Professional Summary: 

 

Bhakti Cohen has dedicated over two decades to assisting couples and families move through divorce.  Her professional experience includes time as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (now retired), a Parenting Coordinator, and a Collaborative Divorce Professional.  Today Bhakti's practice is focused on Divorce Coaching and her work as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator.  Bhakti is the co-founder of Family Mediation Solutions, a successful mediation practice for couples of all persuasions.  At Family Mediation Solutions she focuses on fostering quality, peaceful communication, and maintaining dignity and respect as couples navigate their path to divorce.

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Divorce Coaching:

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Working as a Divorce Coach complements all of Bhakti's previous work. While her mediation services are for couples (married or not), Divorce Coaching is specifically aimed at individuals. At this juncture, clients seek understanding, education on expectations, and guidance on how best to face this seemingly daunting undertaking. The goal is to minimize fear and anxiety while increasing hope and confidence. Bhakti is an outstanding educator who brings years of expertise and evidence-based research on best practices for families immersed in divorce, coupled with compassion.

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Education:

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• BA in Comparative Religious Studies, with Honors

• M.Ed in Counselor Education, with Honors

• Ed.S in Marriage and Family Therapy, with Honors

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT-2237)

• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator (24357-F)

• Trained Parenting Coordinator

• Collaborative Divorce Professional

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Professional Associations:

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• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

• Florida Academy of Professional Mediators

• Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals

• Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Gainesville

• Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

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Contact Info:

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Email: Bhakti@bhakticohen.com