Divorce Support in Collinsville, IL
When one door closes... another one opens.
Divorce is a major life transition. You're closing one chapter of your life... and beginning something new. Whether or not you were the one who initiated this transition, it is often marked with uncertainty and grief.
At first, you may need to focus on dealing with the aftermath of separation/divorce. You may have children to consider, you may not. You may be considering relocating. You may wonder what dating will be like- or you may not even be slightly interested in romantic prospects. All of that is understandable- And I'm here for it. It's necessary to allow whatever comes up to be fully processed.
In time, therapy may shift from grieving what was toward understanding what steps you may want or need to take in order to create a clear path forward.
Together, we'll work to help you:
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Process grief and loss
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Reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm
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Strengthen self-trust and confidence
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Develop healthy boundaries
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Navigate co-parenting challenges
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Heal from past relationship hurts
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Rediscover who you are and what you want moving forward
Sometimes it doesn't work out
Despite your best intentions, all the effort you poured in, and all the hopes you had for your future, it didn't work out.
Divorce is a grieving process. Even when ending the relationship is the right decision, it can still bring about many conflicting emotions. Anger, sadness, relief, uncertainty and fear are all common. You might experience self-doubt, anxiety about the future, conflict with co-parenting, and even wondering who you are now that the "married" label is not part of your identity anymore.
It can be an adjustment being single after such a long time, and loneliness can cause stress and insecurity.
Therapy can provide a safe space to process what happened and to help you make peace with the process, while moving forward with your head held high.