How Hiring a Therapist Can Have A Profound Effect On The Resolution Of Your Divorce Case
Obviously going through an unexpected or difficult divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences in an individual’s life. While many clients can navigate the process unassisted without professional help, others really cannot. Some people think that they can talk with family members or friends to help pull them through. Typically, however, those who are deeply distressed really need professional help by a therapist to guide them through the entire process and transition to their life post-divorce. Many people view having a therapist or counselor as a sign of weakness. It certainly is not. My experience as a divorce attorney for over 35 years is that when the attorney and therapist work together, it can often eliminate years of paralysis for a client.
In thinking through this and in preparation of writing this blog article, I have tried to list some of the areas that the therapist can help with. Some of those include:
- Helping Make the Decision. Probably most people who seek therapists, at the time they get to see the divorce lawyer, have already determined whether or not they are going