Who we are and what we do
Clinical Therapy Services for Families in Transition
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Led by Dr. Susan Albinder, PhD, LMFT, and Dr. Edan M. Alcalay, Psy.D., our Divorce Recovery Program unites advanced clinical training with practical expertise to help families navigate change with clarity and compassion. Dr. Albinder—a Nova Southeastern–trained marriage and family therapist, SMART Resilience Trainer, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and HCI-certified (High Conflict Institute)—specializes in evidence-based interventions for adult adjustment, resilience, and co-parenting. Dr. Alcalay, a child and adolescent psychologist and adjunct faculty member at Lynn University, brings deep experience in anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and complex presentations, collaborating closely with schools and parents. Together, we deliver a child-centered, outcomes-driven approach that strengthens coping skills, reduces conflict, and supports healthy adjustment for both parents and children throughout the divorce process.
Dr. Susan Albinder, LMFT
Dr. Edan Alcalay, Psy.D
Post-Divorce Therapy:
How to Rebuild, Co-Parent, and Thrive in Your Next Chapter
Divorce ends a legal relationship, not a family. Post-divorce therapy gives you skills and structure to stabilize emotions, improve co-parenting, and protect your children’s well-being. Here is how evidence-informed, child-centered support can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Why Post-Divorce Support Matters
The months after a divorce are often defined by uncertainty: new schedules, financial adjustments, shifts in identity, and parenting across two homes. Without a plan, stress and conflict can easily become the “new normal.” Post-divorce therapy provides a structured path: practical tools, clear boundaries, and a child-centered roadmap for your next chapter. The goal is simple and actionable—reduce conflict, increase stability, and support healthy development for everyone in your family.
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Common Challenges After Divorce
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Communication friction: Texts or emails that spiral; mixed messages to children.
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Inconsistent routines: Bedtimes, homework, and screen time vary wildly from house to house.
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Emotional aftershocks: Grief, anger, anxiety, loneliness, or decision fatigue.
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Co-parenting complexity: Hand-offs, holidays, travel notices, new partners, and blended families.
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Role and identity shifts: Rebuilding confidence, friendships, and a sense of self
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What Post-Divorce Therapy Looks Like
A good therapy plan is brief, skills-based, and tailored. In my practice, we integrate CBT/ACT tools with family-systems and attachment-informed strategies to quickly build momentum. Sessions typically include:
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Communication Protocols
We formalize how you and your co-parent will communicate: brief, neutral, and business-like. You will leave with templates for texts/emails, response-time guidelines, and language to set boundaries without escalating conflict. -
Two-Home Routines for Kids
Children thrive with consistency. We align key routines—homework, bedtimes, screen use, chores—so transitions are smoother, and school performance stays on track. -
De-escalation & Decision-Making
You will learn pause-and-re-engage steps, meeting agendas, and decision trees that keep conversations from derailing. We plan for high-friction topics (finances, travel, medical choices) before they become crises. -
Holidays, Events & New Partners
We map calendars and create hand-off scripts—plus guidelines for introducing partners and integrating step-siblings or extended family with minimal turbulence. -
Personal Recovery & Resilience
We design a realistic health plan (sleep, movement, nutrition, stress tools), rebuild identity and confidence, and set goals for friendships, community, or dating when you are ready.
Note: This is non-court-involved treatment. I do not provide custody evaluations or expert testimony. Our work remains focused on clinical care and family functioning.
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How Post-Divorce Therapy Helps Children
Children do best when adults reduce conflict and increase predictability. In therapy, we translate that principle into daily life:
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One family message: Age-appropriate language for talking about the divorce without blame.
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Predictable transitions: Checklists for school days, overnights, and travel.
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Emotional literacy: Simple scripts for acknowledging feelings and setting limits.
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School coordination: Communication with teachers/coaches when needed.
When appropriate, I collaborate with a partnering child psychologist to provide developmental screening, behavior supports, or family sessions—ensuring a cohesive, child-first plan.
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Signs You’re Ready to Start
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You want fewer arguments and clearer boundaries.
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Your child’s sleep, behavior, or grades have changed since the split.
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You are navigating new partners or blended family dynamics.
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You feel stuck—ruminating, second-guessing, or avoiding necessary conversations.
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You are ready to turn the page and design a healthy second chapter.
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Post-divorce therapy is not about rehashing the past; it is about building a workable future. With the right structure, your family can reduce conflict, restore stability, and create space for growth on both sides of the aisle. If you are ready to move forward, support is available.
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​Ready to stabilize co-parenting and reclaim your well-being? Schedule a 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals and the best starting format (individual, co-parent, or family). In-person in Boca Raton and via secure telehealth across Florida.
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What We Offer
Empowering Families Through Change
Supporting Individuals as the go through transitions
Divorce Recovery, Done Deliberately—heal, rebuild, and move forward with purpose.
Our Divorce Recovery Program helps individuals confidently navigate every phase of the divorce process—emotional, relational, and practical. Through structured, evidence-based therapy, you’ll learn coping skills to reduce anxiety, set clear boundaries, communicate effectively, and make sound decisions. We focus on rebuilding self-worth, stabilizing daily routines, and creating a future-ready plan—while connecting you to trusted legal, financial, and community resources when needed—so you can emerge resilient, grounded, and in control of your next chapter.
Co-Parenting Counseling
Unity in Co-Parenting
We offer co-parenting therapy for couples that prioritizes their children’s well-being and provides a structured path through a tumultuous divorce. Together, we build communication skills, reduce conflict, and align on decisions and routines—so parents can navigate the process wisely and minimize long-term, potentially devastating impacts on their children.
Child-Centered Divorce Pathways
Navigating Divorce with Children
Our child-centered divorce pathways are designed to assist parents and children in navigating the challenges of divorce while prioritizing the well-being of the children. We provide guidance, support, and resources to facilitate a smooth transition for families.