Walking through the fire: How Therapy support healing during divorce by Colleen Daugherty, MS, MA, LHHCA

While divorce coaches and therapists often serve different roles, they are deeply

complementary. Coaches help clients take action, gain clarity, and move forward with

structure and momentum. As a therapist, my focus is on emotional healing, nervous

system regulation, and processing the deeper wounds—especially betrayal and

abandonment trauma—that often surface in divorce.

In many cases, the two approaches work best together. If you’re working with a divorce

coach, therapy can support the emotional side of your growth, helping you stay

grounded, centered, and whole as you rebuild your life.

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