Coaches
Coaches. Collaborative Law coaches are licensed mental health professionals whose purpose and goal is to help the separating/divorcing couple develop the necessary strengths and skills to reach agreement within the Collaborative Law process. The Coach works in a highly coordinated way with other members of the Collaborative Law Team. Unlike a marriage counselor, the Coach works with the couple to assist in a smooth and efficient Collaborative Divorce experience. Some of the tasks of coaches include assisting individuals navigate the difficult emotional terrain of divorce — uncoupling, facilitating dialogue – advanced communication skill-building for collaborating and problem-solving needed at the negotiation table, clarifying what’s most important – underlying interests and needs, and visioning a successful future.
There are two coaching models. In the one-coach model a single coach works with both parties. In the two-coach model, a separate coach works with each party. In either case, the coach will work closely and transparently with the other professional team members to help ensure that the process is effective, focused and productive.
All Collaborative coaches who are members of King County Collaborative Law must meet minimum training requirements.
Kevin C Boileau, Dr.Dr. Kevin Boileau, Ph.D., J.D., LL.M.
323 16th Ave E, Suite 103
Seattle, WA 98112
206-853-2655
philx1960@aol.com
kevinboileau.com; boileaucr.com
I run a counseling/mediation practice for couples, individuals, and organizations. I employ traditional resolution techniques drawn from mediation practice, psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and collaborative practice. I am trained to serve as a coach in a collaborative law process. As a member of both the Colorado and California bar associations, a mediation and conflict resolution instructor, and a seasoned couples counselor, I have the experience, education, and training to help cooperatively negotiate all conflicts, large and small. My fees are negotiable, and they range from $155.00/hr - $425.00/hr depending upon the type of service.
Credentials: Bar licenses in California & Colorado Certified Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington Licensed Trainer DOL
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Mediator, Therapist
Karen Bonnell, ARNP, MSTransform Relationships - Teaching, Learning, Doing for Life
9 Lake Bellevue Drive, #106
Bellevue, WA 98005
425-454.4510
Karen@transformrelationships.com
www.transformrelationships.com
Over 25 years of experience doing work that inspires growth, promotes healthy relationships while navigating family transitions. Specializes in interpersonal communication -- transforming conflict, strengthening parenting skills, and healing through crisis. Karen has coached over 50 couples through their divorce process -- helping them co-create a satisfying future for themselves and their children.
Credentials: Board Certified Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Specialist; Divorce Mediation Training through Northwestern University 2006.
Collaborative Role(s): Coach
Dr. Phil Brown, Marriage & Family Therapist
Beacon Couple & Family Therapy, LLC
The Pioneer Bldg., 600 First Ave.
Suite 516
Seattle, WA 98104
206-780-1036
bcft1@msn.com
www.beacontherapy.com
Dr. Brown is a 'Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist' with over 25 years experience counseling children, couples, and families.
Credentials: LMFT, Ph.D., AAMFT Clinical Member & Approved Supervisor
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator
Maureen A. Conroyd
Conroyd & Associates
411 West Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98119
206 285 8856
206-285-3403, fax
moconroyd@comcast.net
As a divorce coach I help adults understand the intense and often the conflicting emotions accompanying families in transitions. I offer support to each adult from a commpassionate perspective. As a child specialist I assist parents in developing a shared residential schedule that is developmentally appropriate to the needs of the family.
Credentials: Maureen A. Conroyd has a Masters Degree in Social Work and is a licensed clinical social worder (LSCW). She is Board Certified Diplomate in clinical social work (BCD). She has completed Mental Health Training for Collaborative Professionals and is a nationally certified mediator. She is an active member of the International Academy of Certified Professionals (IACP). I have extensive experience working with adults, children and families in my clinical private practice.
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist
Rochelle R. Long, Child Specialist/Divorce Coach/Co Parent Counselor/ ReunificationLong Counseling and Evaluation Services, PLLC
2722 Colby Ave
Suite 635
98201
2068532224
425-374-8273, fax
Rochelle_long@yahoo.com
www.longcounseling.com
Rochelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been working with children and families for over 12 years. Rochelle has training through the PETP program instructed and directed by Andrew Benjamin, JD, PhD. She has worked closely with Barry Nyman, PhD that works with children, families, and family law. Rochelle conducts co parent counseling, children advocacy and therapy, family reunification, divorce coaching, parenting evaluations, and many more services. She loves working with children and families and enjoys the rewards when families are able to solve their own issues.
