Bouncing Back

Getting back on your feet after a divorce is not easy. But the end of your marriage is not the end of your life – although it may feel that way.  Bouncing Back will show you that you are not alone and will help you find a new direction in life.

Bouncing Back is a compelling narrative of strength and self-discovery that presents a down-to-earth portrayal of divorce through the eyes of three women – Ellen Holtzman, a psychotherapist, and two of her patients.


The book is a straightforward, honest resource that will resonate with women contemplating, recovering from, or reflecting on the break-up of a marriage or a long-term relationship. It is a practical read that acknowledges the challenges of divorce while providing a realistic picture of moving forward with resilience.

What People Are Saying…

“A tender hug of a memoir.”

— Ashley Kalagian Blunt, bestselling author of Dark Mode

“If things aren’t working out for you, and you’re looking for soul-mates to help you through the divorce journey of self-discovery, Bouncing Back is the book for you.”

— Abigail Trafford, author of Crazy Time

“Bouncing Back is a fascinating and illuminating read.”

— Joy Wolfe Ensore, co-editor and contributing co-author of The Ones Who Remember

“For anyone who’s wondered how therapy looks from their therapist’s point of view, Bouncing Back will be enlightening and reassuring.”

— Dr. Laura de la Torre Bueno, Boston area psychologist

I am a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of women who are navigating divorce.

I have helped hundreds of women bounce back from the end of their marriages.

I also have a personal understanding of the challenges of divorce, having successfully rebuilt my life following the unexpected breakup of my own marriage.

Currently, I see individuals and couples in my private practice in the Boston area.