Shared Goals

We support separated parents in nurturing caring partnership focused on meeting children's needs during difficult transitions.

Mission:

At Bridge Builders PC, we are devoted to supporting parents in creating an effective parenting partnership centered on the well-being of their children.

We help parents move beyond blame, fear, and disharmony—toward collaboration, clarity, and confidence—so that their children can thrive in a safe and stable environment.

Our vision is to transform conflict into understanding by empowering parents with compassionate resources that reduce tension and stress while promoting emotional well-being.

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Vision:

At Bridge Builders PC, we envision a future where parents—whether newly separated or years into co-parenting—can come together to support their children’s emotional and developmental well-being.

We believe that parent coordination isn’t just a court-mandated service—it’s a pathway to healthier communication, deeper understanding, and more effective collaboration for the sake of the child.

Whether we’re helping parents in high conflict resolve urgent disputes, or supporting long-divorced parents trying to align around a child’s diagnosis or emotional needs, our focus remains the same: to build bridges where there were once walls.

Guided by the values of being child-focused, open-minded, respectful, collaborative, and patient, we walk with parents as they shift from gridlock to cooperation—one thoughtful conversation at a time.

About Rich Heller, MSW, PCC

Founder of Bridge Builders PC

 Parent Coordination Specialist | Conflict Resolution Expert | Relationship Strategist

Rich Heller founded Bridge Builders PC to support parents in transforming high-conflict dynamics into cooperative co-parenting relationships grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to their children. Whether parents are court-ordered or voluntarily seeking guidance, Rich helps them move beyond blame and reactivity—toward healthier communication, clearer boundaries, and better outcomes for their families.

A trained parent coordinator, mediator, and professional coach, Rich brings a calm, structured presence to even the most emotionally charged situations. He has helped families align around complex issues like medical diagnoses, school concerns, and parenting schedules—even years after divorce or separation. His approach is practical, values-based, and always centered on the well-being of the children.

Professional Background:

MSW – Hunter College School of Social Work, specializing in family systems and group-work

PCC – Professional Certified Coach

Certified Parent Coordinator and Mediator

BA – Vassar College, focus on sustainable social change

Personal Experience:

Having grown up in a high-conflict home and later navigated divorce, remarriage, and blended family life, Rich understands these challenges from the inside out.
He’s spent over 20 years in a thriving second marriage and has raised five children—bringing deep empathy and hard-earned wisdom to his work.

A fifth-degree black belt in Seido Karate, Rich applies the principles of respect, discipline, and emotional regulation to help parents communicate more effectively and make child-centered decisions—even when trust is strained or missing.

Through Bridge Builders PC, Rich is dedicated to helping families build new pathways—so children can thrive and parents can parent with greater peace and purpose.

Let’s see if we’re a fit—schedule a call today.

Parent coordination works best when everyone feels heard, safe, and ready to move forward. That’s why we start with a simple conversation—to make sure we’re the right match for your family’s needs.

What Sets Us Apart

At Bridge Builders PC, we don’t just help parents follow rules—we help them change the emotional climate of their parenting relationship.

Most parent coordination focuses on compliance: getting parents to stick to agreements or settle disputes. That’s important—but it’s not enough. Conflict isn’t just logistical. It’s emotional, unconscious, and often decades deep.

Here’s what makes us different:

🧠 We Understand the Brain Behind the Behavior

Our coordinators are trained in the neuroscience of conflict, stress, and emotional regulation. We don’t just mediate—we teach parents to recognize their triggers, respond instead of react, and model emotional resilience for their children.

🌉 We Build Bridges—Not Just Agreements

We help parents move from reactive interactions to intentional parenting partnerships. This isn’t about who's right—it’s about what’s possible. We guide parents to see beyond the fight and reconnect with what matters most: their children’s future.

💬 We Empower Parents to Co-Parent Without Us

The goal isn’t to stay in coordination forever. We work ourselves out of a job by giving parents tools to resolve differences on their own—so their children can grow up in homes where peace is possible.

🕊️ We Serve Families at All Stages—Not Just Crisis

We work with parents years after divorce, helping them realign around new challenges like teen mental health, developmental diagnoses, and blended family dynamics. If parenting is a lifelong journey, so is learning how to do it better.

🤝 We Integrate Coaching & Coordination

While many coordinators act as referees, we also bring a coaching lens: helping each parent grow into their best role. That means we don’t just ask, “What happened?” We ask, “What needs to change, and how can you lead that change?”

Creating positive change

Our parent coordination service goes beyond typical conflict resolution to create lasting emotional climate change for families. We take a neuroscience-informed approach to empower parents, build trust and understanding, and equip them with tools to co-parent successfully long-term without needing ongoing services.
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Building trust

We facilitate difficult conversations to uncover core issues and bridge understanding gaps between parents.
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Shared vision

Parents collaboratively create a joint parenting plan aligned with their values to guide decision-making.
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Ongoing success

We equip parents with practical tools to independently navigate challenges and uphold their co-parenting agreements long-term.
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⚖️ For Professionals Who Refer Families

You want to recommend someone who brings calm, clarity, and results. That’s what we do.

At Bridge Builders PC, we work with parents across the conflict spectrum—from recently separated to long-term parallel parenting—to help them build healthier parenting relationships. We know the system, the stress, and the need for measurable progress.

Why professionals refer to us:

✅ Clear process and intake protocols

✅ Neutral, child-centered decision-making

✅ Experienced in high-conflict family dynamics

✅ Emphasis on long-term tools—not dependency

✅ Minimal court re-involvement

We welcome collaboration with attorneys, judges, guardians ad litem, and mental health professionals who want to give families the best shot at long-term success.