Find Divorce / Breakup Therapists & Counselors in Capitol Hill of Washington DC, DC.

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Divorces and breakups can leave you reeling. The emotions, new routines, and stressors can make it difficult to function. If this speaks to you, you need to know that relief is available.

A licensed divorce counselor can help you sort through your feelings and rewire your thought processes so you can get to a better mental space. Whether you are located in downtown Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Therapy After a Divorce or Breakup

Here are some signs indicating you should consider divorce or breakup therapy:

  • You feel profoundly sad.
  • You’re having trouble concentrating on daily tasks.
  • You have feelings of guilt.
  • You are in shock.
  • You feel ashamed.

These feelings are totally normal after a breakup or divorce, yet many need support to heal. For a personal look at how therapy can help after a breakup, read this Voices of Therapy about one person’s experience with a divorce counselor.

Healing Begins Now: Get Breakup or Divorce Therapy Today

A licensed therapist can help you process your emotions, communicate effectively with your ex, teach you how to support your kids, help you come to terms with your situation, and more. And with Mental Health Match, finding a quality therapist is simple! To find a divorce counselor, start by browsing below or using our free therapist matching tool.

Capitol Hill of Washington DC, DC Divorce and Breakup Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Jessica Jobaris
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Let's meet the work of inevitable life changes, big Grief and little grief together, so you can come alive again, aligning in hope. Processing our pain engenders authenticity. And reminds us of the beauty of life's complexity. Let's begin!


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Let's meet the work of inevitable life changes, big Grief and little grief together, so you can come alive again, aligning in hope. Processing our pain engenders authenticity. And reminds us of the beauty of life's complexity. Let's begin!

Something to know about my approach is:

My master's degree specialized in trauma-informed Relational Psychodynamic Therapy. Basically, the therapist and client relate in the 'here and now,' establishing a transformative connection through supportive presence. Clients lead the way!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Acute Grief
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Expression
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Worth
  • Situational Grief
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide loss
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Women
  • Young Adults
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Dr. Laura Preciado
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Get you to a place where you can identify your strengths, recognize your short and long-term goals, know where to start, feel more empowered and balanced.


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Get you to a place where you can identify your strengths, recognize your short and long-term goals, know where to start, feel more empowered and balanced.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is very relational and strength-based. I work hard at establishing rapport and trust. I draw a lot from feminist and multicultural psychology. I often provide psycho-ed about self-compassion and challenging automatic negative thoughts.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Breakups
  • Career Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Families
  • Family of Origin
  • Financial Stress
  • First Generation Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Sadness
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Expression
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Isolation
  • Social Justice
  • Social Skills
  • Trauma
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Bee Cook
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We'll explore your relationships, attachments, sense of self, and how past experiences still impact you today. I'm happy to support those undergoing major life transitions, working through trauma, navigating identity questions, or seeking growth.


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We'll explore your relationships, attachments, sense of self, and how past experiences still impact you today. I'm happy to support those undergoing major life transitions, working through trauma, navigating identity questions, or seeking growth.

Something to know about my approach is:

In our work together, you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental presence as we explore your inner world. I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome, even those you've tried to push away. My goal is for you to feel truly seen, heard, and understood

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Complex Trauma
  • Cutting
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Disability
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Eating Disorders
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Immigrants
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Job Stress
  • Kink
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage
  • Men
  • Mild Depression
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Neurodivergence
  • Open Relationships
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parental Burnout
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Personal Growth
  • Political Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationships
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Depression
  • Tourette Disorder
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • White Privilege
  • Women
  • Women Veterans
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Dr. Olivia Painter
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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.


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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am relationally focused and utilize a strengths-based lens to empower, increase resilience, and promote positive well-being. I believe therapy is a healing, safe space; a place to increase awareness and insight about the self.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adoption
  • Adult ADHD
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Asexuality
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism Testing
  • Bisexuality
  • Body Acceptance
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Trauma
  • First Responders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Interfaith Relationships
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Stress
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Women’s Health
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1.9 miles from you
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Anne Grisham-Pleas
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I create a sacred and safe space for you to share your story with me and to be vulnerable in your therapy. You will learn the skills to manage symptoms of emotional distress and build a peaceful and rewarding life.


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I create a sacred and safe space for you to share your story with me and to be vulnerable in your therapy. You will learn the skills to manage symptoms of emotional distress and build a peaceful and rewarding life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, mindfulness, and resourcing skills to help you alleviate somatic symptoms. I emphasize the importance of self-care practices, self-advocacy, and healthy boundaries.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attachment Styles
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Skills
  • Substance Use Disorders
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