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2,618 people sought divorce counseling help in Massachusetts in the last year

Discover how starting divorce counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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152  therapists available in Amherst

Leominster

As a middle aged woman I understand many life issues including relationships, life changes and family dynamics....

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Salem

As a woman of African decent, I understand that navigating mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, and I am here to listen...

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Quincy

I provide a safe and compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported, drawing from an authentic understanding of...

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Salem

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Quincy

As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circ...

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Divorce counseling FAQs

What is divorce counseling?

Thriveworks divorce counseling in Amherst, MA can help couples understand if they want to divorce or help them move forward post-divorce. Either way, it helps them navigate conflicts and/or tough conversations that pertain to their relationship and individual selves.

How does divorce counseling work?

Divorce counseling at Thriveworks is tailored to each couple and the individuals that make up that couple. It works by offering…

  • Tools to work through conflicts and better manage negative feelings
  • Guidance in making the right decision if you’re still in the process of considering divorce
  • Help with different stages of the divorce and separation process
  • A better understanding of what went wrong in the relationship
  • A third-party perspective that ensures both parties are heard

Is divorce counseling conducted in person or online?

Divorce counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does divorce counseling last?

The amount of divorce counseling sessions will vary from one person to the next, depending on their specific needs. However, it typically lasts for several weeks or months.

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Divorce Recovery Counseling in Amherst, MA–Counselors and Therapists

We all enter marriage believing we are beginning a life with someone who will be there for the rest of our life. But there are times when that relationship does not work out which often results in emotional turmoil including feelings of guilt, shame, betrayal and possibly a sense of failure.  If this has happened to you, it may be difficult to try and find a new life path on your own.

The good news is that you don’t have to go through this process alone. A divorce recovery therapist or counselor at Thriveworks Amherst can offer judgement free and compassion support as well as an objective point of view on the difficult process of recovering from a divorce. Call a divorce recovery therapist or counselor at Thriveworks Amherst today at 413-634-4805 to get the support you need.

The Circumstances Surrounding Divorce

The well-known expert on marriage, Dr. John Gottman, categorizes four basic reasons why divorce occurs. He labeled these reasons “The Four Horsemen” and they include:

  • Contempt: A loss of respect between one or both partners triggering growing tension and uncertainty,
  • Criticism: On-going negative interactions leaving the recipient feeling discouraged and unsupported,
  • Defensiveness: An unwillingness to own any responsibility for existing discord in the relationship,
  • Stonewalling: Minimizing one’s involvement in issues contributing to tensions in the relationship.

These factors can contribute to extra-marital affairs or abuse that may be the final acts leading to the end of the relationship. This can also lead to one or both individuals in the relationship experiencing trauma that can lead to swings in mood, aberrant or addictive behavior.

How Can Someone Recover from Divorce? 

There is no one single formula for how someone will recover from a divorce. Everyone is different in the ways that they experience healing from a failed relationship. Also, no two people experience the breakup of a marriage in the same way. People differ in how divorce affects them. Some differences may include:

  • Whether the end of the relationship was a long gradual process or caused by a sudden traumatic event;
  • Some people have an understanding of the reasons why the relationship ended while for others divorce leaves them bewildered and confused;
  • Some people may feel numb from the process of ending a relationship while others experience intense emotional pain;
  • Whether the effects of the divorce are limited to the individuals directly involved or if there is a ripple effect affecting others such as children or extended family;
  • If the end of the marriage begins a new relationship or if the individual experiencing divorce is left feeling alone.

Scheduling Divorce Recovery Therapy at Thriveworks Amherst

Are you in the middle of a divorce or the breakup of a serious relationship? The divorce recovery therapists and counselors at Thriveworks Amherst understand what you are going through and know what it will take to get you back on your feet and guide you to develop a new direction for your life.

Therapists and counselors at Thriveworks Amherst have helped many people come through the pain and the loss of separation and divorce to reclaim joy and happiness in their lives. If you are going through or have gone through a difficult divorce, don’t try to go it alone. Seek the help of a professional at Thriveworks Amherst by calling 413-634-4805. Thriveworks Amherst offers weekend and evening appointments and accepts most major health insurances.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Amherst accept 30 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Amherst
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Where to find us

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Address

17 Kellogg Avenue Suite 1C
Amherst, MA 01002

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Amherst is located near Kellogg Ave and N Pleasant St, off MA-9. It is close to the Jones Library and a short distance from Amherst College.

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Phone number

(413) 340-5164
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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Hours

Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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