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Gwen Badgerow has the experience and knowledge to handle all of your mediation needs. Here’s what her customers are saying.

Gwen Badgerow - Mediator IL

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Sean Boliard

Gwen is highly respected by colleagues.

“I have worked with Gwen for nearly 30 years in the public school setting. Gwen is an active listener, solution oriented, and stays up-to-date on current issues and best practices. Gwen is highly respected by colleagues. She makes the needs of her clients a top priority.”

Maureen Whalen

Her experience and knowledge helped me…

“Gwen Badgerow of Gwen Mediation was very nice, easy to talk to, and a great listener. Her experience and knowledge helped me and I hope she will continue to do the same for others! Thanks Gwen.”

Brett Melton

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High-conflict Co-parenting Miracle Worker 🙂

March 17, 2026

I was very skeptical going into mediation with anyone as my co-parent and I would probably be considered “high conflict” and I didn’t imagine anyone could really help. I was worried I would just be manipulated into giving in since compromise must be made and I’ve always felt like the one that gives.

Gwen was empathetic on our first phone call which is what drew me to to use her over another mediator I spoke to who simply emphasized her “neutrality” to me. I wanted someone I felt would be able to understand my point of view rather than just be “neutral.”

We ended up having three sessions with Gwen and I was blown away. She did have a way of making us both feel seen and understood, and I even felt like she stuck up for me and challenged my co-parent at times and he somehow still liked her! Some of you reading this will understand how miraculous this felt…

I have a friend who’s been working with a mediator who she says is “really nice” but doesn’t really do much to help her, and I’ve told her about our sessions with Gwen and she said they sound amazing compared to her experience! If you are skeptical of mediation like I was because conflict with your co-parent always has felt impossible, I would highly recommend working with Gwen 🙂

Calli

Mediation is the way to go!

August 30, 2024

Hello All,

Gwen did an excellent job documenting our wants and needs for our divorce with child. I highly recommend you and your partner find a way to compromise and move forward with your lives through mediation. Save yourself all of that time, money, and frustration, otherwise the only people winning are the lawyers. You have to suck it up though and go in without egos. Be reasonable. Gwen is kind and patient and listens, but the work is on you both to compromise. Good luck! I highly recommend Gwen and this method to end a marriage.

Jessica M.

School Advocacy Services

April 29, 2024

Gwen was very helpful to us in understanding the school evaluation process and advocating to make sure our child is getting the support he needs at school!

Jessica Thompson

Hesitant at first

February 7, 2024

Due to the nature of the relationship I have with my child’s mother, I was doubtful of a fruitful Mediation session. Gwen kept things on track and provided unbiased support to both parties. My hesitation was put to ease and a fruitful conversation was able to be had which brought us to a positive outcome that best fits the needs of my son. Though I am just your average Joe, I highly recommend Gwen and the services she provides.

Jeremy

Top Notch Professional

December 4, 2023

As a School Psychologist, I find it critical that my colleagues maintain high professional standards. Gwen is of the utmost quality within the field of psychology and within the area of mediation. She is up to date on research and best practices, and has the interpersonal skills to navigate some of the toughest relational difficulties. I could not recommend her enough and am grateful for the service she provides to our communities.

Sarah Nelson