Marriage & Divorce Counseling
Pre-Divorce Counseling
Prepare emotionally and practically for divorce, and protect children from unnecessary pain.
Divorce is one of life's toughest challenges — it can fracture the foundation of an entire family. And yet, living through divorce can also open the door to extraordinary personal growth.
Pre-divorce counseling helps both parties learn to communicate effectively and civilly during the process. When children are involved, a gentle, healthy divorce is essential for the well-being of the family and dramatically reduces the pain kids carry.
Alexia will help you prepare for the emotions you'll experience during divorce and teach coping strategies you can lean on over the following months — including how and when to talk to your children about what's happening.
What we typically work on
- Deciding how and when to tell children — together when possible.
- Ground rules for respectful communication during the process.
- Managing grief, anger, guilt, and relief as they surface.
- Coordinating parenting time and routines during transition.
- Preparing for legal and financial conversations ahead.
Free resources & links
Vetted, no-cost resources you can explore on your own time. Links open in a new tab.
- National Association of Divorce ProfessionalsDirectory of vetted divorce professionals across disciplines.
- OurFamilyWizardCo-parenting communication and scheduling app used by many families.
- Talking to Kids About Divorce (Child Mind Institute)Age-by-age guide from a leading children's mental health nonprofit.
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