Life After Divorce Therapy
Heal, Rebuild, and Rediscover Yourself
This isn’t how you imagined life would be. Divorce or separation can feel like stepping into a world you didn’t plan for—full of uncertainty, big emotions, and questions you’re not sure how to answer. Maybe you’re newly separated, recently divorced, or even just thinking about leaving a relationship. Whatever stage you’re in, it’s normal to feel grief, fear, guilt, relief…sometimes all at the same time.
I offer Life after divorce therapy virtually in Richmond, VA (and virtually across Virginia and Florida) for women and LGBTQ+ folks who are ready to process these feelings, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with who they are outside of a relationship. You don’t have to do this alone—you deserve support, clarity, and a safe space to rediscover yourself.
Life After Divorce Therapy – Heal, Rebuild, and Rediscover Yourself
Ending a relationship isn’t just losing a partner—it’s losing a vision of your life, your daily routines, and sometimes even the version of yourself you once knew. Many clients tell me they feel:
Uncertain about who they are outside their marriage
Like they’ve lost self-trust or confidence in decision-making
Afraid of being single or starting over
Overwhelmed by co-parenting or ongoing contact with an ex
Waves of grief, sadness, or guilt that feel unpredictable
It’s not just you. These feelings are incredibly common, and they deserve attention, care, and a safe place to be worked through.
What Life After Divorce Therapy Often Feels Like
What Working Together Looks Like
I offer virtual sessions across Virginia and Florida. You can expect a therapy space that is:
Trauma-informed, deeply affirming, and centered around your lived experience
A blend of talk therapy, expressive arts, and nervous system regulation
Designed to go at your pace, especially if slowing down feels unfamiliar or unsafe
Inclusive of your identities as a woman, queer person, parent, partner, or professional navigating complex roles
In our time together, we’ll process grief, build confidence, develop coping tools, and explore ways to move forward without feeling like you’re leaving yourself behind.
How I Can Help
In life after divorce therapy, we focus on helping you process emotions, rebuild identity, and gain practical tools for moving forward. My approach is personal, warm, and flexible—you’re allowed to take things at your own pace. Together, we might:
Use creative expression like art, journaling, or movement to process emotions when words feel stuck
Practice grounding and somatic techniques to calm your nervous system and feel more present
Explore past relationship patterns and attachment dynamics to understand how they show up now and in future relationships
Focus on self-compassion and self-trust—you’re allowed to grieve, to feel unsure, and to explore what matters most to you
The goal isn’t just to get through this—it’s to reconnect with yourself, your values, and what you want your next chapter to feel like.
Why I Specialize in Burnout for High-Achieving Women
I’ve worked with so many women and LGBTQ+ folks navigating divorce, and I know how isolating and overwhelming it can feel. I care deeply about creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported—where your feelings are validated, your questions are welcome, and your growth is the focus. This work is about helping you rebuild trust in yourself, reconnect with your identity, and step into the life you actually want—without guilt or pressure.
Want support from others who get it?
If you’re interested in connecting with others going through similar experiences, I also offer the Life After Divorce Therapy Group—an 8-week virtual program for women and LGBTQ+ folks to process grief, rebuild confidence, and explore identity in a supportive, creative space.
You don’t have to navigate life after divorce alone. I offer life after divorce therapy in Richmond, VA and virtually across Virginia for women and LGBTQ+ folks who are ready to stop just getting through the day and start feeling like themselves again.
Schedule your free 20-minute consultation, and let’s begin the work of healing, rediscovering your identity, and stepping confidently into your next chapter.
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Whether you know divorce was the right decision or not—going through it is hard. You might be grieving the relationship itself or the version of your life you thought you were going to have. Maybe you’re wrecking with the fact that this isn’t what you signed up for, trying to figure out what kind of life you want—possibly for the first time. It’s normal to cycle through emotions like grief, anger, loneliness, relief, even hope—all within a single day.
Therapy can help you process those emotions, rebuild your sense of self-worth, and learn how to take up space in your own life again. You don’t have to hold it all together anymore.
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Your first session is a space to breathe. You don’t have to know what comes next or have the perfect words to explain how you feel. We’ll start where you are and get curious—about what hurts, what feels heavy, and what you want life to look like moving forward.
If you’ve been putting on a brave face for everyone else, therapy is where you get to set that down. Together, we’ll explore what this transition has brought up for you and start identifying small, steady next steps toward healing and clarity.
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You’re probably going to hate this answer—but there’s no set timeline for healing. If we had to name one, research shows it often takes 18–24 months to emotionally adjust after a divorce. But healing isn’t linear. You might be doing really well one month, and then an anniversary, holiday, or unexpected reminder brings up another wave of grief.
The goal isn’t to make those feelings disappear—it’s to help you feel grounded when they show up, so they no longer take you under.
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Therapy after divorce often explores:
Grieving the relationship and letting go with compassion
Understanding what went wrong without taking on all the blame
Rebuilding self-trust and confidence
Co-parenting or navigating shared responsibilities (if applicable)
Redefining identity, boundaries, and what you want in future relationships
Learning to feel safe and hopeful again
These conversations help you reconnect with yourself and start living from a place of authenticity rather than survival.
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Divorce often shakes the foundation of who you thought you were. Therapy helps you rebuild that foundation—slowly and intentionally. You’ll learn to reconnect with your needs, trust your decisions again, and create a life that feels aligned with who you are now, not just who you were in your marriage.
Therapy for life after divorce is about helping you rediscover yourself—and feel confident building something new.
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Absolutely. Divorce is more than a legal process—it’s an emotional one. Even if there are no shared children or finances, you’re still letting go of a relationship, a future, and a version of yourself that existed within it. Therapy can help you grieve those losses and find a sense of peace and possibility again.
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In addition to therapy, you might consider:
Local or online support groups for people navigating divorce
Books or podcasts on rebuilding after loss and self-trust
Mindfulness practices to help calm racing thoughts
Journaling, creative expression, or art therapy for emotional release
Intentional rest and self-care practices to reconnect with your body
Healing after divorce doesn’t mean doing it alone—it means creating support around you as you find your footing again.
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Anxiety
Anxiety often shows up as this constant buzzing that wont go away. It’s the tightness in your chest or the racing thoughts that take you out of the present moment and into the fear of the unknown.
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Identity and Relationship Stress
Navigating who you are and how you show up in your relationships can feel heavy. Maybe you’ve lost touch with yourself while caring for everyone else. Maybe you’re ready to rediscover your voice, your needs, and what it feels like to show up as your authentic self.