Sheila Furr PHD

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Consultation in decision making

As a psychologist, I offer services to people who are in distress in their relationships and are considering options. This role is not meant to be therapy or to provide legal advice, but rather to explore options from a psychological perspective. The goal is to help individuals make informed decisions about their relationships and to transition to appropriate other professionals if needed.

Relationships can be incredibly complex and challenging, and it is not uncommon for individuals to experience distress as a result. This can be due to a variety of factors, including communication difficulties, trust issues, infidelity, or other challenges. Some couples are on the brink of divorce and don’t know where to turn, but they know they do not want to be adversarial, and they want to be able to co-parent in the future. While I can help you understand the psychological factors that may be impacting your relationship and explore options that are best for your family to ultimately make informed decisions together, I cannot provide legal guidance or representation. However, I have years of experience working with couples and families before, during and after separation and divorce in court related, or out of court related services, as a therapist, mediator, child specialist and collaborative divorce facilitator.

As a psychologist, I have extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing relationship distress and are struggling with what to do next. I can provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your options and discuss your concerns. I will work with you to identify your goals and help you develop a plan for moving forward.

In summary, if you are experiencing distress in your relationship and are considering options, I can help. My services are focused on exploring options from a psychological perspective and helping you make informed decisions about your future. If you are in need of therapy or legal advice, I can refer you to a qualified professional. Please reach out to me if you would like to have a short phone consultation to discuss if this approach is right for you.

Family Mediator

Dr. Sheila Furr is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator who helps divorcing couples in a voluntary and consensual process known as mediation to facilitate the negotiation of a divorce or dispute. Some couples would rather address the emotional and parenting issues with a mental health professional rather than start their process with a lawyer. Financial issues have a clear emotional component and sometimes Dr Furr co-mediates with a collaboratively trained financial expert. Should there be a need for legal advice, a lawyer can be brought into the process. When the full team makes sense, Collaborative Mediation might be the answer.

Child Specialist

As a Child Specialist, Dr. Furr serves as the voice of the child in the collaborative process, while keeping them out of parental conflict. The child specialist is a neutral member of the collaborative professional team providing support to the family and advocacy for the children. She helps the parents focus on the best interests of their children based on meeting them and assessing their needs. The purpose of a child specialist during the divorce process is to minimize the impact of the divorce on your children and to create an individualized parenting plan and timeshare schedule.

Neutral Facilitator

Serving as a Neutral Facilitator in the Collaborative Process, Dr. Sheila Furr guides you, your spouse/partner, and the Collaborative team through the Collaborative Divorce process. As the Neutral Facilitator, Dr. Furr will help divorcing spouses navigate through difficult and emotional discussions to ensure that the needs of the entire family are considered. As a psychologist and communication specialist, she will help guide discussion to keep communication productive and respectful. When there are minors involved, Dr. Furr will meet with the parents in the preparation of the parenting plan and timeshare schedule.

Accredited Collaborative Professional

Accredited Collaborative Professionals are amongst the most experienced Collaborative Professionals in the State of Florida. To receive the distinction of an Accredited Collaborative Professional, Dr. Sheila Furr met all the standards of education, ethics and experience set forth by the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals.