What We Are
The Co-Parent Collective provides compassionate, expert-driven education and resources to help both parents and professionals navigate the complexities of separation and divorce in a way that protects and prioritizes children’s well-being.
We empower parents to co-parent with clarity, empathy, and resilience—reducing conflict, improving communication, and fostering security for children across two homes. We also equip professionals with the knowledge, tools, and child-centered practices needed to better support families during this transition. Together, we strive to promote a cultural shift toward healthier, more informed co-parenting with the goal of protecting what matters most: children.
Who we are
Kate Alcamo, LCMFT is a therapist and founder of Family Therapy Center of Bethesda and Fairwinds Counseling Group. Kate is a trained Collaborative Divorce professional and serves as Child Specialist in Collaborative cases. She also has extensive experience working with children and families around issues of separation, divorce, and blended families.
Hallie Strauss, PsyD is a licensed Psychologist in private practice in the Bethesda area. She currently works as a parent coordinator, evaluator, case manager, and therapist for families going through the process of separation and divorce.
Who We Serve
Parents navigating separation or divorce
Whether you’re just beginning the transition or adjusting to life across two homes, we offer education and resources to help you co-parent in ways that prioritize your children’s emotional well-being.
Parents in high-conflict or complex co-parenting situations
We provide tools for managing conflict, improving communication, and reducing stress for both parents and children—especially when tensions or challenges are high.
Parents of children with unique needs or challenges
Our approach is sensitive to the needs of children with ADHD, anxiety, autism, learning differences, or trauma, helping parents and professionals adapt schedules and communication to support their child’s unique needs.
Professionals who support separating families
We offer training and resources for therapists, lawyers, mediators, parent coordinators, judges, and other professionals who want to practice in a more child-centered, collaborative way.
What We Offer
Workshops and courses for parents on co-parenting skills, communication, conflict management, and supporting children’s emotional well-being.
Resources and tools for creating more predictable, child-centered co-parenting plans.
Training and consultation for professionals (therapists, attorneys, mediators, parent coordinators) on child-centered approaches to separation and divorce.
Collaborative community where parents and professionals can learn, connect, and support one another in fostering healthier outcomes for children of divorce.
Contact us
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