High-Conflict

Co-Parenting

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You deserve peace, for yourself and your child. We’re here to help.

High-conflict co-parenting can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and constantly on edge, even long after the relationship has ended. At Dreavita, we offer trauma-informed therapy to help you set boundaries, regain your sense of self, and parent from a place of clarity and calm.

You’re not a bad parent. You’re navigating an incredibly hard situation.
You don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to keep surviving just to get through the week.

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What High-Conflict Co-Parenting Can Feel Like

You’re trying to protect your peace, but it feels like they’re still pulling the strings.

You might be experiencing:

  • Constant anxiety every time you get a message from your co-parent

  • Feeling like you're “walking on eggshells” during every exchange

  • Guilt or shame for “not keeping it civil,” even when they’re escalating

  • Pressure to keep the peace at the expense of your own boundaries

  • Confusion about whether it’s truly high-conflict or emotional manipulation

  • Fear that your child is being used as leverage or drawn into the tension

  • Exhaustion from trying to co-parent with someone who won’t collaborate

You’re not overreacting, and you’re not alone.
We’re here to help you find stability, strength, and a healthier path forward.

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Our Therapeutic Approach to
High-Conflict Co-Parenting

We understand how emotionally taxing it is to co-parent with someone who undermines, manipulates, or refuses to collaborate. Our therapists are trained to support parents navigating high-conflict dynamics, whether you’re post-divorce, sharing custody, or still figuring out boundaries.

At Dreavita, we offer:

  • Emotionally safe sessions where you can vent without judgment

  • Boundary-setting and communication tools designed for high-conflict dynamics

  • Parenting support that centers your values and your child’s well-being

  • Trauma-informed care if your co-parenting dynamic echoes past abuse or control

  • Nervous system regulation strategies to reduce reactivity and support resilience

Whether you’re stuck in family court, exchanging kids through clenched teeth, or just trying to get through the school year, we’re here to help you show up for yourself and your child with strength and self-trust.

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Intersectional Support for High-Conflict Co-Parenting

Not all co-parenting challenges are the same, and the systems we move through can make them harder.

At Dreavita, we offer therapy that honors the full context of your life. That includes your race, gender, sexuality, immigration status, disability, trauma history, and relationship dynamics, all of which can shape your experience as a parent navigating conflict.

You might be:

  • A BIPOC parent whose concerns are dismissed in court or school systems

  • An LGBTQIA+ co-parent facing legal gaps or stigma in shared custody

  • A survivor of past abuse, now retraumatized by forced communication

  • A disabled or neurodivergent parent managing stress in systems that overlook your needs

  • An immigrant trying to keep custody while navigating legal risks or language barriers

  • A mom, dad, or nonbinary parent exhausted from being told to “just get along”

We see how layered this is, and we won’t ask you to pretend it’s simple.
You deserve support that honors both your strength and your struggle.

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Ready to Start?

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today to learn more about how we can help.

C.L., Florida

“Therapy helped me stop questioning myself every time my ex lashed out. I finally have tools to stay grounded and protect my peace, for me and my kid.”

A.N., Texas

“I used to feel like I was losing my mind every time we had to talk. My therapist helped me set boundaries that actually work, and I don’t feel as alone anymore.”

 FAQs

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  • Yes. Therapy gives you tools to set boundaries, regulate your emotions, and protect your peace, even when your co-parent refuses to change.

  • You’re not imagining it. Many people in high-conflict dynamics feel gaslit, isolated, or blamed. We believe you, and we help you respond in ways that protect you and your child, not please others.

  • We focus primarily on individual adult care, but we can support you in navigating your child’s needs and, when appropriate, offer referrals for child-focused services.

  • No. This is about protecting your mental health and your parenting values, even if the other parent refuses to engage respectfully. We won't ask you to "just communicate better" if you're dealing with patterns of control or conflict.

  • In most cases, no, but we can help you stay grounded through the legal process and refer you to clinicians who specialize in forensic or court-involved cases if needed.

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