NorthStar Counseling & Therapy

Finding your way through divorce with support

Divorce is one of life's most difficult transitions. You do not have to navigate it alone.

Divorce can feel deeply isolating

Divorce is a profound loss, even when it is the right decision. There is grief for the relationship as it was, sadness about the future you imagined, fear about what comes next. There is often anger, too — at your partner, at yourself, at the circumstances that led here. And underneath it all, there can be a sense of isolation, as if you are the only one who has ever felt this way.

The practical demands add another layer of overwhelm. Legal decisions, financial worries, conversations about children, untangling a life that was intertwined with another person. It is exhausting, and trying to navigate it all while processing the emotional devastation can feel impossible.

Many people going through divorce in Frisco, Plano, and across DFW find themselves turning to alcohol, avoidance, or reactive decisions simply because they do not know how to hold all of this alone. If that is where you are, seeking support is not a sign of weakness — it is an act of clarity and self-compassion.

How divorce counseling helps

Divorce counseling creates a space to process all of this — the emotions, the decisions, the grief, the fear, the anger. In my telehealth practice, I work with individuals and couples to untangle what you are feeling so you can make decisions from a grounded, intentional place rather than from a place of reactivity or desperation.

This includes working through the stages of grief, exploring your identity outside of marriage, addressing co-parenting concerns if children are involved, and building the emotional resilience to move forward. Whether you are devastated about the divorce or you know it is necessary, these feelings are real and deserve to be honored and processed. There is more on what this stretch tends to feel like in this piece on coping with divorce.

Counseling also helps you separate the practical decisions from the emotional ones. You might feel desperate to stay married to avoid change, or you might be rushing to make every decision at once just to feel some sense of control. By creating emotional clarity, you can approach these moments with more wisdom and less regret.

Before, during, or after

Divorce counseling is not just for people who are actively going through separation. I work with individuals at every stage: those who are considering divorce and need support in exploring that decision, couples navigating the separation itself, and people who are rebuilding their lives after divorce has finalized. Each phase has its own challenges and its own opportunities for healing.

If you want to understand more about what the process looks like, you can read more about what to expect from divorce counseling. This can help you decide whether now is the right time to reach out.

Compassionate support for a difficult journey

I understand that divorce involves some of the most tender and complicated feelings — shame, grief, failure, hope, relief, devastation. I approach this work without judgment, meeting you exactly where you are. My role is to help you process what is happening, honor what you are losing, and support you in building the life you want to live next.

NorthStar Counseling & Therapy is a telehealth-only, private-pay practice — all sessions happen through secure video, and there is no physical office. This means you can access support from the privacy of your own space, which many people find especially valuable during such a vulnerable time. Whether you are in Frisco or anywhere across Texas, you can work through this transition without additional stress or logistical strain. HSA/FSA is accepted, and superbills are available for those checking on out-of-network reimbursement.

Topics we go deep on

If you're navigating a separation or still trying to decide, these longer-form articles go deeper than a service page can:

Divorce Counseling vs. Mediation

Different roles, different goals. When you need one, when you need the other, and when both serve you.

Discernment Counseling When You're Unsure

For partners who aren't sure whether to stay or go — a structured way to gain clarity before deciding.

Read more on the articles page, where every piece is grouped by the kind of work it supports.

Common questions about divorce counseling

More questions? Visit the full FAQ page or reach out directly.

Megan Corrieri, MS, LPC, NCC

Written by Megan Corrieri, MS, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in couples and relationship therapy. Telehealth-only practice serving Texas. Read more about Megan.

You deserve support through this

Reach out to schedule a consultation. Whether you are considering, going through, or recovering from divorce, I am here.