Life Transitions
Divorce and Separation
A relationship decision can change the whole family’s week.
Who This Is For
When staying, leaving or starting again feels heavy
You may be deciding whether to separate, preparing to tell the children or trying to rebuild after a decision is made. Worry about two homes can sit beside grief, anger and practical questions.
I offer therapy for your feelings, choices and family communication. I do not provide legal advice, custody recommendations or a decision about whether you should stay married. We discuss the support you need.
What We Work On
What we can talk about
- 01
The decision itself
We can discuss what you have tried, what feels possible and what worries you. I do not push you toward staying or leaving to make uncertainty end.
- 02
Talking with children
We can practice plain, age-appropriate wording that does not ask children to choose sides. A conversation may need room for questions more than once.
- 03
Life across two homes
Handoffs, changed routines and messages can bring repeated tension. We look at the emotional pattern and how to keep adult conflict away from children.
How I Work
Practice that fits the difficult moments
CBT
With CBT, we examine thoughts such as the separation means I have failed at everything. We separate responsibility for choices from judging your whole identity.
DBT
DBT skills can help before replying to a tense message. We practice a pause, a clear request and a boundary. We practice a response that does less harm.
What Sessions Look Like
Start with what happened this week
- Where
- Virtual, from anywhere in New York State
- Length
- 45 to 50 minutes
- When
- Day, evening and weekend times
Individual video sessions can give you time to speak without your partner present. Joint work is not assumed. If there is fear, intimidation or abuse, we discuss safety and appropriate options instead of pushing a shared conversation. Legal matters belong with a legal professional.
The next conversation may need a smaller, clearer purpose.
What Can Shift
- Keeping children out of adult disagreements.
- Making a request without reliving the whole conflict.
- Giving grief and rebuilding separate attention.
These are hopes we work toward together, not guarantees.
Life Transitions
Before sending the next message
Name the task
A pickup time may need only a pickup answer. We can practice keeping a practical message separate from the argument underneath it.
Know the limit
Communication scripts do not replace safety or legal help. We discuss other support when needed.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Fees in Brief
$175
Individual Therapy, 45 to 50 minutes
Individual therapy is $175. Couples or family work is $195 when suitable and agreed on. A free consultation can cover the concern and possible format.
All sessions are private pay. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. I am in network with Northwell Direct.
See all rates and the cancellation policyQuestions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you tell me whether to divorce?
Can you help with custody questions?
Does my former partner have to attend?
Bring the conversation you need to prepare for.
We can discuss emotional support without asking you to settle every decision at once.