Professional Counseling & Mediation Services

Divorce is one of life’s most stressful transitions. Emotions run high, communication breaks down, and the decisions you make now can affect your family for years to come. Family mediation offers a structured, compassionate alternative to adversarial legal battles—helping you resolve issues with dignity, clarity, and control.

Led by a licensed therapist who is also a certified family mediator, our mediation services combine emotional intelligence with practical problem‑solving to help families move forward in a healthier way.

What Is Divorce Mediation?

Divorce mediation is a confidential, voluntary process where a neutral mediator helps both parties communicate effectively, identify shared goals, and reach mutually acceptable agreements.

Rather than fighting against each other, mediation allows you to work together—guided by a trained professional who understands both the legal framework and the emotional realities of divorce.

Mediation can address:

- Parenting plans and custody schedules

- Co‑parenting communication and boundaries

- Division of assets and debts

- Spousal support discussions

- Conflict resolution and future decision‑making

Why Choose a Therapist‑Led Mediation?

Not all mediators are the same. Working with a mediator who is also a therapist offers distinct advantages:

🧠 Emotional Insight

Divorce isn’t just a legal event—it’s an emotional one. A therapist‑mediator understands grief, anger, fear, and anxiety, and knows how to keep those emotions from derailing the process.

🗣️ Healthier Communication

We focus on reducing defensiveness, improving listening, and helping each person feel heard—especially important when children are involved.

🧭 Child‑Centered Approach

When appropriate, mediation is guided by what supports children’s emotional wellbeing and long‑term stability.

⚖️ Neutral & Balanced

As a mediator, we do not take sides or provide legal advice. Our role is to support fair, informed, and voluntary agreements.

Benefits of Divorce Mediation

- Lower conflict than litigation

- More affordable than traditional divorce

- Faster resolution in many cases

- Private and confidential process

- Greater control over outcomes

- Improved co‑parenting relationships

- Reduced emotional impact on children

Many families find that mediation not only resolves immediate disputes but also sets the foundation for healthier communication long after the divorce is finalized.

Is Mediation Right for You?

Mediation may be a good fit if:

- You want to avoid court whenever possible

- You are willing to negotiate in good faith

- You want to protect your children from conflict

- You prefer collaborative solutions over win‑lose outcomes

Mediation may not be appropriate in cases involving ongoing domestic violence, coercion, or severe power imbalances. We are happy to discuss your situation and help determine the best path forward.

Our Mediation Process

1. Initial Consultation: We meet with both parties to explain the process, assess suitability, and answer questions.

2. Information Gathering: Relevant financial, parenting, and logistical details are identified.

3. Guided Mediation Sessions: Structured sessions focused on one issue at a time, with clear goals and ground rules.

4. Agreement Development: We help document decisions in a clear, organized summary that can be reviewed by attorneys if desired.

Compassion. Structure. Resolution.

If you're seeking couples counseling in McKinney, TX, our therapist-led mediation services can also serve as a form of couples therapy in McKinney, fostering better communication and understanding between partners. At the Good Center, we prioritize your emotional wellbeing and aim to provide a supportive environment for all involved.