Integrative Divorce Mediation and Coaching
Mediator
Mardi Chadwick-Balcom | she/her/hers
💌: mardi@integrativedivorcemediation.com
☎️: (508) 944-9594
Website: integrativedivorcemediation.com
📍Greater Newburyport, Massachusetts | Remote ✅ (via Zoom
A little about Mardi...
With over 26 years of experience as a divorce attorney, and as someone who has been through divorce and is now happily remarried, I know firsthand how overwhelming and emotionally charged this process can be. That’s why I created Integrative Divorce Mediation, a holistic approach that blends legal strategy with emotional wellness to help you move through divorce with clarity, confidence, and dignity.
I support clients at every phase of the journey, from contemplating divorce to navigating the process and rebuilding post-divorce. Whether you’re seeking a neutral mediator to help you and your spouse co-create fair, livable agreements, or you need support as an individual, I’m here to help.
In addition to full mediation services, I offer Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) for clients who are representing themselves but need behind-the-scenes legal guidance. This might include reviewing agreements, preparing documents, coaching you for court appearances, or helping you understand your rights and options so you can make empowered decisions without the full cost of litigation.
As a certified coach and trauma-informed practitioner, I also provide mindset and emotional support to help you stay grounded, regulate your nervous system, and show up as your best self - so you can respond instead of react.
This is not just about getting divorced. It’s about protecting your peace, preserving your resources, and laying the foundation for your next chapter.
If you’re ready to divorce differently - with less stress, more clarity, and a sense of integrity- -I’d be honored to support you.
Certifications
BA, University of New Hampshire 1994
JD, Suffolk University Law School 1998
Member of Massachusetts Bar since 1998
Certified Mediator 2006
Certified Collaborative Attorney and Coach 2024
200 hour certified Hatha yoga instructor 2019
200 hour certified Kundalini yoga instructor 2024
Trauma informed yoga instructor
Certified Sound Healer
Certified NLP Practitioner
Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner
Certified Hypnotherapist
Certified TIME Techniques Practitioner
Certified Life and Success Coach
Reiki Level 1 Certified
Tao Energy Practices
Testimonials
Mardi's dedication to helping me navigate the difficult & sensitive family court proceedings not only saved my relationship with my son, but ultimately reunited our family. Her rapport with & working knowledge of the court helped us anticipate & execute the appropriate steps needed to mitigate & meet both my son's needs & the concerns of the court. Her honest & savvy ability to straddle the line as both a respected member of the court & as a caring member of humanity gave me the support, insight & confidence needed to traverse such an uncomfortablely intimate journey to triumphant completion. - S.L. client
Mardi is a total professional. She thoroughly reviews the facts of the case, considers all options, and makes sound recommendations. She provides a honest service based on the customer’s needs and not on the firms’ effort to make money. - JB
Mardi brings an amazing collection of skills to bear to make a very challenging time just a little easier. From true legal advice, and guidance, mixed with her deep mediation skills - all serve to try and minimize costs - financial, emotional and karmic costs. She can be grounded, deliberate and forceful without coming across as shrill, arrogant or not caring, which helps make the divorce process feel less "us versus them." In the end, I felt like I had made a lifelong friend and partner that helped me through a very difficult time in my life, and I'm forever grateful. - TB