Professional Details

Denise Banks-Wilson
Practitioner MediatorPractitioner Mediator

Family Journey Mediation, LLC

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7727 Calhoun Street
Unit 3120
Charlotte , NC 28216
USA
618-844-1122

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Description of Practice

About My Practice
I work with families to create parenting agreements that consider the needs and desires of the children and the reality of family dynamics and resources. When families design their own agreements, they are more likely to reflect family values and the goals they have for their children’s lives. A solid parenting agreement can guide the coparenting relationship going further and most can be completed in 2 – 3 sessions. As a convenience to families, I provide services via conference call and online.

Why I Do This Work
My goal is to help parents navigate the minefield, mystery, and magic of coparenting through separation and divorce. As a coparent educator, I have worked with over 3500 parents who’ve struggled with the sometimes confusing and chaotic world of coparenting. I have conducted over 350 mediations. While I only work with the parents, I do the work for the children. A healthy coparenting relationship will not only reduce the chaos and uncertainty in the parent’s lives but will give the child the sense of peace and security they deserve.

My Strengths
I have over 16 year of experience helping parents understand the importance of having a healthy child-focused coparenting relationship, for their benefit and the benefit of the children. Together we can identify coparenting strategies that work for them. My superpower is to be patient and compassionate while this growth and learning is taking place and to always remember that …. it’s easier to raise a healthy child than to fix a broken adult… Fredrick Douglass

Professional Background

  • Certified Divorce and Family Mediator, Northwestern University 2012
  • Certified Divorce Coach, CDC Certification Program, 2018
  • Certified ODR Online Family and Divorce Mediation, Mediate.Com 2020

Experience

I served as lead facilitator for the Illinois' court mandated coparenting class and has had over 3500 parents attend her workshops. Denise received her Family Mediation Certification from Northwestern University and has conducted over 350 mediations since 2012.

Degrees

B.S./M.S. - Illinois State University 1984/1986

Training

Dates    Trainer(s)    Title   
2012    Northwestern University, Chgo    Divorce & Family Mediation - 40
2016    Mediation Council of Illinois    Annual Conf. - Appx. 15hrs, pr. year (2016/2019)
2020    APFM    Town Hall Series - 6
2020    Mediate.Com    Online Family Mediation - 20

Approach

My approach to family mediation is to help parents develop a parenting plan that works for them - a guide to their coparenting relationship going further. I refer to my parents as Mom and Dad, in order to appeal to the most common denominator in their relationship - the responsibility for and love of their child. I believe that a solid parenting plan should be rooted in meeting the needs of the child and the parent's goal for the child's future. I support parents by providing resources for making the most informed decisions possible.

Fees

Mediation Intake session - 50.00 per/person (30 minutes)

Mediation session - 110.00 pr/hr (minimum of two hours required).
This fee includes:

One 2-hour mediation session
Preparation and drafting of Parenting Agreement
Up to 1 significant revision of the final agreement
All phone and email support

Areas of Practice

  • Family (350 mediated)

Professional Services

  • Mediator
  • Online Mediator
  • Parenting Coordinator

References available upon request.

This dispute resolution professional keeps professional liability insurance.