Katie VandenBerg is a CDC Certified Divorce Coach® based in Morton, Illinois, who helps people navigate divorce with strategy, calm, and a clear head. Her work spans the full arc of the process — pre-filing preparation, legal proceedings, co-parenting plans, and financial untangling — with a steady focus on protecting clients from costly mistakes made in moments of emotional overwhelm.
She came to coaching through her own experience. After a painful divorce from her high school sweetheart, Katie realized she'd needed strategic guidance she never had. Years of informally helping friends through their own Central Illinois divorces led her to earn her CDC certification and build a formal practice around it.
Katie's local fluency is a real differentiator. She understands the courts in Tazewell, Peoria, and McLean counties, and the particular texture of small-town divorce — the social scrutiny, agricultural and corporate assets, and tight-knit community dynamics that generic coaches can't speak to. Clients describe her as knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely present through the whole messy middle.
Background & Training
CDC Certified Divorce Coach® / Certified
Offerings
Free Divorce Consultation
30 min / In person & virtual
A 30-minute call to walk through your unique divorce situation and explore what working together would look like. No pressure, no obligation.
Trail Guide to Divorcing With Dignity
Self-paced / Virtual
A self-paced, 6-module video course covering the legal, financial, and emotional sides of divorce. Instant access, lifetime availability.
Power Sessions
Varies / In person & virtual
Focused, single-topic strategy calls for mediation prep, parenting plan questions, document review, or navigating a communication crisis. No long-term commitment required.
Momentum Builder
6 months / In person & virtual
6-month coaching package for navigating the messy middle — discovery, custody negotiations, and financial untangling. Includes unlimited access via text, phone, and email.
Concierge Partner
12 months / In person & virtual
12-month strategic partnership with unlimited access to Katie via text, phone, and email. Best for high-conflict cases or anyone wanting full-journey support from filing to decree.
I Can Help If You're Navigating
Divorce & Co-Parenting
Heartbreak & Breakups
Post-Divorce Rebuilding
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Feeling Stuck or Lost
Communication & Conflict
Family Dynamics & Boundaries
Stress Management
Wealth & Abundance
Limiting Beliefs & Self-Sabotage
Reviews & Testimonials
“Katie was so helpful and supportive during a trying time in my life. Her knowledge and recommendations helped the divorce process go smoothly and quickly. Thank you!!”
Victoria S.From website
“I went from feeling overwhelmed to feeling focused and in control. She has vast knowledge, a caring attitude, and a practical approach. There's a saying, 'Luck favors the prepared.' Katie was my lucky charm — she prepared me for the biggest decisions of my life.”
Jessica D.From website
“I am so grateful to have had Katie coach me during my divorce journey. Her wealth of knowledge took me from a point of being stuck in fear & naivety for seven months after asking for a divorce to getting my divorce decree swiftly and in a peaceful manner shortly after hiring her....” “I am so grateful to have had Katie coach me during my divorce journey. Her wealth of knowledge took me from a point of being stuck in fear & naivety for seven months after asking for a divorce to getting my divorce decree swiftly and in a peaceful manner shortly after hiring her. She was professional in the advice and knowledge she had to offer but sympathetic & personable in her words and actions. Not only did she help me find the lawyer that was right for me but also helped with the tough conversations with my now ex, debrief legal documents and aided me in finding the silver lining in moments of doubt. I'm convinced I'd be stuck in the same pattern had I not hired Katie and 100% recommend her for anyone going through the process!”
Kayla E.From website
“Katie was a much needed consultant. She was there for me EVERY step of the way!!”
Sheryl S.From website
“Katie is very knowledgeable and helped me tremendously with keeping matters moving swiftly during difficult times. I highly recommend her!”
Heidi B.From website
“I am so, so thankful for a friend's referral to Katie! I felt I had a pretty good grasp on the divorce process but did not trust my ex enough to not throw some curveballs. I hired Katie to be another set of eyes and ears, to reassure me that I was not overlooking anything. She en...” “I am so, so thankful for a friend's referral to Katie! I felt I had a pretty good grasp on the divorce process but did not trust my ex enough to not throw some curveballs. I hired Katie to be another set of eyes and ears, to reassure me that I was not overlooking anything. She ended up exceeding this expectation! She gently nudged and kept me on task. She suggested other options to consider when I was uncertain. She provided recommendations for great, local resources. She listened through my tears, my frustrations, and my worries! She was so easy to work with and to talk to! She has been a true blessing and calm through the end of my (marriage) storm!”
Buffi O.From website
“Katie is very responsive to phone calls and texts and has always been there whenever I needed her. She knows the ins and outs of everything related to the divorce process.”
Hayley K.From website
“Divorce is hard, and Katie made the experience bearable. On top of it all, she recommended the perfect lawyer.”
Wendy V.From website
“She helped me think through every portion and has been there for me through the highs and lows. She has been a great asset to me!”
Elyssia E.From website
“Katie was great to work with. She provided so much support, especially in the early days of my separation when I felt overwhelmed and didn't know what to do. She's checked in with me consistently throughout the entire process, even when I didn't have any specific questions or nee...” “Katie was great to work with. She provided so much support, especially in the early days of my separation when I felt overwhelmed and didn't know what to do. She's checked in with me consistently throughout the entire process, even when I didn't have any specific questions or needs. It was so helpful to know she had my back and could give me solid advice anytime!”
Stephanie D.From website
“My divorce was one of the most challenging times of my life. Joining this program was a turning point for me. The emotional support, practical guidance, and legal insights provided by the team were invaluable.”
"Katie was so helpful and supportive during a trying time in my life. Her knowledge and recommendations helped the divorce process go smoothly and quickly. Thank..."
Victoria S.
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