Dayana Romero
B.A., M.A.C.P., Postgrad Forensic Psych
Registered Psychotherapist, Qualified Mediator, Family Law Arbitrator
Dayana Romero is a Qualified Mediator with ADRIO/ADRIC, a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS), and a Family Law Arbitrator. She brings over 17 years of experience to the fields of high-stakes conflict resolution and mental health, specializing in navigating the complex intersection of legal obligations and human emotion. She provides a neutral, client-centered lens to every dispute, ensuring both clarity and compassion in the process.
Academic Excellence & Specialized Training
Dayana’s practice is built upon a robust academic foundation and a commitment to continuous specialized education. This extensive training enables her to utilize a diverse range of evidence-based modalities for conflict resolution.
- Yorkville University – Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- University of Liverpool – Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology & Criminal Investigation
- Canada Christian College – Bachelor of Counseling
- Herzing College – Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Family Mediation Diplomas
- Riverdale Mediation – Family Law Arbitration
As a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS), Dayana has specialized training in the legal, financial, and emotional dynamics of separation and divorce. This designation enhances her ability to support clients through complex decisions involving parenting, support, and property, helping them reach durable agreements that reflect both their rights and long‑term well‑being.
Professional Practice
As a bilingual mediator at Step Mediation, Dayana facilitates resolutions for individuals and families in both English and Spanish. She works with couples, co‑parents, and extended families to reduce conflict, improve communication, and design practical, sustainable agreements tailored to each family’s needs.
Dayana owns and operates RD Psychotherapy with her husband, a private practice where she provides psychotherapy services to individuals and couples navigating complex emotional and relational challenges.
Professional Leadership & Affiliations
Regulatory College
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Registered Psychotherapist
Professional Boards & Committees
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (ADRIO)
- Board Member, Professional Standards Committee, Complaints Review Committee
- Divorce Coaches Association of Ontario (DCAO) – Governance Committee
Professional Memberships & Designations
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario/Canada (ADRIO/C) – Qualified Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) – Member
Areas of Expertise
Dayana’s unique background in forensic psychology and various therapeutic modalities allows her to handle sensitive domestic and civil cases with exceptional psychological insight. She is particularly skilled in working with high‑conflict dynamics, power imbalances, trauma‑informed processes, and situations involving overlapping legal and emotional issues. Her approach balances empathy with structure, helping clients move from entrenched positions to practical, future‑focused solutions.
Scope of Mediation Services
- Family and Divorce Mediation: Developing sustainable separation agreements, detailed parenting and co-parenting plans, and financial equalization arrangements.
- Family Law Arbitration: Assisting parties in resolving family law disputes through a structured arbitration process, including matters relating to parenting, decision-making, support, and property issues, with a focus on fair, practical, and legally informed outcomes.
- Relationship Contracts: Facilitating the negotiation of pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements that clearly outline expectations, roles, and contingencies.
- Cross-Cultural Mediation: Providing culturally sensitive services with specialized experience in Indigenous Cultural Competency, particularly in supporting families and survivors within a framework of reconciliation and respect.
As a Qualified Mediator, Family Law Arbitrator, and Registered Psychotherapist, Dayana integrates the Gottman Method for couples with advanced negotiation skills from Windsor Law School and Yale University. This dual-lens approach ensures that whether she is mediating or arbitrating a family law dispute, or supporting clients through a complex family transition, the process is both legally sound and emotionally intelligent.
Whether working with religious or non-religious clients, Dayana is committed to building sustainable, neutral, and respectful outcomes that allow all parties to move forward with clarity, dignity, and a sense of closure.
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