Home to HealthyParent.com Home to HealthyParent.com
 Is Dr. Garber
accepting new patients?
 Contact Dr. Dr. Garber  Contact Dr. Garber
n
About Dr. Garber
Dr. Garber's Curriculum Vitae is available online
Office policies and procedures
Leran about available clinical services
Dr. Garber provides professional continuing education
Learn about insurance reimbursement
Dr. Garber's articles and books

Yes.
Dr. Garber has never closed his practice
to new clients or patients.

This page is intended to help new callers better understand
how to get started when psychological services are first requested.

Is Dr. Garber accepting new patients?Understanding essential policies and procedures in Dr. Garber's practiceWhat should I prepare in advance of first contacting Dr. Garber?
What's the difference between clinical and forensic services?How do I reach Dr. Garber? When will he get back to me?When will Dr. Garber get back to me?
Access the new patient formsFor referring family law professionalsAccess the forensic package

Directions to Dr. garber's office
Learn about (forensic) court-related services
How does co-parental conflict impact kids?
When custody is disputed
Educating the court
Dr. Garber serves the court as a Parenting Coordinator
Dr. Garber serves the court as GAL
Digital, government and community resources


Back to top

Keeping Kids Out Of The Middle (Garber, 2008)

Is Dr. Garber accepting new clients or patients?

Yes. Dr. Garber has never closed his practice to new clients or patients.

Dr. Garber is available in his Merrimack, New Hampshire, office Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until after 5:00 p.m. Anticipated absences will be clarified on his voice mail.

Because Dr. Garber works in his several different roles primarily with children, after-school and after-work appointments can be scarce during the school year. By compromising on optimal times and scheduling ahead, it is routinely possible to move forward with services quickly and efficiently.

Contact Dr. Garber now Contact Dr. Garber
When will Dr. Garber get back to me?  When will Dr. Garber get back to me?


Developmental Psychology For Family Law Professionals (Garber, 2009)


Back to top




What should I prepare in advance of first contacting Dr. Garber?

In order to expedite your first contact, it may be helpful to prepare the following information:

All parties' full names, dates of birth, addresses,
     e-mails and phone numbers

 If you plan to request insurance reimbursement yourself,
      contact your insurance carrier today to request pre-authorization
Learn about insurance reimbursement and your rights When will Dr. Garber get back to me?

When one parent or guardian calls seeking services for a child,
      it may be important to have already alerted the other parent(s)
      or guardian(s).

Alert your co-parent that you're reaching Dr. Garber When will Dr. Garber get back to me?

When court-related services have been ordered, are subject to a motion
       that is yet to be heard or ruled upon or have been stipulated to,
       have a copy of the associated document(s) available to scan
       and e-mail or fax (603.879.9070).

Preview Dr. Garber's office policies and procedures. Dr. Garber
      will be glad to take the time to any any related questions
      at any time.

Read about office policies and procedures When will Dr. Garber get back to me?



Back to top




What's the real difference between
clinical and forensic services?

Clinical services are intended to help one or more individuals to relieve distress, improve functioning and/or facilitate healthy relationships.

Forensic ("court involved") services are intended to help the court answer a question via evaluation, education and/or intervention.

Dr. Garber is restricted to serve in one capacity at a time, and may be ineligible to serve in a new capacity later, after first fulfilling another.

Dr. Garber will always take the time to educate new callers about these distinctions and the various types of clinical and forensic roles.

Learn more here Which hat to wear?


For example: When parents are highly conflicted, separated and/or divorcing, children often suffer. Callers in this situation often reach Dr. Garber seeking therapeutic support for the child, help for the co-parents, evaluation and education regarding custodial outcomes for  the court and expert opinion intended to bolster their attorney's presentation.

This  desperate request for multiple services is most common when a caregiver fears losing contact with a child in the belief that another caregiver is alienating the child  Which hat to wear?

Dr. Garber may be able to provide therapy to the child OR to help the conflicted co-parents to better communicate OR conduct a CCFE OR serve as expert witness OR GAL OR (later, once the litigation is settled) to serve as Parent Coordinator, but can only serve in one of these roles.


Practical realities often bear on deciding which among several roles Dr. Garber might fulfill. For example, it is often much easier to find a child therapist in New Hampshire than a co-parenting facilitator or custody evaluator.





Back to top




How do I reach Dr. Garber?
When will he get back to me?
Why doesn't Dr. Garber have a receptionist?

Dr. Garber will typically respond to your voice messages and e-mails within one workday, and often much sooner.

Contact Dr. Garber Contact Dr. Garber

Dr. Garber does not have a front office staff. Your calls and e-mails go directly to his attention, unfiltered by others and without concern for unnecessary exposure. In this age of digital media, this is simply the most efficient, client-centered means to provide confidential, professional psychological services.





Back to top