Peer Consultation Groups for Therapists

Groups that describe themselves as peer consultation or peer support groups, where clinicians bring cases and questions to each other in a collegial setting.

Groups listed

4

How often they meet

A mix

2 monthly, 2 biweekly

Cost per session

$20–$45

Median $40 across 3 groups that list a price

4 peer consultation groups listed

What is a peer consultation group?

A peer consultation group is a small group of clinicians who meet regularly to discuss cases and support each other. No one evaluates anyone, and each member keeps responsibility for their own clients. Some peer groups are fully leaderless; others have an organizer or facilitator who keeps the group running.

The groups on this page either use “peer” in their name or were tagged as peer consultation by the person who listed them. Read each listing for how the group runs and what it costs.

How to choose a group

  • Ask whether the group is leaderless or has a facilitator, and how case presentations are shared.
  • Check whether the group is closed (the same members over time) or open to new members.
  • Ask about cost. Some peer groups are free or donation-based, and others charge a fee.
  • If you need hours toward licensure or a certification, ask whether the group can provide them. Peer consultation usually does not.

Common questions

Is peer consultation the same as peer supervision?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but no supervision takes place in a peer group: no one evaluates the others or shares responsibility for their clients. That is why peer consultation generally does not count toward licensure hours.
Are peer consultation groups free?
Many informal peer groups are free, but not all. Some are donation-based, and some charge a fee to cover organizing or facilitation. Each listing shows its cost.

Sources: Miu et al. (2022), Peer Consultation: An Enriching Necessity Rather Than a Luxury for Psychologists

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