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Fort Collins Mediator

Hello! I’m Liz

I’m a mother, divorce mediator and coach, and transformational conflict coach.

After going through a traumatic divorce after a 20-year marriage, experiencing intense anxiety and fear, and spending tens of thousands of dollars, I had a revelation: it didn’t have to be that way. Because I didn’t want anyone else to have to experience that, I made it my mission to help people work through conflict in a straightforward, results-oriented way that helps them avoid prohibitively expensive litigation and unnecessary anxiety. I’ve helped hundreds of people avoid the court system with an average success rate of 70%, and save thousands of dollars in legal fees.

MY STORY

Conflict Resolution Works for Everyone!

It takes diversity of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create an environment where people can truly speak and be heard.

OSM acknowledges the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive community that honors the experiences, heritages, and traditions of everyone, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We believe that when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from, or who we love, we have the best chance of reducing conflict and increasing peace and prosperity.

MY STORY

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How We Can Help

Divorce Mediation

As a divorce mediator in Fort Collins, I bring compassion, intelligence, & humor to my work. I am unbiased, help couples see the “big picture,” & guide them through the divorce process from start to end.

Divorce/Conflict Coaching

Liz helps couples and individuals communicate better, manage conflict, navigate strong emotions, and manage expectations. Schedule a free 30-minute online consultation to see if divorce coaching is a good path forward for you.

Online Workshops & Webinars

Liz runs 2 monthly Divorce Support Groups for Men and Women, as well as a divorce education workshop for women. She also runs periodic workshops on other subjects as well.

Separation

Separation mediation can cover a lot of ground and can achieve several different goals: whether it’s mediation to stay married (as in a therapeutic separation) or a legal separation, liz offers helps couples improve communication and find mutually satisfying outcomes.

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Divorce Coaching For High Conflict Divorces

About 30% of divorces in the US involve parties who are classified as “high conflict.” This includes people with narcissistic personalities, bipolar disorder, or other personality disorders, and they tend to have these characteristics:

Preoccupation with blaming
All-or-nothing thinking
Unmanageable emotions
Extreme behavior

And the divorce process only increases these behaviors. We specialize in High Conflict Divorces and have made it our mission to support those involved with high conflict individuals through legal services and empowering solutions. Book a consultation with us to learn more.

Read our article on Managing High Conflict Dissolutions, recently published in the Colorado Lawyer.

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Testimonials

What our clients are saying

Liz is very calm and respectful and approached our divorce with a great deal of intentionality that made a difficult process feel as easy as it can feel. Liz comes from the right place when it comes to mediation.

Larry Little

My partner and I came to Liz with a huge life altering situation and needed guidance on co-parenting with an ex whom we share 3 kids with. Liz was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She helped us resolve an issue that previously was unresolved for almost a year. She was kind, supportive and went above and beyond making herself available when we needed help. If you are in need of mediation or coaching on how to co-parent better Liz is your person.

Nicole Renna

Liz was amazing helped me and my son's father work out a agreement calmly and as a co parents

Jade Clarkson

Liz was awesome to work with. I can't even begin to explain how much she helped me through my situation. I appreciate her knowledge, advice and professionalism!

Laura Kastner

Liz is certainly in this for the well being of both her clients in divorce mediation. She knows how to handle high-conflict personalities and to keep both with their eyes on the ball of getting through divorce with your bank accounts and sanity still in tact. Highly recommend Liz.

Carl Roberts

Liz provided a safe space in which to go through a tough encounter with the person suing us. She made us feel heard and understood, and suggested different strategies to try. While ultimately the other party refused to agree to a mediated solution, I feel like Liz did everything in her power to create an environment in which that was possible.

Paul Motz-Storey

We had a fantastic experience with Liz at Open Space Mediation! Entering into a mediation scenario is stressful, but she made it a lot easier. Liz gave the option of a call prior to mediation to understand expectations and provide a safe place to ask questions. During the mediation, Liz was professional, polite, and made sure that everyone felt heard and that their needs were met in the conversation. She also provided a follow-up call to make sure we were satisfied with the experience. I would definitely recommend calling upon Liz for any mediation needs you may have!

Allie Wickam

Liz is the kind of mediator you hope to find; one with empathy, kindness, and a keen interest in all sides. Her calm attention to your words and emotions puts you at ease and helps lead you to plausible and equitable solutions.

Kate Mayhall Klema

Liz is a thoughtful and professional mediator. Her compassion and ability to really listen help everyone feel certain that their voices have been heard.