Divorce Therapy
5 NYC Divorce Therapists [No Waitlist]
Divorce can shake your sense of stability, identity, and direction. You might feel overwhelmed by co-parenting decisions, grief, or the pressure to “move on” before you’re ready—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our NYC divorce therapists offer supportive, evidence-based care to help you process what’s happened and rebuild with clarity.
Jump to a therapist
Maggie McCarthy: Good fit for LGBTQ+ individuals and relationship transitions
Laina Mason: Good fit for processing trauma and rebuilding identity
Lily Ostler: Good fit for exploring sexuality and new relationship dynamics
Johanna Bellorin: Good fit for immigrants and cultural identity navigation
Miranda Savage: Good fit for young adults redefining themselves
Meet our divorce counselors
Maggie McCarthy, LMSW
Good fit for LGBTQ+ individuals and relationship transitions
In a city as diverse as New York, finding divorce support that truly understands the layered experience of queer individuals and women can feel difficult. Maggie brings a thoughtful, LGBTQIA+-affirming lens to this work, with deep awareness of how identity, family dynamics, and cultural expectations can shape the divorce experience.
She blends mindfulness, CBT, somatic therapy, and narrative work to help you make sense of what you’ve been carrying and begin separating your story from harmful or limiting narratives.
What sets Maggie apart is her ability to hold the nuance of identity and relationship complexity while also offering grounded, practical support to help you move forward with clarity and self-trust.
Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker #120158, Motivational Interviewing Certification
Focus areas: LGBTQ+ divorce and identity, women's relationship transitions, cultural sensitivity, mindfulness-based healing, and narrative therapy for rewriting your story
Laina Mason, LCSW
Good fit for processing trauma and rebuilding identity
With more than 15 years of clinical experience and advanced training in Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, Laina brings a depth of expertise that’s hard to find. She understands how divorce can stir up earlier wounds, not just present-day stress, and she knows how to work at those deeper layers so healing feels meaningful and lasting.
As a Clinical Supervisor with an intersectional feminist lens, Laina is especially attuned to high-achieving New Yorkers who want more than surface-level coping skills. She offers both the insight and structure to help you understand your patterns, strengthen your sense of self, and create sustainable change.
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker #082556, Clinical Supervisor, extensive trauma certifications
Focus areas: Trauma and divorce, perinatal/postpartum issues during separation, high-pressure life transitions, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, complex grief and loss
Lily Ostler, LCSW
Good fit for exploring sexuality and new relationship dynamics
As an AASECT-accredited Certified Sex Therapist, Lily brings a level of specialized training that’s rare, especially when it comes to the intimate shifts that often surface during divorce. She helps clients navigate the loss of physical connection, evolving sexual identity, changing relationship structures, and questions about desire with ease and clinical confidence.
Lily is comfortable discussing topics some therapists shy away from, including non-monogamy, kink, intimacy concerns, and identity exploration. Her queer-affirming, trauma-informed approach makes her a strong choice for New Yorkers who want a therapist who can meet complexity directly and create space for honest, nuanced conversations about who they are becoming.
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW #099132, Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT Accredited)
Focus areas: Sexuality and intimacy after divorce, non-traditional relationship structures, sexual concerns and dysfunction, kink/BDSM-affirming therapy, late-20s life transitions
Johanna Bellorin, LMSW
Good fit for immigrants and cultural identity navigation
As a bilingual Latina therapist and immigrant, Johanna brings lived cultural understanding that many divorce-focused therapists lack. She recognizes how separation can intersect with immigration stress, family expectations, financial pressure, and the layered realities many BIPOC clients face. That perspective allows her to offer support that feels both clinically grounded and culturally aware.
Johanna’s warm, direct style and fluency in Spanish and English make therapy accessible and real. She connects especially well with young adults who want an honest, relatable therapist who understands the complexity of rebuilding a life in New York City.
Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker #116737
Focus areas: Immigration and cultural identity, BIPOC divorce experiences, young adult relationship transitions, grief and loss, breaking generational patterns, financial stress, and life rebuilding
Miranda Savage, MHC-LP
Good fit for young adults redefining themselves
Miranda brings a creative, thoughtful presence to divorce therapy, shaped by her clinical training at NYU and her background in the arts. For young adults who feel disconnected from more traditional, clinical environments, her style can feel especially approachable and human. She integrates CBT and psychodynamic therapy with a holistic lens, helping you explore both practical coping tools and the deeper identity questions that often surface during divorce.
She works particularly well with twentysomethings and thirtysomethings who are asking, “Who am I now?” As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Miranda offers an affirming, collaborative space where you can show up fully and begin rebuilding with more confidence and clarity.
Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit #P139999
Focus areas: Young adult divorce and identity, anxiety and perfectionism, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, depression and self-worth, creative/holistic approaches to healing
What sets our practice apart from other NYC divorce therapy providers
Finding the right divorce therapist in NYC can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying so much. We make the process clear, accessible, and centered on you.
No waitlists: You can begin therapy without waiting months.
Insurance accepted: We work with major insurance plans to make quality care more accessible.
Diverse, culturally responsive team: Our therapists bring varied identities, languages, and lived experiences so you can work with someone who truly understands your world.
Evidence-based and human: We integrate approaches like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care while staying relational, affirming, and grounded in your real life.
Flexible scheduling: Daytime and evening appointments, seven days a week.
Thoughtful matching: We prioritize pairing you with the right therapist because connection is what makes therapy effective.
Divorce isn’t one-size-fits-all, and your therapy shouldn’t be either. We offer personalized, compassionate support tailored to your goals and lived experience.
FAQs about divorce therapy
-
Couples therapy focuses on improving or repairing a relationship. Divorce counseling centers on you, helping you process the end of the relationship, navigate practical and emotional changes, and move forward with more clarity and confidence. Even if you’re co-parenting, the work is about your healing and growth.
-
There’s no perfect timeline. You might start while you’re considering separation, in the middle of legal proceedings, or years after the divorce if things still feel unresolved. Support can be helpful at any stage, especially during times of uncertainty or major change.
-
No, divorce therapy isn’t about telling you what decision to make. It’s about helping you understand your needs, values, and patterns so you can make thoughtful choices that feel aligned with who you are.
-
There isn’t one single “best” approach. Effective divorce therapy often combines evidence-based methods like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed care, or mindfulness that are tailored to your specific goals and experiences. The right fit with your therapist matters just as much as the modality.
-
Divorce counseling typically includes space to process grief and identity shifts, along with practical tools for managing stress, co-parenting dynamics, and difficult conversations. Over time, the focus often shifts toward rebuilding confidence, clarifying values, and creating a life that feels more grounded and intentional.
-
Many of our therapists work primarily with individuals, though some also offer couples or co-parenting support. During your free consultation, we’ll talk through your situation and help you decide what type of therapy would best support your goals.