6 San Jose Divorce Therapists [Available Now]
When a marriage reaches a crossroads, the weight of uncertainty, grief, and conflict can feel impossible to carry alone. Whether you're navigating the early stages of separation, processing betrayal, or trying to find a path forward, our licensed therapists are here to help.
At California Couples Counseling, we offer compassionate, evidence-based divorce and separation therapy online throughout California—including San Jose—so you can get support on your schedule, from the comfort of home.
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Georgina Crisanto, LMFT: Good fit for couples unsure about divorce who want to explore all options
Kierra Gordon-Smith, LMFT: Good fit for partners healing from infidelity or serious betrayal
Christopher Kelm, LMFT: Good fit for individuals and couples managing high-conflict separation
Rachel Coulter, PhD, LMFT: Good fit for clients navigating grief, loss, or co-parenting challenges post-divorce
Mandy Greaves, PhD, LMFT: Good fit for women processing major life transitions and identity shifts after separation
Carolina Cervantes, LMFT: Good fit for couples dealing with trauma and anxiety alongside relationship breakdown
If you’re not sure which therapist is right for you, contact us so we can match you directly.
Meet our San Jose separation therapists
Georgina Crisanto, LMFT
Good fit for couples unsure about divorce who want to explore all options
Most divorce therapists work with couples who have already decided to separate. Georgina works with the ones who haven't, which is a crucial need when your relationship is at such a critical crossroads.
With specialized training in discernment counseling, she is one of the few therapists in the area equipped to work with couples who are stuck in ambivalence, where one or both partners aren't sure whether the relationship can or should be saved.
Rather than pushing toward a predetermined outcome, she guides couples through an honest, structured process of self-examination and mutual exploration so that whatever decision is reached, it's made with clarity and intention, not crisis.
For couples who feel like they've run out of road, Georgina offers a way to think more clearly before taking the next step.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ##116201
Specialty Areas: Discernment Counseling, Couples Therapy, Separation, Divorce, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Gottman Method
Kierra Gordon-Smith, LMFT
Good fit for partners healing from infidelity or serious betrayal
Infidelity and serious betrayal shatter the foundation that both partners thought they were standing on. Kierra has made this territory one of her specialties.
She brings focused clinical expertise to the specific trauma of relational betrayal that many generalist therapists simply aren't equipped to address. Whether a couple is genuinely working toward reconciliation or preparing to separate as respectfully as possible, she holds space for both realities simultaneously.
What sets Kierra apart is her ability to help both partners feel seen in their pain, even when those experiences are completely opposite. She also honors the mind, body, and spirit in this work, bringing a nuanced, holistic perspective to this important decision.
For San Jose clients whose relationship has been fractured by betrayal, she offers the kind of steady, specialized support that makes all the difference in moving through a painful chapter.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #153627
Specialty Areas: Infidelity & Betrayal, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflict, Self-Esteem
Christopher Kelm, LMFT
Good fit for individuals and couples managing high-conflict separation
When a separation turns contentious—or when one partner is resistant to therapy altogether—the wrong therapist can make things worse. Christopher's background in working with anger, stress, and the particular emotional patterns that show up in high-conflict relationships makes him an especially effective guide for couples navigating difficult divorces.
He doesn't shy away from hard dynamics. His evidence-based approach brings structure and accountability to sessions where emotions run high, helping both partners engage productively even when trust has broken down.
Christopher’s additional expertise in men's issues gives him particular skill in working with clients who are reluctant to open up—a dynamic that can otherwise derail the process entirely.
For San Jose clients dealing with a separation that feels stuck, combative, or one-sided, Christopher brings the kind of clinical grounding that moves things forward.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #110568
Specialty Areas: Infidelity & Affair Recovery, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Stress & Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety
Rachel Coulter, PhD, LMFT
Good fit for clients navigating grief, loss, or co-parenting challenges post-divorce
Divorce doesn't end when the paperwork is signed, especially when children are involved. Dr. Rachel Coulter holds a PhD in Human and Social Services and has spent years working at the intersection of family systems, complex trauma, and the kinds of high-stakes transitions that most therapists only encounter occasionally.
Plus, her personal experience as a foster and adoptive parent gives her a lived understanding of the emotional and logistical weight that falls on families being restructured, and the way that stress ripples through every relationship in the home.
Rachel is also certified in Motivational Interviewing and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, skills that translate directly into helping clients navigate high-emotion situations with more control and less collateral damage.
