Forensic consultation provides expert guidance to attorneys, courts, and organizations on psychological issues relevant to legal matters. At Liebert Psychological Services, Dr. Sara Liebert offers expert forensic consultation, including case conceptualization, records review, and guidance on mental health evidence.
What is forensic consultation?
Forensic consultation is advisory work in which Dr. Liebert applies psychological expertise to help attorneys and organizations understand and address the mental health dimensions of a case. Unlike an evaluation of a specific individual, consultation supports legal strategy and decision-making behind the scenes.
When is forensic consultation useful?
Attorneys and courts seek consultation to strengthen case conceptualization, to interpret psychological records and reports, to prepare for examination of mental health experts, and to understand how psychological issues may affect a matter. Organizations may seek guidance on psychological questions relevant to their work.
What does forensic consultation include?
Services include case conceptualization, records review, and guidance on mental health evidence. Dr. Liebert can help identify relevant issues, assess the strengths and limitations of psychological evidence, and clarify complex clinical concepts so they are accessible and usable in a legal context.
How does consultation typically work?
Engagements are tailored to the needs of the matter and may range from a focused records review to ongoing strategic support. Dr. Liebert clarifies scope and deliverables at the outset, communicates promptly and professionally, and frames her input so that it is practical and directly usable by the legal team.
Why choose Dr. Liebert?
As a top-rated, doctoral-level forensic psychologist licensed in NY, CT, and FL, and an NYU faculty member engaged in forensic education and scholarship, Dr. Liebert is a reliable expert who is easy to work with.
What can forensic consultation be used for?
Consultation can sharpen case strategy, clarify the psychological issues at stake, and help a legal team anticipate and respond to opposing experts. Dr. Liebert can review reports and records for methodological soundness, identify questions worth pursuing, and translate complex clinical concepts into clear, usable terms. Because the work is advisory rather than an evaluation of a specific individual, it remains flexible and responsive, scaling from a single focused review to ongoing strategic support throughout a matter.
How do I request these services? t
To retain Dr. Liebert for a forensic matter in New York City or CT, submit an inquiry through the practice; she will reply within 24 hours to discuss the referral question, scope, and timeline. Dr. Liebert is licensed in New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Consultation provides advisory expertise on a case, while an evaluation involves directly assessing an individual.
Submit an inquiry. Dr. Liebert will reply within 24 hours.