50 Pennwood Place, Warrendale, PA, 15086
About Collaborative Relationship PA
Experienced Collaborative Coach & Licensed Psychologist
Experienced Collaborative Coach & Licensed Psychologist
Experienced Collaborative Coach & Licensed Psychologist
Lori Gephart is a Collaborative Divorce Coach and Licensed Psychologist in practice since 1990. She has provided therapy for 36 years and has worked as a Collaborative Divorce Coach for over 15 years and has helped hundreds of families through the Collaborative Divorce process. Lori also works as a Co-Parenting Coa
Lori Gephart is a Collaborative Divorce Coach and Licensed Psychologist in practice since 1990. She has provided therapy for 36 years and has worked as a Collaborative Divorce Coach for over 15 years and has helped hundreds of families through the Collaborative Divorce process. Lori also works as a Co-Parenting Coach, Family Mediator, Speaker and Trainer.
Lori is the Past President of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. and the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Lori received her Master’s degree in psychology from Duquesne University in 1985. Her passion is bringing peace to individuals and families. Because she believes that families don’t belong in court, she focuses on helping to bring more peaceful conflict resolution to families.
The Collaborative Divorce Coach works as a Professional Team Member with other Collaborative Professionals to provide an out of court process for the resolution of family conflicts. This process offers Respect, Privacy and Control in reaching resolution.
The Collaborative Professional Team consists of a Collaborative Attorney for each party, a neutral Financial Professional and a Neutral Collaborative Coach. The team helps you efficiently address your legal, financial, emotional and parenting needs and interests.
We can help you find a Collaborative Attorney and Financial Professional.
How We Help
Experienced Collaborative Coach & Licensed Psychologist
Experienced Collaborative Coach & Licensed Psychologist
We understand that every client's situation is unique, which is why we take a personalized approach to each case. We provide Collaborative Divorce Coaching, Co-Parenting Coaching and Individual Therapy for Adults.
Our Coach helps to guide you through the divorce process and co-parenting process, works with the Collaborative Team and focus
We understand that every client's situation is unique, which is why we take a personalized approach to each case. We provide Collaborative Divorce Coaching, Co-Parenting Coaching and Individual Therapy for Adults.
Our Coach helps to guide you through the divorce process and co-parenting process, works with the Collaborative Team and focuses on your specific interests, needs and goals.
We help clients by providing Collaborative Divorce Coaching in a supportive, structured process that empowers individuals and couples to navigate separation and divorce with less conflict, more clarity, and a focus on long-term well-being.
Manage Emotions: We create a safe space for clients to process difficult feelings, reducing stress and anxiety throughout the divorce process.
Improve Communication: Clients learn techniques for clear, respectful dialogue—expressing needs without blame, listening actively, and avoiding escalation.
Facilitate Productive Discussions: We guide meetings to keep conversations on track, ensure both parties are heard, and help resolve impasses constructively.
Focus on Interests: We help clients identify their priorities, clarify what matters most, and stay focused on solutions rather than past grievances.
Support Co-Parenting: For families with children, we assist in developing effective co-parenting plans and strategies that prioritize children’s well-being and reduce conflict.
Build Confidence and Resilience: Clients gain tools for self-advocacy, stress management, and personal growth, enabling them to make informed decisions and move forward positively.
Customized Guidance: Every client’s situation is unique, so we tailor our support to individual needs—whether that’s emotional support, communication coaching, or help with specific challenges.
By working with us, clients experience a healthier, more respectful separation, minimize the emotional and financial toll of divorce, and set the stage for positive relationships in the future.
Self Pay Therapy for Adults
Experienced Collaborative Coach & Licensed Psychologist
Self Pay Therapy for Adults
We offer Individual therapy for adults to help with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, insomnia, stress and difficult relationships. We provide therapeutic tools and a safe place to explore feelings and work through issues.
We specialize in Self-Pay Therapy for Adults who value privacy, .
Why People Choose Self‑Pay Therapy
Therapy is most
We offer Individual therapy for adults to help with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, insomnia, stress and difficult relationships. We provide therapeutic tools and a safe place to explore feelings and work through issues.
We specialize in Self-Pay Therapy for Adults who value privacy, .
Why People Choose Self‑Pay Therapy
Therapy is most powerful when it’s built around you, your pace, your privacy, and your goals. Self‑pay care gives you the freedom to work with a therapist who truly fits your needs, without the limits or requirements of insurance. Many clients choose private‑pay therapy because they want deeper support, more flexibility, and a space where their story stays completely their own.
With self‑pay therapy, you receive:
- Complete privacy - no diagnosis required, no information shared with insurance companies.
- Flexible scheduling - pause, resume, or adjust sessions based on your life, not a policy.
- Specialized care - access to therapists who focus on trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, and other areas often not covered well by insurance.
- Personalized treatment - therapy that isn’t rushed, restricted, or shaped by medical‑necessity rules.
- A stronger therapeutic relationship - more time, more depth, and more space to explore what matters most.
Self‑pay therapy is an investment in your wellbeing, one that prioritizes your autonomy, your comfort, and your long‑term growth.