Whenever we lose a relationship—no matter how dysfunctional—there’s a sense of mourning. We grieve the lost hopes and dreams, and the future we’ll never have with this person. When you’re in the thick of the grieving process, it seems as if you will always feel despondent, even though you know on a rational level that you won’t.

Nobody dreams of getting married, only to end up in family court. Attorney's, police reports, CPS, allegations, expert testimony, sleepless nights and countless hours of your time, emotional energy and finances take a devastating toll on your mind, body and spirit.

Worst of all, you have less time with your kids and your life is dictated by the court order.

"We repeat what we don't repair." —Christine Langley-Obaugh

There are no winners in family court. The good news is individual or court-mandated counseling can help you:

• Heal from the trauma and toxicity of ending your high-conflict divorce

• Experience peace of mind, improved sleep and emotional functioning

• Learn to recognize your role in the breakdown of your relationship

• Define your new identity as a single person and/or single parent

• Identify proper boundaries around interpersonal relationships

• Grieve the lost hopes, dreams and future with your ex

• Develop improved self-esteem

• Trust that love is possible

• Have hope for the future

Co-parenting Support

Parenting is the toughest job in the world. However, single parenting doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. Sometimes there’s a sense of relief that comes from relying on yourself, and from not trying to control your children's rules when they’re not in your physical custody.

*For information on Co-parenting Consultation services for people living outside of California, click here.

Individual therapy or court-mandated co-parenting counseling is offered. While I do not provide legal advice or child-custody mediation services, I can help you improve communication as a co-parent, and possibly avoid the stress and expense of additional court proceedings.

While every couple's situation is unique, and every court order is different, the primary goals regarding co-parenting are:

• Minimize unhealthy contact with your ex

• Establish healthy and safe boundaries

• Avoid feeling sorry for your child/ren

• Vow to be calm, pleasant, and non-emotional

• Teach and model social and emotional intelligence

• Nurture your child/ren’s unique qualities and independence

• Refrain from criticizing your ex and his/her family, in front of your child/ren

• Stick to your parenting plan, regardless of what your ex may, or may not be doing

Treating high-conflict divorce and co-parenting are two areas where I am experienced and well-trained. This heart-breaking article I wrote for Psychology Today has over 2 million views. On average, it is read 700+ times daily, in The US, and beyond.

I have the utmost respect for adults who bravely endeavor therapy following divorce from a difficult or hostile ex. The work is heavy and intense, no doubt. The good news is you and your children can thrive in the experienced and safe hands of a qualified psychotherapist.

What is the cost for Co-parenting Counseling?

$250.00 for the intake (50-minutes).

$200 (post-intake, 50-minutes per session).

How do I schedule an appointment?

Contact me here for individual therapy to better manage conflict if your ex is not on board.

Contact me here for conjoint therapy (including court-mandated counseling).

I hope to help you on your journey to discover Your Plan B.

*For information on Co-parenting Consultation services for adults living outside of California, click here.