Mediator and facilitator: Dianne A. Van Voorhees
Colorado Mediator and Neutral Facilitator
Hi, I'm Dianne. I am a mediator and collaborative law facilitator. Let me assist you with your alternative dispute resolution needs.
Mediation, Collaborative Law, Peacemaking, Arbitration, Neutral Assessment/Evaluation, Negotiation, and Conciliation are all alternatives to litigation (alternative dispute resolution).
Alternative Dispute Resolution provides you with the opportunity to develop, propose, and negotiate agreements and solutions to your own conflicts with the help of a neutral facilitator (helper/peacemaker/mediator, etc.) who does not take sides but helps all sides to better understand each other's goals, concerns, and needs.
Sometimes, mediation or other alternative dispute resolution can work to resolve all disagreements and conflicts, sometimes it only works for parts, And when it doesn't result in any resolution at all, you leave knowing you tried, and you still have the opportunity to present your case to a court.
My goal is to help people by providing compassionate facilitation to the dispute resolution process.
I am a mediator located in Westminster with extensive experience facilitating resolutions to family, community, and civil disputes. Whether you are in Arvada, Thornton, Durango, or Yuma, I provide mediation services remotely via Zoom or Webex and can help you to resolve conflicts.
I practiced law for over 20 years, served as a municipal court judge, and obtained my mediation certification from the premiere 40 Hour Mediation Training by Mares-Dixon & Associates. I received my Collaborative Law training from Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals. I was trained and certified as a Restorative Justice Facilitator through The Conflict Center and am now serving the Restorative Denver Program.
Harmony PAth MedIation For Those Who SEek Collaborative Harm
Mission and Values
Here at Harmony Path Mediation, I provide expert and compassionate alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to help people resolve conflict outside the courtroom.
I support:
- Families working through divorce, parenting plans, or custody arrangements
- Couples navigating the end or transformation of a relationship
- Individuals involved in civil or interpersonal disputes
- Communities seeking healing through restorative justice
Whether I’m guiding co-parents in building a thoughtful parenting agreement, helping adult siblings find common ground in an estate dispute, or facilitating dialogue between neighbors, I ensure every voice is heard and respected.
What sets my practice apart is the combination of deep legal knowledge and emotional intelligence. With over 20 years of legal experience—including time as a municipal judge—and extensive training in mediation, collaborative law, and restorative practices, I bring both structure and empathy to the table. My approach is relationship-centered and trauma-informed, designed to support sustainable, mutually satisfying outcomes—not just quick fixes.
I believe that those in conflict are best positioned to create their own solutions. I act as a neutral facilitator, not a decision-maker—helping clients clarify their goals, improve communication, and reach agreements they can stand behind.
My work is grounded in these core values:
- Dignity – honoring the humanity of every participant
- Neutrality – maintaining balance and fairness throughout the process
- Mutual Respect – fostering understanding, even when resolution is difficult.
Bottom Line
The Mission
I offer accessible, cost-conscious, and virtual-friendly services to clients across Colorado, from Denver to Durango. At Harmony Path Mediation, I am committed to helping you move forward with clarity, calm, and confidence—because peaceful resolution is always worth pursuing.
Professional Memberships
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