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I help couples and neighbors stay out of court and find their own solutions.
My name is Mollie Berliss, and I'm a mediator for divorce, family, and housing-related issues. I used to be conflict avoidant myself, until I realized the physical, emotional, and financial toll it takes when we don't talk about things. A small issue or misunderstanding quickly escalates into a dozen new problems, and it can be so much harder to recover emotionally, especially if the legal system is involved. ​I pivoted to mediation to offer an alternative, more collaborative solution that gives clients more agency over their future, while saving time, money, energy, and even relationships.
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​I have a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University, and ​I am a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 trained mediator for family and civil disputes. ​​ The first half of my career included leadership roles in organizations serving children and families in housing, educational, recreational, and community-based settings. In 2020, I helped launch Nashville's Vision for Holistic Youth Development. Prior to becoming a mediator, I led marketing, communications, and strategic planning initiatives in city government.
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I guide couples, parents, and exes through divorce and family issues, and I also mediate landlord-tenant, neighbor-to-neighbor, and HOA-owner disputes. I am a member of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators, I volunteer with the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center, and I serve on the board of the Lion's Head Condo Association.
"Mollie is an exceptional communicator and strategist who has built a reputation as a trusted leader in crisis communications. She listens to understand and is calm and focused in high-pressure situations. Mollie excels in centering the needs and goals of clients and working collaboratively to weave together solutions."
~ Marielle L.
"I think so highly of Mollie - both professionally and personally. She takes her work seriously, is thoughtful, intelligent, and always professional. She is a person of integrity and honesty and a pleasure to know. I can't recommend her enough."
~ Elyse A.
"I give Mollie my highest possible recommendation. Mollie communicates well, and she consistently performs at the highest level with great passion and caring. She provides a great service to the families of Nashville. "
~ Joseph H.