Breakup Therapy
in Long Beach, Orange County, and Los Angeles California
Feeling like you’re in a dark place after a breakup?
Overwhelming emotional pain from feelings of loss, rejection, or abandonment.
Difficulty letting go of memories, shared routines, and future plans.
Constant overthinking about "what went wrong" or "what could have been."
Loneliness and a deep sense of isolation.
Struggles with self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy.
Unresolved anger or resentment toward the ex-partner or the relationship.
Confused about the future, including fears of being alone or starting over.
Difficulty functioning daily difficulty getting out of bed, low energy, isolating, or loss of motivation.
Unsure how this will affect your relationships with mutual friends or their family
Therapy after a Breakup: Healing, Growth, and Moving Forward
Breakups are some of life’s most emotionally challenging experiences. Whether it's the end of a long-term relationship, a marriage, or even a short-term romance, the emotional impact can be deep and far-reaching.
It’s normal to feel a range of emotions—grief, sadness, anger, loneliness, or even relief. But even though it may feel overwhelming at times, a breakup can also be a chance to heal, learn, and grow.
As a therapist specializing in supporting individuals through the pain of a breakup, I use a combination of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you navigate the emotional turmoil, gain insights into yourself, and move forward with a renewed sense of clarity and confidence.
How to know when you need Breakup Therapy
The emotional intensity of a breakup often feels like a deep wound.
The end of a relationship can leave us questioning our self-worth,
feeling disconnected from our identity, and struggling with intense feelings of grief or rejection.
It’s not uncommon to experience emotions that resemble the stages of grief—shock, sadness, anger, bargaining, and sometimes even a sense of denial.
The pain of a breakup can also feel physical.
Neuroscience research shows that emotional pain from a breakup activates the same areas in the brain as physical pain, which is why the hurt can feel so overwhelming.
With Breakup Therapy
in Long Beach…
Healing is not only possible, but it can also be transformative.
Therapy offers a space to process your emotions, understand what you’re going through, and begin to rebuild your life and your sense of self.
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Feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, and betrayal often surface. It can be challenging to navigate these emotions, leading to overwhelming distress.
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Many people identify themselves partially through their relationship. A breakup can lead to a sense of lost identity and require time to rediscover who they are as individuals.
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The absence of a partner can create profound feelings of loneliness. This can be amplified if the individual relied on their partner for companionship and support.
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After a breakup, negative self-talk can emerge. Individuals might blame themselves for the relationship's end, questioning their worth or desirability.
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Experiences of heartbreak can lead to apprehension about future intimacy, causing fear and anxiety around building new connections.
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It's common to dwell on the good times shared with a partner, leading to regrets about the relationship and what could have been done differently.
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Understanding how to move forward can be one of the hardest parts of a breakup, particularly when unresolved feelings linger.
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Breakups can alter social dynamics, with friends feeling torn between the two parties. This shift can make socializing more complex and uncomfortable.
Why Breakup Therapy in Long Beach?
How Can Breakup Recovery Counseling in Long Beach Help…
Processing Feelings in a Safe Place
Break up are so so hard. I offer a judgment free space, to process as much as you need. I get curious with you, and help you to understand and also gain the closure that sometimes you don’t get from your ex.
Learn ways to cope with the changes
I offer suggestions and skills to help you through the discomfort and time that you just want to fast forward to.
Regain Hope
I help explore any negative beliefs you made be holding on to. I used EMDR to process the most challenging parts of your relationship in order to get you feeling more like yourself again, and hopeful for future relationships!
Approaches to Breakup Therapy in Long Beach
EMDR: Processing Trauma and Emotional Wounds
Helps process and release painful memories tied to the breakup, reducing emotional triggers and building resilience for future relationships.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Healing Inner Conflict and Regaining Self-Compassion
Encourages a compassionate dialogue with the parts of yourself that feel hurt, angry, or rejected, fostering healing and self-integration after the loss.
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression
Addresses the relational challenges and emotional impacts of the breakup, improving communication patterns and building healthier connections moving forward.
