. I have been providing treatment for step-families, step-parents, intact families, people going through divorce, sexual problems and parent-child problems for 35 years. It never hurts to get an oil and filter change before going on a long trip. Divorce is extremely painful, for parents and for children. Lipton, Ph. . Marc B. Many people look back years later at their failed marriage, regretting that they were not wise enough to seek the help they needed. You put in the extra time and effort for yourself and for your children. next. Often times, a little bit of assistance can make the difference between staying together happily and getting a divorce. By the time many people decide to seek marriage counseling, they are, at the same time, feeling that its too late to save their marriage. Conversely, ongoing marital and family problems can lead to depression. D. Depression must be treated first in order to give you the emotional where-with-all to address your marriage and family issues. Depression must be treated first in order to give you the emotional where-with-all to address your marriage and family issues. Counseling for divorce mediation and post-divorce child adjustment problems is also available. Clinical Psychologist You can sit on a mountain, but not on a tack! Sometimes, a small problem can cause a great deal of pain. Conversely, ongoing marital and family problems can lead to depression. Divorce is extremely painful, for parents and for children. We so oftentimes feel if we could just get away from our spouse and find a nice, understanding, loving person, happiness. . I have been providing treatment for step-families, step-parents, intact families, people going through divorce, sexual.