Divorce Recovery Therapy in Florida
When your marriage ends, even small parts of the day can feel hard. You might dread coming home, replay the last fight, or wonder what life will look like now. At The Renew Center of Florida, Dr. Lisa Palmer offers one-on-one support during and after divorce. You can meet with her in Boca Raton or online from anywhere in Florida.
What Is Divorce Recovery Therapy?
Divorce recovery therapy gives you a place to talk about the end of your marriage and work through the changes it brings. You can start while the divorce is still going on or after it ends. In each session, you and Dr. Palmer focus on what feels hardest for you right now.
Maybe you sleep poorly after a tense text from your ex. Maybe the quiet on weekends feels hard to face. Therapy gives you time to talk about those moments and make a plan for how to handle them.
When Post-Divorce Therapy May Help:
After a divorce, some days may feel steady. Then a quiet evening, a text from your ex, or a change in your plans can bring up feelings you thought had passed. If these moments keep getting in the way of sleep, work, or time with people you care about, therapy can give you space to talk through what’s hard and find ways to handle it.
You might find post-divorce therapy helpful if you:
Feel sad or alone during everyday moments. Coming home to a quiet house or spending your first holiday on your own can make you miss the life you shared. You can feel this way even if you chose to end the marriage.
Replay old fights or blame yourself. You may go over the same talks in your head and wonder what you could have said or done differently. In therapy, you can sort through those thoughts with more kindness toward yourself.
Feel on edge when your ex reaches out. Even a text about a shared bill can leave you tense for hours. You can work on ways to pause, decide when to reply, and get back to your day.
Struggle to sleep or focus. You may lie awake thinking about what comes next or find it hard to finish a simple task at work. Therapy can help you find small ways to make your days feel more steady.
Pull away from friends or family. You might turn down plans because you’re tired of answering questions or telling the same story. You can talk through what kind of support would feel helpful and how to ask for it.
Feel unsure about what comes next. When you’ve made plans as a couple for years, even choosing how to spend a Saturday can feel strange. Therapy can help you explore what you want now, one choice at a time.
If You Chose to Leave
You may feel sure about your choice and still miss your ex, your old home, or the plans you made together. In therapy, you can talk about relief, guilt, and grief, even if they all show up on the same day.
If the Divorce Took You by Surprise
You may keep looking for answers or wonder why you did not see it coming. Dr. Palmer can help you make sense of what you feel and focus on choices you can make now, like when to reply to messages or who to call on a rough day.
Therapy Approaches Dr. Palmer Uses for Divorce Recovery
As you adjust to life after divorce, you may find yourself replaying old arguments, worrying about the next call with your ex, or wondering what you want for yourself now. Dr. Lisa Palmer starts by listening to what feels hardest in your daily life, then works with you to choose an approach that fits what you want to change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
When you catch yourself thinking, “I ruined everything,” Dr. Palmer helps you look at what happened and sort out what you could control. As you practice looking at those thoughts more fairly, you can take responsibility for choices you regret without carrying all the blame for how the marriage ended.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
If a tense call with your ex leaves you upset for the rest of the day, Dr. Palmer can help you notice when your feelings start to build and practice how you want to respond. For example, you might work on saying that you need a break from the call and agreeing on a time to finish talking when you feel calmer.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
You may miss parts of your marriage while also feeling ready to build a life on your own. With ACT, Dr. Palmer helps you make room for those mixed feelings and take small steps toward what matters to you now, whether that means calling a friend you’ve lost touch with or getting back to something you used to enjoy.
Trauma-Informed Care
If memories from your marriage or divorce still leave you feeling on edge, Dr. Palmer helps you talk about how they affect you today. You might start with why a certain tone of voice makes you tense or why it feels hard to trust your own judgment. You decide how much to share, and she checks in with you as you go.
What Happens in Divorce Recovery Therapy?
Start with a free 15-minute call. Tell Dr. Palmer what brings you here. Ask about sessions, fees, or online visits and see if the fit feels right.
Talk about what feels hardest. In your first session, share as much as you feel ready to share. Together, choose where to start. That might mean finding a way to get through weekends or setting limits on calls with your ex.
Try small steps between visits. You might practice how to pause before you reply to a hard text or make a plan for the evenings when you feel most alone. At your next visit, talk about what worked and what still feels hard.
Dr. Palmer may use a kind of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). For example, she can help you look at a thought like “I failed at everything” and find words that better fit what happened. If you want to learn about clinical hypnosis, ask how she uses it and whether it might fit your needs.
Meet Dr. Lisa Palmer
Dr. Lisa Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT, CRRTT, leads The Renew Center of Florida. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works one-on-one with adults. She is also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor in Florida, where she helps train future marriage and family therapists. She brings training in trauma care and clinical hypnosis to her work. During your first call, you can ask about her approach and see how it feels to talk with her.
In Boca Raton or Online Across Florida
We offer in-person divorce recovery counseling at The Renew Center of Florida in Boca Raton. Our office is at 299 Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 100, and we welcome clients from nearby communities like Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, and Boynton Beach.
We also offer HIPAA-compliant online divorce recovery therapy across Florida, so you can meet with Dr. Lisa Palmer by secure video from a private space. During your free 15-minute discovery call, you can ask about session fees, payment options, and paperwork for your insurance plan.
Take the First Step
You can start with what feels hard today, even if you’re still finding the words for it. On your free 15-minute discovery call, you can share a little about what’s going on and ask Dr. Palmer what your first visit might look like.
If you’re in crisis in the U.S., call 988 or text 988.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long does it take to feel better after a divorce?
Everyone moves at their own pace. Look for small changes that matter to you. You might get through a weekend with fewer hours spent replaying an argument, or make plans with a friend and look forward to them. You and Dr. Palmer can check in as you go and decide how often to meet.
Can I start therapy before my divorce is final?
Yes. You can start while the divorce is still going on. You might want help getting through the wait, sorting through mixed feelings, or finding a new routine while things are still up in the air.
Can therapy help me handle anger toward my ex?
Yes. You and Dr. Palmer can look at what sets off your anger and practice what to do when it comes up. For example, if a text tends to ruin your whole evening, you can plan when to read it, when to reply, and how to get back to what you were doing.
Can I go to divorce recovery therapy on my own?
Yes. Divorce recovery therapy with Dr. Palmer is one-on-one, so your ex doesn’t need to take part. The sessions focus on how the divorce affects you and what would make daily life easier. For example, if you still need to talk with your ex about bills or family plans, you can work on setting clear limits and keeping those talks focused.
Can I talk about things I’ve never told anyone about my marriage?
Yes. You can share as much as you feel ready to share. If you’re unsure where to begin, you can start with how those memories affect you today, like finding it hard to trust your own judgment or speak up about what you need. Dr. Palmer can help you explore those feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
