Notable Alumni

Bio

Dr. Deborah Day '81 Psy.D., '85 Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, certified family mediator, and qualified parenting coordinator. Deborah is in private practice with Psychological Affiliates Inc. of Winter Park, Florida.

Deborah is the co-editor of the book Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome: Misunderstood Child Abuse which has been recently published in the Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice and the Journal of Child Custody. Deborah has extensive television and news experience. She has provided commentary for Court TV, American Health Network, CNN, and all the major network news broadcasts.

Deborah was recently appointed to the Florida Supreme Court Parenting Coordination Disciplinary Committee. She is active in the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section, previously vice chair of the domestic violence committee, continuing legal education (CLE) Committee, and co-chair of the litigation support committee. She currently serves as a special advisor to the legislation committee and CLE committee.

Deborah currently serves as president of the board for the Central Florida Collaborative Law Group. Throughout her career, she has also served on the boards of the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Florida Psychological Association Central Florida Chapter, and the Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Court.

In 2010, Deborah received the Family Law Section’s Making a Difference award, recognizing her commitment to volunteerism during her career. In 2011, she was honored by the Family Law Section with the Visionary Award, recognizing her long-standing commitment to children and families in the state of Florida. In 2014, she was honored by the Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Court as Volunteer of the Year.