Gary J. Santucci

Gary J. Santucci, Ed.S.

Certified Family Mediator | Divorce, Family & Interpersonal Conflict

Davie, Florida | Broward County | Marriage & Family Therapist | 40+ Years in Mediation & Mental Health Services

Professional Overview

Gary J. Santucci, Ed.S., is a Certified Family Mediator and Marriage & Family Therapist based in Davie, Florida, serving individuals and families throughout Broward County and South Florida. With more than four decades of professional experience in mediation and mental health services, Gary brings an understanding of both conflict resolution and family dynamics to divorce, family and interpersonal disputes.

As the founder of Associates in Counseling & Mediation, Gary has spent his career working with individuals, couples and families facing difficult decisions, strained communication and emotionally challenging circumstances. His background in marriage and family therapy provides an additional perspective when mediating disputes in which communication, relationships and family dynamics may be contributing to conflict.

Gary's objective is to provide a neutral and constructive environment where participants can identify the issues that need to be resolved, communicate more effectively and explore practical solutions.

Divorce & Family Mediation

Divorce, separation and other family disputes frequently require people to make important decisions at a time when communication may be difficult and emotions heightened.

Gary's combined background in mediation and marriage and family therapy helps him recognize interpersonal dynamics that may interfere with productive negotiation while maintaining his neutral role as mediator.

His mediation work includes matters involving:

• Divorce and separation
• Parenting agreements and child-related decisions
• Child support and alimony
• Division of marital property
• Family financial disagreements
• Family communication and relationship-based conflicts

Gary does not make decisions for the participants or impose an outcome. His role is to facilitate communication and negotiation so the parties can better understand the issues, consider possible solutions and work toward agreements they make themselves.

Elder & Multigenerational Family Mediation

Gary also assists families experiencing disagreements involving aging parents, elder care, and changing family responsibilities.

These disputes may involve adult siblings, parents, caregivers, or other family members who have different perspectives about an older relative's needs and future care.

His elder mediation work addresses matters involving:

• Elder care and caregiving responsibilities
• Living arrangements and care decisions
• Family financial disagreements
• Medical and personal care decisions
• Communication among adult children and other family members
• Multigenerational family conflicts

Gary helps participants discuss competing concerns, clarify responsibilities, and explore practical arrangements while recognizing the importance of maintaining family relationships whenever possible.

His professional background in family systems and interpersonal communication provides additional perspective when longstanding family dynamics contribute to disagreement.

Mental Health & Family Systems Background

A distinguishing aspect of Gary's mediation practice is his professional background in marriage and family therapy.

His decades of experience working with individuals, couples and families provide insight into communication patterns and interpersonal dynamics that can make disputes particularly difficult to resolve.

While mediation and therapy are separate professional processes, Gary's mental-health background can be especially valuable when a dispute involves strained communication, longstanding family relationships or emotionally difficult conversations.

Mediation Approach

Gary approaches mediation with an emphasis on constructive communication, respect and practical problem-solving.

He recognizes that family disputes are not always resolved simply by determining who is right or wrong. In many cases, participants must find a way to discuss difficult subjects, make important decisions and, particularly when ongoing family relationships are involved, continue communicating after the immediate dispute has ended.

Gary works to help participants move beyond unproductive communication, clarify the issues creating disagreement and explore realistic options for resolution.

His goal is not to pressure parties into settlement, but to create a structured environment in which meaningful discussion and informed decision-making can occur.

Professional Background & Credentials

• Certified Family Mediator
• Marriage & Family Therapist
• Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
• Founder, Associates in Counseling & Mediation
• More than 40 years of professional experience in mediation and mental health services

Gary's professional healthcare records identify his specialty as Marriage & Family Therapy and associate his practice with Florida professional license MT0000682.

Location & Service Area

Gary is based in Davie, Florida, in Broward County, through Associates in Counseling & Mediation.

His location provides convenient access for individuals and families throughout:

• Davie
• Fort Lauderdale
• Plantation
• Cooper City
• Pembroke Pines
• Weston
• Surrounding Broward County communities

Gary J. Santucci's combination of family mediation and marriage and family therapy experience offers a distinctive perspective for individuals and families seeking to resolve divorce, parenting, elder care, and interpersonal disputes through constructive communication and informed decision-making.