According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), the current divorce rate nationwide is around 42%.
In Georgia, the divorce rate is above the national average, with 11.2% of marriages ending in divorce. Furthermore, data from 2021 shows that nearly half of all divorces reported in the United States involved children under the age of 18. Divorce isn’t something all families anticipate, but when they find themselves in the throws of a separation, adjustment, and familial changes, parents often seek out support for their child(ren). This is even truer when tensions rise and parents find themselves in a high-conflict divorce case. They often want their child to have an objective, safe, and comforting space to process any questions, emotions, and challenges this transition brings. That’s where I come in.
One of my sub-specialities within my clinical specialty of infant, early childhood, and perinatal mental health includes clinical work with high-conflict divorce and custody cases. Over the years, I have received specialized training to provide care to these families and I work closely with parents, guardian ad litems, attorneys, and other relevant parties to support children with divorce.
Counseling for children of divorce does not just include working with the child, it also includes: preparing clinical documentation for court-related purposes, providing affidavits, working with co-parenting counselors to communicate the child’s developmental needs, providing court-appointed guardian ad litems with relevant updates, and providing both parents with clinical guidance regarding their child’s unique needs during the divorce process.
If you are seeking support for your child throughout the divorce process, I would be happy to consult with you to see if I am a good fit for your child’s needs. I accept a limited number of high-conflict divorce and custody cases due to the nature of the demands of these cases.
I have also written a divorce guide for families of young children. You can purchase my divorce guide here. It is a helpful resource regardless of whether or not you seek counseling. I tailored it to meet the needs of parents and children as they navigate the complexities of divorce. For counseling support, you can reach out to me here.