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Ann Marie Termini, Ed.S., M.S., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, sought-after trainer, and specialist in complex family transitions. Her practice is grounded in a trauma-informed and child-centered understanding of families, with particular attention to the relational patterns and circumstances that can make separation, divorce, and parenting across two homes especially challenging. She brings a practical, compassionate, and thoughtful approach to helping families navigate difficult decisions, reduce conflict, and build healthier, more sustainable family relationships.
Ann Marie works with parents living apart across a wide range of circumstances, including high-conflict family situations and matters involving domestic violence. Formally trained in Divorce Coaching and Domestic Violence, she brings additional understanding to the dynamics that can emerge during separation, including safety concerns, power imbalances, asystemic conflict, entrenched patterns of interaction, and communication difficulties. She recognizes that parents may also differ in their readiness, ability, and circumstances for engaging in a resolution process. Rather than focusing solely on the immediate disagreement or the behavior of one individual, Ann Marie considers the larger family system, the experiences and needs of the children, and the relational and situational factors that may be contributing to the conflict.
Her practice also includes conducting Voice of the Child reports and developing individualized approaches to challenging family situations. Whenever appropriate, Ann Marie supports families in finding constructive ways to resolve disputes outside of court, while recognizing when legal intervention, additional safeguards, or other professional resources may be necessary. She helps parents look beyond the immediate disagreement, make more thoughtful decisions, and develop greater understanding and skills for navigating future challenges.
Ann Marie continues her longstanding involvement with the Cooperative Parenting Institute while also playing an active role at the Interdisciplinary Legal & Psychological Alliance (ILPA, LLC), where she collaborates with family law attorneys, licensed mental health professionals, and conflict resolution specialists. Her involvement with ILPA expands the interdisciplinary dimension of her practice and reflects her strong belief in collaboration among professionals when families' needs cross traditional professional boundaries. She believes families are better served when legal, psychological, relational, and conflict-resolution needs are considered together rather than in isolation.
Ann Marie has consulted with courts and family organizations, including the Pennsylvania family court system and the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society. These opportunities to exchange ideas and perspectives with professionals from different disciplines and settings continue to inform and strengthen her own practice. They have reinforced her belief that collaboration can lead to a fuller understanding of a family's circumstances and more responsive, child-centered approaches to complex situations.
Known for her professional curiosity, genuine connection with families, and ability to bring clarity and direction to difficult situations, Ann Marie continues to contribute to the field through professional consultation, writing, training, and program development. She maintains a professional practice in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, where she works directly with parents and families navigating separation, family restructuring, coparenting, and other challenging transitions.