:: EDUCATION ::
Bachelor's Degree from Westmont College, 1978, Cum Laude
Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from California State University at Northridge, 1985
Licensure as Marriage and Family Therapist, 1989
Certification in Hypnotherapy, 1990
Four-year Certification Course in Object Relations, 1995
Child Custody Mediation, 2001
Ongoing training in Collaborative Divorce, 2002 and continuing
:: PRACTICE SPECIALTIES ::
If you are facing separation or divorce, you may be concerned because, not only are you ending a relationship, but you face the possibility of a destructive increase in anger, tension, damage to your family, and expensive litigation. Mary Ann Aronsohn can guide you through the process in a way that helps you remain respectful, reduce the difficult feelings, and keep your integrity.
If you have children, Mary Ann excels at helping you construct a respectful co-parenting alliance that reduces pain for them.
Thousands of people have been guided by Mary Ann's insight, expertise and compassion. She has particularly extensive experience with divorce, remarriage and co-parenting; actively teaching separated/divorced parents to work together for the good of the children. Attorneys, therapists and judges also recommend her for this work.
- In one recent case, Mary Ann worked on a team that helped two parents lower the emotional "heat" in their divorce, so that their young son's well-being became the focus of their energy. This case could have become a drawn-out court battle, yet it never went to court.
- In another case, Mary Ann built a team for a couple with over 30 years of marriage. They reported being thrilled that they were able to feel " . . . more congenial, more respectful, more trusting and more secure . . . even during the process" of their financially complicated situation.
The areas of expertise Mary Ann offers include:
- Collaborative Divorce Assessment/Case Management
- Divorce Coaching
- Child Specialist Role
- Co-Parenting Coaching/Classes
- Therapy
:: MEMBERSHIPS & HONORS ::
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Stepfamily Association of America
Coalition for Collaborative Divorce—Executive Chair Position, 2006
Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
Pasadena Bar Association
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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