Therapy for Separation and Divorce
Healing Hearts, Navigating New Beginnings
Support for Break-ups, Separation, and Divorce
Support for individuals, couples, and families. Support for those going through a break-up, low and high conflict separation, separation from a toxic or abusive partner, separation from a narcissist, getting the closure you need.
Going through a breakup, separation, or divorce is tough, and we get that. The Therapeutic Way, we care about helping you get through this hard time. Our top rated therapists in Burlington are here to listen and support you as you figure things out. Whether you were blindsided or it was anticipated, think of us as your guides on the path to feeling better and finding a fresh start. You're not alone – let's take this journey together and make it uniquely yours.
Thinking of breaking-up, separation, or divorce or going through one?
We can support you through that.
When we are in an unhealthy relationship, we tend to know a break-up or separation is bound to happen, but we quiet that voice. But no matter how much we start preparing ourselves, it is always hard and anxiety-provoking. While it will be a hard and challenging process, you will get through it and you don’t have to do it alone.
If you are grieving from a separation, allow yourself to feel all those messy emotions. It’s normal, even if you were in a toxic relationship. Reach out to people who are there to support you. If you feel like your friends or family won’t get it? Our therapist for divorce and separation will.
Separating or divorcing a narcissist or walking away from an emotionally abusive relationship?
Separating and divorcing a narcissist, takes a LOT of courage. You are walking away from the mind games, emotional rollercoasters, the manipulation, gaslighting, rage…Separating from a narcissist or a toxic relationship is not really over yet, and we know this is probably not what you want to hear.
If you are going through separation or divorce from a narcissist or abusive, you may experience:
Post-separation abuse and control. They can use legal system as a weapon to get to you.
Manipulation of co-parenting arrangements, such as using your children against you.
Smear Campaigns to make you look horrible.
Hoovering and emotional tactics to get you back.
Using fear by saying things like, “no one will accept you”, “you will not get the kids”, “you won’t get financial support”.
It makes you wonder how they still have a hold even though you have walked away. You are also probably dealing with the grief of the relationship and letting yourself be in this relationship for so long. Part of you genuinely loved them and you wondered and hoped that they would change and things would get better.
How can our therapists help you during a break-up, separation, or divorce?
Help you decide whether to stay and work on the relationship or end the relationship.
Our therapists can support you emotionally and mentally while you are going through a separation or divorce.
We can support you if you plan on going no or low contact, setting boundaries, and dealing with the end of the relationship.
We can provide support for co-parenting or navigating parenting arrangements
Our therapists specializes in narcissistic abuse recovery. If you are leaving a toxic relationship, we can help.
We also work closely with lawyers and mediators (in the Burlington and surrounding areas), if you need support.
Break-up, separation, or divorce therapy is like having a helpful friend by your side during a tough time. It's a safe place where you can talk about your feelings and figure out how to deal with them. Your therapist will be like a guide, giving you smart ideas to handle stress, sadness, and trauma.
Our expert divorce therapists can help you discover new things about yourself and showing you that you can still have a good future, even if things are different now. Think of it as having your own personal cheerleader (or someone you can cry to) as you navigate through this big change in your life.
THE THERAPEUTIC WAY
How we can help you through separation and divorce?
Manage emotional distress, loneliness and hopelessness
Therapy for high conflict divorce or separation
Navigating single-hood, co-parenting, creating healthier ways of interaction (setting boundaries)
Working through the grief, anger, finding closure, and building a plan to move forward
Improving your self-esteem and self-worth
Relaxation techniques to manage and reduce triggering or stress symptoms and develop coping strategies
Reducing negative thinking, overthinking, worrying, and unhelpful thoughts
Get back to doing the basic things in life, such as hygiene, work, school, etc.
Learn to live (on your own) and learn who you are as a person
We work closely and can make referrals to our trusted mediators and lawyers, if required.
Therapy for Break-up, Separation, and Divorce at The Therapeutic Way
We offer therapy for divorce for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you have just gone through a separation, or planned on breaking-up, or your partner just dropped that bomb on you, it hurts. We can never be really prepared for this. Sometimes talking to an outside person helps.
