A teenager who has gone quiet
Door closed, grades slipping, one-word answers. Parents feel shut out; the teen feels watched. Family sessions give both sides a place to talk that is not the kitchen at 10 PM.
Ages 12-19
Licensed clinicians · Jupiter, FL · Virtual across Florida
Family Therapy In Palm Beach County
Therapy for the whole family: a teen who has shut down, co-parents who cannot agree, a step-family finding its footing, or a court order that says “family counseling.” Doctoral-level practice, first sessions this week, in Jupiter or by secure video across Florida.
- ★★★★★ Google reviews
- Licensed in Florida
- Confidential
- Trusted by Florida courts since 2008
Quick answer: Family therapy at FC PsychExperts brings 2 or more family members together with a licensed clinician to change the patterns between them, not just 1 person. Sessions run 50 to 80 minutes at 210 Jupiter Lakes Blvd in Jupiter or by secure video anywhere in Florida. The practice, founded in 2008 by Dr. Cathy Colet, also handles reunification, co-parenting and court-referred family cases. Call (561) 834-5849.
Dr. Cathy ColetFounder · Family-law psychologist · since 2008
Why families call us
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Nobody calls a family therapist because everything is fine
These are the 6 situations that bring Palm Beach County families to our Jupiter office most often. You do not have to fit one exactly.
Co-parenting after separation
The marriage ended; the parenting did not. When every exchange becomes a negotiation, a structured plan for communication and decisions protects the kids from the conflict.
Divorced or separating parentsReunification after time apart
A child and a parent rebuilding contact after estrangement, relocation or a court order. Staged, careful, and documented when the court needs it to be.
Often court-referredBlended and step-families
2 households, 2 sets of rules, new siblings, a step-parent unsure where the lines are. Family therapy sets roles before resentment sets them for you.
Step-parents and step-siblingsA diagnosis, an addiction, a loss
When 1 member is in treatment or grieving, the whole system shifts. Family sessions help everyone carry it, not just the person at the center.
Whole-household supportAdult children and aging parents
Caregiving decisions, old conflicts resurfacing, siblings who cannot agree on what Mom needs. Family therapy is not only for young families.
Adult families
Your first family session
What the first 80 minutes actually look like
Most families arrive braced for a blame session. It is not that. Here is the shape of a first appointment at FC PsychExperts.
- Minutes 0-15
Everyone gets the same question
“What would need to be different for you to say this helped?” Each person answers. Nobody is interrupted. The clinician is already watching how the family handles turns.
- Minutes 15-45
The pattern, not the person
We map the loop: who reacts to whom, what happens next, where it ends. Families are usually surprised the fight has a shape and that the shape is the target.
- Minutes 45-65
Short one-on-one time if needed
A teen or a co-parent may get 10 minutes alone. What is shared back is agreed in advance, so nobody is ambushed.
- Minutes 65-80
1 thing to try before next time
Small, specific, doable by Sunday. Plus a plan for who attends the next session and how often you meet.
Which one do we need?
Family therapy vs. couples vs. individual
Families often book the wrong service first. This is how we decide together on the phone.
| Family therapy | Couples therapy | Individual therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who is in the room | 2 or more family members, mix can change | The 2 partners | 1 person |
| The client is | The family system | The relationship | The individual |
| Best when | A child or teen is struggling, roles are unclear, a transition hit everyone | The issue lives between 2 adults | 1 person wants change regardless of what others do |
| Court referrals | Yes – reunification, co-parenting, dependency cases | Rarely | Yes – court-ordered individual therapy |
| Typical length | 8-12 sessions; longer for reunification | 8-20 sessions | 6-12 sessions for focused goals |
| Session length | 50-80 minutes | 50-80 minutes | 50 minutes |
Not sure? Say so when you call. The office matches you to the right service and clinician; there is no charge to be re-routed.
When a judge is involved
Court-referred family therapy, done by a practice courts already know
Most family therapists have never written a report a judge will read. FC PsychExperts has worked with Florida family courts since 2008. That matters when your parenting plan, dependency case or reunification order requires documentation, and it matters more when it requires discretion.
We accept referrals from family-law attorneys, guardians ad litem and the court directly, in the 15th (Palm Beach), 17th (Broward), 19th (St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee), 20th and 1st circuits.
Ask about a court-referred caseAttendance and participation recordsDated, signed, sent to counsel or the court as the order requires.
Progress and treatment summariesWritten for a legal reader. Facts, goals, status. No jargon, no speculation.
Reunification therapy plansStaged contact schedules with clear criteria for moving to the next stage.
Co-parenting agreementsCommunication rules and decision protocols both parents signed off on in session.