For San Jose clients whose divorce involves children, complicated family dynamics, or grief that goes beyond the relationship itself, Dr. Coulter brings a depth of personal experience and professional expertise that is genuinely rare.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #99195, Certified in Motivational Interviewing and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Specialty Areas: Couples Therapy, Grief & Loss, Family Therapy, Co-Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Complex Trauma
Mandy Greaves, PhD, LMFT
Good fit for women processing major life transitions and identity shifts after separation
Divorce isn’t just the end of a marriage; for many women, it's a reckoning with identity, purpose, and self-worth that no one warned them was coming. Dr. Greaves holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has built her practice around the specific emotional terrain that women face at major life crossroads: career uncertainty, shifting roles, grief layered with relief, and the work of figuring out who you are outside of a partnership.
As an active assistant professor in an MFT graduate training program, she brings a level of clinical currency and research literacy that many practicing therapists don't maintain. This means that her clients benefit from approaches that reflect where the field actually is, not where it was a decade ago.
For San Jose women who are doing more than ending a marriage—who are rebuilding themselves in the process—Dr. Greaves offers expertise that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply human.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #110569
Specialty Areas: Marriage Counseling, Couples Therapy, Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Overwhelm
Carolina Cervantes, LMFT
Good fit for couples dealing with trauma and anxiety alongside relationship breakdown
Not every relationship ends because of conflict. Some unravel quietly under the weight of anxiety, emotional distance, or wounds carried in long before the couple ever met. Carolina specializes in exactly this kind of complexity, bringing a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that helps clients understand not just what broke down in the relationship, but why, and what needs to heal regardless of whether the partnership continues.
Her training at Santa Clara University, with a focus on Latino psychology and counseling, gives her particular sensitivity to the cultural and familial layers that often shape how people experience both relationships and their dissolution.
Trained in the Gottman Method and mindfulness practices, she also brings both empirical structure and genuine warmth to her sessions.
For San Jose clients whose separation is tangled up with anxiety, past trauma, or emotional patterns that long predate the relationship, Carolina offers a level of nuance and care that makes her a standout choice.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #53716
Specialty Areas: Couples Therapy, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Gottman Method, Person-Centered Therapy
What sets our practice apart from other San Jose divorce counseling providers
Not all therapy practices are built equally, and when you're navigating separation or divorce, the quality and fit of your provider matters deeply. Here's what makes California Couples Counseling a trusted choice for San Jose clients:
100% online throughout California. No commute, no waiting rooms. Meet with your therapist from wherever feels most comfortable.
Specialized couples and marriage therapists. Every clinician on our team focuses on relationships, not general therapy. This is what we do.
Gottman Method trained. Our therapists use one of the most rigorously researched approaches to couples therapy available.
Diverse team of licensed therapists. With clinicians offering a range of specialties, backgrounds, and approaches, you're more likely to find the right fit.
Doctoral-level clinicians on staff. Two of our therapists hold PhDs, offering an additional level of clinical depth and expertise.
Flexible scheduling for busy professionals. We accommodate evenings and weekends so therapy fits your life, not the other way around.
Private pay with superbill support. We provide superbills so you can seek reimbursement through your out-of-network insurance benefits.
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1:
Free 15-minute consultation call
Before committing to anything, you'll connect with us for a brief, no-obligation phone call to share what's going on and ask any questions you have. This helps us match you with the therapist on our team who is the best fit for your situation and goals.
Step 2.
Initial intake session
Your first full session gives your therapist the chance to understand your relationship history, the current challenges you're facing, and what you're hoping to gain from therapy. For couples, both partners are encouraged to attend. Individual sessions are also available for those navigating separation on their own.
Step 3.
Personalized treatment planning
Together with your therapist, you'll identify clear goals for your work, whether that's improving communication during a difficult co-parenting transition, processing grief, or finding your footing as an individual. Your plan will be tailored to where you are right now and updated as you progress.
Step 4.
Ongoing weekly sessions and progress review
Most clients meet with their therapist weekly via secure video sessions with the flexibility to adjust frequency as life shifts. Your therapist will regularly check in on your progress, celebrate growth, and adapt the approach as your needs evolve throughout the divorce or separation process.
FAQs about separation counseling
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Separation is one of the most emotionally and logistically complex transitions a person can face. Therapy provides a structured, neutral space to process grief, manage conflict, and communicate more effectively, whether you're trying to minimize harm to children, navigate shared finances, or simply find a way to coexist respectfully.
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Uncertainty is one of the most common—and most painful—places a couple can find themselves. You don't need to have made a decision to start therapy. In fact, starting before a decision is made often leads to better outcomes, giving both partners the space to honestly assess the relationship and explore what they truly want without pressure or ultimatum.
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Yes, though the two are related. Discernment counseling is a structured, short-term modality designed to help couples decide whether to pursue divorce, try to reconcile, or take time to reflect. Divorce counseling, on the other hand, can support couples or individuals who are considering separation or who have already decided to separate. We offer both.
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Divorce therapy is sometimes covered by insurance, but it varies from plan to plan. California Couples Counseling is a private pay practice, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. However, we do provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance company directly to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits before beginning services.