Founder of Common Ground
I'm Rebecca, an MSW & Trained Mediator
For more than 20 years, I have supported individuals and families through some of life’s most complex and difficult moments. My approach is rooted in listening, understanding different perspectives, and helping people find practical solutions that honor both relationships and individual needs.
What I Do
- Assessment & Resources
- Family Mediation
- Notary Services
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
"I became a widow at 39 and found that having plans in place during a major life transition was crucially important. I can help you walk through this time, navigate the emotional work of making a plan, and resolve any conflicts that may be in your way so we can create a plan that works for your family."
Expertise
Experience in family systems, conflict resolution, crisis navigation, and supporting difficult conversations.
Why We Exist
Common Ground exists to help families navigate difficult conversations, challenging decisions, and life transitions with compassion, understanding, and a path forward.
We believe that families don't have to choose between avoiding difficult conversations and allowing conflict to divide them. Sometimes they simply need a safe, neutral place to slow down, be heard, understand one another, and find a way forward.
Through compassionate, social-work-informed support, we help families work through conflict, make thoughtful decisions, create practical plans, and navigate the transitions that come with life.
Whether a family is facing a difficult decision, changing relationships, caregiving responsibilities, a major move, or simply needs help having a conversation that feels too hard to have alone, Common Ground is here to help.