When you don’t want to burden your friends and families or don’t know how to offer support, our doors are open for you.
We use different types of counselling techniques such as Compassionate Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Parts Work from Internal Family System, Somatic Therapy, and more. Reach out today to book a session with a relationship therapist.
By the third session, you’ll have deeper insights into your struggles and how therapy will support you. You will develop initial coping strategies to manage distress.
By the sixth session, you’ll have learned ways to cope with the emotions, define the relationship moving forward, co-parenting, and begin processing grief or unresolved feelings.
By the fifteenth session, you’ll feel more confident in making meaningful choices and you’ll be able to implement the skills and techniques talked about. You will experience greater emotional stability, rebuild self-identity, and develop a long-term plan for healing and moving forward.
THE THERAPEUTIC WAY TEAM
Therapists specializing in breakups, separation, and divorce
Krista MacKenzie
*Accepting New Clients
Syeda Zaidi
*Accepting New Clients
Anumeet Sandhu
*Accepting New Clients
You are not alone!
We offer a 20 mins free consultation so we can discuss how therapy can help you.
FAQs
Please reach us at info@thetherapeuticway.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
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Fees
Individual therapy: 50 mins, 75 mins, 90 mins: $150- $180 +HST
Couples therapy: 50 mins, 75 mins, 90 mins: $180- $220 +HST
Family therapy: 50 mins, 75 mins, 90 mins: $180- $220 +HST
Cancellation fee is charged as follows:
Less than 24 hours before the appointment: 50% of session rate
No-show appointment: 100% of session rate
In case of illness or emergency, one time exemption and thereafter we require 24 hours notice
Arriving beyond 20 minutes late will require a re-scheduling of your appointment.
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Yes, we do.
It is recommended that you reach out to your insurance provider before our session to confirm whether your services are covered by a registered psychotherapist and eligible for reimbursement.
After our session, you will be provided with a receipt that includes all the information required to submit to your insurer for reimbursement. If you have not been reimbursed, remember to keep your receipts to claim for tax deductions as medical expenses on your personal income tax filing.
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The type of therapy that is best for you, depends on you as a person and the reason you are seeking therapy. There are different types of therapy, such as somatic-based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-informed therapies, holistic therapy, existential therapy, and more. The type of therapy that is right for you will depend what you are looking for. While you may have an input in this, majority of the time the therapist will know what is best suited for you and will let you know.
At The Therapeutic Way, we work with clients using an integrative approach to therapy, meaning using different modalities to suit your needs. We use a trauma-informed, holistic, and relational approach to working with you. Click here to learn more.
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The difference between psychotherapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist, depends on education and scope of practice.
Psychotherapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist can provide therapy called talk therapy.
A psychotherapist can provide therapy under the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario, a psychologist can provide therapy under the College of Psychologists of Ontario, and a psychiatrist can provide therapy under College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Difference:
Psychotherapist Education: Master’s Degree or higher
Psychologist Education: PhD or PsyD.
Psychiatrist: MD
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Psychotherapist: Can’t diagnose
Psychologist: Can do assessment and diagnose
Psychiatrist: Can do assessment, diagnose, and prescribe medication
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Psychotherapist Training: Counselling and focus on therapy techniques
Psychologist: Focus on clinical research and assessment
Psychiatrist: Use medical treatment such as prescribing medications for mental health conditions
Before seeking help, it’s important to know what you need and are seeking. A consultation call can help you decide.
At The Therapeutic Way, we are registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario.
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The term psychotherapy and counselling are often used interchangeably with some slight differences. Psychotherapy refers to the treatment based for psychological disorders and mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ect. Counselling refers to wellness support and providing insights and clarity which leads to growth or personal betterment.
At The Therapeutic Way, we provide both psychotherapy and counselling.
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Online therapy is as effective as in person therapy. What is most important with any format of therapy is the strong therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist. Online therapy is a good option when coming in-person is not feasible, when you have dependents at home, and it is also more convenient.
At The Therapeutic Way, we offer online therapy and therapy by phone from the convenience of your home. Click here to learn more about our online therapy.