Heartbreak Therapy
Based in Florida ❇ Serving 39 States
Surviving a Romantic Breakup
You are an ambitious woman who is juggling it all. You have the career for which you worked so hard, a dream place to call your home, and an extremely satisfying personal life. Not only are you juggling it all, but you are juggling it well. That is, until the day when your world changed forever.
That day when the center of your personal life, that once great love of your life, told you the relationship needed to end. In that moment, you fully understood the meaning of a broken heart. You could literally feel the emotional pain weighing heavily on you.
It’s been hard for you to work through the aftermath of this breakup on your own. And you’re looking for a compassionate and highly credentialed psychotherapist to help you regain your confidence and feel like yourself again.
It’s not like you to feel so hurt and emotionally distraught
You have experienced dating disappointments in the past, but they did not hit like this one. You used to be able to easily remind yourself that there were “other fish in the sea” and move on to that next dating adventure. There is just something different about this breakup that makes it harder to work through and accept.
Romantic breakups can be incredibly painful. They can disrupt our daily lives in some pretty serious ways. You may be having trouble sleeping or focusing on your career because your mind is racing with all the thoughts of “why” the relationship ended and “if only” you had done that one thing that could have saved the relationship. You may be having issues with food like stress eating or no appetite at all.
You may be afraid that you are never going to feel happy being alone or get excited to date again
That’s not to say you thought the single life was always perfect or that dating was a breeze. Being single has its ups and downs and so does the dating scene. But you never thought you’d be heartbroken for so long with the concern that you will never be able to shake this off and get back to your normal self.
You never would have expected that you would still be crying over someone at this point. You had no idea you’d be declining invitations from your friends every time they ask you to do something in attempts to lift your spirits. You never would have predicted you’d feel so lost and stuck. And you certainly didn’t expect a romantic breakup to delay you this much from attaining your meaningful life goals.
You do not have to go on like this. Breakup support can help.
When You Seek Heartbreak Therapy
with Dr. Jennifer McManus, Licensed Psychologist
You will find a safe and non-judgmental space to process your thoughts and feelings about the recent romantic breakup you experienced, which forms the foundation of our therapeutic work together.
You will examine the emotional turmoil you are experiencing and be encouraged to identify aspects of your reaction to the romantic breakup that are under your control and then collaborate on problem solving in those areas to get some beginning relief.
You will learn coping skills informed by scientific research that are tailored to your personal preferences and designed to help you survive the romantic breakup without making the situation any worse than it already is. Research backed coping strategies include distress tolerance skills, mindfulness, and self-soothing with the senses.
You will explore the value of showing yourself compassion by reframing unhelpful thoughts. Years of research in the field of psychology has shown that changing negative self-talk helps with painful life experiences and moves us to take positive action. As such, it is an essential piece of therapy for surviving a breakup.
You will develop the skills needed to say what you really mean and set healthy boundaries that honor your need for life balance, which is an important part of developing meaningful relationships.
Breakup Survival:
The Heartbreak Therapy Process
Heartbreak Therapy is intended to help you build a repertoire of coping skills so you can better understand and manage the intense emotional impact of your recent romantic breakup as well as feel more content and confident.
Here’s what to expect:
Heartbreak Therapy: Initial Consultation
To begin the process, I offer a complimentary 20 to 30-minute consultation to get a broad view of your current emotional struggles and your reasons for seeking therapy following a romantic breakup. I also provide complimentary consultations because I want potential therapy clients to get a sense of what it is like to work with me and to form a beginning impression of our therapeutic fit.
Psychological research studies have repeatedly shown that the best indicator of positive outcomes in psychotherapy is the therapeutic alliance. What this means is that the quality of the relationship a client has with the psychotherapist has a major impact on the helpfulness of therapy. If we both agree we are a good fit, we will schedule the first full appointment.
Heartbreak Therapy: Intake Assessment
The first full appointment after the complimentary consultation is considered a therapy intake assessment and it tends to feel more like the client is being interviewed than the more collaborative nature that future therapy sessions will have. The therapy intake assessment appointment allows both the psychologist and the client to gain clarity on the issues the client wishes to address in therapy for a romantic breakup and, if applicable, to establish any mental health diagnoses.
Getting precise upfront with concerns to explore in therapy and any diagnoses informs the plan for breakup support. This is when we chart that course for change.
Heartbreak Therapy: Psychotherapy Sessions
Together you and I will work to reduce the impact of your recent romantic breakup on your quality of life. You and I will meet once per week for approximately 45 minutes to an hour for at least 6-8 weeks to learn how to more effectively handle the intense emotional reactions involved with your romantic breakup.
I like to offer some initial distress tolerance strategies that could bring you some beginning relief. As we build upon the therapeutic relationship, we can then go deeper and explore internal and external factors contributing to the difficulty adjusting to the recent romantic breakup.
My integrative style of psychotherapy is based on science with a heavy emphasis on self-compassion. I incorporate person-centered, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches.
More specifically, I treat my clients with unconditional positive regard to create a safe and non-judgmental space to fully process the issues that bring them to therapy with me. Many people find that this type of support helps them to feel understood, that their feelings matter, and that they are not alone in the experience of intense emotional pain following a romantic breakup.
I recognize that we all have a past that may influence how we interact in the world today. Through therapy, clients can gain insight into how unaddressed past pains may be affecting their current quality of life and important relationships.
Once my clients feel validated and begin increasing their self-awareness into the “why” of certain patterns in their lives, I help my clients with strategies that bring them closer to the lives they truly want to lead. We do this by looking at the connection of one’s thoughts to their feelings and actions.
This aspect of therapy is not as basic as replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts. That would be unrealistic because life has its ups and downs. We can, however, explore thoughts that are associated with painful emotions and reframe them to be more helpful and kind.
