Separation & Divorce

Support Through Divorce, Separation & Co-Parenting

Separation and divorce are among the most emotionally challenging transitions a family can face. Whether your separation is amicable or highly conflicted, I offer supportive, non-judgmental guidance to help you and your co-parent navigate this time with clarity, integrity, and care for your child’s well-being.

As a therapist, divorce coach, and parenting specialist, I support individuals, couples, and families at all stages of the separation process—from initial decision-making to long-term parenting planning.

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Co-Parenting After Separation

Co-parenting isn’t easy—especially when emotions are high and communication is strained. I help parents create clear, developmentally appropriate parenting plans that prioritize their child’s needs while also addressing real-life logistics, boundaries, and communication strategies.

In our work together, we can:

• Explore how to talk to your children about the separation

• Develop respectful parenting time arrangements

• Learn strategies for conflict de-escalation and boundary setting

• Build tools for consistent, child-focused communication

• Support children’s adjustment across two homes

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Collaborative Divorce Support

In collaborative divorce, parents commit to resolving their separation outside of court, with the support of a multidisciplinary team. As a neutral coach or support person in this process, I help:

• Facilitate effective communication between parents

• Prepare clients emotionally for joint meetings and decision-making

• Ensure that the voice and needs of children remain central

• Support the development of fair, flexible parenting plans

This approach offers a more respectful and cooperative alternative to litigation, preserving dignity and reducing emotional and financial stress.

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High-Conflict & Parallel Parenting

Some relationships are not suited for traditional co-parenting. In high-conflict situations—especially where communication is consistently volatile, or there are challenges with limited or non-responsive communication—parallel parenting may be the safest and most effective approach.

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Parallel parenting reduces direct contact between parents by creating clear, structured plans and minimizing opportunities for conflict. I can help you:

• Transition from co-parenting to parallel parenting

• Set up systems for written, non-reactive communication

• Create detailed, low-contact parenting plans

• Support your child in maintaining healthy relationships with both parents

This model protects both children and parents from ongoing conflict while allowing each parent to stay actively involved in the child’s life.

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Parenting Coordination

As a parenting coordinator, I offer structured support for families experiencing ongoing conflict around day-to-day parenting decisions. This child-focused, resolution-oriented service is particularly helpful when:

• Parents interpret agreements differently or frequently disagree

• Ongoing disputes are impacting the child’s well-being

• Court orders are in place but hard to implement

• Communication is highly strained and guidance is needed

Parenting coordination blends conflict resolution, consensus building and arbitration aspects, helping families move forward with greater stability, clarity, and reduced stress.

Whether you are just beginning the separation process, navigating post-divorce challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by high-conflict co-parenting, I offer in-person sessions in North Vancouver and virtual services across British Columbia.

Let’s work together to create a path that supports you, your co-parent, and—most importantly—your children.