Forensic Psychology Therapists in Hunt County, TX

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Elizabeth J. Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, PsyD , (ABD)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Greenville, TX 75401
❣ Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. But here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. I don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, I blend a diverse toolkit of approaches – think CBT, Gestalt, OR, IFS, EMDR, EFT, and Gottman – into a tailored therapy crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, #YouMatter, and I'm here to help.
❣ Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. But here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. I don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, I blend a diverse toolkit of approaches – think CBT, Gestalt, OR, IFS, EMDR, EFT, and Gottman – into a tailored therapy crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, #YouMatter, and I'm here to help.
(469) 203-4989 View (469) 203-4989
Embrace New Life Counseling Wellness - Greenville Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, PsyD, ABD
Verified Verified
Greenville, TX 75401
Embrace New Life Counseling & Wellness: Your Haven of Healing. Offering a guiding light for kids, teens, adults, couples & families. Our compassionate experts are here to empower your journey towards a healthier mind and happier relationships. Take the first step towards positive change today. Embrace Life, Embrace Wellness. Explore a range of tailored services designed to uplift every aspect of your life. From managing stress, anxiety, and depression to fostering communication skills and building resilience in relationships, our therapists are equipped to guide you through life's challenges.
Embrace New Life Counseling & Wellness: Your Haven of Healing. Offering a guiding light for kids, teens, adults, couples & families. Our compassionate experts are here to empower your journey towards a healthier mind and happier relationships. Take the first step towards positive change today. Embrace Life, Embrace Wellness. Explore a range of tailored services designed to uplift every aspect of your life. From managing stress, anxiety, and depression to fostering communication skills and building resilience in relationships, our therapists are equipped to guide you through life's challenges.
(469) 707-8640 View (469) 707-8640
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ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, TX 75401
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
(469) 273-1765 View (469) 273-1765
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Embrace New Life / Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD , PhD, LPC, AACC LC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, TX 75402
Our hope is that 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 (𝐞𝐍𝐋) is a place where each and every person who enters our doors, no matter how big or small their problems - feel cared for, safe, and important. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Our goal is to come alongside you as you work toward personal healing and emotional connection. 𝐞𝐍𝐋 is a leading provider of high-quality, private counseling for teens, adults & couples. #𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐖𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 We are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 ✞, 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 Ψ & 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮-𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 ♥ ! ☎ Today!
Our hope is that 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 (𝐞𝐍𝐋) is a place where each and every person who enters our doors, no matter how big or small their problems - feel cared for, safe, and important. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Our goal is to come alongside you as you work toward personal healing and emotional connection. 𝐞𝐍𝐋 is a leading provider of high-quality, private counseling for teens, adults & couples. #𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐖𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 We are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 ✞, 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 Ψ & 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮-𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 ♥ ! ☎ Today!
(972) 449-1687 View (972) 449-1687
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CHART Counseling Services PLLC, Jennifer Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, TX 75403
Are you tired of going down "Memory Lane" only to come back to "Stuck Avenue"? We've all heard "just let it go" or "get over it" and "the past is the past". If only it was that simple! The truth is, letting go and moving forward often requires a lot of mental and physical energy that sometimes we just don't have. It means waking up and pretending that you are living your best life when in reality you feel defeated. If this is you, I am here to help get rid of the excess baggage that causes pain, trauma, and fears in your day to day life. Let's stop existing and live! Together, let's Create Happiness and Restore Trust (CHART).
Are you tired of going down "Memory Lane" only to come back to "Stuck Avenue"? We've all heard "just let it go" or "get over it" and "the past is the past". If only it was that simple! The truth is, letting go and moving forward often requires a lot of mental and physical energy that sometimes we just don't have. It means waking up and pretending that you are living your best life when in reality you feel defeated. If this is you, I am here to help get rid of the excess baggage that causes pain, trauma, and fears in your day to day life. Let's stop existing and live! Together, let's Create Happiness and Restore Trust (CHART).
(469) 515-8107 View (469) 515-8107
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Kevin S. Weatherly, PhD
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Greenville, TX 75402
Not accepting new clients
As Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I provide evidence-based therapy and psychological testing & evaluation services for teens, adults, and their families. I use a respectful, nonjudgmental approach in order to understand where my clients need help, and then in collaboratively designing effective, achievable treatment plan goals. I use multiple treatment approaches in my practice, which depend on a client's particular needs. Fax: 903-488-5303
As Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I provide evidence-based therapy and psychological testing & evaluation services for teens, adults, and their families. I use a respectful, nonjudgmental approach in order to understand where my clients need help, and then in collaboratively designing effective, achievable treatment plan goals. I use multiple treatment approaches in my practice, which depend on a client's particular needs. Fax: 903-488-5303
(903) 231-5374 View (903) 231-5374

