Leah Fosse

Mediator

Leah Fosse joined CT Mediation Center in May of 2019. Leah has over a decade of experience working as a court and systems advocate and has held various positions in which she has utilized her strong interpersonal, organizational, analytic, and leadership skills. She graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a degree in Psychology and Philosophy for her undergraduate education. She received her graduate degree from Central Connecticut State University as well, graduating in 2015 with a master’s degree with academic honors in Professional Counseling.

In addition to her position as a mediator, Leah also works for the Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut. This provides her with important insight, particularly in regard to the psychology of family relations as it pertains to divorce. Since 2015, Leah has been employed with the State of Connecticut Court System, helping various families through the difficulties of divorce and custody issues. Her profession has also provided her with the intensive training needed to become a Court mediator; negotiating with different families in order to assist them in facilitating agreements in Family Court.

Leah also held various previous positions that have provided her with the vital experience necessary to skillfully understand the psychological complexities of human relations. These include work at the Institute of Living, Klingberg Family Center, Wheeler Clinic, Prudence Crandall Center, and as a crisis counselor at the Bristol Hospital Emergency Room. Her professional background informs her nuanced, fair, and thoughtful approach to the mediation process.

Leah is proficient as a mediator regarding custody, parenting plans, child support, and completing financial division in order to provide full separation agreements. She is dedicated to her career as well as her family, as she is the proud mother of three children.