I am passionate about my work in mediation and collaborative family law. 

After working almost three decades as a therapist and two decades in family law, I recognize the life-long scars that can result from an adversarial family breakup.  Too often, parents “survive” the process with deep seated resentments and distrust.  Too often, the children lose a critical connection with one parent.  Their spark goes out, leaving them feeling guilty about themselves and fearful and pessimistic about life. 

This is not necessary.  Alternatives are available to the traditional adversarial system of depreciating one’s previous partner and vanquishing them in a court room.

Mediation and Collaborative Family Law return respect to the couple’s relationship during their separation and dissolution.  These procedures promote understanding and effective communication between the parties and emphasize solutions that work toward the satisfaction of the needs of both adults and children.  Parents work together to craft a plan that they can live with.  No more decisions are made by anonymous figures in black robes.

Collaborative Family Law Professionals

James P. Cole, Ph.D.
a Psychological Services Corporation
Oxnard Medical Arts Center
993 West Seventh Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
P.(805)483-9565 F.(805)486-5483
After Hours Crisis Line (805) 412-0029
e-mail: jcolepsychservices.com@gmail.com

www.jcolepsychservices.com