Dr. John Grbac, Psy.D. has extensive professional experience with family conflict and divorce issues. He is a certified family mediator and qualified parenting coordinator. He works at Orlando Psychology Associates, and he has expertise in identifying and addressing parental alienation dynamics and providing therapeutic reunification counseling.  Dr. Grbac is trained in collaborative law. As a Guardian ad Litem, he conducts parenting plan evaluations and social investigations. Dr. Grbac developed the educational program, Coping with Divorce, designed to help parents and their children who are going through a divorce.

What inspired you to become a counselor?

I began my career as a YMCA camp counselor at age 17. I later volunteered at a crisis hotline while attending the University of Central Florida. I have always been dedicated to the happiness and health of children and teenagers.

For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?

I have 25 years of professional experience as a psychologist, and I provide various services to children and families of Central Florida. In addition to providing quality care for many common childhood disorders, I support children and families who are coping with the process of divorce. I provide counseling for children, teenagers, and parents of divorce.