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.
Peta Stinson
Peta Stinson
Liz Spaargaren
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Liz Spaargaren
Alanna Kiser
Alanna Kiser
Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Becky Hills
Becky Hills
Elena Serra
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Elena Serra
Virlyn Collantes
Virlyn Collantes
Caitlin Black
Caitlin Black
Cayla Townes
Cayla Townes
Cassandra Fezzuoglio
Cassandra Fezzuoglio
Therapy is hard work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.