Ellery Wren, MA, LPC Associate

Maybe you're lying awake at 3 AM wondering if your marriage can be saved, or if you even want to save it. Maybe you're already in the middle of a divorce and it's messier and more painful than you imagined. Or maybe the divorce is final, but you're struggling to figure out who you are now that it's over. I work with people at every stage of divorce: the ones still deciding whether to leave, the ones navigating separation, and the ones rebuilding afterward. My approach is practical and compassionate. We'll focus on what you actually need—whether that's clarity to make the decision, tools to manage conflict, processing the grief and anger, or rebuilding your sense of self. Here's what we'll work on together: If you're contemplating divorce, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck, what you're afraid of, and what you actually want (not what you think you "should" want). You'll get clarity without pressure. If you're in the middle of it, we'll work on managing the emotional chaos, setting boundaries with your ex, protecting yourself in high-conflict situations, and making decisions from a grounded place instead of panic or rage. If you're post-divorce, we'll process the grief, rebuild your identity beyond "married person," work through guilt or shame, and help you figure out what comes next. I don't believe in toxic positivity. Divorce is hard. It's okay to be angry, sad, relieved, or all three at once. Therapy is where you don't have to pretend you're fine. You deserve support that meets you where you are—not where you think you should be. If you're ready to talk, reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.

Practice Details: I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate) supervised by Belinda Gale Hartschuh, LMFT-S. I see clients virtually throughout Texas, which means you can do therapy from home without adding another appointment to your already overwhelming schedule. Who I Work With: I specialize in working with adults navigating divorce, including people in high-conflict situations, those co-parenting through separation, LGBTQ+ individuals facing unique divorce challenges, and anyone recovering from emotionally abusive or narcissistic relationships. What to Expect: Sessions are 50 minutes, and we'll start by figuring out what you need most right now. I use evidence-based approaches including ACT, EMDR, and trauma-focused therapy. I'm direct but compassionate—I won't sugarcoat things, but I also won't judge you for where you are or what you're feeling.

I help individuals navigate: Contemplating divorce or separation High-conflict divorce Co-parenting challenges Recovery from emotionally abusive relationships Narcissistic abuse recovery Post-divorce identity rebuilding Divorce-related grief and loss I help couples navigate divorce contemplation together through Discernment Counseling - a time limited (1-5 session) unique process designed to help you figure out if you want to divorce or put do couple's therapy in a (probably) new way where you focus on what happened, each person's contribution, and what each of you can change (because you can't change anyone except yourself).

I specialize in supporting adults through every stage of divorce - from the initial contemplation phase when you're not sure if you should stay or go, through the active separation and legal process, to the post-divorce healing and rebuilding phase. This is often longer work, which involves understanding the patterns that you tend to repeat and making changes so your current or next relationship can be better.

For divorce work specifically: Experience with divorce (not just general therapy) Understanding of high-conflict dynamics Non-judgmental approach to the decision-making process Trauma-informed if abuse is involved