Difficult conversations?

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Whatever the conversation—ending a marriage, strengthening a relationship, resolving business conflicts, or planning for the future—our process works for you.

Our Services

  • End things smoothly, without lawyers. Head over here.

  • Reconnect and grow together. Go here.

  • Preserve your business and partnership. Check it out.

  • Plan ahead with clarity and care. Learn more.

How it works: mediation process

1. Initial Consultation

Schedule a free no-pressure virtual consultation to discuss your needs.

2. Mediation Sessions

Participate in guided mediation sessions via secure video conferencing.

3. Feel Lighter, Better, More Hopeful

Leave with clarity, options, and a plan for moving forward.

Hear From Our Clients

  • "What started as immense fear for me in coming forward turned into one of the most redemptive and empowering processes I have ever experienced. All thanks to Ryan and Flannel People Mediation; I give him my highest recommendation."

    Mica Adesso

  • “Ryan shows up with authenticity and leaves his ego at the door - an approach that is refreshing in the mediation and professional world."

    Rachel Schromen

  • "Felt seen and heard for the first time in this process."

    Courtney Thomas

  • "Ryan is shifting the paradigm of the status quo when it comes to divorce and mediation. After having gone through the painful traditional model, what Ryan offers is leaps and bounds in the “right” direction if you’re looking for another way to peacefully coparent with another. Thank you, Ryan! We’re glad you’re out here doing the work you do."

    SaraAnn Vipond

  • "Flannel People Mediation has innovative approaches and ideas to help find solutions to martial struggles be it reconciliation or dissolution through mediation."

    Michelle and Sarah

  • "Ryan was approachable and supportive through the whole process. His communication was prompt and accurate and he was available to us whenever we had questions. He was flexible with evening and weekend appointments which is a huge bonus. I highly recommend him and feel overwhelming positive about the outcome of our work with him."

    Stephanie Baldwin

  • "Ryan is a very relaxed but knowledgable divorce mediator. Not stuffy or formal at all which helped me feel at ease during the process. After our session I felt informed about the process and clear on how to move forward."

    Alexandra Rose

  • "Ryan was amazing! Very empathetic, open and thorough! Divorce sucks but it was so helpful to have him walk us through the process!"

    Richard Rose

Why Choose Us?

-Relaxed Atmosphere

-Virtual Scheduling

-Cost-effective

Our virtual mediation services are designed to provide a convenient, cost-effective, and human-centric way to sit with, discuss, and resolve hard situations.

Virtual Convenience:

Handle your mediation online with ease.

Expert Mediators:

Our mediators bring a wealth of experience to the table.

Flexible Timing:

We provide scheduling options that work for you.

Our Values

  • No suit and tie, please. Unless you really want to. The purpose of “flannel” is to intentionally emphasize comfort. Not just attire, but location, time of day and how we approach and process this conflict.

  • We respect all people. Period. This is a gender-affirming, culturally responsive, and neurodiversity-affirming space. We appreciate the courage it takes to seek help during struggle. We treat clients with respect and dignity. This means we honor that you are experts in your own experience.

  • We see you as partners in this process. We see you as he keeper of your own information, meaning that you always have the power to chose what to and not to discuss.

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