Mediation is a facilitated conversation designed to help people move forward. A trained, neutral mediator guides the discussion — helping participants truly listen to one another, work through the hard parts, and find solutions that are realistic and workable for everyone involved.

Mediation can be part of a formal legal process or happen entirely outside of it. It's used in a wide range of situations, including:

• Divorce and separation

• Coparenting agreements

• Family conversations about eldercare and estates

• Workplace conflict

• Neighborhood and landlord/tenant disputes

Mediation often results in a written agreement, but even when it doesn't, people frequently leave with greater clarity and a better path forward than when they started.

I provide mediation services for families, couples, and individuals navigating some of life's harder transitions — and the conversations that come with them.

My services include:

• Divorce and separation mediation

• Coparenting mediation

• Family mediation for eldercare and estate planning conversations

• Workplace conflict mediation and related solutions

• Other interpersonal and organizational conflicts

I work with clients in Lawrence, across Kansas, and beyond, both in person and virtually, so geography doesn't have to be a barrier.

I also offer a divorce roadmapping service, to help individuals and separating couples navigate the transition with purpose and clarity.

If you're not sure whether mediation is the right fit for your situation, reach out. That conversation is always free.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Schedule a free 15-minute conversation to ask questions, talk through your situation, and find out whether mediation is a good fit for your needs.

There's no pressure and no obligation — just an opportunity to connect, understand your options, and decide what feels right for you.

Book your free 15-minute call here.

A lot of mediators are skilled at running a process. I bring that, plus something more.

With over 15 years of public service experience, I've sat in rooms where hard decisions get made. I understand organizational dynamics, workplace conflict, and family systems not just as a neutral third party, but as someone who has lived and led through them.

I'm a Kansas Supreme Court certified mediator, and I hold additional training in restorative practices and workplace conflict. When I work with people, the feedback I hear is that they felt heard and that the process felt human.

Whether you're in Lawrence, Kansas City, or anywhere else, I bring both professional credentials and real-world experience to the table.

Yes. Confidentiality is one of the foundational principles of mediation. What's said in mediation stays in mediation. As the mediator, I cannot be called to testify about what occurred.

There are limited exceptions, for example, disclosures involving safety concerns or child abuse, but for the vast majority of situations, you can speak openly without fear that the conversation will be used against you later.

If you have specific questions about confidentiality for your situation, that's a great thing to ask about during your free consultation.

Yes. Mediation is a voluntary process, which is actually part of what makes it work. When the people involved choose to participate, they're already signaling a willingness to engage. That matters.

If the other person is hesitant, that's okay and not uncommon. Sometimes a brief conversation about what mediation actually involves, and what it doesn't, is enough to open the door. Feel free to reach out even if you're not sure the other(s) are on board.

Mediation is almost always less expensive than litigation: in time, money, and emotional cost. My fees vary depending on the type of mediation, the complexity of the situation, and the format (in-person or virtual).

I'm happy to discuss fees during your free 15-minute consultation so you have a clear picture before committing to anything.

It depends on the complexity of the situation and how prepared both people are when they come to the table. Some matters resolve in a single session. Others (like with divorce or complex workplace matters) may take a few sessions.

During your free consultation, I can give you a realistic sense of what to expect for your specific situation.