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Therapy for people dealing with a high-conflict ex.
Protect your peace in the midst of ongoing co-parenting conflict.
The hardest part of your divorce wasn’t the ending—it’s what doesn’t end.
If you share children with a high-conflict ex, the relationship may be legally over, but emotionally and practically, it keeps intruding.
Texts land like grenades. Schedules change without warning. Every interaction leaves you tense, angry, spiraling, or exhausted.
You may feel like you’re constantly bracing for the next blow and it’s starting to affect your relationship with your new partner now, too.
High-conflict co-parenting doesn’t just create logistical stress—it wears down your nervous system, your sense of safety, and your ability to stay grounded in your own life. Over time, it can start to feel like your ex still has far too much power over your mood, your peace, and your day-to-day functioning.
You’re ready to…
Stop letting your ex dictate your emotional state.
Respond instead of react.
Feel calmer and more grounded.
Set boundaries that actually protect you, not just boundaries you wish the other person would respect.
Reclaim your energy and attention, so your life isn’t organized around managing someone else’s behavior.
HOW IT WORKS
It is possible to stay regulated, clear, and anchored in yourself with targeted therapy.
Our work focuses on:
Reducing emotional reactivity, so interactions don’t hijack your nervous system.
Understanding your triggers, especially the ones rooted in past dynamics with your ex.
Strengthening boundaries, internally and externally, so contact takes up less space in your head and body.
Clarifying what’s actually in your control, and letting go of what isn’t.
Supporting you as a parent, including navigating guilt, fear, and loyalty binds involving your children
If you’re in a blended family or new relationship, therapy also helps address how unresolved co-parenting stress spills into your current partnership—so old conflict doesn’t quietly undermine new stability.
The goal isn’t to eliminate conflict entirely (that may not be realistic). The goal is to help you feel steadier, clearer, and less consumed by it.
FAQs
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I’m licensed to provide therapy in IL & FL and I can only see individuals who live in those States, even though it’s via video. If you live outside of IL or FL, coaching may be a good fit for you!
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No, I do not accept insurance. All of my services are private pay - with a credit card, FSA, or HSA.
I am happy to provide you with the necessary paperwork (superbill / receipt) for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement for a portion of the session fee.
Please know that not all insurance plans offer reimbursement for out-of-network providers and some plans may have a deductible or an allowable amount. I recommend calling the customer service number on the back of your card and speak to a representative for details about your specific plan.
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Prior to specializing in blended families, I helped clients with anxiety (and other mental health issues). . I occasionally have space to work with clients around these issues, please inquire via email to see if I have space jamie@hemispherescounseling.com
A calmer, more confident way forward.
You don’t have to wait for your ex to change to start feeling better.