About Tanya

I am an experienced and highly trained mediator, attorney, and licensed psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City. I am skilled at guiding parties through difficult emotional times, helping them to listen and to hear each other in a way that ultimately moves conflict towards resolution. I firmly believe that when parties in conflict are given sufficient information, support and the space to be heard, they will come to an agreement that will be infinitely more satisfying and long-lasting than a decision made by a more directive mediator, lawyer, or judge.

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Mediation Trainings

  • Approved under Part 146 of the NYS Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs

    • Ackerman Institute for the Family and The New York Mediation Group, 40 Hour Basic Course in Divorce Mediation (2014)

    • Center for Understanding in Conflict, 40 Hour Mediation Intensive Training Program (2014)

    • Center for Mediation in Training, 40 Hour Basic Training in Divorce Mediation (2020)

Additional Trainings

  • Neuroscience in Mediation and Negotiation, New York City Bar Association (2018)

  • Selected Ethics in Mediation and Settlement, New York City Bar Association (2018)

  • Effective Drafting of Matrimonial and Family Agreements,  New York City Bar Association (2018)

  • Divorce Law 101, New York City Bar Association (2018)

Pro Bono Mediation and Legal Work

  • Volunteer Attorney Mediator, Queens County Supreme Court – Civil Term, Matrimonial Part Mediation Program

  • Volunteer Attorney Mediator, New York City Small Claims Court

  • Volunteer Attorney Mediator, New York Legal Assistance Group (“NYLAG”)

    • Co-mediate family and divorce cases with Antoinette Delruelle for NYLAG clients.

    • Provide legal advice and counsel as a consulting attorney to NYLAG family and divorce mediation clients.

Education

  • National Institute for the Psychotherapies, Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Comprehensive Psychotherapy (2018)

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D. (2002)

  • The New School for Social Research, B.F.A. (1997)

Bar and Professional Mediation and Legal Affiliations

  • New York State (2003)

  • United States District Court, Southern District of New York (2021)

  • United States District Court, Eastern District of New York (2021)

  • New York State Bar Association – Member

  • New York City Bar Association – Member

  • Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York – Member

  • New York State Council on Divorce Mediation – Member

  • Association for Conflict Resolution – Greater New York Chapter – Member