Karen van Beyer, PhD, LCSW

Dr. van Beyer specializes in working with couples who are going through separation and/or divorce. The

couple may decide to stay together or to separate after going through the “divorce crisis.” Therapy

provides a healing experience so that they can learn from the crisis with and continue on with trust,

kindness and compassion.

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Children whose parents are separating are frequently caught in the middle of their parents’ conflict.

They may try to survive by pleasing both parents, sacrificing their own needs and wants. Or they may

employ manipulation as a way to survive and to get their needs met. Therapy helps them navigate

between their two families, focusing on their individuality and freeing up their developmental progress.