Dr. Garber's forensic psychology services

Benjamin D. Garber, Ph.D.

Practice in Clinical Child, Consulting and Forensic Psychology
32 Daniel Webster Highway, Suite 17 Merrimack, NH 03054-4859
voice 603.879.9100

facsimile 603.879.9070

e-mail papaben@healthyparent.com

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Dr. Garber's practice
in forensic psychology

Forensic simply means "having to do with the law."
Forensic psychology is that area of mental health practice that overlaps with the legal system. For Dr. Garber, this includes any matter concerned with the welfare of children.

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Index this page...
Dr. Garber's forensic services	Confidentiality	Costs	Sample agreement for forensic family evaluation
Children and divorce	Alienation	Why work with a forensic psychologist?
What is a child-centered family evaluation?		Psychological services in the context of divorce
Alienation		Kids & divorce	What is a Parenting Coordinator?

Forensic (legal- or court-involved) Psychology Services:

Forensic psychological services include all matters of human functioning, development and relationships that come before the courts. When psychology enters the legal arena amidst attorneys and judges, a specialized knowledge of the law, ethics and the courtroom is required.
Serving as a psychologist, Dr. Garber offers this expertise in the following areas:

Child-centered Family Evaluation (aka., "custody evaluation")
Child visitation evaluation and modification
Family functioning assessment
Evaluation of parental alienation and estrangement
Consultation to Guardians ad litem
Educating professional and community groups and agencies
Consultation in matters of child well-being and development
Expert testimony in the best interests of the child

In addition, Dr. Garber is a state certified Guardian ad litem and provides Parenting Coordination Services. Learn more about these services here

Confidentiality:

Individuals considering engaging a mental health professional in a matter of forensic psychology are cautioned that the court often over-rides the confidentiality of concerned parties. Dr. Garber's practice in most forensic matters is to ask that all parties waive confidentiality regarding any matter of relevance to the court-involved issue.

Read further about confidentiality

Costs:

Although your insurance carrier or managed care company may accept your claim for reimbursement for psychotherapy services, the costs involved in forensic matters are routinely non-reimbursable.

Read more about costs and insurance

Why should I consider working with
an expert in forensic psychology?

The answer is very straightforward: Because attorneys, marital masters and judges are experts in the law, not in human development, behavior and relationships. A psychologist is an expert in human development, behavior and relationships. A forensic psychologist brings this expertise into the legal arena in an effort to educate the court and better meet the needs of the people involved.

Forensic psychologists commonly assist the courts in a wide variety of areas, including questions concerning competency to stand trial, "insanity" and determinations related to charges of violent crimes.

Dr. Garber's practice in forensic psychology is limited to assisting the court in meeting the needs of children, particularly in the context of parental conflict, separation and divorce.

Click here to view an example of Dr. Garber's
child-centered family evaluation agreements
including terms, limits and costs

Please keep in mind that this is only an example.
Dr. Garber will prepare a similar agreement specific to your child(ren)'s needs.