Root yourself through the process,
keep growing long after it
Divorce is hard and emotionally draining. It touches your finances, your routines, your sense of who you are, and when high-conflict co-parenting is part of the picture, it gets even harder. I help you plan, strategize, have clarity, and make informed decisions, whether you're just thinking about filing, in the early stages, right in the middle of it, or rebuilding life after divorce.
You don't have to know what to ask yet. Most clients start with a single discovery call. We figure out what you actually need before you commit to anything.
What Is High-Conflict Divorce?
High-conflict divorce isn't just a divorce that feels hard. It's a specific pattern, one where communication has broken down, trust is gone, and almost every decision, big or small, turns into a negotiation or a fight. It often means repeated court involvement and co-parenting that feels more like damage control than teamwork.
If several of these sound familiar, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone. This is exactly the kind of situation I coach people through every day.
- Repeated disagreements over custody, parenting time, or major decisions for your kids
- Communication that consistently breaks down into conflict, blame, or silence
- An ongoing pattern of court filings, hearings, or requests for modifications
- Difficulty co-parenting without an attorney, mediator, or evaluator involved
- One or both people using the legal process itself as a form of control
- A sense that even small interactions require strategy
- Manipulation, or attempts to create a distorted version of reality
Why "Smart" Divorce Coaching?
Smart isn't just a name, it's an approach. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely, a framework for setting goals that actually get accomplished, and it's what I bring into every session.
Everyone going through divorce should have specific goals and objectives, not just a vague sense of wanting things to be okay.
Your goals should be measurable, tied to a real sense of what success looks like for you and your family.
Your goals should be achievable and realistic, given your actual circumstances, not just how you wish things could be.
Your goals should be meaningful, and aligned with your family's goals and values, not someone else's idea of what matters.
Your goals should be worked on in a timely manner, so momentum doesn't stall while decisions are waiting to be made.
Having SMART goals gives you an action plan, creates clarity, and helps you stay focused, even when everything else about the process feels uncertain.
About
Before divorce coaching found me, I spent more than 30 years building a career in banking and financial services, moving through management and human resources roles that taught me how to lead, listen, and navigate complex situations with professionalism and calm. I also hold a BA in Psychology and work as a Career Coach, so understanding people, what drives them, what holds them back, and how to help them move forward has always been at the center of what I do.
Coaching itself has been part of my path for a long time. I went through years of formal coach training long before I became a Certified Divorce Coach, and during my corporate career, I trained other managers to become coaches themselves. Looking back, coaching was destined to be my path. I was on that path years before I knew what was coming in my own life, long before I ever imagined it would lead me here.
For years before getting married, I loved my career and the life I was building. I traveled, I grew, and I took my time. I got married in my mid-30s when I genuinely felt ready to build a family, and I went in believing what most of us believe: that it would be forever.
However, life had a different plan. After 11 years of marriage, the "D" word entered our world. What followed was a three-year process of navigating divorce while still living together, largely shaped by the realities of COVID. My divorce was finalized one day before our 14th wedding anniversary. One chapter closing as another one opened.
I went into my marriage believing in "till death do us part." What I got instead was "till divorce do us part."
But here's what I also got: perspective, resilience, and proof that there is absolutely light at the end of the tunnel. We all survived it, and that experience, layered on top of everything I've built professionally, is what brought me to this work, and what I bring to every client I sit with.
Today, I live a life I'm genuinely grateful for. My children bring me more joy than I can put into words. I recharge by the beach, get lost in a good book, and find real fulfillment in watching my clients overcome their challenges and step into what comes next. I still love to travel. I've learned that the small things, the quiet moments, the simple pleasures, are often the ones that matter most. I enjoy my peace, clarity, and calmness. I find that I am a better mother because of these small moments. -Talin
Why I Do This Work
I have walked in your shoes. I know what it's like to feel overwhelmed by the process, to want to react when every instinct is telling you to, and to realize that your children are watching how you handle all of it. That last part is what kept me focused. My kids needed me to show up calm, prepared, and strategic, not reactive and exhausted. But I'll be honest, I wish I had someone in my corner who could help me with all of it. Not just the legal side, and not just the emotional side, but everything in between.
I had an attorney who handled the law, and a therapist who helped me process what I was going through. But neither had the time, or the role, to coach me through the actual process: thinking strategically, staying organized, showing up prepared with the right questions and documents. And imagine paying attorney rates for that kind of hand-holding, on top of already expensive legal bills. I had family and friends too, but their advice wasn't always the right advice, and I didn't want every phone call to be about my divorce. They had their own lives.
That gap is exactly why I became a divorce coach, and why I do this work: so I can help others navigate divorce with clarity, knowledge, certainty, strategy, and perspective.
I became a Certified Divorce Coach because I want to be the person I needed back then. Someone who understands the process, helps you prepare, stay organized, document what matters, remain credible and composed, and handle interactions effectively with your ex-spouse. I walk alongside you from the beginning of your divorce all the way through to what comes next. I want anyone going through a divorce to feel empowered to make the best decisions for themselves and their families, and to know they have real agency over their lives.
Going through a high-conflict divorce changes you. It tests your patience, your clarity, and your ability to stay grounded while your world, and your children's world, changes rapidly. You're mourning what was while worrying about what's ahead: your kids, your finances, the people you might lose along the way.
