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Testing and Psychological Evaluations or Forensic Evaluations
Objective, actuarially-based information is critical in forensic examinations, no matter the setting they are used for. Direct and objective interviews, with a longitudinal historical approach in addition to current behaviors/issues is just the beginning.
Psychological Evaluations we perform, commonly fall into either Personal Or Organizational/Work Related categories:
Personal Evaluations:
- Immigration Hardship Evaluations: provide comprehensive psychological assessments used
in immigration cases to document the emotional, psychological, and family impact of potential
separation or deportation. These evaluations support legal petitions such as I-601, I-601A, or
I-212 waivers by highlighting the unique emotional and mental health consequences for
qualifying family members. - ADHD/Executive Functioning Evaluations: assess cognitive skills such as attention, organization, planning, impulse control, and working memory. These evaluations are useful for identifying challenges related to ADHD, Autism, burnout, or high-performance demands, and provide actionable insights to improve daily functioning and productivity.
- Career Transition and Role-Fit Assessments: help individuals gain clarity about their
professional direction by evaluating personality traits, values, cognitive strengths, and
emotional drivers. These assessments are ideal for career pivots, job dissatisfaction, or
exploring alignment between personal strengths and work roles. - Emotional Support Animal Evaluations: assess whether an individual meets the
psychological criteria for an emotional support animal, based on the presence of a qualifying
mental health condition. These evaluations result in formal documentation that may be used for
housing accommodations under the Fair Housing Act. - Presurgical Psychological Evaluations: are mental health assessments required by medical
providers or surgeons prior to procedures such as bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulation, or
gender-affirming surgery. These evaluations assess emotional readiness, coping ability, and
psychological stability to support optimal surgical outcomes and long-term adjustment. - Disability Evaluations provide detailed psychological assessments to determine the
presence and impact of mental health conditions that may interfere with daily functioning or the
ability to work. These evaluations are often used in applications for short-term or long-term
disability benefits and include diagnostic clarity, functional limitations, and treatment
recommendations. - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Evaluations: assess the psychological effects of
trauma, including symptoms such as hypervigilance, flashbacks, avoidance, and emotional
distress. These evaluations provide diagnostic clarity and are often used to support treatment
planning, documentation for legal or occupational needs, or personal understanding of trauma related symptoms. - Guardianship Evaluations: assess an individual’s cognitive, emotional, and functional
capacity to make informed decisions about personal, medical, or financial matters. These
evaluations are often requested by families or legal representatives to support guardianship
petitions and ensure appropriate care and protection. - Firearm Clearance Evaluations: provide a psychological assessment of an individual’s
mental and emotional fitness to safely possess or carry a firearm. These evaluations are often
required following a flagged incident or as part of a licensing process, and include clinical
interviews, standardized measures, and documentation of psychological stability. - Third-Party Reproduction Evaluations: assess the psychological readiness and emotional
stability of individuals participating in assisted reproduction as egg or sperm donors,
surrogates, or intended parents. These evaluations explore motivations, expectations, and
potential challenges to support informed, ethical, and emotionally healthy reproductive
decisions.
Organizational/Employment Related Evaluations:
Hiring is a tricky business! With the globalization of the workforce, and the scales of economy, organizations can no longer hire purely for tasks but rather for competencies. Whether a c-level executive, division lead, sales representative, public figure, top security or financial decision-maker, there are a multitude of competencies that go beyond the resume. Everyday, Human Resources staff from various business sectors and industries rely on us to help guide their selection process. Having a standard selection process is simply not going to offer a valid and reliable measure for you to locate that perfect someone, and paying recruiting firms top dollars is even riskier, considering they have a multitude of companies competing for the same qualified applicant. Why not utilize scientifically based methodologies and expert evaluations to hone in on that best fit individual who is really sold on your company brand and already knows what your strategic roadmap should be.
- Fitness for Duty Evaluations: help determine whether an employee is mentally and
emotionally prepared to safely and effectively perform their job responsibilities. These
evaluations are commonly used in high-stakes professions and after workplace incidents to
assess psychological readiness for duty. I provide clear, objective reports that support informed
decision-making for both individuals and organizations. - FMLA Evaluations: provide psychological documentation to support an individual’s request
for medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. These evaluations assess mental
health conditions that may impair daily functioning or work performance and help determine
the necessity and duration of leave from employment. - Stress and Resilience Evaluations: assess how individuals respond to pressure, recover from
setbacks, and manage emotional demands in daily life or high-stress environments. These
evaluations help identify coping strengths and areas for growth, offering strategies to build
resilience and prevent burnout. - Substance Use or Addiction Evaluations: for Workplace Compliance assess the presence
and impact of substance use on an individual’s professional functioning. These evaluations are
often requested following policy violations or disciplinary actions and help determine treatment
needs, readiness for return to work, and risk of recurrence—all in line with workplace safety
and compliance requirements. - Technology Impact Evaluations: assess the psychological effects of prolonged or intense
interaction with digital platforms, including AI, social media, and virtual relationships. These
evaluations explore issues such as emotional dependency, isolation, cognitive overload, and
mental health disruptions, offering insight and recommendations for healthier digital
engagement. - Digital Interaction Assessments: examine how online behaviors and virtual relationships
influence mental health, social functioning, and emotional well-being. These evaluations are
designed to identify patterns of overuse, detachment from reality, or distress linked to digital
engagement, and provide guidance for healthier tech-related habits.
These include problematic or compulsive use of online content like pornography, gaming, or
social media—anything where digital behavior is impacting someone’s mental health,
relationships, or daily functioning. - Performance and Learning Difference Evaluations: particularly for graduate or professional students who suspect undiagnosed challenges but don’t want to go through their university’s process. could help students document issues affecting their ability to perform or seek accommodations.
- Return to Work Clearance Evaluations: assess whether an individual is psychologically
ready to resume job duties following a medical or mental health leave. These evaluations focus
on emotional stability, functional capacity, and readiness to re-engage with workplace
demands in a safe and effective manner.
