About

Who I am

I am a seasoned mediator with a unique blend of legal and psychological expertise. My mission is to help individuals and organizations navigate conflicts with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to fairness.

  • Over 15 years of experience in mediation, law, and psychology.
  • A proven track record of successful conflict resolution.
  • Dedicated to creating a collaborative environment for all parties.

With each of my services, I also offer the following

  • In-Person or Remote Sessions via MS Teams, Zoom, and more.
  • Flexible Scheduling to Meet Your Needs.
  • Confidentiality is Paramount.
  • Serving the Entire State of Pennsylvania.

Services

What I Offer

Mediation through various challenges

Conflict or the inability to reach resolution of parties on their own can occur in all areas of life including within a family, before, during or after a maritage, parenting, landlord-tenant, business, and more. Often times participation in a mediation process can help parties explore options and move toward resolution.

  • Pre-Marital and Marital.
  • Elder Care and Estates.
  • Business, Employment & Labor.
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Remote Sessions

Prioritizing the children after separation.

The primary focus of co-parenting mediation is to help parents work together, improve communications skills and work through issues with the best interest of the children in mind.

Co-parent mediation provides an excellent venue for parents to sit together, establish new patterns of communication, and work through their residential schedules, parenting plan agreements, resolve misunderstandings and parenting conflict, and design a strong, child-centered parenting plan for their children while respecting each other as parents.

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Flexible Scheduling

Divorce Mediation

Utilizing mediation during a separation or divorce allows parties to make decisions that are reasonable for both parties and their family. In mediation, both parties meet with a mediator who provides assistance in helping the parties resolve disputes amicably in order to separate or end the marriage. Mediation can address child custody matters, parent planning, funding/support streams, and distribution of property.

Mediation can be extremely cost effective and an excellent alternative to traditional litigation in many circumstances and allows the parties to control decision making rather than placing those decisions in the hands of the court.

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Confidentiality

Discernment Counseling

Discernment counseling is a short-term form of treatment designed for couples who are considering divorce or separation but are uncertain about their decision.

Discernment counseling differs from traditional couples therapy in that the primary goal is not to resolve relationship issues or improve the relationship. Instead, the focus is on helping you and your partner better understand both of your feelings and the dynamics of your relationship so you can make a more informed decision about whether to move forward with divorce or work on repairing your relationship.

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Pennsylvania Reach

Ready to Start Mediation?

If you're ready to find a peaceful resolution to your conflicts, I'm here to help. Whether it's coparenting, divorce mediation, or any other dispute, take the first step toward a solution today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Common Questions

Mediation is a voluntary process where a neutral third party helps individuals resolve conflicts by facilitating open communication and negotiation. The mediator doesn't make decisions but helps both parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Mediation can be used for a wide range of disputes, including family conflicts (such as divorce and coparenting), workplace disputes, contractual disagreements, and other civil matters. It’s an effective way to resolve issues without the need for litigation.

No. Similar to retaining a lawyer, retaining a mediator is a cost taken by the person or parties involved. However, mediation is often significantly less costly than litigation.

Yes, all mediation sessions are confidential. The discussions, agreements, and any information shared during mediation cannot be disclosed to anyone outside the process without both parties’ consent.

The length of the mediation process depends on the complexity of the dispute and the willingness of the parties to cooperate. Some cases may be resolved in a single session, while others may require multiple sessions over several weeks.

Contact

Contact Us

Address

2033 Noble St, Ste 200, Swissvale PA 15218

Phone

412.888.7868

Email

kathy@kfpgh.com

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