You don't have to figure this out alone. Together, we'll build the clarity and agency that empower you to shape what comes next for you and your children.
That's why I do this.
- CertificationCDC Certified Divorce Coach, Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach, Divorce Coaching Intensive and Specialty tracks
- FocusHigh-conflict co-parenting, court preparation, communication strategy, life after divorce, career coaching
- ApproachStructured, practical, and collaborative with your existing legal and support team
- Based inLos Angeles, California. Available throughout the United States via video call
How coaching works
Discovery call
A free 20-minute call to talk through where things stand, what's urgent, and whether coaching is the right fit right now.
Custom strategy
Based on your case and your kids, we map out what to prepare for, what to communicate, and in what order.
Ongoing sessions
Regular sessions that flex with your case timeline, before filing, during negotiations, or after a court date.
Court & co-parenting support
Preparation for court hearings, including how to show up with credibility and documentation, plus ongoing coaching on communication with your co-parent.
Where clients bring me in
Practical support to help you make informed decisions, reduce conflict, and navigate high-conflict situations.
High-conflict co-parenting
Structured communication strategies, boundary-setting, and support for parenting through disagreement and difficult exchanges.
Ongoing supportPlanning and execution
Write a parenting plan customized to your children's needs, one you can share with your attorney. Walk into meetings with attorneys, financial professionals, and courts, organized, credible, and clear on what matters for you, your children, your finances, and your future.
Case-specificCommunication strategy
Grey-rock and low-conflict communication training for emails, texts, and exchanges with a high-conflict co-parent or their attorney.
Skill-buildingLife after divorce
Rebuilding routines, identity, and confidence once the legal process ends, for you and for your children.
Post-decreeWays to work together
One focused session
- An urgent decision or upcoming hearing
- A co-parenting flashpoint that needs a plan
- Help drafting a message before you send it
- Getting organized before a meeting with your attorney or financial professional
- A second opinion before you make a big decision
Coaching package
- A set number of sessions built around your case timeline and beyond
- Continues coaching through a longer or high-conflict case
- Call or text support between sessions
- Priority scheduling between sessions
- Coordination with your attorney or evaluator, when helpful
Pricing is discussed during your discovery call based on your individual needs and number of desired sessions. I accept payment by Venmo, Zelle, or credit card.
Pay NowWhat clients say
"Exceptional listening and validation. Your ability to truly listen created a space where I felt seen and heard, something that can be rare in divorce-related conversations. You balanced empathy with honest, thoughtful guidance, which helped me move toward deeper self-discovery. Through our work, I've become more aware of my triggers and feel better equipped with tools to manage them effectively."
"Our sessions have been full of insightful perspective and reframing. Throughout our sessions, you consistently helped me 'zoom out' and view challenges from a broader, more constructive view. These 'a-ha' moments have been incredibly impactful. Your ability to reframe situations has changed how I approach problems. I now see them as multifaceted rather than feeling stuck in patterns shaped by my past relationship. You've also provided me with practical, actionable guidance, clear steps that introduced me to valuable resources I can continue to use moving forward."
"Steady focus on what matters most. You helped keep our conversations grounded in what's most important, my son's well-being. With your guidance on communication and boundary-setting, I've been able to navigate difficult interactions with greater clarity and confidence. Your support has helped me stay aligned with my values, even in stressful situations, and resist falling back into old patterns. Thank you for your guidance, insight, and support. I carry your empowering words with me and feel more confident and resilient as I move forward."
Questions clients ask before starting
Is this legal advice?
No. I'm not an attorney, and coaching isn't a substitute for legal counsel. I help you think clearly, prepare for meetings and court, and communicate effectively, alongside the lawyer already handling your case.
Is this similar to therapy?
No. I'm not a licensed mental health professional, and coaching isn't therapy or counseling. I don't diagnose or treat mental health conditions. My focus is forward-facing: helping you think strategically, stay organized, and make clear decisions through the divorce process. If you're also working with a therapist, I'm glad to support alongside them.
What's the difference between divorce coaching and therapy?
Therapy tends to look inward and back, processing emotions, past patterns, and healing. Coaching is action-based and forward-moving. We focus on what's in front of you right now: decisions to make, meetings to prepare for, communication to handle, and a plan to move forward with clarity and confidence. Many clients benefit from both at the same time, coaching for the strategy and momentum, therapy for the emotional processing.
I already have an attorney. Why would I need a coach too?
Your attorney handles the legal strategy. I help with everything around it: making decisions ahead of your meetings with your attorney or other professionals, getting organized, co-parenting communication, and the nerves before a hearing, so you show up to every meeting credible, prepared, and empowered.
Is coaching confidential?
Yes. What we discuss stays between us. I don't share session content with anyone.
Can you help with communication with a difficult co-parent?
This is a core part of the work. I teach structured, low-conflict communication approaches, often called "grey rock," that keep exchanges brief, factual, and hard to escalate.
Do you work with my attorney or other professionals on my case?
Only if you want that collaboration. If you'd like me coordinating with your family law attorney, certified divorce financial analyst, or mental health professional, I'm glad to work with them, so everyone supporting you is on the same page.
How do sessions work?
Sessions are held by video or phone, scheduled around your case timeline. Most clients start with a single discovery call so we can map out what you actually need before committing to a package.
Send your questions ahead of time
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