Forensic Mental Health Evaluations
Areas of Specialization
Domestic Violence & Intimate Partner Violence
Objective, court-informed evaluations addressing psychological impact, relevant risk factors, and safety considerations related to allegations or histories of domestic or intimate partner violence. These evaluations are conducted with professional neutrality and focus on clinically and legally relevant findings.
Sexual Violence–Related Psychological Evaluations
Forensic evaluations examining the psychological effects of sexual violence, including trauma-related symptoms and functional impairment, within legal or administrative contexts. Assessments adhere to forensic ethical standards and emphasize clear, evidence-based documentation.
Suicide Risk Assessments (Forensic Context)
Structured, evidence-based suicide risk evaluations conducted for legal, court-involved, or administrative purposes. Assessments focus on current and historical risk factors, protective factors, and clinical findings relevant to decision-making.
Workplace Harassment & Discrimination
Psychological evaluations related to allegations of workplace harassment or discrimination, including assessment of emotional distress, functional impact, and mental health considerations within employment or civil matters.
Competence to Stand Trial
A forensic mental health evaluation conducted to assess an individual’s capacity to understand the nature and purpose of legal proceedings and to effectively assist counsel in their defense. Evaluations are objective, court-informed, and based on evidence-based assessment practices relevant to the specific referral question.
Criminal Responsibility
A forensic mental health evaluation conducted to assess an individual’s mental state at the time of the alleged offense as it relates to criminal responsibility. Evaluations are objective, court-informed, and based on evidence-based assessment practices relevant to the specific legal question.
Additional evaluation types may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Who These Services Are For
Attorneys
Courts
Employers and agencies
Organizations requiring independent mental health evaluation
Professionals seeking forensic consultation
These services are not therapy and do not involve advocacy for any party.
Referral & Consultation Process
Initial Inquiry or Consultation Request
Case Review & Scope Determination
Evaluation Process
Written Report & Feedback
Timeframes and fees are discussed during the consultation phase.

