The Co-Parent Collective is a child-centered education and coaching practice for divorcing parents and the professionals who support them. Founded by Kate Alcamo, LCMFT and Dr. Hallie Strauss, PsyD — with over 30 years of combined clinical and legal experience — they offer course…
Divorce coachingchild-centered co-parent education and coachingchild-centered divorceEnglish
Carolyn Klika Catino is the Founder of Abounding Joy Ministry and a Certified Catholic Relationship & Divorce Healing Coach. Having personally walked through separation, divorce, and the annulment process, she now accompanies individuals before, during, and after separation or di…
Separation and divorce discernmentCatholic divorce healing and recoverymarital crisis coachingrelationship coachingemotional and spiritual healinghigh-conflict relationshipscommunication and conflict resolutionco-parenting supporthealthy boundariesforgiveness and reconciliationannulment supportrebuilding life after separation or divorceEnglishbasic SpanishPro bono / sliding scale
My focus is on listening attentively to every individual and gaining trust from both sides in order to facilitate a sustainable settlement for both sides with minimal collateral damage on all sides.
I am a Connected Families certified parent coach with a Master's degree in pediatric nursing. I help you build and protect your relationship with your children with biblical encouragement, science-based insight and developmentally-appropriate tools. My job is to support you being…
Childhood anxiety; aggressive behaviors; Christian faithEnglish
I work with clients in the process of separation, divorce, or other major life change to figure out where they are emotionally - and what needs to happen to ensure everyone is getting what they need. I help clients cultivate stillness, listen to their longings, and create a visio…
Conflict de-escalationmediation and trial preprestraining order and custody evaluation prep and amicable divorce program.Pro bono / sliding scale
Don't just blend your family. Build it.
I help blending couples intentionally design the family they want to build together. Through my Design, Build, Thrive approach, I help partners understand stepfamily dynamics, strengthen their parenting partnership, and create a shared pla…
Blended Family ParentingStepcouplesStepparentingCo-ParentingStepfamily DynamicsCommunicationParenting PartnershipRemarriage and RepartneringPreparing to BlendEnglish
My practice provides Educational/Child Advocacy services, High-conflict co-parenting, in-home parenting coaching, couples coaching and intensive couples coaching, Christian coaching and mediation for coparents and divorced couples.
Choosing a co-parenting professional in Connecticut
The right kind of professional depends on what you need. Here is how the most common roles differ, so you can find the right support in Connecticut.
Family law attorney
Gives legal advice, protects your interests, and can file and argue in family court in Connecticut. Best for contested custody, safety concerns, or complex finances.
Mediator
A neutral professional who helps both co-parents reach an agreement without taking sides. Often faster and less costly than litigation.
Therapist or LMFT
Supports the emotional and communication side of co-parenting, and how conflict affects your children. This is not legal advice.
Co-parenting or divorce coach
Helps you plan specific decisions and prepare for hard conversations, usually without the clinical scope of therapy.
Finding a professional in Connecticut: common questions
How do I find a co-parenting professional in Connecticut?+
Start by deciding what kind of help you need. A family law attorney gives legal advice and can represent you in court. A mediator is neutral and helps both co-parents reach an agreement. A therapist or LMFT supports the emotional and communication side. A co-parenting or divorce coach helps you plan specific decisions. Two Paths features professionals in Connecticut as they are vetted and join, and you can also check your state or local bar association and your family court's self-help center.
What is the difference between a family law attorney and a mediator?+
A family law attorney represents your interests, gives you legal advice, and can file documents with the court in Connecticut. A mediator stays neutral and helps both co-parents reach a workable agreement without taking sides. Many families use both: a mediator to build the parenting plan, and an attorney to review it before it is filed.
Do I need a lawyer to create a parenting plan in Connecticut?+
Not always. Many parents draft a parenting plan themselves or with a mediator, then have it reviewed and filed with the court. For high-conflict situations, safety concerns, or complex finances, working with a family law attorney in Connecticut is the safer route. You can start from a structured template and refine it from there.
What does a co-parenting therapist or LMFT do?+
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) helps with the emotional and relational side of co-parenting: communication patterns, conflict, and the impact on children. This is different from legal advice. Two Paths also offers on-demand LMFT-reviewed support if you are not ready to commit to ongoing therapy.
Is the Two Paths professional directory free?+
Yes. Browsing the directory is free for families, and applying to be featured is free for professionals. Two Paths personally reviews every professional before listing them.
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