Divorce Contemplation & Recovery

Issues and Emotional Impact of Divorce
Contemplating divorce is often emotionally distressing and overwhelming. The decision to leave a marriage can be one of the most painful and complex choices a person ever faces. Before even filing the papers, individuals may experience intense anxiety, grief, depression, and anger.
If children are involved, divorce can bring about heartbreaking decisions regarding custody, further complicating the emotional landscape. The secrecy surrounding the process often leads to feelings of shame and taboo.
Navigating these overwhelming emotions while trying to anticipate the potential consequences of severing ties can feel unbearable. The uncertainty and emotional toll can make the process feel especially daunting and difficult to manage. At Plan for Healing, we understand the emotional turmoil you’re facing. During this difficult time, we provide expert online therapists in North Bethesda and complete support in your mental health journey to help you heal.
Navigating Divorce and Relationship Challenges
Navigating divorce requires a thoughtful and structured approach, and therapy is a crucial part of this process.
Divorce is a major life decision, often with long-lasting impacts that affect not only the couple but also extended family and friends. Before moving forward, it’s essential to explore the underlying reasons behind the desire to divorce. Are the issues in the relationship irreparable? Have you drifted apart to the point where emotional connection is no longer present? Have you fully explored options for resolving the problems that led you here?
These questions are difficult but necessary. Engaging in therapy provides a neutral, safe space where both partners can reflect, openly discuss their concerns, and gain clarity without heightened conflict. Experienced life and health coaches can help uncover whether divorce is the best path forward and provide insights into the dynamics of the relationship.
I love what I do because I get to work with people just like you.
I get to see the smile return, the laugh lines form, and the return of a spark to someone’s eye when they realize life can be good again. It’s not always immediate. It takes time, dedication, persistence, and patience. But the reward is worth the effort.
I’ve learned so much in my work over the 25+ years I have been in the mental health field. There is nothing more honorable or awe-inspiring than to be invited in to share someone’s life journey, even when it is filled with hardship and heartbreak.
There are so many different ways to examine our lives and how we live them. I love the exploration and helping people find creative solutions.
I am well practiced in establishing rapport and engaging individuals who are suffering from anxiety, depression, overwhelm, feelings of loss, disconnection, and identity insecurity.
I am a certified clinical trauma professional and a certified life and health coach using a strengths-based and integrative approach that focuses on the mind/body connection to decrease symptoms and enhance wellness. Clinically, I draw from CognitiveBehavioral Therapy, Self-Psychology, and Internal Family Systems.
Whether working online or in person with clients, I provide a comfortable, confidential space to explore feelings and concerns. My style is warm and empathic. When it makes sense, I like to incorporate humor to help put clients at ease.
…I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including hospital emergency medicine, police-based mobile crisis unit, veteran services, treatment foster care, and as a care manager for at-risk seniors.
…I enjoy singing and songwriting, which led to my recording an album of my own original music a few years ago. I believe in music as medicine and encourage all my clients to find or return to creative outlets as an adjunct form of therapy.


Our Approach to Divorce and Recovery Decision-Making
At Plans For Healing, we provide clients with a neutral, nonjudgmental space to help separate emotions from facts. This allows you to clarify your true needs and priorities, both for yourself and in relation to your family, friends, and reputation.
Our experienced life and health coach will guide you through the complexities of divorce, helping you gain a clear understanding of why you’re considering this step and what to expect in the aftermath. By working together, we assist you in navigating the emotional and practical challenges of the decision-making process, ensuring you’re making informed choices for the future.
Divorce is a significant, often painful decision, and our goal is to help you approach it thoughtfully. Let us support you in making the decision that’s right for you. Contact us today for an in-person or an online therapist session to learn how we support your mental health journey.