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Therapist to help children, 8 and 5, transition through divorce
Seeking help for 7 and 9 year old coping with divorce
Support group for 11 yr. boy going through family divorce
Therapist with divorce expertise for 4 year old
Therapist who will advise me on kids and divorce
Seeking help for 4-year-old
Related Page: Helping Kids Deal with Divorce

Therapist to help children, 8 and 5, transition through divorce

March 2007

Six months ago i separated from my husband of 15 years. I would like to find a therapist to help my daughters, ages 8 and 5, through this period. Does anybody have recommendations for a good child therapist in the Berkeley/Oakland area? I have strong preference for therapists who take MHN. anon

I highly recommend Rikki Sudikoff who has worked with kids and families for years. She is smart, warm and experienced. Her number is 558-8450 and she is on San Pablo near Marin. lynn

If you are willing to go to San Francisco, Marenka Cerny is a family therapist who is working with kids and she is excellent. You can reach her at 510-717-9365 and the website is www.somatic-psychotherapy.org/ Her fees are reasonable. Suzanne

Seeking help for 7 and 9 year old coping with divorce

April 2006

I think that my 7- and 9-year olds could benefit from a trained person to help them cope with the divorce of their parents. I know about TURN. Looking for recommendations.

I know a Psychotherapist who specializes in working with Adolescents and their families. She is really warm, caring and professional. Alexandra Howells, Oakland. Julie

Support group for 11 yr. boy going through family divorce

August 2005

My family is going through a terrible divorce. My 11 year old son has had his father walk out and break up the family, his sister leave for college, is entering a new middle school and is adopted and has learning issues. I'm looking for a supportive group with an experienced therapist to help him work through his anger and saddness and help him to develop coping skills. I believe it would be extremely helpful for him to be part of a childrens group and to understand that he isn't alone in his experience and that he will get through this and be OK. He is a great kid and I want to help him any way that I can. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. S.

You might want to contact Kids Turn. www.kidsturn.org. They are an organization devoted to helping kids and their parents through the divorce process. They offer a 6-week (1 night per week) class and it features a specific curriculum that's designed to assist children with the emotions they are encountering through divorce/separation. I have run groups for Kids Turn and it's a truly wonderful organization. Linda E.

Therapist with divorce expertise for 4 year old

May 2005

I am looking for a referral for a child therapist/psychologist who has expertise with children of divorce. I would like to work with someone to evaluate custody plans, advice on issues if arise with child, communications about divorce with child and if necessary to see child. Has anyone had experience with Dr. Ellen Singer or Dr. Marie Claire Hefron? Anonymous

Dr. Mary Clare Hefron is an amazing woman. She's intelligent, extremely skilled, gentle, and warm. You and your child will be in good hands if your have the opportunity to work with her. Sincerely, DS

You asked about Dr. Mary Claire Heffron -- I would highly recommend her. I'm a Psychologist who's worked with Dr. Heffron through her position heading the Early Childhood Mental Health Program at Children's Hospital. (I believe she's also in private practice.) Dr. Heffron is lovely to work with -- she's very knowledgeable, bright, compassionate and experienced. I would say she's one of the most highly respected Psychologists in this county who works with young children and their parents/caregivers. TG

Hi there, my son is now 6 and has been seeing a wonderful play therapist since he was 4 to work on issues with divorce, living in 2 households, etc. I cannot recommend her highly enough--Laurie e. Werbner, MFT, I hope this helps! Kathy

Therapist who will advise me on kids and divorce

2001

I would like recommendation of psychologist who specializes in giving good info to adults who are considering/in throes of divorce, especially ones who know child psychology and can give advice on childrens issues. I want someone who will give me good facts more than anything.

Recommendations received:

Jan Ruchlis

Terry D. Trotter

Seeking help for 4-year-old

Feb 1998

My husband and I are going through a divorce and I'm seeking help for our 4 year old child.

Recommendations received:

Mary Haake Kaiser Oakland

Milton Kalish groups

Kid's Turn (4 recommendations)

Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church divorce groups

Bananas would probably know about support services in relation to
divorce.  Their Warmline number is 658-6046.  

Here are a few other resources:

Bay Area Children First                         
415-751-1086/ 415-643-4863              
Support Groups 
Single and two parent families/ Divorce program                         
Divorce Program workshops  (create a healthy co-parenting plan and
relationship)
                                                        
Kids Turn                               
415-512-4760   (there may be an Oakland office as well)         
Support Groups:  Kids and Divorce  
www.kidsturn.org    
    
Touchstone Counseling Services  
Pleasant Hill           
932-0150                        
Single Parents/ Children of Divorce Groups

Sherry

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