Laina Mason is a seasoned therapist with 15+ years experience helping people navigate the complexities of trauma, major life transitions, and emotional distress.

Her work focuses on guiding clients through pervasive fear, sadness, and disconnection, the challenges that often impact relationships, self-worth, and the ability to embrace life fully. Through an integrative and empowering approach, Laina helps clients process their experiences, set boundaries, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways.

In addition to her clinical expertise, she brings a unique perspective as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and competitor, equipping her with a deep understanding of gritty resilience and managing high-pressure situations under stress.

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Website: https://newyorkcitypsychotherapists.com/

In each episode of Keep the Kids in Mind, Family and Divorce Mediator, Rachel Green, chats with other industry professionals, offering advice to people going through divorce or separation with children involved.

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Nora Marcus, LMSW, is a New York based social worker, therapist, divorce coach, and mediator. She receivedher master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. Nora merges fierce advocacy with compassionate solutions to foster long-term, positive change for her clients. Throughout her career, Nora has been committed to elevating underrepresented communities. At Autism Speaks, for seven years, she developed programming that empowered families for long-term success following an autism diagnosis. Prior to that, she created initiatives for the Jewish National Fund to engage young adults. By bringing a multidisciplinary approachto her practice, she tailors each therapeutic relationship to meet individual needs. Providing a client-centered structure that facilitates growth and fosters resilience.

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Website: www.noramarcus.com

Instagram: @noramarcusconsulting

In each episode of Keep the Kids in Mind, Family and Divorce Mediator, Rachel Green, chats with other industry professionals, offering advice to people going through divorce or separation with children involved.

Connect with Rachel:
Website: https://www.mediate2resolution.com/

Stacey Sonnelitter is a mother of four and a domestic violence survivor. When divorcing she found the courts prioritized her ex-husband's interests over the welfare of her children. Stacey's story highlights broader issues within the family court system, where she asserts that there is a pattern of favoring more influential parties regardless of evidence of abuse. Her fight includes efforts to remove corrupt officials from their positions and raise awareness about the systemic failures that harm vulnerable children and their families.

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In each episode of Keep the Kids in Mind, Family and Divorce Mediator, Rachel Green, chats with other industry professionals, offering advice to people going through divorce or separation with children involved.
Connect with Rachel:
Website: https://www.mediate2resolution.com/