I’ve lived this transition myself. That experience, along with decades of clinical training, shapes how I help women and families rebuild after divorce.
Divorce recovery
Divorce affects every part of life at once: your emotions, finances, home, routines, and sense of who you are. Divorce recovery therapy helps you steady yourself, work through grief and anger, and make clear decisions while so much is changing.
- Calming the nervous system and improving sleep
- Processing grief, anger, and fear
- Strengthening boundaries with a former partner
- Making decisions with a clearer head
- Rebuilding identity and confidence
Co-parenting counseling
Co-parenting counseling helps separated or divorced parents build respectful communication and consistent routines across two homes, with the focus on what your children need. I’m certified by the High Conflict Institute and use structured tools to lower tension and keep communication on track, including in high-conflict situations.
- Communication plans and boundaries
- Consistent routines and rules across homes
- Handoffs, holidays, and schedule changes
- Helping children adjust
- Reducing conflict in high-conflict co-parenting
Frequently asked questions
Do both parents need to attend co-parenting counseling?
It works best when both parents take part, but one parent can still learn tools that reduce conflict and support the children.
Is this the same as mediation?
No. Counseling focuses on emotional recovery, communication, and parenting. It doesn’t replace legal advice or mediation of financial and custody agreements.
Dr. Susan Besman, Ph.D., LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with more than 25 years of clinical experience. Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Nova Southeastern University. Board-Certified Diplomate, A4M.
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