Expert Guidance in Coercive Control & Custody Cases

Helping You Navigate Emotional and Psychological Complexity

If you are a safe parent or attorney facing a manipulative or coercively controlling individual in family court, I can help. I offer consultation and expert insight grounded in a deep understanding in applying psychiatric diagnoses per the DSM-5-TR. I am trauma-informed and implement evidence-based best practices. I work alongside your legal team to provide a calm, informed perspective and a clear assessment of the dynamics at play.

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Are You Looking For An Expert/Consultant?

Are you a safe parent trying to protect your child(ren) in a custody nightmare? The family court system oftentimes misplaces children with an abusive parent. Under the direction of your legal team, I can help you navigate a solid plan to present to the court to preserve custody. I cannot guarantee an outcome. I will work with you and your attorney as a valuable and supportive resource for you

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I Offer Expert Witness Services

I provide tools, guidance, and emotional support to healthy parents navigating adversarial co-parenting environments, while striving to protect their children’s well-being. While I cannot guarantee court outcomes, I offer resources that help maintain stability, clarity, and strength through the process.

Strategy Partner

There is no one-size-fits-all all approach to a contentious or complex divorce or custody matter. A trauma-informed expert can help you develop a strategic, grounded mindset when interacting with an unpredicted or challenging coparent who has narcissistic tendencies.

Truth Teller

A consultant who understands coercive control can guide you towards radical acceptance. Together, we will manage expectations specific to your case.

Clarity

A trauma informed expert and consultant helps you sort through the overwhelming details of separation and your priorities so you can take the next steps with clarity and intention

Confidant

Divorce is stressful, and the unknowns of the family court system can cause heightened anxiety. When those around you are unable to understand your situation, an expert in coercive control can be instrumental in helping you begin this new chapter of your life.

Consultant

When you are new to family court, it can be an overwhelming system to navigate. An expert in coercive control can help you to understand the system and work with the trusted professionals involved in your case (e.g., attorneys, paralegals, therapists, private investigators).

Communication Co-Pilot

Engaging with a controlling or narcissistic and antagonistic coparent, particularly when others involved may not recognise the underlying patterns, requires a specialised approach. A trauma informed expert supports you in developing effective communication skills during the height and scrutiny of court involvement.

Guide

The post-separation period feels like an emotional marathon. An expert in trauma and coercion can provide you with the tools to process and navigate this difficult journey. No one should have to walk this path alone or unsupported.

Cheerleader

Divorce can be challenging. A knowledgeable expert in coercion and trauma can cheer you on as you embark on your new life. You can set an example for your children and continue to be their source of strength and stability during this process.

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About Me

I am a doctorally prepared, licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, family court consultant, and expert in coercive control who is trauma-informed. Additionally, I have completed the AAFP’s 'Introduction to Child Custody and Parenting Evaluations' and hold a Specialty Certification for Family Court Professionals from the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT).

I have survived a parent’s worst nightmare. I lost primary custody to an abuser. My abuser promised me that if I ever left the relationship, he would take the children and financially cripple me. I scoffed at the idea of losing my children to a person who had little to do with our family before the separation. Losing my children to an abuser was my price to pay for leaving an unhealthy relationship. I was tied to the family court system for over a decade. I was naive in believing the court would see through my abuser's lies and manipulation.

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Feedback From Families I’ve Supported

Hear from the parents and professionals who have leaned on my guidance during some of the most challenging moments. Their experiences reflect the support, clarity, and stability I strive to provide.

The first time I met Rene, I could feel her passion and see her genuine desire to help me understand and navigate the family court system. After four months of going through the divorce process on my own, I felt powerless, felt defeated by the ongoing abuse of my covert narcissistic ex, and was in a state of shock from the new abuse of the corrupt family court system. In meeting Rene, I finally felt seen and heard, I no longer felt powerless, and I regained trust in myself again. She helped me learn to communicate with my ex without playing into the emotions/games, helped me advocate for myself with my attorneys, and she was well-sourced with referrals to safe professionals (Certified Divorce Financial Advisor, Expert Witnesses, etc.). I am grateful for Rene because from the start, she believed me, believed in my lived experiences, and more importantly she believed in me!

Please get in touch with me for a consultation to discuss strategizing your case to protect your children and reduce time spent in court, unnecessary money spent on custody, and the emotional stress in dealing with an abusive parent.

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