a lot of contradictory feelings: grief mixed with relief, compassion and anger. It can take some time to start to grieve and to figure out how you want to rebuild your life. In our work together we'll make space for all of the feelings and we'll work through what lessons you want to learn and figure out what you want moving forward.
20 Years Experience