If you’re working with a therapist during your divorce, first of all, I applaud you. Prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being during such a life-altering time is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.
And if you’re wondering whether you also need a divorce coach, or if coaching overlaps with what your therapist is already doing, let me clarify: coaching and therapy serve very different purposes—and they can work beautifully together.
In fact, many of my clients have both a therapist and a coach. As your divorce coach, I’m not here to replace your therapist. I’m here to walk alongside them, helping you stay grounded, organized, and focused as you navigate the practical, emotional, and legal aspects of separation.
What I Do as Your Coach (That’s Different From Therapy)
Think of your therapist as the person helping you process the past and manage the emotional impact of your experience. They create a safe space to explore trauma, patterns, and mental health.
As your divorce coach, my focus is more forward-facing. I help you:
- Strategize for meetings, mediation, or legal steps
- Stay organized in your communications and documentation
- Practice scripts for hard conversations with your ex, your kids, or your lawyer
- Clarify your goals and priorities so decisions reflect your values—not your fear or anger
- Build confidence and emotional resilience in real time
In short: your therapist helps you heal, while I help you take action.
We’re Not Duplicating—We’re Complementing
One of the most common things I hear is:
“I already have a therapist—do I really need a coach?”
Here’s what I often explain:
Your therapist is supporting your healing. I’m supporting your decision-making. And when we work in tandem, the results can be transformational.
In fact, I often collaborate (with your consent) with therapists to ensure we’re aligned in supporting you. If your therapist is helping you work through anxiety or trauma responses, I can help you apply grounding strategies in your day-to-day divorce logistics. If you’re processing grief in therapy, I’ll help you figure out how to still show up for a parenting plan negotiation next week.
We’re both on your team—but we play different roles.
Why It Matters to Have a Holistic Support System
Divorce is not just a legal matter. It’s an emotional, logistical, financial, and identity-shifting experience. Trying to manage all of that alone—or expecting just one professional to cover every angle—can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
By having both a therapist and a coach, you:
- Get deeper emotional processing and real-time strategy
- Can stay emotionally regulated and practically prepared
- Feel supported in your healing and empowered in your planning
That’s not just smart—it’s self-care on every level.
If you already have a therapist, I’d love to support what you’re building together by helping you take the next steps forward—confidently, clearly, and with a plan. We don’t compete—we collaborate. And together, we can help you navigate your divorce with both strength and compassion.
Ready to build your support team? I’m here when you’re ready to take that next step.