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Our therapists offer divorce counseling in Westborough, MA

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1,880 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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Starting Divorce counseling

What is divorce counseling?

Thriveworks divorce counseling in Westborough, 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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Worcester Counseling and Therapy for Divorce Recovery in Westborough, MA

If your life is up in the air, spinning, you are not alone. When a marriage ends, safe landings are possible. The process is painful, but when people embrace recovery, they often find that joy and love return to their lives in full force. Therapy has helped many people navigate the painful process of healing from a divorce.

Navigating a divorce can feel very lonely, but no one has to do it alone. Thriveworks Westborough in Worcester provides therapy for divorce recovery, and our counselors understand the dangers and opportunities involved in ending a marriage. If you’re going through a divorce or working to recover after divorce, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Westborough for help.

Reasons for the Divorce

Having studied marriage and divorce for decades, Psychologist John Gottman identifies four foundational causes and predictors for divorce. He has dubbed them, “The Four Horsemen.” The last straw that leads to the divorce may be an affair, abuse, addiction, or more, but when people look closely, these four horsemen are usually present, fueling the disconnection:

  • Criticism: When nit-picking, negative interactions, and put-downs overshadow encouragement, kindness, and support, then divorce is often the result.
  • Defensiveness: If one or both people do not own the consequences for their actions, then that is often a recipe for divorce.
  • Stonewalling: Denying, minimizing, or avoiding issues allows problems to stick around and grow.
  • Contempt: The bedrock of any relationship is respect, and when one or both partners disrespect each other, tension will grow.

Being in a marriage with one or all of these can harm a person, and a time of healing and recovery may be necessary to move forward with new dreams and new relationships.

What Is Involved in Divorce Recovery?

There are many costs when a marriage ends, and divorce recovery usually involves embracing the grief cycle. Of course, the marriage relationship ceases, but divorce comes with other losses. Such losses are too innumerable to be counted, but a handful may include…

  • Loss of a home
  • Reduced standard of living
  • Changed extended family relationships
  • Shifting to co-parenting or single parenting
  • Lost/changed friendships

People may feel denial, anger, shock, sadness, guilt, bargaining, or fear as they grieve, and it is normal to bounce quickly between these feelings. In the grief cycle, it is important for people to be honest about whatever they may be feeling and to be curious about why they may be feeling that particular emotion.

How Long Does Healing Take?

There is no one-size-fits-all formula for healing from a divorce. Many different circumstances will determine how long a particular person takes for recovery. Some of those circumstances may include…

  • Whether it was a surprise.
  • Each person’s personality, age, mental health, and physical health.
  • Why the divorce is occurring.
  • If/how many children are involved.
  • The status of a couple’s finances.
  • How long the relationship lasted.
  • Whether one or both partners have established new relationships.

Divorce Recovery Therapy at Thriveworks Westborough, MA in Worcester

Are you in the midst of a divorce or have you recently come through one? Our counselors are familiar with the rollercoaster that is ending a marriage. Thriveworks Westborough has helped many people come through the pain and the loss to reclaim joy and happiness in their lives.

If you are ready to meet with a mental health professional, know that Thriveworks Westborough offers weekend appointments. New clients often see their counselor within the same week of their call, and we accept insurance.

Divorce can be hard. Scheduling counseling for divorce recovery should not be. Call Thriveworks today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Westborough therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • 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

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Donna has been my lifeline for 6 years. She challenges me to think bigger and give myself grace. Donna has never missed an appointment and checks in with me when she doesn't have to. I've pushed myself to do things out of my comfort zone because of her and the results have been unmeasurable. Never once have I felt judged and she gives her full and undivided attention. I cannot say enough about her and I could not be more grateful that I found her.
Read more Donna has been my lifeline for 6 years. She challenges me to think bigger and give myself grace. Donna has never missed an appointment and checks in with me when she doesn't have to. I've pushed myself to do things out of my comfort zone because of her and the results have been unmeasurable. Never once have I felt judged and she gives her full and undivided attention. I cannot say enough about her and I could not be more grateful that I found her.
Lindsey May 2025
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Jarrod Apr 2025
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My therapist genuinely cares about me and provides appropriate interventions. I can count on my therapist to be a trustworthy and consistent person. My therapist genuinely wishes the best for me.
Hyunwook Apr 2025
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Stephanie is wonderful and I recommend her and Thriveworks to anyone who mentions they are looking for a therapist.
Laura Apr 2025
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I am very happy I found Kelsey. She listens wonderfully and I truly appreciate her help so far. I feel like I will gain a lot having guidance from her.
Amanda Apr 2025
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I appreciated that she was able to accommodate me in being able to see me as we have a long history together. She's worked with me as far as times go due to my schedule. She also knows how I think and operate and is able to give me sound advice which has helped me in many aspects of life.
Read more I appreciated that she was able to accommodate me in being able to see me as we have a long history together. She's worked with me as far as times go due to my schedule. She also knows how I think and operate and is able to give me sound advice which has helped me in many aspects of life.
Brian Apr 2025
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My provider has been outstanding. Her ability to listen and provide concise feedback in a way that makes me feel challenged yet supported and demonstrates her experience and expertise is well above care I've received in previous therapy experiences throughout my life.
Read more My provider has been outstanding. Her ability to listen and provide concise feedback in a way that makes me feel challenged yet supported and demonstrates her experience and expertise is well above care I've received in previous therapy experiences throughout my life.
Rebecca Apr 2025
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Donna is a wonderful therapist!
Lindsay Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Westborough is located at 5 E Main St Suite 3, Westborough, MA 01581, in the same building as Berkshire Bank.

Phone number

(774) 252-7733

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