Divorce therapists in Alexandria, VA
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Divorce
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating divorce, separation, relationship loss, and the emotional challenges that follow major life transitions. Divorce can bring grief, anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, uncertainty about the future, and difficulty trusting again. Many people also struggle with identity changes, co-parenting stress, communication breakdowns, and unresolved emotional pain connected to the relationship.
Brad takes a holistic and personalized approach to divorce recovery counseling, helping clients process both the emotional impact of the relationship and any underlying trauma that may be contributing to difficulty moving forward. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore your personal history, understand emotional triggers, and work through grief, betrayal, and loss in a healthy and constructive way.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients heal from relational trauma, rebuild self-trust, and restore emotional stability. Therapy focuses on helping clients process painful experiences, reduce emotional distress, and develop healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.
Divorce often impacts trust, self-esteem, and the ability to feel emotionally safe in future relationships. Brad works collaboratively with clients to rebuild a strong sense of identity, improve emotional resilience, and develop healthier boundaries and communication skills. The goal is not only to heal from the past relationship, but to create a more grounded, empowered, and emotionally balanced future.
While talk therapy can provide support and insight, deeper healing often requires addressing the emotional wounds and patterns that may have been present long before or developed during the relationship. Brad’s approach focuses on lasting change rather than temporary relief.
Healing is possible after divorce. With the right support, clients can move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom—no longer defined by past relationships, but empowered to build a healthier and more fulfilling life.
28 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Divorce
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in divorce, I offer compassionate and effective treatment for those navigating this highly stressful life event. Whether your separation or divorce is anticipated or unexpected, it can disrupt your world and impact your daily productivity. My approach, informed by evidence-based therapies such as CBT and interpersonal therapy, is tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. I work with clients to help them manage this challenging transition and regain stability, drawing on my extensive experience in supporting individuals through one of life's most stressful events.
22 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Divorce
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience working with clients who are going through separation or divorce. I also have worked extensively with children and adolescents whose parents are separating. Many family members in this situation find it extremely helpful to work with a therapist in order to help them navigate as best they can this stressful and distressing process. I believe that the quality of the therapist/client relationship is paramount to our work together, and because of this I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your background and reasons for seeking therapy, answer any questions you may have, and then plan together from there. Starting therapy can feel daunting or overwhelming for many people, so it is important that we work at a pace that feels comfortable to you. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that you would like to see.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Divorce
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you’re going through a divorce—or even considering one—you may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and emotionally drained. You might be dealing with conflict, grief, anger, or fear about what comes next. At the same time, you’re trying to make important decisions, manage daily responsibilities, and possibly navigate co-parenting, all while your emotional foundation feels shaken.
I help clients move through divorce with greater clarity, stability, and emotional control. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we work to manage the thoughts that fuel anxiety, anger, or self-doubt so you can think more clearly and make sound decisions. With clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), and NLP, we address the deeper emotional responses—helping you reduce reactivity, process loss, and regain a sense of internal balance. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you stay grounded in your values, so your decisions reflect who you want to be moving forward, not just how you feel in the moment.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Divorce
Karen Hahn, Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
I support clients who are facing separation, divorce, or uncertainty in their relationships by providing a safe space to process emotions, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Divorce
Tracey Knows
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I support individuals navigating the emotional challenges of divorce, separation, and breakups, helping them process grief, rebuild self-confidence, and create a new path forward. Divorce/breakups can bring up feelings of loss, uncertainty, and even relief—all of which are valid. My approach provides a compassionate space to process emotions, set healthy boundaries, and regain a sense of stability. Through mindfulness, emotional healing, and practical coping strategies, I help clients move through this transition with clarity and resilience. I especially focus on helping people who are leaving relationships where infidelity, manipulation, control, and gaslighting were factors in their decision to leave.
10 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Divorce
Autumnleaf Group, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Divorce can be experienced as a deep loss in areas such as the relationship, community, finances and even housing. As a result of working with Janine, clients experiencing grief and loss navigate the journey into resilience.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Divorce
Vittoria Donato Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., LPC, NCC
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Traumatologist, and Nationally Certified Counselor, I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the emotional complexities of divorce. The end of a relationship can bring grief, uncertainty, and significant life changes. I provide a supportive space where clients can process their emotions, gain clarity, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Whether guiding individuals through the transition or assisting co-parents in fostering positive communication, my approach focuses on healing, self-growth, and building a fulfilling future.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Divorce
Awaken Wellness Center, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Divorce can unravel your sense of identity, safety, and what comes next. We meet you where you are in that upheaval, using IFS to hold space for grief, anger, relief, or fear — often all at once — and Brainspotting to help release the trauma that painful relationships or endings can leave behind.
27 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Divorce
Debbie Allen, A Safe Place To Share
Life Coach, Certified Betrayal Trauma & Sex/Porn Addiction Coach, Certified Trauma Healing Coach, IITAP, ADOH
I help individuals navigate the profound emotional impact of divorce, especially when betrayal, infidelity, pornography, or compulsive sexual behavior are part of the story. I provide a safe, compassionate space to process grief, rebuild trust in yourself, establish healthy boundaries, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Whether you’re struggling to make sense of what happened, navigating the uncertainty of separation, or rebuilding your life after divorce, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
12 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Alexandria is a historic independent city directly south of Washington, DC, home to a large population of federal government employees, military personnel, contractors, and political professionals whose work creates a distinctive set of mental health pressures around high-stakes careers, security clearances, and the particular stress of working in proximity to political power. The city's cost of living is among the highest in the country, and financial stress sits alongside the intense professional demands of the DC metro workforce for many residents. A strong private therapy sector is well established in the Old Town, Del Ray, and Eisenhower Avenue corridors, and Alexandria residents also have access to the broader DC metro therapy market. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, and the career and identity pressures of a community defined by government and national security work.
Divorce therapists in Alexandria, VA Statistics
Divorce therapists in Alexandria, VA average 20 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Psychodynamic Therapy (40%), and Family Systems Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | Christian |