During the course of being in private practice,  frequently situations arose that demanded the advanced development of skills in mediation and dispute resolution.  Couples who seemed to be on a crash course toward divorce presented an opportunity for Joni to be proactive with clients facing such crossroads.  After lengthy coursework in “Mediation and Dispute Resolution,” Joni began to search for ways that as a mental health provider,  she could use her clinical counseling and therapy methods in combination with her effective communication skills and interests in divorce mediation.

Within the clinical and industrial settings, Joni has been a seminar presenter on topics related to mediation including conflict strategies and solutions, improving conflict resolution skills at work, and tactics addressing family conflicts.

Since completing the Advanced Divorce Mediation Training Program, Joni has combined her therapy methods and the necessary skills to work with couples who intend to transition—from a marriage contract to a mutual agreement—that supports their individual new directions while thoughtfully considering the good of the whole family.