Dr. Kanaventi is passionate about helping families and individuals develop effective strategies to improve connection and increase resilience. She brings a grounded ability to navigate complex, high-conflict cases — especially those involving divorce and child custody — while maintaining high ethical standards and a deep commitment to the people she works with.
“The primary goal is to support the family unit in developing the capacity to thrive — not to reshape it into an idealized version of itself.”
Her approach to mediation is distinct in that the primary focus is on the current state of the family system. The aim is to support the family unit in developing the capacity to thrive — not to reshape it into something it isn’t.
A strengths-based lens
She works from a strengths-based perspective to help individuals and families develop the resiliency necessary to face challenging situations. In practice, that means using clinical skill to defuse conflict between parents and keep the work focused on the needs of their children.
Credibility in court contexts
Within the Los Angeles Superior Court system, Dr. Kanaventi has completed parent and child interviews and custody mediation. She communicates with confidence and credibility to judicial officers and attorneys, and articulates the complexities of a family’s life with clarity and compassion.
She helps resolve custody and visitation disputes by working with parents to develop parenting plans that reduce the need for litigation. That experience extends to high-risk matters and cases involving the Department of Family Services.
Training & certifications
Seeking Safety · Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) · MAP (Managing and Adapting Practice) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Triple P Parenting Solutions.