“Deborah offers first-rate and fresh wisdom, guidance and support to her clients and counsel. She has inspired many to achieve her vision of “the elegant divorce,” a phrase she coined several years ago that continues to resonate widely for participants in the family justice system. Her unique background, keen intuition and ability to synthesize ideas make her the coach that every person going through a significant life change should have in their corner. ”
Martha McCarthy, LSM
Founding Partner,
McCarthy Hansen & Company
“I am always grateful to refer people to Deborah Mecklinger for life coaching. Deborah is an intelligent intuitive therapist who is wise, warm and interested in a variety of issues. She is excellent at suggesting practical solutions. Many of those whom I have referred have told me how helpful Deborah has been.”
— JANET TANZER, PSYCHOTHERAPISTWhat More People Are Saying…
“Deborah was an essential support to help me work through conflicting emotions in the aftermath of infidelities in my marriage. She has a unique ability to recognize and distill the details of hurtful experiences and complicated situations. Guided by her to apply different language and words, I was able to put everything into proper perspective and to clearly negotiate my path forward, to set my limits and goals. She’s extremely knowledgeable and professional, a valuable advisor and coach. ”
— M.G., WOMAN 64, 45 YEAR MARRIAGE “I have worked with Deborah for over twenty years. She was and remains a valued professional. Her advice can be counted upon to be thoughtful, profound, and keenly to the point. Her skills with children and adults are impressive. I unhesitatingly recommend her. She just makes things better.”
— ALEXANDRA SEATON LL.B, COUNSEL, CHRISTEN SEATON BURRISON HUDANI LLP “My partners and I have been referring clients to Deborah for many years. With her unique background, she is able to help them navigate difficult aspects of separation with compassion and understanding. Clients feel at ease with Deborah, and invariably report that she has helped them become better parents and overcome their anxiety about the legal process. Deborah has sound judgment and is able to offer constructive insight without judgment. She is a valuable asset to any client and a great resource for lawyers.”
— VANESSA AMYOT, PARTNER, GELGOOT AND PARTNERS LLP “Even the best fall down sometimes!
Yes…that was me, as I’m sure it is many of you reading this. We are all human, doing the best we can in life. More often than not, there comes a time when we are faced with crisis and tragedy of some sort. Feelings of loss and grief that we didn’t think were ever a possibility. We ask ourselves, “what happened to the fairytale?” We are depleted and void of what feels like any ability to cope.
In the depths of my darkness and pain, when I felt like my life wasn’t worth living and I didn’t see a way out, I found Deb. She became my coach, my soldier and my life boat. Her incredible wisdom, her gentle demeanour and her life experience became my saving grace. Through my separation and divorce she was able to reaffirm that my family wasn’t breaking, we were lovingly and respectfully “reorganizing”. She was instrumental in helping me understand and makes sense of my feelings, redirect my negative thinking and rewrite my narrative to reflect what was actually happening. She taught me to stay the course, stay in my lane and believe that we all deserve happiness. Deb taught me to believe in myself and that showing up vulnerable would serve to be my greatest strength. Deb was my safe place to anchor all my struggles and single handedly was the person who became my piece of mind when my life was in pieces. I continue to see Deb on a regular basis. Her suggestions are respectful, her advice is sound and her voice is like medicine for the soul. She will always be a part of my healing and happiness. I am and will forever be eternally grateful.”
— DANA