Gray divorce therapy in Denver
Therapy for support and healing during or after a divorce later in life.
Get help moving forward after separation or divorce
Experiencing a divorce at any age is challenging, but a “gray divorce”—separation or divorce later in life—comes with its own unique complexities.
At My Denver Therapy, we understand the emotional upheaval, the shifting family dynamics, and the specific concerns that arise when relationships end after many years. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Understanding gray divorce: You are not alone
Gray divorce, generally referring to divorces among individuals over 50, is a significant trend. If this is happening to you, it’s important to know you’re far from alone.
Research shows that while overall divorce rates have decreased in recent decades, the rate for adults aged 50 and older has roughly doubled since the 1990s. For people 65 and older, the rate has tripled in the same timeframe.
In fact, today, more than one in three people getting divorced in the U.S. is over the age of 50. This shift means facing divorce later in life is much more common than it once was.
It can bring a mix of feelings: sadness, grief, confusion, and perhaps even a sense of unexpected freedom. You may be facing questions about your identity, your future, and your relationships with adult children and other family members.
The unique challenges of gray divorce
Ending a long-term marriage often involves distinct hurdles:
- Complex Financial Adjustments: Dividing assets accumulated over decades, such as retirement funds, pensions, and the family home, requires careful planning and often leads to significant financial shifts.
- Evolving Family Dynamics: Navigating relationships with adult children, who have their own perspectives and feelings about the divorce, needs sensitivity and open communication.
- Profound Emotional Impact: The end of a long partnership can bring deep grief, loneliness, anxiety, or depression, even if the separation feels necessary.
- Identity Re-evaluation: You might find yourself re-evaluating your sense of self, your social circles, and your vision for the future outside of the marriage.
- Concerns About the Future: Worries about health, companionship, and financial security in later life are common during this transition.
How therapy provides support and guidance
Our experienced therapists at My Denver Therapy offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to help you navigate this transition. We can assist you in:
- Processing Complex Emotions: Working through the grief, anger, relief, fear, and uncertainty that often accompany gray divorce.
- Developing Coping Strategies: Learning healthy ways to manage stress, rebuild self-esteem, and combat feelings of loneliness or anxiety.
- Navigating Family Changes: Finding constructive ways to communicate with adult children and redefine family relationships.
- Rediscovering Yourself: Exploring personal goals, new interests, and strengths as you build a fulfilling future.
- Building Resilience: Gaining tools and perspective to embrace this new chapter with hope and confidence.
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Meet our therapists
My Denver Therapy has become one of the largest therapy private practices in Colorado with many of the best mental health therapists in the Denver Metro area.
As a therapist-owned practice with over 100 years of combined experience, we care about seeing you heal, grow, and thrive. We’re one of the only therapy practices in Colorado with licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who actively see new clients in person and online.
Whether you’re an adult, teen, young adult, couple, or family, our inclusive therapist team is built to specialize in clients of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, and life experiences.
Because our client-centered approach that meets you where you are, we’ve helped thousands of people in Colorado by providing in-person therapy at our conveniently located Denver Metro area counseling offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, and Lone Tree, plus online therapy for clients throughout Colorado. Our therapists also provide consultation for other therapists and private practices throughout the Denver Metro area.
To support you and your mental health journey, our therapists are trained in some of the most innovative, effective, and in-demand forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, and IFS.
We know that you want to find the best therapist in Denver for you, so our team includes therapists of different ages with a wide range of backgrounds, specialities, and experiences to help you find the right match for your goals, location, budget, and schedule.
We’re out of network for insurance, Tricare, and are unable to take Medicaid or Medicare, but most of our therapists’ rates are lower than the local and national averages for therapy. Also, we don’t charge separate intake or administration fees or charge more for specialized therapy methods like EMDR.
All of our therapists take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth. When you’re ready to meet your therapist, we’re here to help.
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