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CALM MEDIATION

Calm Talks, Clear Steps

We help families, couples, teams, and community groups talk through hard issues, lower stress, and leave with a plan both sides can use.

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Metric 01

1,200+

guided mediation sessions

Metric 02

92%

cases with a written plan

Metric 03

4.8/5

client rating

HOW IT WORKS

Four Clear Steps

Private sessions for co-parenting, money, care, and household rules.

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90-min session

Family Mediation

From $650

Private sessions for co-parenting, money, care, and household rules.

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Video or in-person

Couples Facilitation

From $550

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Per team

Workplace Coaching

From $850

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01Half-day class

Communication Workshops

From $1,200

Small-group training on hard talks, calm replies, and next steps.

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02Per prep call

Negotiation Guidance

From $700

Help before a deal talk, contract talk, or shared decision meeting.

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032-hour session

Community Facilitation

From $1,500

Neutral support for boards, neighbors, clubs, and local groups.

SERVICES

Ways Peace Talk Helps

Set a short intake call so we can hear the issue and plan the right next step.

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01

Book a Call

Set a short intake call so we can hear the issue and plan the right next step.

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02

Share the Issue

Each side tells their view, the pressure points, and what a fair result should include.

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03

Set Ground Rules

We agree on turn-taking, time, and clear language so the room stays steady.

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04

Write the Plan

We close with action steps, due dates, and a short recap both sides can use.

REAL RESULTS

Recent Conflict Wins

30-minute intake call One 90-minute mediation Written issue map Action steps for both sides Email recap within 2 days

One-time sessionOne-time session

Starter

From $750

  • 30-minute intake call
  • One 90-minute mediation
  • Written issue map
  • Action steps for both sides
  • Email recap within 2 days
Most popularBilled per case

Signature

From $1,850

  • 45-minute prep call
  • Two mediation sessions
  • Joint ground rules sheet
  • Private intake with each side
  • Communication plan draft
  • One follow-up check-in
Project basedProject based

Scale

Custom

  • Up to four team sessions
  • Leader coaching for hard talks
  • Workshop for staff or families
  • Neutral meeting facilitation
  • Conflict policy review
  • 30-day support window

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Kind Words From Clients

A custody conflict ended with a written plan in two sessions.

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Family

Co-Parents Set New Schedules

A custody conflict ended with a written plan in two sessions.

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Retail

Store Team Ended The Blame Cycle

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Workplace

HR Settled a Pay Dispute

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Community

Neighbors Agreed on Quiet Hours

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Startups

Founders Fixed the Split

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Co-parenting and custody talks

Maren Ellis

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Manager coaching and HR support

Jordan Patel

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Workshops on hard conversations

Clare Navarro

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Couples and community groups

Daniel Reed

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

“We left with a plan for our kids and a lot less stress.”

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Maya Collins

Parent, Fairfax VA

Verified

“Our managers got back on the same page after one hard meeting.”

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Brian Chen

Operations Lead, Northline Labs

Verified

“The workshop gave our team simple words for tense talks.”

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Tara Wells

HR Manager, Cedar Row Group

Service area

Washington, DC Metro

Washington, DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Silver Spring

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Area 01

Washington, DC Metro

Washington, DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Silver Spring

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Area 02

Northern Virginia

Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Reston, Herndon

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Area 03

Maryland Suburbs

Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg

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Area 04

Online Nationwide

Video sessions for clients in all 50 states

The Map

Journal

Conflict Help Articles

Questions

Common Questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01How does mediation work at Peace Talk?+

We meet with each side, set ground rules, hear both views, and map out next steps that fit the issue.

02Do you help families with ongoing disputes?+

Yes. We handle co-parenting, money talks, care plans, and other family issues that need calm, clear steps.

03Can you work with teams or managers?+

Yes. We coach managers and teams, then guide hard talks so people can reset trust and move on.

04Do you offer online sessions?+

Yes. Most work can happen by video across the U.S., and in-person sessions are available near Arlington, VA.

05How many sessions will we need?+

Some matters settle in one meeting. Others need a few sessions, based on the issue and how many people are involved.

06What if talks stall?+

We slow the room, restate each view, and sort the next choices so the talk can keep moving without more heat.

Get Calm Talk Tips

Get short tips for hard talks, better meetings, and fewer blow-ups, sent once a month.