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Peer consultation

Dr. Garber is available to consult with
family law professionals
on an ad hoc or ongoing basis.

Dr. Garber works with colleagues to build new skills, perspectives, and insights from the ground up. In this role, the consultee's job is to determines the goals and agenda for each meeting. Dr. Garber's job is to provide the tools, resources, and perspective necessary to achieve those goals. Consultation meetings are scheduled as often and as long as suits the consultee's needs.

Dr. Garber advocates for empirically-based interventions and assessments. He is an admitted research geek and eagerly includes access to cutting edge peer-reviewed and law journal publications throughout the consultation process.

Peer consultation can be brief, focused, and case-specific or an on-going effort to build new skills and perspectives. Meetings (in-person or via Zoom) can be intense, weekly efforts to master a new method or process, to manage a particular case, or episodic check-ins and tune-ups.

Individual and small group consultations can be conducted in-person or via distance media.

Peer consultation is NOT supervision.
The professional seeking consultation retains
full agency, responsibility, and liability
for his/her/their choices and conduct.

"Does consultation qualify for CEUs or CLEs?"

Routine peer consultation is required for professional licensure by some guilds in some states and included as a possible source of continuing education credit in others. See for example:

NH§ Mhp 403.01

Tenn CRR §1180-01-.08(2)(c)1

CA CR§ 1397.60.1

Be sure to check with your licensing board, jurisdiction-specific statutes, and/or with a lawyer familiar with your situation to confirm details in advance.

"Is consultation private?"

Yes, however like any other source once disclosed, the consultant may be subject to subpoena and the consultee may be compelled to discuss the process under deposition or cross-examination.

"What does consultation cost?"

Dr. Garber will quote you an hourly fee dependent in part on the subject matter, urgency, expected frequency and longevity of the consultative relationship. All fees are due in full at the time of service. the details will be clarified in the Service Agreement (example at right).

"Is the cost of peer consultation insurance reimbursable?"

No. This is not a health-related service (at least in the eyes of health insurance carriers). This is despite the fact that routine peer consultation is one of the best ways to minimize the risks of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burn out.

"Can I invite my colleagues?"

Yes. the consultee is free to include colleagues in one or more consultative meetings at his/her/their discretion. No addition costs are incurred, but each participant must endorse a Service Agreement.

"I genuinely want someone who will push me,
open doors to new ideas and methods,
and assess my strengths and weaknesses frankly."

Perfect. Dr. Garber is always respectful but frank and honest. Nothing is gained when professional egos get in the way.

Click on the image
to read a sample
peer consultation
Service Agreement

Learn more about peer consultation:

Miu, A. S., Joseph, A., Hakim, E., Cox, E. D., & Greenwald, E. (2022). Peer consultation: An enriching necessity rather than a luxury for psychologists during and beyond the pandemic. Journal of Health Service Psychology, 48(1), 13–19.

Goldenson, J., Kukor, T., & Brodsky, S. L. (2025). Consultation in forensic mental health practice. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 56(5), 415–425.

Sharman, S. J., & Danby, M. C. (2025). Investigative interviewers’ peer feedback on a child forensic interview. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 40, 757–774.

LaDuke, C., DeMatteo, D., & Brank, E. M. (2024). Training, practice, and career considerations in forensic psychology: Results from a field survey of clinical and non-clinical professionals in the United States. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1439874.

How can I get started?

Reach Dr. Garber via email to schedule an initial chat via Zoom.

Be assertive: Make sure that you feel that Dr. Garber can provide the support and direction that you're seeking and that you both feel comfortable working together.

Take the time to assure that there is no conflict of interest: On occasion professionals working on opposite sides of a case need to carefully minimize contact while that case is still pending.

The information contained in and linked from this website is generic. It must not be construed as constituting legal, psychological, educational, or medical advice. Decisions relevant to any specific individual, relationship, or family should be based on the considered opinions of professionals familiar with the unique culture, resources, strengths, and needs of those affected.