Coordination with evaluatorsCustody and psychological evaluations are done in-house if the court orders them.
Who you will work with
The team behind your family’s care
Jessica T. Aloise
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · 20+ yearsJessica has spent more than 20 years helping individuals, couples and families work through emotional, relational and behavioral challenges. Her family work centers on communication, regulation and repair: helping each member say what they need in a way the others can hear.
Works with: parents and teens · co-parents · blended families · adult families
Dr. Cathy Colet
Licensed Clinical & Forensic Psychologist · FounderDr. Colet founded the practice in 2008 and has extensive experience in family law, including evaluations and expert testimony for Florida family courts. She oversees court-referred family cases and the documentation they require.
Works with: court-referred families · reunification · custody-related evaluation · treatment oversight
In their words
What families and attorneys say
“I am truly grateful for what Dr. Colet has done for our family. Everything about her was above and beyond what I had experienced before with other psychologists. Matter of fact, doesn’t waste any time, and yet there is a sense of compassionate wisdom.”
Georgia W.Client, on Dr. Colet
“I have worked with Dr. Colet for several years. Dr. Colet places her clients first and provides each with individualized care, attention to detail, and real-world guidance. I do not hesitate to refer clients to her.”
Maria CammarataAttorney at Law
“The staff took the time to explain each step, and the entire experience was both professional and supportive. It has been a crucial part of our treatment plan, and I’m very grateful for their help.”
Christopher S.Client
Where we are
Family therapy across Palm Beach County
The Jupiter office at 210 Jupiter Lakes Blvd, Unit 4-201, sits just off Indiantown Road, minutes from I-95 and the Turnpike. Families from the north county drive in; families south of West Palm Beach and co-parents in separate homes often meet by secure video so everyone can join from where they are.
- In person: Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Abacoa, West Palm Beach.
- Video-first: Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and anywhere in Florida.
- Split households: co-parenting sessions run with each parent on their own screen. No shared waiting room.
- Saturdays: 9 AM to 4 PM, the slot most families with school-age kids ask for.
Questions parents ask before calling
Family therapy FAQ
What is family therapy?
Family therapy is treatment where 2 or more family members meet with a licensed clinician together. Instead of treating 1 person, it works on the patterns between people: how conflict starts, how it escalates, and how the family recovers. At FC PsychExperts, sessions run 50 to 80 minutes and use structural, systemic and attachment-based approaches matched to the family.
Who needs to attend family therapy sessions?
It depends on the goal. Some sessions include everyone in the household; others are a parent and 1 child, or 2 co-parents without the children. Your clinician plans this with you in the first session, and the mix can change over time.
Does FC PsychExperts provide reunification therapy in Palm Beach County?
Yes. Reunification therapy helps rebuild contact between a child and a parent after separation, estrangement or a court order. FC PsychExperts has worked with Florida family courts since 2008 and can provide the documentation courts and attorneys request, within the limits of confidentiality your clinician explains at intake.
Do you offer co-parenting therapy after divorce?
Yes. Co-parenting therapy is for separated or divorced parents who need a workable plan for communication, schedules and decisions about the children. It is not couples therapy and does not aim at reconciliation.
Can family therapy be court ordered?
Yes. Florida family courts sometimes order family, reunification or co-parenting therapy as part of a parenting plan or dependency case. FC PsychExperts accepts court-referred families and provides attendance and progress documentation when the order requires it.
How long does family therapy take?
Focused goals such as a specific conflict or a transition often improve in 8 to 12 sessions. Reunification and high-conflict co-parenting cases typically take longer and follow a structured, staged plan. Progress is reviewed with the family at set points.
Do you see teens in family therapy?
Yes. Teens are the most common reason Palm Beach County families call. Sessions may combine family meetings with short one-on-one time for the teen so they have a voice without being put on the spot.
Is family therapy confidential?
Yes, with 2 notes. What each family member says in a one-on-one portion is handled according to a confidentiality agreement set at intake, and court-ordered cases may require specific reports to the court. Your clinician explains exactly what is and is not shared before you begin.
How fast can our family be seen?
First family sessions are usually available within the same week. Call (561) 834-5849 Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM or Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, or send the form on this page and the office calls back within 1 business day.
Do you offer virtual family therapy sessions?
Yes. Families can meet in person at the Jupiter office or by secure video from anywhere in Florida. Many co-parenting sessions run by video so both parents can join from separate locations.
Take the first step
Book a free 15-minute call
A short, no-pressure call with our office. We figure out who should come to the first session, answer fees and insurance questions, and if it feels right, book it. Nothing is decided until you say so.
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM-4 PM