A divorce coach who
gets it. And gets you.

I understand the delicate balance of co-parenting, building new relationships, and creating healthy family dynamics. This personal experience, combined with my professional expertise, allows me to bring both compassion and strategic insight to my work with clients.

“I believe that with the right guidance and support, divorce can be more than just an ending—it can be the beginning of an intentionally designed next chapter. As someone who has navigated both sides of divorce—professionally as a certified divorce coach and personally through my own divorce—I understand the complexity of emotions, decisions, and transitions you're facing.”

My approach

Working at the intersection of
strategic guidance & emotional support

My role is to help you:

  • Make clear-headed, values-based decisions even during emotional turbulence

  • Become a credible and prepared client for your legal team

  • Navigate high-conflict situations with wisdom and strategy

  • Improve communication with all parties involved

  • Focus on the "business of divorce" while honoring your emotional journey

My journey

In 2020 when I began my own divorce journey at fifty after a long-term marriage, I discovered firsthand how overwhelming and isolating the process can be.

Even with my background in education, communication, and crisis management, I found myself wishing for a trusted guide, someone who could help me navigate both the practical complexities and emotional challenges of divorce. This experience shaped not only my personal story, but my professional calling: to be the support for others that I wished I'd had during my own journey.

Though I love my work, my most cherished role is being a mom to an amazing young (almost) adult and a partner in a blended household where we have three teenagers in total!

I look forward to working with you to demystify the divorce process and helping you find strength and clarity during one of life's most challenging transitions.

What I believe in

What’s at the center of everything I do

Shared wisdom

I want to save my clients pain and suffering by sharing what I’ve learned going through my own divorce and in my training since.

Empathy & confidentiality

I recognize that positive change begins with understanding and respect, and that includes the utmost respect for your privacy.

Strategic guidance

While I’m always supportive and available for deep listening, I’m also highly strategic so you get the actionable guidance you need to make better decisions.

My professional background

My approach to divorce coaching is shaped by my more than 30 years of teaching, consulting, and coaching.

  • Certified Divorce Coach® (CDC)

  • Extensive experience with complex divorce situations and post-separation dynamics

  • Certified Divorce Transition & Recovery Coach®

  • Trained YPO Forum Moderator

  • Certified by The Art & Science of Coaching, Erickson International (ICF)

  • MBTI Certified Practitioner

  • Graduate degrees in Adult Education & Interdisciplinary Studies (Crisis Communication & Learning)

  • Management Consultant specializing in crisis communication

  • Instructor, UBC, Vancouver BC

“Once I began working with Sam, I trusted myself more and felt less alone during my high conflict divorce. Any client who is lucky enough to work with her will quickly realize they won the lottery by having her at their side.”

G.M., San Francisco, California