About
Oona Metz is a nationally recognized therapist, writer, and speaker who specializes in treating women navigating divorce. With over thirty years of experience, Oona has supported hundreds of women through the process of divorce. She is the founder of The Beacon Group Fellowship which trains mental health clinicians throughout the country to lead divorce support groups. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts, with her partner, and a handful of pets. Her young adult children have flown the coop but return home often.
Publications
Blog Posts
5 Reasons Why Gray Divorce Is a Rising Trend
Discover five reasons gray divorce is rising among couples over 50, from longer life expectancy and empty nests to financial independence and health challenges.
The Five Phases of Divorce Grief
From heartbreak to moving on, what to expect when a marriage ends.
6 Steps to Processing Your Emotions During a Divorce
Learn six practical steps to process difficult emotions during divorce, build emotional resilience, and begin healing with compassion and self-awareness.
How to Tell Your Children You Are Getting Divorced
One of the hardest parts of divorce is telling your children. Learn five compassionate tips to help you have an honest, reassuring conversation that supports your children through this major life transition.