Navigate the divorce landscape from a place of empowerment, clarity and calm.
Individualized Coaching for all phases of Divorce
Navigate the divorce landscape from a place of empowerment, clarity and calm.
Individualized Coaching for all phases of Divorce
Even the most amicable divorces create emotional and financial challenges that can seem insurmountable. Avoiding the costly mistake of taking a wrong turn is a wise investment, and your peace of mind alone is worth it. Whether you and your spouse are litigating in court or agreed to mediate, a divorce coach is a beneficial resource.
Divorce coaching is different from therapy. In my opinion, therapy enables a person's healing of emotional wounds by inspecting past events to discover the "why"; whereas coaching is forward-looking, helping a person focus on their desired future and the actionable steps they need to take to get there. Divorce coaching is *not* legal advising, either. Although I no longer play an attorney on t.v., so to speak, I know what you should be focusing on to streamline the process as much as possible, while maintaining your sanity.
The role of Divorce Coach fills a much needed gap. While the divorce attorney (or mediator) is busy taking care of the "business" of divorce and the therapist is helping with their emotional recovery (and/or handling of a spouse's mental health issue); the divorce coach is a thought partner to the client, helping them sift through the noise and chaos, paving the way for empowered decision-making.
As a Pre-Divorce Consultant and Divorce Coach (including post-divorce), I believe in guiding my clients towards discovering their own inner strength, resilience and wisdom, because they are the experts of their own lives. Empowered decision-making (and not emotional, knee-jerk reactions) is key to having a graceful divorce.
As a former divorce attorney, I know where all the land mines are; and I can see what lies hidden around every corner. By helping clients avoid common mistakes and preparing for what comes next, they’ll remain steady, balanced, and resilient.
Because the divorce process is a marathon and not a sprint, it’s extremely beneficial to have a neutral third-party set the pace.
I am a CDC Certified Divorce Coach with a specialized background in family law litigation (JD from Cornell Law School).
My prior legal career spanned six years across two states (NY and MA) during which I counseled clients through complex (and often highly contentious) divorce actions at both the trial and appellate level.
So. Much. Paper.
The documents can be a real source of confusion and overwhelm for people. Sometimes the attorney’s strategy is to deliberately overwhelm opposing counsel with documents — so imagine how the spouse must feel! Trust me, it’s not fun for the attorneys, either— but that’s just how the adversarial court system is set up.
From filing for divorce to complying with financial disclosure rules, preparing financial affidavits, issuing subpoenas, filing motions, securing temporary orders … once the floodgates of litigation open, the documents just never stop.
The good news for my coaching clients is that I can help them make sense of this overwhelming process. I also learned when and how to engage various experts (real estate valuation experts, personal property appraisers, forensic accountants, therapists, court-appointed psychologists, visitation supervisors, parenting coordinators, guardians ad litem, etc.) and how all of the puzzle pieces fit together. This is a distinct differentiator that sets me apart from other divorce coaches.
Sometimes the idea of divorce is so daunting, it is postponed to the couple’s detriment. Other times, divorce is sought as a solution before other avenues have been fully explored. You can choose to untangle the knot and retie it, or untie it for good. Having a certified divorce coach as a thought partner ensures you’re on the right path, whatever path that might be. My individualized pre-divorce coaching services help you thoughtfully weigh your options.
I can help you learn to manage stress and anxiety through coaching and mindfulness techniques. We will identify your stress triggers and develop coping strategies (3 sessions)
I offer personalized divorce coaching to help you unlock your best self and chart an actionable path towards your ideal future. Depending on where you are in the process, you may need a little coaching… or a lot. This package allows the greatest flexibility for clients with an unpredictable schedule (or court calendar)! Choose from or alternate between 4 sessions per month, two sessions per month or “as needed” in pre-paid bundles of six sessions.