Your Mediation Team

Financial Advisors

NCH Wealth Advisors has teamed up with Redefining Divorce to offer unparalleled assistance to the couples of divorce by aiding them in understanding the complexities of their financial world.

NCH Wealth Advisors will offer financial advising as a service during the mediation process. Following dissolution, either party desiring financial advising will be able to arrange for assistance in setting up a long term management goal. This service can be beneficial to the nonworking spouse unfamiliar with money management. Financial advising assists clients through the mitigation of immediate financial worries and fear brought about by financial matters.

Estate Planning Attorney

Marty Burbank, JD, LLM is one of the top estate planners in North Orange County. He will help walk both parties through the process of legally dividing and transferring property.

With an added degree in tax law, Marty can ensure that your assets are not unnecessarily taxed during the current changing of hands and that both parties have properly secured their property from future problems or threats.

Marriage & Family Counseling

Redefining Divorce has handpicked a select group of experienced counselors who will assist the couple through settlement or reconciliation.

Dr. Michelle Gottlieb, Psy.D., MFT, has her Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University and has been doing therapy for over 20 years. She works with people who are struggling with various issues in their lives, including depression and anxiety. She also helps couples discover and create the kind of relationship that will make them happy.

Mauri-Lynne Heller, Psy.D., MFT and Psychoanalyst, in addition to her general practice Dr. Heller specializes in creativity; men's issues; trauma; phase of life and human development issues and chronic illness, treating adolescents, young adults and adults; couples, individuals and small groups.

Linda M Price PhD BCPI,MFTI, There is nothing quite so hurtful than being with someone whose behaviors are disrespectful and belittling. And there is nothing so devastating as hearing the words "I don't love you anymore." or "I don't think this is going to work." The pain is gut-wrenching. My Clinical approach is based on a brief therapy concept so that maximum recovery be felt within a short period of time. I am mindful that each of my clients has unigue treatment needs, so we will structure your therapy to address your most urgent needs first.

Paul McCandless, MFT, Paul McCandless specializes in helping couples understand the dynamics of their relationships in order to facilitate a healthier communication between them. He believes as human beings, our relationships with significant others, are singly the most important factor in determining how we function in the world and in how we feel about ourselves. If your relationships are going badly, then that condition is going to show up in your life in some fashion, sooner or later. "The past is important in learning about how it has influenced the present. But, it is the present within which we all live our lives. And it is in the present that we often desire change."

Catherine E. Lewis, Psy.D., I have several years of experience providing therapeutic support to individuals coping with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, including domestic violence, and life transitions. My philosophy of treatment is based on the concept of resilience, or the ability to overcome adversity and thrive. I offer a strengths-based approach that is supportive, collaborative, and goal-directed. I am committed to helping you meet your goals and experience significant and positive life change.

Tina M. Mears, MFT, Self-esteem is the foundation of how you treat yourself. Without it your health and your relationships may deteriorate and life becomes a struggle. Feeling stuck can lead to a host of destructive thoughts and emotions that if left unattended can greatly decrease your quality of life. If you are sad, anxious, unable to make decisions, or feel lost, there is help. You have the ability to learn about yourself and utilize the tools necessary to regain control of your life.

Other Professionals

Our team also includes some of the most experienced professionals in Orange County, including Scott Smith: Real Estate Agent- Prudential California Realty, and various other successful professionals.

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