Lori Gephart
Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania 16066
United States
Profession(s)
Mental Health Professional, Psychologist, MediatorAs a Collaborative Divorce Coach I help families separate and divorce without going to court for a healthier and more respectful divorce for themselves and their children. I believe that families don't belong in court. I work as a peacemaker to coach the parties to improve communication and co-parenting skills and help to manage the process of respectful resolution to conflict. If you are considering divorce or separation, consider the Collaborative process to avoid the adversarial approach.
I am a leader in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and international collaborative law community. I am a Board Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals where I serve as Board President and past Co-Chair of the Fundraising Committee, past Secretary and Co-chair of the Practice Group Development Committee. I served as President of the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania and I regularly speak at professional, civic, and religious organizations regarding the collaborative family law process. I am also a collaborative trainer providing introductory and advanced trainings in the Collaborative Process.
Professional Activities
Psychologist Collaborative Divorce Coach Collaborative Coach Collaborative Marriage Planning Coach Collaborative Practice Trainer Family Mediator SpeakerUndergraduate Education
Duquesne University BA Psychology, 1984
Postgraduate Education
Duquesne University M.A., Psychology, 1985
Professional Education
Duquesne University MA Psychology, 1985
Interdisciplinary Basic Training in Collaborative Practice
Coercive Control and Violence Issues in Collaborative Practice
The Role of the Mental Health Professional in the Collaborative Process
June 15, 2011: “Collaborative Process for Resolution of Family Disputes: Role of Psychologists” by Mellissa Greevy, Esquire, Thomas Gould, Esquire, Lee Picariello, Lori Gephart 3CE
November 10-11, 2011: “Basic Training in Collaborative Practice” by Mark Gubinsky, Esquire, David Miller, Esquire, Patricia Henk, Esquire, and Chris Stachtiaris, Esquire. Panelist: Lori Gephart, MA. 12 CE
May 4-5, 2012: “Basic Training in Collaborative Practice” by Lea Anderson, Esquire, Susan DeGirolamo, Esquire, Paula Hopkins, Esquire, and Mary K. McDonald, Esquire. Panelist: Lori Gephart, MA. 12 CE
March 27, 2012 “Matrimonial Inn of Court presentation - Effective use of neutrals in divorce negotiations” Panelist: Lori Gephart, M.A. 1 hour
May 4-5, 2012: “Basic Training in Collaborative Practice” by Lea Anderson, Esquire, Susan DeGirolamo, Esquire, Paula Hopkins, Esquire, and Mary K. McDonald, Esquire. Panelist: Lori Gephart, MA. 12 CE
November 9-10, 2012: “Basic Training in Collaborative Practice” by Loretta Gephart, M.A., Mark Gubinsky, Esquire, Patricia Henk, Esquire, David Miller, Esquire, and Chris Stachtiaris, Esquire. 12 CE
January 4, 2013: “Dealing with Hostility – Stopping the Dance – both for clients and attorneys” Panelists: Lori Gephart, Judy Shimm 1 hour
April 25, 27, 2013: “Basic Training in Collaborative Practice” by Loretta Gephart, M.A., Lea Anderson, Esquire, Deborah Conflenti, Esquire, Susan DeGirolamo, Esquire, Paula Hopkins, Esquire, and Mary K. McDonald, Esquire. 12 CE
November 11, 2013: “The Gold Standard Child Support Calculation: Is it Relevant to the Collaborative Process?” by David Slesnick, Moderator: Paula Hopkins, and Panelists: Patricia W. Henk, Chris Stachtiaris, David Pieton and Loretta Gephart. 2 hours
February 6-8, 2014: “Three Day Interdisciplinary Basic Training in Collaborative Practice” by Loretta Gephart, M.A., Susan DiGirolamo, Esquire and David Miller. 18CE
October 25, 2014: A Practical Approach to Handling Coercive Control or Violence Issues in CP, Lori Gephart, Lynn Hutchinson, Patricia Rogers, Lisa Alexander, Mary Pence, 1.5 hours.
November 3, 2014: Strategies for streamlining the Collaborative Process, Derek Smith, Paula Hopkins, Lori Gephart, 1 hour.
November 3, 2014: How to set up and Manage a Profitable Collaborative Practice - Panel Mark Byelich (Bucks), Peter Bort (Philadelphia), Mary Louise Parker, Diane Hitzemann (East Central), Lori Gephart (Pgh), 1 hour.
February 6, 2015: Domestic Violence and Collaborative Practice 1 hour.
April 23-25, 2015: “Three Day Interdisciplinary Basic Training in Collaborative Practice” by Lea Anderson, Marc Criss, Loretta Gephart, M.A., Patricia Henk and Paula Hopkins. 18 hours.
September 25, 2015: Techniques to take the family from fear to relationships by Loretta Gephart, M.A., Paula Hopkins, Susan DiGirolamo, Patricia Wozniak Henk. 1CE
November 6, 2015: ACBA Collaborative Law Committee Panel Discussion mental health issues in Collaborative practice by Loretta Gephart, M.A. and Patricia Boswell 1 hour.
Interdisciplinary Basic Training in Collaborative Practice
Coercive Control and Violence Issues in Collaborative Practice
The Role of the Mental Health Professional in the Collaborative Process
Ross M. Evans
Essig & Evans LLP
4540 Cooper Road, Suite 304
Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
(513)698-9370
rme@essigevans.com
www.family&fertilitylaw.com
Susan DiGirolamo
1386 Old Freeport Road, Suite 3B
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-281-1499
sd@susanlaw.com
www.susanlaw.com
Mark Criss
Cranberry Professional Park
501 Smith Drive, Suite 5
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
724-776-5730
www.crisslawoffice.com
mark@crisslawoffice.com
Comments
I help to resolve disputes collaboratively. My passion is to work as a peacemaker for families. I help to bring respect and peace to families in crisis in order to resolve family problems and avoid court. I believe that the Collaborative Practice offers a healthy alternative to the traditional method of resolving conflict. I am always excited to help to facilitate a healthy process of resolving disputes for the benefit of all parties, including children. Healthy communication helps to move all parties to a place where interests can be met and hopes and fears can be addressed. Please note that we are able to offer services via Zoom to comply with social distancing.