Dr. Anne McKay

PhD LPC NCC CCMHC

I have learned that the one leaning towards divorce is often dealing with emotional disengagement, loss of hope after repeated attempts, a fixed narrative, and burnout. They may already imagine life apart. Beneath this are often mixed emotions.

I have learned that the person wanting to preserve the marriage is often dealing with acute loss, anxiety, and urgency. They may feel blindsided, fear abandonment, and seek quick repair or reassurance, often still holding hope.

I have been working with couples since 2005.