Sileta Bell, MMFT

I have always had a heart for families — a deep, enduring belief that strong relationships are the foundation of healthy lives and thriving communities. My decision to become a Marriage and Family Therapist speaks boldly to that claim. And yet, my transition into a career as a family mediator happened almost by accident — a gentle nudge disguised as coincidence.

 

While still completing my graduate studies, I met with a colleague for what was meant to be a simple handoff: she was stepping away from a leadership role I was stepping into.

 

We met over lunch to discuss the transition. I found myself captivated not by the position I was inheriting, but by the work she was moving toward — domestic mediation.

 

She spoke of helping families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments with grace and structure. I asked more questions about mediation than I did about the leadership role I was stepping into. Within weeks, I was enrolled in mediation training. Months later, I launched Georgia Family Mediation in South Atlanta and began doing the very work that had once only piqued my curiosity — guiding families through conflict with clarity and care.

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Not long after opening my practice, I noticed a pattern: many of the couples I worked with weren’t entirely convinced they wanted to divorce. What they truly wanted was change — a reset, a second chance, a sense of being seen. It resonated deeply. My own first marriage ended in a quiet, nine-month unraveling. Thankfully, with no children or assets to divide, the divorce was simple. The emotional experience was another story. I was young, in my early twenties, and the emotional toll was profound. As a woman of faith, I carried the weight of knowing that God hates divorce — but I came to believe He hates unloving, unequally yoked unions even more. That clarity became a conviction, and that conviction now informs every bit of work I do — whether I’m helping couples fight for their marriage, or helping them part ways with dignity and peace.​

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