My name is Tracy Gould Sheinin and I have been a mediator since 1999. I have been a court-appointed mediator in the Atlanta, Georgia Superior Courts for more than a decade where I have supported thousands of clients as they navigate the difficult processes of separation, divorce and post-divorce adjustments.
I also coach folks who want to navigate conflict better through improved communication skills and boundary setting. And, I coach people who are headed into a mediation and need support on what to expect and how to prepare.
As an expert mediator, I specialize in assisting people work through complicated and emotional issues to reach a fair, thorough and satisfactory resolution.
Together, we work on the financial, parenting, property and communication issues necessary to your particular situation.
As is helpful, we may bring in other professionals such as attorneys or financial experts to ensure that you have all the information you need to make wise decisions for yourself and your family.
Ultimately, you can have a comprehensive agreement that moves you from conflict and overwhelm to resolution and peace of mind.
Accomplishments
Professional mediator since 1999
B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Peace Studies with a focus on Conflict Resolution
Worked with thousands of clients in thousands of cases
Completed hundreds of hours of training in domestic, civil, employment, juvenile, education, elementary peer, community, victim-offender, and elder care areas of mediation and arbitration practice
Provided hundreds of hours of mediation training in basic, community, truancy, and advanced subject matters
Mediator, Conflict Coach and Parent Coordinator
Served on the Steering Committee and as the first Executive Director of the Community Mediation Center of Columbia, SC
Founded the SC Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution
Member of the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Serves private mediation services to clients with or without attorneys
Worked with the ADR offices in DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Clayton, and Cobb counties beginning in 2008
“Tracy helped us get through some very tough discussions about how to co-parent with the kids as the priority. She was patient, creative, knowledgeable.”
“Tracy handled our issues with great care and fairness. She made a very difficult situation easier to get through with her knowledge, skills, and kindness.”
“We had to come back together to modify child support after both our situations changed. Talking money is never fun for me and especially with my ex. But Tracy made it go much better than I feared it would and we got a fair agreement worked out.”
“Even though my ex and I disagree on almost everything, we agree that using Tracy to help us divorce was a smart choice. She made sure all our bases were covered and we got it done much faster and cheaper than if we had tried to fight it out ourselves.”
“We knew we were ready to get divorced but we had no idea how to do it. The whole process felt overwhelming and scary. Tracy helped us figure out what issues we needed to work on and what information we needed to get it done. She took a big scary thing and made it into a manageable thing. I’m so glad we went to her first instead of guessing our way around. I’m certain we saved a ton of time, frustration and money.”