About Mardi Chadwick-Balcom, Esq.
Credentials & What I Bring to the Table
Credentials & What I Bring to the Table
Credentials & What I Bring to the Table
Why Work With Me
With over 25 years of experience as a divorce attorney and certified mediator, I’ve seen the legal system from every angle. But I also bring something different to the table: a holistic, nervous system-based approach that supports the whole person—not just the legal case.
Professional Background
- BA, University of New Hampshire 1994
- JD, Suffolk University Law School 1998
- Member of Massachusetts Bar since 1998
- Certified Mediator 2006
- Member Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
- Member Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
- Member Greater Newburyport Bar Association
- Certified Collaborative Law Attorney and Coach 2024
Integrative + Holistic Certifications
- Certified Kundalini + Hatha + Trauma-informed yoga instructor
- Certified Breathwork + Meditation + Tao Energy Practices practitioner
- Certified Sound Healer
- Certified NLP Practitioner
- Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Certified TIME Techniques Practitioner
- Certified Life and Success Coach
- Reiki Level 1 & 2 Certified
My Story & Philosophy
Credentials & What I Bring to the Table
Credentials & What I Bring to the Table
Why I Do This Work
After decades in traditional legal practice, I saw how the system often escalates conflict instead of resolving it. And after going through my own divorce, I experienced the emotional toll firsthand.
I knew there had to be a better way.
So I trained in mind-body practices, nervous system regulation, and subconscious reprogramming—not only to heal myself but to support my clients in ways that the legal system never could.
Even during my years in litigation, I began integrating this approach. I didn’t just prepare clients legally—I prepared them energetically. We did breathwork before hearings. I taught them practical tools to use while waiting in the courtroom or standing before a judge. We used tapping, grounding techniques, and subconscious work to regulate the nervous system in real time.
And it worked.
When my clients and I entered those high-stress situations calm and aligned, the entire energy of the process shifted. The tone in the room changed. The outcomes improved. I witnessed it again and again—when we were centered, the system often responded in kind.
That’s why I do what I do now.
Today, I offer an integrated approach that blends deep legal knowledge with energetic, emotional, and practical support.
Whether you come to me for mediation or coaching, you’ll receive guidance that honors the whole of who you are—your mind, your emotions, your energy, and your future.
Divorce can be a turning point—not just an end, but the start of a powerful new chapter. And I’m here to help you navigate it with clarity, dignity, and inner strength.
What Makes My Approach Different
I combine legal knowledge with emotional and energetic support. I guide clients in regulating their nervous systems during conflict. I teach practices that foster clarity, calm, and empowered decision-making. I’ve been through divorce myself—and rebuilt from the inside out. When your nervous system is calm and your energy is aligned, everything about the process shifts.
That’s what I help you access - whether we’re working together through mediation or coaching.
Free Workshop April 24, 2025
Join me on April 24, 2025 2-3 pm EST for this free workshop to help you manage your emotional regulation and wellness during the divorce process. Replay available.