Kelly Myers — Divorce & Separation Support

About Kelly

Kelly Myers is a certified divorce coach, mediator, and co-parenting specialist who founded First Steps Divorce after navigating her own difficult divorce in 2011. She started the practice to offer the guidance she wished she'd had — a way for people to move through divorce with clarity, intention, and as little damage as possible.

Kelly works with individuals and separating couples from the earliest moment of contemplation all the way through settlement and the new life that follows. Her approach blends practical strategy with genuine emotional support — helping clients sort through legal, financial, and co-parenting decisions while also tending to the personal toll the process takes. She helps clients build their full divorce team and acts as a coordinating partner across attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals.

What distinguishes Kelly is the depth of her training: she holds certifications in divorce coaching, mediation, co-parenting, and high-conflict resolution, and has trained through Harvard, Northwestern, and multiple specialty programs. She's also part of the training team that certifies other co-parenting specialists.

Background & Training

CDC Certified Divorce Coach® / Certification

Divorce Mediation Certificate – Northwestern University / Certification

Harvard Program on Negotiation – Mediation and Conflict Management Certificate / Certification

Co-Parenting Specialist Certification – Mosten Guthrie Academy / Certification

40 Hour Family Mediation Training – Mosten-Guthrie Academy / Training

Advanced Mediation Training – Mosten-Guthrie Academy / Training

High Conflict Mediation Training – The High Conflict Institute / Training

New Ways for Families Coach – The High Conflict Institute / Certification

Cinergy Conflict Management Coaching / Training

Paralegal Certificate – University of San Diego / Certification

Graduate of Coach U Core Essentials Program / Training

Certified YouMap® Coach and Facilitator / Certification

Navigating Divorce with Parents of Children with Disabilities – Mosten Guthrie Academy / Training

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training / Training

Mastermind Group Facilitator Training / Training

Offerings

Divorce Coaching

Virtual

Individual coaching to guide you through the emotional, legal, financial, and logistical aspects of divorce. Kelly acts as a strategic thinking partner to help you make informed decisions, build your divorce team, and stay focused on your post-divorce goals.

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Mediation Coaching

Virtual

Coaching to prepare you for and support you through mediation sessions. Helps you understand the process, organize your thoughts, and advocate effectively for your interests.

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Co-Parenting Coaching

Virtual

Support for parents who need help creating a parenting plan, improving communication with an ex-partner, and building a co-parenting relationship focused on the children's well-being.

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Divorce Mediation

Virtual

Mediation services to help separating couples navigate difficult conversations and reach agreements outside of court.

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Parenting Plan Mediation

Virtual

Focused mediation to help co-parents create a comprehensive parenting plan covering custody, visitation, and decision-making.

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I Can Help If You're Navigating

Divorce & Co-Parenting

Post-Divorce Rebuilding

Anxiety & Overwhelm

Communication & Conflict

Heartbreak & Breakups

Family Dynamics & Boundaries

Stress Management

Anger & Emotional Regulation

Feeling Stuck or Lost

Self-Worth & Confidence

Loneliness & Social Connection

What Clients Say

★★★★★

"Kelly's coaching helped me focus on what I needed to do to move forward and what next steps I should take. She is understanding and shows a lot of empathy, while trusting me to know what is best in my life. She challenged me in the right way."

Sally F.

★★★★★

"I worked with Kelly during a difficult time where I was focusing on my own discovery, who I was, what I wanted out of life and how I wanted to be there for my family. Kelly supported me and helped me sort through the weeds. We had an immediate bond as we had shared experiences, she truly understood what I was going through. Kelly comes from a place of care and concern; she gave me space to find my own answers and guided me to solutions I hadn't considered. After working with Kelly, I was able to face my life again. I found the strength to make the right decisions, to trust myself and to model the life I want for me and my family. I was able to love who I am again."

Caryn A.

★★★★★

"I cannot express how grateful I am for Kelly. I am already divorced but going back to court. I wasn't sure how much she would be able to help me but she has a wealth of knowledge. She asked questions I wouldn't have even thought of. I can only imagine how helpful it would have been to speak with her before my actual divorce. Kelly is dedicated and invaluable!"

Jessica M.

★★★★★

"I am so impressed with Kelly and the services she provides. As a lender, we work on many of the same cases and her clients are so well prepared and armed with all of the information needed to make the confident decisions needed to get through the difficult divorce process. This cuts down on time needed with mediators and attorneys which saves TONS of legal fees too."

Zach Taylor

★★★★★

"Kelly was a critical partner to me in every step of my process—from thinking about separating, making the decision to divorce, helping me to find key resources, supporting me through mediation and starting a new life after divorce. She is a great advocate and coach, and I am deeply grateful for her support."

Stephanie D.

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