Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Forensic Psychological Services for Legal Professionals
Forensic Counseling & Evaluations was established to address the comprehensive needs of Arizona's Behavioral Health Forensic Community. Our team of qualified psychologists provides expert services in family law, criminal law, and civil litigation contexts, offering specialized evaluations and interventions tailored to complex legal and psychological challenges. We conduct court-ordered behavioral interventions, therapeutic reunifications, and comprehensive family evaluations while maintaining strict adherence to ethical and professional standards. Our services include risk assessments, psychosexual evaluations, mitigation evaluations, and neuropsychological assessments for civil, criminal, and family law cases. We utilize evidence-based methodologies and stay current with evolving research to deliver accurate, defensible conclusions in forensic contexts.Our professionals maintain active licenses and certifications to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing psychological practice. We prioritize client confidentiality and data security, storing all records securely at our facility. Our team regularly collaborates with legal professionals, courts, and treatment providers to deliver comprehensive forensic services. We provide expert testimony and written reports that withstand judicial scrutiny while maintaining objectivity and scientific rigor. Our organization remains committed to advancing forensic psychology practice through continuous professional development and community engagement.
Services
Risk Assessment
Family Evaluations
Psychosexual Evaluations
Mitigation Evaluations
Therapeutic Interventions
Competency Assessments
Neuropsychological Testing
Co-Parenting Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Our psychologists hold active Arizona licenses with specialized forensic training
- We utilize validated actuarial instruments for risk assessment predictions
- Court-approved experts in mitigation evaluations and psychosexual assessments
- Proven track record with complex family law evaluations since 2015
- Comprehensive approach integrating psychological testing with collateral data
Services
Risk Assessment
Our risk assessments predict recidivism likelihood using actuarial instruments and collateral data. We examine static and dynamic risk factors while considering protective factors that reduce reoffending probability. Courts rely on these evaluations for sentencing recommendations and treatment planning in criminal cases.
Family Evaluations
Comprehensive custody evaluations examine parental fitness, child welfare, and family dynamics. We assess substance abuse issues, mental health concerns, and domestic violence allegations to provide evidence-based recommendations for legal decision-making and parenting time.
Psychosexual Evaluations
These specialized assessments examine sexual behavior patterns and recidivism risks. We evaluate compulsive behaviors, paraphilias, and treatment needs while considering psychological factors that contribute to sexual offending patterns.
Mitigation Evaluations
Pre-sentence mitigation reports examine biopsychosocial factors influencing criminal behavior. We document developmental trauma, cognitive limitations, and mental health issues to provide context for sentencing decisions in criminal cases.
Therapeutic Interventions
Structured therapeutic programs address family dysfunction and behavioral issues. Our interventions include co-parenting counseling, family reunification efforts, and individual treatment plans mandated by court orders.
People
Jeffrey S. Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA-level counselor specializing in forensic assessments and therapeutic interventions. Provides expert testimony in Arizona courts regarding psychological evaluations and treatment planning.
Dana Dalgleish
Clinical Psychologist
PhD psychologist with expertise in neuropsychological testing and forensic evaluations. Specializes in competency assessments and psychosexual evaluations for legal proceedings.
Tasha Haggar
Clinical Psychologist
PsyD psychologist conducting court-compliant forensic evaluations. Focuses on risk assessment protocols and mitigation strategies in criminal defense cases.
Nicole Mirkin
Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed MFT providing family therapy and reunification services. Specializes in court-ordered interventions and parenting competency evaluations.
David K. Weinstock
Forensic Psychologist
Dual JD/PhD professional offering unique legal-psychological perspective. Expert in complex mitigation evaluations and competency restoration programs.
Questions
What types of forensic evaluations do you provide?
We offer risk assessments, psychosexual evaluations, mitigation reports, competency exams, and comprehensive family evaluations for legal proceedings.
Are your psychologists court-approved experts?
Yes, our licensed psychologists regularly serve as court-appointed experts and provide testimony that meets judicial scrutiny standards.
How are risk assessments conducted?
We combine clinical interviews, psychological testing, collateral records review, and actuarial instruments to determine recidivism probabilities using evidence-based methods.
Do you handle emergency custody evaluations?
We prioritize urgent cases involving child safety concerns or immediate court deadlines while maintaining evaluation integrity.
Can you explain mitigation evaluations?
These assessments document biopsychosocial factors influencing criminal behavior to provide sentencing alternatives through comprehensive life history analysis.
What therapeutic interventions are available?
We offer court-ordered family therapy, co-parenting counseling, and individual interventions focused on behavioral change and family reunification.
