Co-parenting therapy is specifically designed for couples with children, who are divorced or are in the process of divorce. Co-parenting therapy gives advice and direction on how to co-parent during and after divorce. Parenting during this time can be complicated due to unresolved feelings and hurt about the divorce. Co-parenting therapy is designed to help you to move forward post-divorce. Although you are divorced, you will always be co-parents. This is reality. Your children need both of you to be the best parents you can be. It is possible to re-establish your life and to create a happy family. Allow time to adjust to this life change. A co-parenting therapist will assist you in making this life change.
- Co-parenting therapy can occur with both parents together or separately.
- Co-parenting therapy sessions are brief and directive.
- Co-parenting therapy is not covered by insurance or HSA plans.
- Although children do not participate in a co-parenting therapy session, the co-parenting therapist will pay attention to child development needs and will offer insight and advice as to how your child might be experiencing the changes in their life, and what you can do to assist them.
More Information on Co-parenting Therapy
Co-parenting therapy can be conducted individually, or as a couple, but not as a combination of both. (For example, the co-parents cannot come together for an initial meeting and then be seen separately).
Co-parenting Therapy is Brief and Directive:
- For best results: Have an idea about what is bothering you or what you would like help with before we begin.
- We will not spend a lot of time re-hashing the divorce, old conflicts with the other parent, or talking about unresolved feelings. Our focus is on moving forward.
- Becoming bogged down and stuck in the past will not assist you in moving forward.
- Focus of co-parenting therapy is co-parenting. Expect to talk about your children and their needs.
- Frequency: co-parenting therapy appointments can occur as often as you would like provided there is availability. However, only one appointment per day.
- Co-parenting therapy is provided in person only. Contact via phone, email and text is limited to scheduling only. The co-parenting therapist will not provide you with advice over the phone, email or text.
Rates: Riverview Therapy uses a private pay system. Patients are charged at the time of service and required to pay in full using a credit card, HSA card, or check.
- Initial session (60-90 minutes): $325 one-time fee
- Sessions (45 minutes): $150 / session
Note: Co-parenting therapy is not reimbursable to insurance. There are no contracts or minimum number of sessions required.
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Co-Parenting Therapy FAQs
What is co-parenting therapy?
Riverview Therapy, LLC defines co-parenting therapy as a process in which clients present problems or questions they have about parenting. The co-parenting therapist’s responses are direct and in response to the parent’s questions. Feedback is given with a child development emphasis.
Co-parenting therapy is specifically designed for couples with children, who are divorced or in the process of divorce. Co-parenting therapy is designed to help you navigate the changes needed as you and your co-parent develop two homes for your children.
Is co-parenting therapy confidential?
Yes, co-parenting therapy sessions are confidential. No one has access to your record or is able to speak with your co-parenting therapist without your written consent.
If my co-parent and I begin co-parenting therapy together, do we have to continue co-parenting sessions together?
Yes. If you and your co-parent begin co-parenting therapy together, then you are both considered clients of Riverview Therapy, and you both have equal rights to confidentiality. Sessions will be conducted together. There may be times when everyone agrees (both parents and the co-parenting therapist) to meet separately for a few sessions. However, separate meetings are temporary. Co-parents are treated together to ensure confidentiality for both parents.
Can I come alone to co-parenting therapy sessions?
Yes. You can learn about co-parenting and ways to work with your co-parent without the other parent present. When you contact Riverview Therapy you will be asked if you wish to participate in co-parenting therapy with or without your co-parent. If you wish to participate alone than you are considered Riverview Therapy’s client, and your information is confidential.
If my co-parent contacts you first and then I contact you later, can I be a co-parent client as well?
No. If your co-parent contacts Riverview Therapy and they are a client, then you are not able to be a client of Riverview Therapy. This is to ensure confidentiality and to avoid conflicts of interest.
Will you also meet with my child?
No. The co-parenting therapist has a relationship with you and not with your child. Although we will be talking about your child during co-parenting therapy sessions, the co-parenting therapist is not able to become your child’s therapist. This is a protection of your right to confidentiality and ensures that there is no conflict of interest.
Can my children come to sessions?
No. Co-parenting therapy is for parents only and not for children.
How much does co-parenting therapy cost?
There is a one-time $325 fee for the initial session. All other sessions cost $150/session.
How long are co-parenting therapy sessions?
Co-parenting therapy sessions are 45 minutes. The initial session is 60-90 minutes.
Does the cost change if I come to co-parenting therapy alone?
No. The cost is the same whether both parents are seen together, or whether one parent is seen individually.
How many times a week can I come to co-parenting therapy?
You may come as many times in a week as you would like, provided there is availability. Only one session per day.
Is co-parenting therapy available by phone, text or email?
No. Co-parenting therapy is only available in person. The co-parenting therapist will not respond to your parenting questions by phone, text or email.