Credentials: Rochelle graduated from Sage University in Albany, New York with her Masters in Counseling. She has been working on her PhD in Clinical Psychology since 2005. Rochelle is a License Mental Health therapist. She has training through the PETP program. Rochelle has received training through Collaborative Law, Mediation training, conflict resolution training, and continuous training with conflict in families, families of origin, and developmental psychology.
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator, Therapist
Joseph A Losi, MA, LMFTA1800 Westlake Ave N
Suite 303
Seattle, WA 98109
206-595-2577
206-286-9839, fax
joseph@josephlosi.com
www.josephlosi.com
Divorce is never an easy process. There will be conflict. It can ignite old trauma. I will work with you to hold onto your dignity, de-fuse conflict, build new boundaries, learn new trust, self-respect and begin the process of creating a healthy two household family.
Credentials: MA in Couple Family Therapy, Antioch University Seattle, WA State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Collaborative Law Divorce Coach, Member American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Member International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Collaborative Role(s): Coach
Anne R. Lucas, MA LMHC, Coach
The Evergreen Clinic
13128 Totem Lake Blvd
Suite 206
Kirkland, WA 98032
425-890-3222
425-823-1231, fax
alucasma@hotmail.com
alucasma@hotmail.com
Anne Lucas has over 15 years in private practice working with couples. As a divorce coach, she guides couples through dismantling the ties that bound them together. The coaching identifies problem patterns and areas that might get in the way as the couple navigates the complex and painful transitions through the emotional, legal and financial pieces of the divorce. And, at the same time, she works with the couple to begin building skills that will help create their preferred post-divorce relationship and the new family configuration.
Credentials: Masters Degree from Bastyr University in Systems Conseling Licensed Mental Health Counselor, WA Approved Supervisor in WA state
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Mediator, Therapist
Anne K Perry, CoachIntegral Business Coach
4505 44th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
425-466-4842
206-932-0332, fax
annekperry116@comcast.net
www.integral-business-coach.com
I am a development coach, specializing in communication, conflict, transition, awareness
Credentials: Doctorate of Educational Leadership; LMHC-WA; Member of The American Association of Pastoral Counsel
Collaborative Role(s): Coach
Kelly Shanks, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2910 East Madison Street
Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98112
206 412-0697
kelly.shanks@comcast.net
www.kellyshanks.com
Credentials: M.Ed., LMHC
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator
Jeff D. Shushan, MA, LMHC, Collaborative Divorce Coach, Marriage & Family Therapist, MediationLegacy Counseling, Coaching & Training
1818 Westlake Ave N
#410
Seattle, WA
206-298-9555
legacycounstrain@mac.com
legacycounselingandtraining.com
How you approach your Divorce, may help you create a 'Legacy', that still matters. Jeff brings over 30 years of experience working with relationships and personal growth, to Collaborative Divorce Coaching. He specializes in helping couples resolve conflict, in the context of co-creating a vision for a positive and transformed future. You can feel empowered with support, as you navigate your way through a respectful Divorce and Family Planning process.
Credentials: MA, LMHC, Couples/Family Therapy & Mediation
Collaborative Role(s): Coach
Darcia C. Tudor
Eastside Mediation & Mental Health
5400 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
206-547-3166
425-883-4751, fax
darciatudor@aol.com
www.darciatudor.com
Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Attorney, and Certified Washington State Family Mediator, working with families coping with the stress of major life changes through, coaching in the practice of responsible decision making, assisting in the development of child focused parenting arrangements, and helping resolve their differences in a respectful and fair manner. - Experienced, Compationate and Affordable
Credentials: Licensed Attorney, License Mental Health Counselor, Certified Title 4, 11, and 26 Guardian ad Litem.
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator
Dominique WalmsleySeattle Mind Counseling
Green Lake
Seattle Washington
206-909-1097
dominiquewalmsley@gmail.com
http://www.seattlemindcounseling.com
In working with couples as a mental health counselor, I have found that even people who are very angry with each other, long for a time when they could be positively related. I work with that premise in mind, when helping establish a life beyond divorce. I am an advocate for children when their wellbeing is subject to decisions from the court. I offer post divorce co-parenting groups, two running concurrently so that each parent can be in his or her own group. See my website.
Credentials: LMHC Lifespan Integration Emotionally Focused Therapy Family Law Mediation Clinical Sexology
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator, Therapist
