As a mental health clinician who often works with individuals who are planning for separation/divorce, it is reassuring to have the Candlewood Mediation Center as a resource. Many individuals find the anticipation of traditional divorce attorneys intimidating, confrontational and pricey. Katherine Webster-O’Keefe and Dr. Thomas Condon provide a professional and comprehensive service that effectively guides couples through this difficult process. I have referred several challenging couples to the Candlewood Mediation Center. With collaboration and much focused and patient work, Ms. Webster-O’Keefe and Dr. Condon have helped my clients reach agreements about which both parties felt confident.

Regardless of the levels of acrimony and contention present at the start of mediation, Tom and Katherine make sure both individuals feel supported and power imbalances are neutralized. I feel 100% confident in recommending this team and have enjoyed collaborating with them to help individuals transition into the next phase of their lives. Divorce, being incredibly painful and confusing filled me with fear about the process and I wondered if all of the terrible stories I heard would come true. Fortunately you kept us on task and always made me feel at ease. Your kind demeanor and true concern… was heartfelt and made the turmoil of this life- changing event more comfortable to handle. I can look back at the mediation and know that it was done properly, fairly and with dignity. Tom and Katherine were easy to work with. Dr. Condon helped get us through the stages of emotion … organizing our children’s future though co-parenting. Having Dr. Condon and Attorney Webster-O’Keefe there was like having a buffer to keep things in check. They helped me cope with my fears about the future.