About Us
Michaele Gantz, Expert Mediator
Consenso Mediation & Divorce Coaching
Conflict is an inevitable part of life, yet certain disputes can prove exceptionally challenging to address, leaving you with a sense of frustration, isolation, and defeat. At Consenso Mediation & Divorce Coaching, our mission is to convert these formidable emotions into a source of empowerment and optimism for the days ahead.
Founder and Mediator Michaele Gantz takes immense pride in her unwavering commitment to staying on top of the latest developments in New York State law and continually advancing her conflict resolution expertise. Entrusting your mediation to Michaele means placing yourself in the capable hands of a certified Divorce Coach and a Certified Recovery Coach.
Rather than spending copious amounts of time, resources, and emotional strength battling your disputes in court, engage in our professional mediation services to reach a fair resolution – without fighting or breaking the bank. With years of experience, our mediators have been able to help individuals, couples, families, and businesses throughout the Albany area where she resides, and remotely for families all across New York State, including Rochester, NY where she also has an office.
From divorce coaching to family and child custody mediation, Michaele Gantz at Consenso Mediation and Divorce Coaching is here to help.
Michaele Gantz, Owner, Mediator
Consenso Mediation & Divorce COaching
Meet the Team
Michaele Gantz
Mediator, Founder
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Mediator, Founder
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Cassi Miskell
Divorce Mediator
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Meet Michaele Gantz, Empowering Mediator and Community Advocate
As the owner and mediator at Consenso Mediation & Divorce Coaching, Michaele C. Gantz is a highly respected professional serving the Albany and New York City Metropolitan areas in New York State.
Compassionate Understanding of Life-Changing Issues
Michaele understands that issues related to child custody, divorce, or elder care have a profound impact on her clients’ lives. Her compassionate and individualized approach ensures that each party feels heard, welcomed, and validated as they define the issues and outcomes that matter most to them. As a neutral mediator, Michaele strives to help every single client feel heard and at ease throughout the mediation process.
Staying Informed: Your Trusted Resource
While mediators cannot provide legal advice or representation, Michaele remains committed to staying on top of the latest changes to New York State law. This dedication ensures that no stone goes unturned and no details are overlooked during the mediation process. Michaele continues her education primarily through the NYS Council on Divorce Mediation, enhancing her expertise and ensuring that her clients receive the most up-to-date information and support.
A Multi-Faceted Advocate for the Community
Beyond her well-established practice, Michaele’s passion for helping community members extends beyond mediation. She has been a business owner since her twenties and is dedicated to using her skills to make a difference during difficult times. Her experience includes teaching anger management classes, working at in-patient psychiatric facilities, and conducting conflict resolution training classes for Rotary International.
Education and Achievements:
- B.S. in psychology from SUNY (State University of New York) Brockport
- Certified Divorce Coach
- Certified Recovery Coach
- Rotary President
- New York City Council on Mediation member
- The Center for Dispute Settlement certification
If you are seeking an empowering mediator and community advocate, contact Consenso Mediation & Divorce Coaching to schedule a consultation with Divorce Mediator Michaele Gantz. Let her expertise, understanding, and dedication guide you towards fair resolutions and a positive future
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Meet Cassi Miskell, Divorce Mediator
Cassi Miskell brings more than 15 years of experience in the legal field, beginning her career as a paralegal and expanding into roles that allowed her to guide clients from many different backgrounds. Based in the Finger Lakes region of New York, she was recognized early on for her leadership when peers selected her to help launch a youth mediation program. Known for her ability to remain objective, ease tensions, and connect with children, Cassi has built a reputation for thoughtful problem-solving.
As someone who personally benefited from mediation during her own divorce and is now happily remarried, Cassi understands firsthand the value of reaching respectful, balanced resolutions. She provides clients with clarity, neutrality, and steady guidance so they can move forward with confidence. Cassi holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo and is a certified mediator through the NY State Council on Divorce Mediation.