Family Mediation Ontario
Dayana Romero
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST.
COUPLES THERAPIST, DATING COACH & QUALIFIED MEDIATOR
Separation is deeply emotional — but the process forward doesn’t have to feel chaotic or adversarial.
As qualified mediator, I help couples navigate separation with clarity, compassion and a calm, structured approach that keeps your family’s wellbeing at the center.
I've Seen How Heavy This Moment Can Feel....
Most people reach out when communication has broken down, emotions are high and the future feels uncertain. You may be trying to protect your children, figure out finances or simply stop the tension from getting worse.
You might feel scared, overwhelmed or exhausted.
And that is completely normal.
Our role is to help you move from that place of stress into a process that feels clearer, calmer and more manageable.
Qualified Family Mediator
I’m trained to guide difficult conversations in a structured and fair way. My role is to help both of you stay focused on solutions, avoid unnecessary conflict and make decisions you can both feel comfortable with.
Registered Psychotherapist
With over 15 years of experience as a couples therapist, I bring strong clinical insight and emotional guidance to every session. This helps keep family mediation productive, grounded and focused on clear decision-making.
Bilingual
Mediator
I offer mediation in both English and Spanish so families can express themselves fully in the language they feel most comfortable with. This allows everyone to feel heard, understood and included during important decisions.
Virtual & In-Person
Mediation
You can work with me through virtual family mediation anywhere in Ontario or meet in person in Hamilton. Both options are private, flexible and designed to make separation and child-custody decisions easier and more manageable.
What Is Mediation and Why Choose It Instead of Going to Court?
Family mediation is a private, structured process where a neutral mediator helps separating or divorcing couples make decisions about parenting, finances, property and communication — without going through the court system. Unlike legal procedures that can become adversarial, expensive and emotionally draining, mediation keeps you in control of your own agreements.
As a certified family mediator and registered psychotherapist with 16+ years of experience, I guide both of you through calm, solution-focused conversations so you can reach decisions that support your family’s future.
Why Mediation Is Better Than Court for Most Families?
Faster and more affordable than legal battles
Unlike public court hearings, mediation is discreet. It gives you space to discuss sensitive topics — parenting, money, communication — in a safe and respectful setting.
Private, confidential and
less stressful
With over 15 years of experience as a couples therapist, I bring strong clinical insight and emotional guidance to every session. This helps keep family mediation productive, grounded and focused on clear decision-making.
More control over
decisions
With mediation, you and your former partner keep the power to shape your agreements. In court, a judge decides for you. Mediation helps you design solutions that actually fit your family.
Better for parenting and child-custody decisions
Mediation is one of the most effective ways to create a parenting plan or reach child-custody agreements in Ontario. It reduces conflict, supports co-parenting and keeps children’s needs at the center of the process.
Reduces long-term conflict
Courtroom processes often escalate tension. Mediation helps minimize emotional strain, strengthen communication and prevent future disputes — especially important for parents who will be connected for years.
Flexible options: virtual + in-person in Hamilton
Whether you prefer virtual family mediation from the comfort of home or in-person mediation in Hamilton, you can choose the format that feels most supportive.