I support my clients in reaching their goals for surviving a romantic breakup by continuously building a connection, leading to deeper trust. I have profound compassion for the struggles my clients are experiencing. I draw upon my expertise in clinical psychology to provide support in the interest of alleviating that suffering.
Compassion coupled with strategies informed by science helps therapy clients take the steps that can culminate in life changing transformations.
More about surviving a romantic breakup counselling
with Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer McManus:
As a licensed psychologist, I help you bring peace and contentment back into your life through integrative psychotherapy. I work with my clients to apply strategies informed by psychological research to reduce the impact of a painful romantic breakup on their quality of life.
The online psychotherapy practice of Dr. Jennifer McManus strives to help busy women who are juggling it all go from feeling emotionally overwhelmed by a recent romantic breakup to feeling less burdened, cleared minded, calm, and confident. My mission is to provide evidence-based psychotherapy without sacrificing genuine care and concern for my clients.
I am passionate about helping women feel like themselves again so they can live their lives to the fullest. You can learn more about my professional background and qualifications here: Dr. Jennifer McManus, Licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist.
Learn more about the complimentary consultation in the below video.
When to See a Therapist After a Breakup
Heartbreak Therapy is best for those who are struggling to handle intense emotional reactions to a romantic breakup on their own and feel like it is time for professional help. This type of breakup counselling helps to reduce the impact of a painful romantic breakup so you can experience a better quality of life.
You will benefit from Heartbreak Therapy if:
You are experiencing intense emotional pain following a recent romantic breakup.
You are struggling with your spouse’s decision to separate or get a divorce.
You are having difficulty sleeping or maintaining healthy eating habits because of the romantic breakup.
The intense emotional pain you are experiencing is impacting your once stellar professional life.
You have exhausted your own capabilities to work through the emotional pain of the breakup and are ready to seek professional support.
There are times when Breakup Counselling might not be the best fit. These include:
You have been consumed by worry and having panic attacks prior to the recent breakup. If this is true for you, please visit the Anxiety Treatment page.
You are looking for couples counseling in hopes of saving the relationship. There are many excellent counselors out there who offer this type of service, but this practice specializes in individual therapy. That is, just you and the therapist meeting together.
Although there are many benefits of online counseling, like any form of treatment there are also risks and it is not the best mode of therapy for everyone. Given this practice operates exclusively online, fit for Telehealth Therapy is discussed during the complimentary consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heartbreak Therapy
How long is each session and much does breakup counselling cost?
Ongoing psychotherapy appointments last for 45 minutes to 1-hour and cost $200 per session. The first appointment is the therapy intake assessment, which can last up to 2 hours. The therapy intake assessment has a flat fee of $300.
How long does heartbreak therapy last?
I recommend meeting once per week starting with a 6–8-week commitment to begin seeing positive results from breakup support therapy. Please bear in mind, however, that according to recent psychological research studies, some people do not start seeing considerable results from psychotherapy until the 15-20 session mark.
Duration of breakup support therapy depends on many factors including the type of romantic breakup one is experiencing, the severity of the impact of the romantic breakup on one’s quality of life, how long the emotional pain associated with the breakup may have gone unaddressed, and other contributing dynamics. Everyone responds to a romantic breakup in their own unique way and progresses in breakup support therapy at their own pace.
How do I schedule my first breakup counselling appointment?
You are welcome to visit the complimentary consultation page and select a time from the calendar. The initial consultation is held at no cost to you and does not constitute a commitment to continue in therapy with me.
Do you accept my health insurance for breakup counseling?
The online psychotherapy practice of Dr. Jennifer McManus operates exclusively as a self-pay private practice and does not directly accept any type of health insurance. Some clients are able to use out-of-network benefits to be seen at this practice.
How do out-of-network benefits work for breakup therapy?
Every health insurance plan varies, so it is important for you to talk with your health insurance company to fully understand your out-of-network benefits and how much you can anticipate being reimbursed after paying the practice for your sessions. The practice provides a superbill for services paid directly to the practice that clients can then submit to their health insurance companies for reimbursement.
Can you prescribe medication to me as part of my therapy for heartbreak?
Although medication can be an important part of mental health treatment, especially if depressed mood, anxiety, or trauma is involved, licensed psychologists in Florida are not authorized to prescribe medications. Psychiatrists are the medical doctors who specialize in prescribing medication for mental health concerns.
I am happy to refer my clients to psychiatrists who I know provide quality care if I am of the clinical opinion that medication should be considered as part of your therapy following a romantic breakup; however, as a result of breakup support counseling, many people learn to heal from the emotional pain without the use of prescribed medications.
I am looking for a breakup therapist near me. Where are these break up therapy services available?
My psychotherapy practice operates exclusively online so I can offer break up therapy to all residents and visitors of Florida as well as 38 additional states. That means no matter where you are located in Florida, that my break up counselling online services are available to you! Live in Orlando, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, or Miami? I got you! In the southwest part of the state? Tampa, Bonita Springs, or Naples? I got you, too. Jacksonville, Gainesville, or Tallahassee? This practice can provide breakup counselling to you.
The practice is also pleased to offer tele-psychological services in the following PsyPact states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Heartbreak Therapy: Your Next Steps
It is possible to regain your confidence and direction after a romantic breakup. Right now, this level of clarity feels far off, but that does not mean you cannot start taking the necessary steps to start healing from the emotional pain of the breakup.
You can start to feel like yourself again. Ultimately, you will find a way to move past the overwhelming emotional burden of the breakup and get back on your meaningful and fulfilling life path.
If you’re ready to get started with Heartbreak Therapy, then follow these 3 easy steps:
Click the below “I’m Ready” button
Select a time from the calendar for your complimentary consultation with me
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