**Licensed in New Hampshire, Oregon, Maine, Vermont, and Florida
I love helping people find the right tools to build understanding where there is conflict. No matter what stage your relationship is in, I’m here to help you. The essence of our existence lies in the relationships we cultivate along the way. These relationships take various forms, ranging from familial, friendly, romantic, and professional, to those that center on self-care.
I focus on the dynamics that make your relationships tick and help to:
—Identify your goals, clarify your interests, and take into account any concerns you may have
—Provide effective communication tips
—Reduce misunderstandings and reduce emotional intensity
—Provide specific tools for problem-solving and overcoming obstacles
—Collaborate with the couple, their attorneys, and other involved professionals
—Develop effective co-parenting skills when children are involved
For over 25 years I have experienced the privilege of working in Africa, Europe, Australia, and the United States of America, helping people from various cultural backgrounds deal with significant life transitions and relational challenges.
I am actively involved with the Collaborative Law Alliance of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Conflict Resolution Association, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, and Academy of Professional Family Mediators.
Clinical membership of the American Psychological Association, New Hampshire Psychological Association, New Hampshire Mental Health Counselors Association, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), and American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Active involvement in The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), New England Community for EFT, New Hampshire Seacoast EFT Community, EFT Maine Community, EFT Massachusetts Community, and Portland Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy.
At our first meeting, we will discuss my approach. It’s crucial that you feel comfortable to ask questions or raise any concerns during the process to ensure a successful client-mediator-coach relationship.
Clarity is key, and I’m here to help. During our collaboration, if you feel that it would be beneficial for you to seek additional assistance from other professionals, I will discuss this with you. In case such referrals are necessary, I will provide you with the names of appropriate professionals like psychotherapists and physicians.
I work based on the belief that couples can complete their divorce in an emotionally healthy way. Interacting and communicating with each other respectfully, honestly, and openly, can achieve a successful agreement.
Adult Family
Divorce (all issues)
Divorce (parenting)
Family
Marital Mediation
Online Family/Divorce
Online Mediation
Prenuptial
Collaborative Professional
Communication Skills Trainer
Conflict Coach
Counselor
Facilitator
Parenting Coordinator
Psychotherapist
My fee is $200 per hour. This fee is applied to the time I spend on your behalf, whether it is with you individually or together, in a meeting with you and your attorneys, or conferring with your attorneys, as appropriate. Examples of professional time for which you will be billed include telephone calls, meetings, travel time, and correspondence (including email). Payments may be in cash or check made out to The Bedford Center for Couples PLLC. Credit card payments are accepted with a 2-3% fee added.
I will typically request a retainer of $3,000 unless arrangements are made otherwise. Every time I send a bill I will apply your retainer to the current amount due. If the retainer is exhausted, I will ask you to renew the retainer. Upon completion of our work, I will promptly refund any remaining balance.