Mediators

Online Counseling, Therapy, Mediation for Marginalized Populations, primarily couples and individuals who engage in a BDSM dynamic. Other projects headed include a "Dear Abby" style website for the lifestyle which can be found at www.darkabby.com and a suicide prevention and awareness project that can be found at www.thenextdayproject.com

Are you worried about losing your child custody because you are poly, kinky, queer or trans? Are you advocating for your transgendered child in transitioning while your ex-spouse is fighting it? Most likely, I understand what you are going through even if the "system" does not and I can explain to the Court that your lifestyle or gender identity has nothing to do with being the good parent that you are. Sometimes the mental health professionals and the judges don't understand that being poly, kinky, queer or trans has nothing to do with being a loving and attentive parent. You may be dealing with ignorance, fear and prejudice from those who have the power to take your child away from you. I have been working in the field of "high conflict divorce" for over twenty years and am a strong advocate for a child's right to have the parenting plan that best suits their needs and to have the best of both parents. I do child custody evaluations (working for the Court as an evaluator/investigator and making custody recommendations), court ordered reunification/reconnection therapy (working to help mend the relationship between a child and an estranged parent and then reporting to the Court), co-parent counseling (meeting with parents who are divorced who are wanting to find a way to work together as parents), mediation, individual therapy with kids or their parents, consult with attorneys (assist your attorney in helping you), testify in court as an expert witness as well as play other roles as a mental health professional within the Family Court system. Getting entangled in the Family Court system can feel like a never-ending nightmare. Sometimes no one understands what you are going through. The possibility of losing your child can be very real and tragic. Judges are often willing to hear from "experts" who educate the Court. Sometimes there is prejudice but sometimes the problem is just plain ignorance. I'm here if you need this kind of help.

I provide compassionate nonjudgmental family law support to clients who practice BDSM, polyamory, and LGBTQ lifestyles. I do child custody and divorce cases and fight to make sure my clients' sexual lives are not used against them. I have ten years of experience in divorce mediation and mediation of sperm donor, prenuptial, parenting, and relationship agreements. Adoptions, domestic violence and intentional communities. NYS cases only.

Family law firm focusing on divorce, custody, and domestic violence.

- Works with individuals, couples, and families through an attachment lens
- Certified EFT (Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy) Therapist and Supervisor
- Minnesota MFT Board Approved Supervisor
- AAMFT Supervisor Candidate
- Gottman Level 1 and 2 Training

Jodi A. Argentino, Esq. is a Partner with Guston & Guston, LLP, where she focuses her practice in Family Law and related areas, and has offices in Glen Rock and Montclair NJ and in Nanuet, NY. Prior to joining Guston & Guston in September 2015, Jodi was a Partner with Argentino & Jacobs, LLC, with offices in Morristown and Montclair, and practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law. Jodis own practice is focused on LGBTQ families, alternative family structures and complex parentage situations. She is also qualified by the State of NJ as a Family Law Mediator. Jodi received her JD from Syracuse University College of Law in 2002, where she also received a Certification of Specialization in Family Law and Social Policy and was a Teaching Assistant for The Childrens Rights and Family Law Clinical Program. She was also an Editor of The Digest (Journal of the Italian-American Bar Association. Jodi then began her legal practice as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Deanne M. Wilson, J.S.C. and has worked for various firms focusing her practice in the area of Family Law. Jodi is an active volunteer in the legal community. She is a member of the National LGBT Bar Association, an admitted member of the Family Law Institute of the National LGBT Bar Association, and a member of the New Jersey Bar Association (NJSBA). Jodi is also the 2015-2016 Vice Chair of the NJSBA LGBT Rights Section, a member of the NJSBA Family Law Section, a member of the Solo and Small Firm Section, and a Family Law subcommittee member of the Morris County Bar Association. Jodi has also served with the District X Fee Arbitration Committee of the NJ Office of Attorney Ethics. Jodi has written extensively on the subject of Family Law and LGBTQ issues, maintains a Family Law blog, is a contributing author for the NJSBA LGBT Rights Section Newsletter, and has been a speaker for various organizations including NJICLE, the LGBT Bar Association, and for the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts. Jodi is a member of BiLaw, a national organization promoting the voice of Bisexuals, and assisted with the production of BiLaws Amicus Brief in support of the pending marriage case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Jodi was a recipient of the National LGBT Bar Associations 2015 40 Under 40 Award.

I work with couples/groups/families toward resolution of disagreements and disputes including divorce mediation, post-decree issues or other legal matters appropriate to family law mediation services. I an a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the MN Courts Rules of Practice. I have been working with alternative communities as a couples therapist for over 20 years.

Law, Mediation & Psychotherapy. My practice is focused on relationships, both healing and strengthening relationships through individual and couple's therapy, as well as helping transition and restructure relationships through mediation and collaborative family law. Kink/Poly/LGBTQ - all are welcomed.Psychotherapy areas of practice include: individual therapy for adults, couples' therapy, family therapy, and family reunification therapy. Family law & Mediation areas of pratice include: child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support and property division, domestic partnership dissolution, prenuptials and relationship agreements, and other family matters.

My goal is to offer a confidential and genuine place where you and your family can feel safe.Finding a counselor you can trust and connect with is the first step in this process.I offer a free, 30 minute consultationto help aid you in the process of finding the right counselor. Throughout our time together, your healing and growth are the focus and goal.Please go to my websiteto schedule your consultation or with any questions you may have! About Myself: I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the state of Oregon. I received my Masters of Arts in Individual, Couples and Child Counseling from George Fox University. I have have worked with agencies in Washington and have had my private practice in Newberg open for 5 years. I am also a member ofAmerican Association ofMarriage and Family Therapists(AAMFT) andOregon Division(OAMFT). Areas of Specialization: Counseling can help a variety of concerns and types of people. If you have any questions regarding a specific concern you would like to begin counseling for feel free to call or send me an email.My main client focus is with those suffering from PTSD.This can manifest through anxiety, depression or general unease.I also specialize in couples counseling.Whether this is as a mediator to help better communication, or wading through the tough decision of whether to stay in your relationship or not. I am here to help guide you through that process. Your health and mental well-being are my highest priority as we begin this journey towards help and healing.My desire is to be a resource to you. To be a safe place to bring your concerns and vulnerabilities. You can email me at elizabeth@hadleycounseling.com to schedule a consultation. Also feel free to call or text 971.217.7341 to schedule or with any questions. I wish you all the best on your journey towards healing and growth!

At Clearing Conversations, I offer a road map to reconnection. You will learn:- how to see conflict as an opportunity for deeper relationships.- simple communication techniques you can use everyday.- strategies for reestablishing trust.- self-care in difficult conversations.You can clear the way to live your life in harmony and peace in all of your relationships.