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There are two types of mental health professional who could be involved in the Collaborative Divorce Process—a coach or child specialist.

Coaches are licensed mental health professionals involved to assist both spouses in the process. There can be one coach working with both spouse or two coaches, one for each spouse. A coach helps you to:

Manage the pain and strain of changing relationship.

Identify your goals for the present and the future.

Be your best during the divorce process.

Effectively communicate with each other.

Establish positive co-parenting relationships.

Develop a parenting plan that works for your family.

Make the most of your strengths so that you can build a new life for yourself.

Child Specialists are also licensed mental health professional with specific child-focused experience and training. The child specialist works with both parents and the child to bring the child’s voice into the collaborative divorce process. The child specialist will:

Meet with your child.

Identify the feelings, needs, and concerns of your child.

Communicate the child's feelings, needs, and concerns, to the parents and the team for consideration in decision-making.

Provide expertise in child development, the impact of parental conflict on children, and other child-related concerns.

Assist in developing appropriate parenting plans.

You can end your marriage respectfully with the right team.

Think collaborative divorce is right for you? Our team members are ready to help you gain more control over the decisions that will affect your family's future.

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Mental Health Professionals

Dena DiStefano, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP

Rebecca Growe

Catherine Hasler

Barbara Koppe

Erika Ottolini

Nicole Pace

Erica Rosen-McGinnis, LCSW

Debra H. Zand, PhD.

You can end your marriage respectfully with the right team.

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