Karen Frykholm

LCMFT (KS) LMFT (MA)

I have learned that the one leaning towards divorce is often dealing with feelings of desperation to change the status quo and desire for freedom, of yearning for relief from the emotional intensity of conflict and stress in the relationship, or of a reluctant bid for liberation from an unresolvable situation.

I have learned that the person wanting to preserve the marriage is often dealing with feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and needs for connection, or responding to the shock of a wakeup call by leaning into learning and change, or focusing on avoiding divorce more than improving their the quality marriage.

I have been working with couples since 1995.