Separation & Divorce Therapists

Separation and divorce bring significant life changes and emotions. Connect with therapists who can support you through this transition on First Session.

Separation and divorce are among life's most challenging transitions, involving grief, practical upheaval, and often a fundamental reshaping of your identity and future. Whether the decision was yours, your partner's, or mutual, the process can bring up a complex mix of emotions—sadness, anger, relief, fear, guilt, and uncertainty about what comes next.

Working with a therapist can provide crucial support during this time. Therapy offers a space to process your emotions, make sense of what happened, navigate decisions and co-parenting challenges, and begin building your life going forward. On First Session, you can browse therapist profiles and watch intro videos to find someone who understands separation and divorce and feels like the right fit.

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Kristen Parselias

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Mississauga, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, ON, PE, SK, and YT.
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Kristen Parselias

Kristen Parselias

Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
$130/session
Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Christian counselling, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Court Mandated Counselling, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Infidelity, Men's issues, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Relationships, School challenges, Self-esteem, Separation and divorce, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Christian counselling, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Court Mandated Counselling, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Infidelity, Men's issues, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Relationships, School challenges, Self-esteem, Separation and divorce, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Clara Morgan

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Burnaby, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Clara Morgan

Clara Morgan

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Social anxiety, Separation and divorce, Couples Therapy, PTSD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dating challenges, Caregivers, Goal Setting, Mindfulness Practices, Panic attacks, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anger Management
Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Social anxiety, Separation and divorce, Couples Therapy, PTSD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dating challenges, Caregivers, Goal Setting, Mindfulness Practices, Panic attacks, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anger Management
British Columbia

Peta Stinson

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Peta Stinson

Peta Stinson

Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$210/session
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Ontario

Liz Spaargaren

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Okotoks, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB.
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Liz Spaargaren

Liz Spaargaren

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$125/session
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
Alberta

Alanna Kiser

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Caledon, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, and AB.
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Alanna Kiser
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta

Samudyatha Hiremagalore

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Surrey, BC)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, NB, and ON.
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Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario

Becky Hills

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Cobalt, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, and YT.
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Becky Hills
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Elena Serra

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, MB, NL, NT, NU, PE, QC, SK, and YT.
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Elena Serra

Elena Serra

Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anger Management, Anxiety, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, Trauma, Separation and divorce, Sexuality, Relationships, PTSD, Parenting, Maternal mental health
Anger Management, Anxiety, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, Trauma, Separation and divorce, Sexuality, Relationships, PTSD, Parenting, Maternal mental health
Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Europe

Emily Blackmoon

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Emily Blackmoon

Emily Blackmoon

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Eating disorders, Bullying, Separation and divorce, Effective communication, Prenatal care, Infertility, Postnatal Care, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Trauma processing, Parenting, Somatic Therapy
Eating disorders, Bullying, Separation and divorce, Effective communication, Prenatal care, Infertility, Postnatal Care, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Trauma processing, Parenting, Somatic Therapy
Ontario

Virlyn Collantes

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC and ON.
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Virlyn Collantes
British Columbia, Ontario

Cayla Townes

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Milton, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, NL, NT, NU, YT, and SK.
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Cayla Townes

Cayla Townes

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Saskatchewan

Cassandra Fezzuoglio

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Vaughan, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Cassandra Fezzuoglio

Cassandra Fezzuoglio

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$185/session
ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Couples, Competitive anxiety, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Depression coping skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Infertility, Vulnerability, Separation and divorce, Neurodiversity
ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Couples, Competitive anxiety, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Depression coping skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Infertility, Vulnerability, Separation and divorce, Neurodiversity
Ontario
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How can therapy help with separation and divorce?

Therapy provides a supportive space to process the complex emotions that come with separation and divorce, including grief, anger, guilt, and fear. It can help you make sense of what happened in your relationship, navigate difficult decisions, manage co-parenting challenges if children are involved, and begin rebuilding your sense of self and vision for the future. Therapy supports you through both the emotional and practical aspects of this transition.

Who might benefit from separation or divorce therapy?

Therapy may be helpful if you're considering separation, currently going through a divorce, adjusting to life after a relationship ends, struggling with co-parenting dynamics, or processing emotions related to a past separation. It's valuable regardless of how recently the separation occurred—some people seek support years later when feelings resurface or they want to understand relationship patterns.

What's it like to work on separation and divorce in therapy?

Sessions typically involve processing the emotions that arise during and after separation, which can shift over time. Therapy might address grief and loss, anger and resentment, rebuilding identity and self-worth, co-parenting challenges, navigating new relationships, or understanding patterns that contributed to the relationship ending. The pace and focus are guided by what you most need at each stage.

How long does therapy during separation or divorce typically take?

The duration depends on where you are in the process and what you're working through. Some people seek short-term support during the most acute phase of transition, while others benefit from longer-term therapy to fully process the experience and build a new chapter. Your therapist can help you assess what makes sense for your situation.

How do I know if a therapist is right for me?

Finding a therapist who feels compassionate and non-judgmental is especially important during separation and divorce. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their warmth and approach. Look for someone who seems understanding of the complexity of relationship endings and with whom you feel safe sharing difficult emotions.

How do I book a session?

Browse therapists on First Session who work with separation and divorce, watch their intro videos, and book directly online when you find someone who feels right. Many therapists offer both online and in-person sessions to suit your needs.