Family mediation provides a supportive, child-focused process to help separated or divorcing parents create practical and sustainable parenting arrangements.

As a trained family mediator, I help guide conversations around schedules, holidays, communication, and decision-making, with a focus on your child’s well being. The goal is to reduce conflict, build understanding, and create a plan that works — not just now, but as your young ones grow and life changes.

Every family is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Mediation gives you the chance to shape a parenting arrangement that’s thoughtful, practical, and focused on what matters most: your children.

Family mediation can feel emotional, complicated, or overwhelming—especially when important decisions need to be made. Coaching support to help move mediation forward can be helpful. You may be unsure what to say, how to respond to proposals, may be struggling with how to express yourself and confused as to whether you’re making the best decisions for your situation.

The mediator can meet with one or both of you separately in a private coaching session. This service is available only when both parties agree and when private conversations with the mediator may help one or both parties make progress. These are voluntary, confidential conversations - not therapy or legal advice - but a time to:

• Talk through what matters most to you

• Make sense and talk through what's been hard in the process so far

• Explore ways to express concerns without escalating conflict

• Reflect on possible options and next steps

• Identify sticking points in the negotiation or mediation process

• Regain your footing so you can rejoin the process with more clarity and confidence

These sessions are designed to support your ability to make thoughtful decisions—for yourself, and often for your children or extended family. Sometimes, just one conversation can help you move forward. Other times, people find that a bit of extra reflection gives them the space they need to feel more prepared.

Mediation doesn't have to feel rushed or confusing. These support sessions are here to help you slow down, reflect and re-engage with care.

As a Collaborative Family Professional, I work as part of a team to support families during separation, divorce, or other transitions. The Collaborative Process is an alternative to court that helps people resolve legal, emotional, financial, and parenting issues in a respectful, private, and structured way.

Each person has their own collaborative lawyer, myself as a Collaborative Family Professional, and a Collaborative Financial neutral - depending on the family’s needs. All team members agree to stay out of court and work together to help clients:

• Understand and express their needs and concerns

• Focus on children’s well-being and developmentally appropriate plans

• Navigate emotional or communication challenges

• Make informed decisions about legal and financial matters

• Reduce conflict and avoid long-term harm to family relationships

My role as a Collaborative Family Professional is to ensure that the process stays balanced, focused, and supportive. My role is to assist you in preparing for key conversations, understanding your own needs and responses, and communicating effectively—especially when emotions run high.

Collaborative practice isn’t just about reaching an agreement—it’s about doing so in a way that protects dignity, reduces harm, and supports long-term family resilience.