About Us
Balanced Mediation Group brings together the perspectives of an attorney and a life coach to help clients navigate conflict with clarity and compassion.
Wendy and Brooke combine legal insight and emotional understanding to guide individuals and families toward peaceful, practical, and lasting resolutions.
Committed to resolution, they create space for understanding, balance, and forward movement.
Our Story
Balanced Mediation Group grew out of two very different personal journeys through divorce.
One of us experienced the clarity and calm that came from working with a mediator; the other navigated conflict without that support and saw how difficult it can be.
Together, we built this practice to give others what every person in conflict deserves — a process grounded in understanding, respect, and resolution.
Meet Our Team
Wendy Barber is a Certified Mediator and licensed attorney in California and Illinois who brings deep experience in law, negotiation, and conflict resolution to every mediation she leads. With formal mediator training and a decade of legal practice, Wendy is dedicated to guiding clients toward clarity, communication, and sustainable resolution. Wendy holds a B.A. from The Ohio State University and a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law. Her combined background in law and mediation allows her to navigate both the practical and emotional layers of conflict with balance, structure, and empathy. As a Certified Mediator, Wendy creates a calm, solution-oriented environment where clients can: Clarify priorities and focus on constructive outcomes Communicate effectively, even in emotionally charged situations Negotiate balanced and sustainable agreements Restore stability and confidence in the decision-making process Through supportive mediation and guided resolution, Wendy helps individuals, families, and organizations move beyond conflict with integrity and renewed understanding. Her mission is to empower clients to reach agreements that bring forward movement, stability, and lasting peace.
Brooke Harris is a Certified Mediator and Certified Life Coach who brings extensive experience in coaching and guiding individuals through personal and professional transitions. With a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University, Brooke draws on her background in adult career development and life coaching for teens and young adults to help clients navigate major life changes with clarity, confidence, and thoughtful decision-making. Brooke’s approach blends empathy, practical strategies, and personalized guidance to create a supportive environment where clients can: Communicate effectively during stressful or emotional situations Navigate difficult decisions with clarity and perspective Establish fair and sustainable agreements, including co-parenting arrangements Build confidence, resilience, and focus for the next chapter of life Through mediation, coaching, and ongoing support, Brooke helps individuals and families move through separation and conflict constructively—fostering understanding, balance, and healthy communication. Her mission is to empower clients to move forward with intention and confidence, turning challenging transitions into opportunities for growth and renewal.