Applies different rules. Biased. Huge regret. Ex is a narcissist and he plays her like a fiddle.

Submitted Jan. 29, 2018

Gonso is biased and favors the worst parent. Do not use her as she will make things worse for your situation. Even another parenting coordinator won't recommend her...huge red flag.

Submitted Sept. 17, 2017

I find that I have the same horrible experience as many people on here. My ex is a high conflict narcissistic emotional abuser, and Gonso (who claimed up front that she was smart enough to see through that) caters to his whims like she's his puppet. It doesn't seem to matter at all what is best for the kids.
have tried to fire her but cannot without going back to court, which I can't afford, as said Ex destroyed my finances.
I sorely wish I had read these reviews a year ago and had never even met her.

Submitted Sept. 10, 2017

Bad, bad, bad experience. A clear bias against fathers. Attempted to make significant changes to a hard-earned custody arrangement. That was the end of that. I explained that i wouldn't further participate in the process with her, as I would only respect changes made by an actual judge. Do not allow yourself to get drawn into having her as your coordinator.

Submitted Aug. 11, 2017

I only believe people who say something substantive and heartfelt. The previous reviewer with a detailed description seems honest and hearfelt. The fact that no one defends Jonni Gonso except a kid with two alcoholic parents - well perhaps a person with power can seem empathic when they have power. To be godlike and decide with no oversight or back up opinion is un-american. And to complain with unsubstanstiantaned facts or at least anecdotal testimony is cowardly and unamerican. We don't accuse annonomous with rancor. It's pointless and doesn't convince anyone. In fact the opposite. So be real. What is your real experience?! Tell it or shut up. You add nothing without bravery to be real.

Submitted May 11, 2017

As a parenting coordinator - I would caution not to use her. Newly divorced, at first I was relieved and grateful to have the help of a trained pro to help with co-parenting - but it turned out to be a rabbit hole with my ex-playing the Mad Hatter and Gonso the Queen of "Hearts." There are many reasons I do not recommended Gonso based on my experience, but the most concerning experience I had with her was when she filed a binding recommendation to the court stating that my nephew is a convicted drug felon and our children were not to be around him. Absolutely 100% false - no basis whatsoever - but it did a lot of damage and painted me as a low-life uncaring parent. Gonso did this at the request of my ex-spouse - a revengeful and petty person. Gonso didn't even bother to ask me about it before filing this slander with the court. Really unbelievable. After I received a copy of the order and asked her what the h*!! is wrong with her Gonso did retract the lie with the court. But damage was done. This is just one concrete example. I still don't understand it - she's supposedly a trained professional with years of experience. Baffling. She might be a good child therapist, but as for being a PC she is not impartial and has her own personal biases that conflict with truth and reality, in my opinion. She refuses to use modern tools such as Our Family Wizard for high conflict situations. If you dare to disagree with her - you'll pay for it. Another example of my experience: my ex sued me for not putting our children in summer camp last year. But I did. I have the receipts and they were sent a month in advance to Gonso, my ex and our children's therapist. Kids wore the t-shirts back to my ex's. The court result is that I am not allowed to see my children if I cannot afford to put them in summer camp and I must pay my ex's liar fees in thousands of dollars. No help from Gonso. She sold her practice many years ago and now works part time and phones it in, in my opinion. So no staff to speak of. I am not trying to sow sour grapes - I am not exaggerating. I think other parents should be aware. If Gonso reads this she'll know exactly who wrote it but I refuse to be fearful of her and my ex anymore. What more can they do? She changes agreements without notice. She has done a lot of damage and helped perpetuate alienation by a vengeful ex-spouse. The false documentation she sent to the court followed by her retraction is at least a paper-trail concrete example of her tendency to lack impartiality. If your ex is not a narcissist (male or female) you may have a better experience with Gonso as she can be helpful, I am sure. But if your ex does have a personality disorder and is a crazy maker - I would steer clear of Jonni Gonso. She does more to assist with alienation tactics than to help with strategies to minimize that behavior. I have met a couple of other parents with similar experience with her. Be aware and nip it in the bud or ask for a new PC the minute you see it happening. Don't second guess yourself and trust YOUR instincts. My ex is so pleased with her bias that I was sued and prevented from requesting a new PC. My ex has a 6 figure ++ income and I barely make ends meet so the constant harrassing lawsuits have become more frequent and the accusations more outrageous under Gonso's watch. My ex uses the highest paid lawyer in Carmel and I must represent myself Pro Se. Good luck.

Submitted May 6, 2017

I have seen Dr. Gonso since I was a little girl with alcoholic parents divorcing. She was extremely helpful and has continued to be now that I am in my late 30's. I have seen her for 20+ years...I would not be where I am today if it had not been for her! All of these negative comments are NOT true and they are most likely from people that did not hear what they wanted to hear. Some people just can't handle the truth. Children's wellbeing...she has them as her priority! Excellent Psychologist if you really want help and are willing to find out the issue at hand.

Submitted Feb. 26, 2017

Please don't use this woman. She gets paid to make evaluations for people she knows. I wouldn't wish anyone to go through what my family has been through of her.

Submitted Oct. 28, 2016

I wish I had read these reviews before we saw her. I was really surprised how closed minded she is. I have to agree with these negative reviews. She is all about her own ego and pocketbook.

Submitted June 26, 2016

Reunification therapy is biased and a joke! She was rude and make inappropriate comments to a minor.

Submitted May 18, 2016