Divorce and Separation: Clinical Skills Training

Stephanie Newberg, LCSW, MED is a licensed psychotherapist in FL and PA, working with individuals, couples and families. She has been in practice for more than 25 years specializing in: family and couples therapy, cyberbullying, grief and loss, parenting support and the implications of divorce on children and families.

In addition, Stephanie is a trained family and divorce mediator/ co-parent counselor and has received intensive training in sand tray play therapy for adolescents and children.

Stephanie has led numerous workshops and presentations for adults and adolescents on relationship and communication skills, dealing with the effects of divorce on families, diversity issues, cyberbullying/effects of technology on development, nutrition and mental health, and conflict resolution skills. In addition, Stephanie has numerous publications.

Stephanie trained at Columbia University where she received a Masters of Education in Organizational and Counseling Psychology and she received a Masters of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. Her license is in clinical social work.

Stephanie is a certified counselor for first responders, trained in neuroemotional techniques, served as a consultant for the Council for Relationships and also works at the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social work as an adjunct professor, supervisor, and field work liaison for social work students.

Alyse November, PhD, LCSW obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, N.Y., and her PhD in Clinical Sexology from IICS. She is credentialed by the Academy of Certified Social Workers.

Alyse is the founder of Different Like Me, a company with a staff of over 30 professionals providing psychotherapy, psychoeducational testing and cognitive rehabilitation. As a licensed clinical social worker, Alyse provides psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan. A substantial portion of her practice has focused on addressing challenges faced by adults, seniors, families and children ranging from aging, chronic illness, divorce, trans-care, relationships, parenting, and special needs to end of life issues, dementia, caregiving, educational challenges, anxiety, and depression. Her PhD dissertation focused on sexual challenges and dementia.

Alyse is:

• Certified in EMDR, Brainspotting and transgender care
• a published author and a national speaker and presenter
• awarded 2022 Social Worker of the Year: National Association of Social Workers
• a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, parenting coordinator and a collaboratively trained facilitator
• the Palm Beach Chapter President/Chair for the National Association of Social Workers
• is on the board of Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities and National Association of Divorce Professionals