East Bay Mediation Services is a professional mediation practice specializing in divorce mediation and family conflict resolution, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Led by Dr. Robert Doerr, a Certified Family Law Mediator with over 20 years of experience and a PhD in Humanistic Psychology, the firm stands out for its compassionate, psychology-informed approach to navigating difficult life transitions.
The practice emphasizes respectful, safe communication and a collaborative process aimed at achieving fair, mutually agreeable outcomes without the adversarial nature of litigation. Dr. Doerr’s background in child, adolescent, and adult development, family dynamics, and divorce trauma allows him to effectively support individuals, couples, and families through emotionally charged disputes. Services are available in-person or via teleconference, and the firm welcomes clients of all ethnicities and LGBTQ individuals.
Services Offered
- Divorce Mediation
- Family Mediation
- Child Custody Mediation
- Child Visitation Agreements
- Child Support Negotiation
- Spousal Support (Alimony) Mediation
- Division of Community Property
- Division of Financial Assets
- Pension and Retirement Benefits Division
- Tax Considerations in Divorce
- Pet Custody Agreements
- Parenting Plan Development
- Elder Care Mediation
- Wills and Trusts Dispute Resolution
- Estate Inheritance Mediation
- Family Business Mediation
- Sibling Relationship Mediation
- Memorandum of Understanding Preparation
- Conflict Resolution for Families
- Free 30-Minute Consultation
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area, including Alameda, Contra Costa, and surrounding counties, the firm assists a diverse clientele and is proficient in addressing complex emotional and practical aspects of separation and family restructuring. Dr. Doerr’s extensive training and client-centered methods have earned consistent praise for reducing stress, saving time and costs, and fostering lasting, equitable agreements.
