Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation

This evaluation is the same type of evaluation described on the Clinical Evaluations page, but the difference is, it is court-ordered and has a different cost. This evaluation still assesses intellectual and academic abilities and screens for learning disabilities. A wide-ranging battery of personality tests and behavior assessment tools are added to develop a broad overview of a client’s strengths and weaknesses. Collectively, the resulting report will identify appropriate treatment targets, if treatment is indicated. Typically, clients are then required by the court to comply with the treatment recommendations in the report to resolve their legal issues. 

Forensic evaluations are mental health evaluations ordered by the court. Typically, these reports include things like, risk for future violence or sexual re-offense, psychopathy assessments, or civil matters (like guardianship or custody). 

Below you can find the different forensic evaluations I offer. I am currently training in other areas, such as psychopathy and violence risk, to ultimately offer more selection regarding assessments. 

Forensic evaluations may receive a feedback session as a part of the evaluation process, depending on the circumstances (court-ordered versus client-requested). The length of time for each evaluation (interviews and testing) can vary and are typically more time-intensive than clinical evaluations. These evaluations can also take anywhere from 4-12 hours. Typically, evaluation reports will be completed within ten (10)  business days after the last day of testing/interviewing. If there is a tighter court timeline and the report needs to be completed in less than ten (10) business days, there is an added rush fee.

Please refer to the Informed Consent paperwork for more information. Additionally, you can call for a free 15-minute consultation if you have more questions about your unique situation.  

​Psychosexual Evaluation

Evaluates normal and deviant sexual attitudes, behaviors, interests, and history. Usually completed in conjunction with basic personality measures, this assessment is often requested to help with placement or to develop a specific treatment plan. Presently, these evaluations are only provided if the client is not involved in the court process; meaning, due to a conflict of interest, these evaluations can only be performed on clients who are not under the direct supervision of the court or the Utah Department of Corrections/Adult Probation and Parole. 

Competency to Stand Trial

These evaluations involve interviewing the client regarding their criminal or civil court case. This evaluation helps to 1) determine whether the client has a mental illness, 2) whether that mental illness impairs their ability to understand the case against them, and 3) determines whether the client's mental illness impairs their ability to work effectively with their attorney with a reasonable degree of rational understanding. Competency can be applied at different parts of a criminal or civil court case. The respective statutory guidelines are referenced to ensure appropriate application of psycholegal intervention. These evaluations might involve further personality and cognitive testing. Likewise, it is possible I may have to provide expert testimony as a result of my evaluation.