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Our Team

Dedication • Expertise • Passion

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Founder, CEO, Certified Professional Mediator

Valerie Barrows

Valerie is a highly regarded Certified Professional Mediator, Facilitator, Consultant, and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in mental health. Her passion for mediation stems from 12 years specializing in couple's therapy. Valerie is dedicated to helping individuals in need and guiding them towards opportunities for success.

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Founder, COO,Mediater

T.J. O'Rourke

T.J. is an educated Mediator and the Director of Operations at a mental health group practice. With a background as a retired Air Force veteran and air traffic controller, he now dedicates his expertise to providing mediation services for couples. His passion for fostering positive outcomes in relationships was sparked by his time counseling military couples, where he witnessed the toll of high divorce rates on families. Committed to making a difference, T.J. focuses on guiding couples through disputes toward amicable resolutions by promoting communication and understanding.

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Mediater

Tawnie Pizarro

Tawnie is a seasoned professional Life Coach with a wealth of experience in the health and fitness industry, having started her journey in 2013. Her true passion lies in helping individuals transform their lives for the better. Tawnie's coaching methodology goes beyond surface-level positivity, delving into the core of "deep health" to forge a path towards a brighter, more empowered future. She firmly believes that change is born from action, and while the process may seem daunting, she is there every step of the way to guide you from setting goals to acquiring new skills, implementing practices, and ultimately taking meaningful action towards your desired transformation.

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Office Manager

Kayla Montoya

Kayla is an outgoing and self-driven individual with a passion for providing excellent customer service and managing front office operations. She is highly motivated to assist couples and families in need of mediation services, with a marked enthusiasm that is filled with hopes and dreams. Kayla's dedication to helping others extends to her future goal of becoming a Pediatric Cardiologist, where she hopes to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of children. With her strong communication skills and genuine care for others, Kayla is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those she serves.

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