Welcome to EmpowerDivorceCoaching! 

 

Why I Do What I Do.

 

I have been in and around the field of Family Law for over two decades. My passion has always been to educate and share my knowledge with others in a way that empowers them, enriches their lives, gives them confidence, helps them grow, and makes their experiences easier. It's why I went to law school. I have a knack for deconstructing huge tasks and overwhelming life events and breaking them down into manageable chunks of information and smaller tasks that are much easier for folks to process and work through.

 

Divorce is one of those overwhelming life events. Whether it was a mutual decision, your idea, or your partner's idea, the truth is...divorce can be hard. Plain and simple. Emotionally, financially, and physically. It has the potential to sap your energy, your resources, your emotions, your time, and can leave even the strongest person paralyzed by the vast amount of work to be done and decisions that have to be made during an already emotional divorce process. There is a better way to survive the process and thrive in the aftermath.

 

What I Believe.

 

I believe in a holistic approach to divorce. Aside from the legal aspects and practical tasks of dividing a household, there are two adult human beings, and more often than not, one or more tiny humans, involved. Divorce impacts each individual uniquely. Naturally, the court system focuses on the legal aspects during a divorce and not necessarily on the individuals as whole beings. No doubt your attorney will be supportive, but his or her primary job is representing your legal interests in the divorce action.

 

I believe that every struggle, crisis and major life event is an opportunity to grow and a catalyst to change. Change can be a good thing, even if it doesn't feel like it at the time. I truly believe that "it's never too late to reclaim your individual gifts, resuscitate a dream, create an authentic life." This is about each individual. His or her journey. It doesn't matter what the other party is doing; this is an opportunity to come out on the other side of divorce stronger, having grown and evolved from the experience.

 

I believe in radical self-care. When you take loving care of yourself, you respect

yourself and that has a domino effect on every other area of your life. The

divorce process is the time when it's critically important to practice self-care and

also the time where it is most likely to fall by the wayside.

 

I believe that if you start smart, you end strong. The more you know about the 

legal process in the beginning of the divorce, the better you can plan and prepare

for each step along the way. Knowledge inspires confidence.

 

My Experience.

 

I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals in crisis, providing support, education and advocacy. I have been a speaker and a frequent trainer in the community and I have facilitated support groups in various settings. Walking authentically and compassionately with someone through a life change or crisis is one of the things that I do best.

 

I completed my Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree at The Evergreen State College, where I focused on psychology and law. I then spent four years studying clinical psychology at the Washington School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University before eventually deciding to pursue my law degree. I attended Seattle University School of Law, while working full time, and graduated with the degree of Juris Doctor in December 2011. 

 

During law school and after, I worked as a Family Law Litigation Paralegal for 10 years, working within two well-regarded law firms in Seattle. Prior to that I spent six years working within the King County Superior Court system for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Protection Order Program.  I had the truly valuable experience of being present in court on the Family Law calendar nearly every weekday of those six years, supporting petitioners, interacting with attorneys and court staff, and drafting proposed and final Orders for Protection. As a result, I have gained an elevated understanding of family law procedure and court protocol.

 

I can help you navigate your entire divorce process with confidence and direction and provide you with tools to keep your other important life areas in balance. No matter where you are in the divorce process, I can help you create some stability and regain a sense of control.

 

Likewise, I can also help you navigate through the process of establishing a parenting plan if you weren't married, the modification of an existing parenting plan, or the relocation process.