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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.

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

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Meghann Smith
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It’s important to me to ensure that the process is collaborative, and our sessions will be tailored to fit your specific needs, concerns, and goals. I love teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques, as well as many other coping strategies.


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It’s important to me to ensure that the process is collaborative, and our sessions will be tailored to fit your specific needs, concerns, and goals. I love teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques, as well as many other coping strategies.

Something to know about my approach is:

​I hold an integrative approach to therapy, which is grounded in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, & EFT. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential, which is why I take an empathic, caring, & nonjudgmental stance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Conflict
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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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Gabrielle Armer
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First identify your treatment hopes and goals. And then help you to feel empowered to accept and celebrate yourself while also making the necessary changes that facilitate the growth you want to see in your life!


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First identify your treatment hopes and goals. And then help you to feel empowered to accept and celebrate yourself while also making the necessary changes that facilitate the growth you want to see in your life!

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to therapy is one of warmth and curiosity. I aim to nurture therapeutic relationships that feel safe, nonjudgmental and genuine. Therapy can be tough sometimes which is why I also like to also use humor and self-compassion!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • Empowering Women
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Worth
  • Women’s Health
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Gabrielle Armer remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, No...
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Jen Daugherty
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We'll explore and build on what's already working. Drop the habit overthinking. Stop walking on eggshells and feel more free. Feel seen and supported after the death of your person. Navigate life transitions with courage, confidence and grace.


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Together, we will:

We'll explore and build on what's already working. Drop the habit overthinking. Stop walking on eggshells and feel more free. Feel seen and supported after the death of your person. Navigate life transitions with courage, confidence and grace.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach honors what is happening in your body, mind, and brain. We explore your habits—what's working and what could benefit from change—and create a path for moving from here to there with confidence and ease.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Terminal Illness
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Angela Tam
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divest from hustle culture, release the burdens associated with time, money and energy scarcity, imagine a future where you are not acting out with self abandoning and zero in on your future goals- whether it be romantic goals or work related


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divest from hustle culture, release the burdens associated with time, money and energy scarcity, imagine a future where you are not acting out with self abandoning and zero in on your future goals- whether it be romantic goals or work related

Something to know about my approach is:

I invite folx in my practice to show up as themselves, in all of your grief, frustrations, joy and sadness. I believe that through receiving compassionate witnessing, you can have more capacity to create an internal sense of belonging.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Asian and Pacific Islanders
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • Career Burnout
  • East Asian Cultural Issues
  • Families
  • Family Trauma
  • Financial Stress
  • Grief
  • High-Achieving
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • People Pleasing
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
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Angela Tam remote and phone therapy in Florida, Washington