Divorce Therapy Seattle:

Navigating Complicated Transitions with Support

Divorce Therapy Seattle: help when you need it, even if your divorce has become “complicated”

Anne Clemente Counselor in Seattle Specializing in Anxiety, PTSD, and Relationship issues including Divorce Counseling

Whether you are thinking about divorce, in the middle of it or you’re still hurting from a divorce finalized many years ago, I am here for you

How did this happen? You NEVER thought you’d get divorced. Not that you had some ‘50s version of domestic bliss but you’re educated, you thought you knew what you wanted and you thought you could have that in your relationship. You even thought you did. Now you are caught in a situation you never thought possible. You’ve tried to be amicable but maybe it isn’t working and you worry your lawyer will cost you a fortune. Sometimes you even wonder if you could actually work things out and stay together.

Support When You are Feeling Alone or Overwhelmed

Your friends don't get what it is like. Perhaps you’ve never talked about everything that went on in your relationship. It is easy to keep so much to yourself - fearing judgment or even rejection. But now there is so much to take care of - family, friendships and finances – and it can be overwhelming. You wonder how you are going to manage it all and how you can trust yourself - or anyone else - again.

When You Are At Your Breaking Point and Beyond

You feel like you haven’t exactly been your best self through this. Perhaps you’ve reached your breaking point. You are exhausted. And scared. And you’re using every ounce of energy to hold it together -whether it’s at work, in front of the kids, or both. Then you feel awful when you can’t. You need someone to talk to that understands. Your lawyer tells you to do one thing. Your family and friends tell you another. Your head is spinning!

Hi, I’m Anne, your divorce therapist in Seattle

Hi, I’m Anne, I’m a trauma-trained therapist and former domestic violence counselor who helps people move through the divorce process and feel like themselves again…or for the first time. “Complicated” relationships are one of my specialties.

Whether you are thinking about divorce, in the middle of it or you’re still hurting from a past divorce, together we will chart a path through pain, confusion, and self-doubt to a place of healing, self-compassion, and confidence. I often integrate EMDR Therapy and mindfulness exercises into our work so that we can address past events that are affecting your current reactions while establishing habits that will strengthen your ability to respond to life with calm and ease. My clients see me weekly so that change is foundational and you can move beyond trouble-shooting the chaos to creating a life that you can manage confidently on your own. I am a non-judgmental deep listener, a critical thinker and a dedicated advocate through difficult times.

Let’s Talk

Email me at anne@mindfulpaththerapypllc.com or phone me at 206-454-8382 to schedule your free 15 minute phone call for divorce counseling in Seattle and Washington State. Let’s discuss the right therapy and the right therapist for you.

My other specialties include Complicated Relationships, Trauma Therapy, PTSD Therapy, EMDR Therapy, and EMDR Intensives. And you can read about my other areas of experience by clicking here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce Therapy in Seattle

Yes. I am licensed to see all residents of WA State. You just need to be physically present in Washington at the time of each session.
A “complicated” divorce is the term I use to describe the situation many of my clients find themselves in. The complication can come from the mixed emotions involved. Or it can come from the multitude of processes and professionals involved, such as lawyers, mediators, arbitrators, psychological, parenting and domestic violence evaluations, restraining orders, orders of protection, guardian ad litems, visitation supervisors, parenting coordinators, Certified Divorce Financial Planners and forensic accountants.
You will often hear the term “High Conflict Divorce,” but I choose not to use it as it often implies both parties are responsible for the difficulty resolving issues (which often is not the case) and the term can be used to mask or minimize the presence of domestic violence (including covert forms of control).
The terms therapy and counseling are often used interchangeably. People may use the term counseling for short-term work geared towards a specific goal or time period, such as finalizing a divorce. Therapy is often used to refer to deeper work meant to identify and address long-term patterns or past traumas. Click here to read more about trauma therapy
Divorce counseling before or during a divorce provides a safe place to express your feelings without affecting the other relationships in your life. And my knowledge of the divorce process can help you to be more efficient and effective in your communication with your lawyer or other professionals involved.
Post-divorce therapy is a time delve deeper into any stuck points or trauma, to heal and to move forward into a life that brings you joy.
All of my sessions are conducted via a HIPAA-compliant online platform. Many clients enjoy the convenience and privacy of meeting via video - no commute time, no awkward waiting room run-ins.
But if you are unsure about online therapy, you are welcome to give it a try. I book clients with a regular time slot each week, but you are never obligated to continue with therapy. I offer a 48-hour cancellation policy; just cancel 48 hours prior to your scheduled session and you won’t be charged.