Online Therapists

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Jeremy Cassius
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
I have a doctorate in forensic psychology.
I treat clients that have general mental health issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who need help with depression, anxiety, career, anger, and loss. I partner with attorneys and the court system to perform assessments for legal proceedings. I work with personal injury attorneys, family attorneys, and criminal attorneys. I partner with immigration attorneys to perform mental health assessments for clients seeking "extreme psychological hardship", alylum, U-Visa, or VAWA waiver.
I have a doctorate in forensic psychology.
I treat clients that have general mental health issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who need help with depression, anxiety, career, anger, and loss. I partner with attorneys and the court system to perform assessments for legal proceedings. I work with personal injury attorneys, family attorneys, and criminal attorneys. I partner with immigration attorneys to perform mental health assessments for clients seeking "extreme psychological hardship", alylum, U-Visa, or VAWA waiver.
(214) 516-7435 View (214) 516-7435
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Jacque Timberlake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75061
My name is JacQue’ Timberlake (I prefer to be called Jay. I received my bachelor’s degree at Pittsburg State University in 2015. I received my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Webster University in 2019. I am also currently achieving a doctorate in Forensic Psychology at Walden University.
My name is JacQue’ Timberlake (I prefer to be called Jay. I received my bachelor’s degree at Pittsburg State University in 2015. I received my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Webster University in 2019. I am also currently achieving a doctorate in Forensic Psychology at Walden University.
(469) 290-3723 View (469) 290-3723
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Jerry R Grammer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087
I maintains a private practice in both Dallas and Austin working with adolescence through adult populations. I work both in intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as marriage and family therapy. My practice also includes forensic psychology. I consult and testify in civil and criminal matters for both the plaintiff/prosecution and defense. I serve as an independent medical evaluator, performing disability evaluations on veterans with disability claims, including mental disability, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
I maintains a private practice in both Dallas and Austin working with adolescence through adult populations. I work both in intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as marriage and family therapy. My practice also includes forensic psychology. I consult and testify in civil and criminal matters for both the plaintiff/prosecution and defense. I serve as an independent medical evaluator, performing disability evaluations on veterans with disability claims, including mental disability, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
(512) 399-1513 View (512) 399-1513
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Bruce W Cameron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LSOTP-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75243
The mission is to provide quality counseling/consulting services in an atmosphere that is friendly pleasant and efficient. My primary clientele are adolescents, adults, and families that are seeking services related to substance use disorders, compulsive internet abuse, sexual offending/issues, ADHD issues, and criminal offenses. I assist clients in their journey toward positive self-growth and psychological development. Stress is a fact of life, but you may have stress conditions that go beyond the usual. Sober and Recovery Coaching services are also offered.
The mission is to provide quality counseling/consulting services in an atmosphere that is friendly pleasant and efficient. My primary clientele are adolescents, adults, and families that are seeking services related to substance use disorders, compulsive internet abuse, sexual offending/issues, ADHD issues, and criminal offenses. I assist clients in their journey toward positive self-growth and psychological development. Stress is a fact of life, but you may have stress conditions that go beyond the usual. Sober and Recovery Coaching services are also offered.
(214) 431-2032 View (214) 431-2032
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Krystal Wurm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD-C
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
I identify as a cis female identifying as non-binary that prefers the pronouns she/they born in the United States. I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision-maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues. My specialties include working with the lgbtqia2s+ community and working with teens!
I identify as a cis female identifying as non-binary that prefers the pronouns she/they born in the United States. I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision-maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues. My specialties include working with the lgbtqia2s+ community and working with teens!
(469) 551-8346 View (469) 551-8346
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Jena Johnson Sternberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Jena offers an integrative counseling style that goes beyond traditional therapy. One will likely instantly feel comfort as a result of her warmth and authenticity. She provides a compassionate and supportive environment that fosters growth and healing. Jena has experience working with individuals who suffer with depression, anxiety, communication issues, women’s issues, chronic pain and trauma.
Jena offers an integrative counseling style that goes beyond traditional therapy. One will likely instantly feel comfort as a result of her warmth and authenticity. She provides a compassionate and supportive environment that fosters growth and healing. Jena has experience working with individuals who suffer with depression, anxiety, communication issues, women’s issues, chronic pain and trauma.
(469) 415-0871 View (469) 415-0871
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Melanie A Burman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
I have been in private practice in the Grapevine area for over 30 years. I treat adults, adolescents and couples in both individual and group therapy. I address issues such as anxiety, depression, parent/teen relationships, family relations, alcohol and drug abuse recovery and marital counseling.
I have been in private practice in the Grapevine area for over 30 years. I treat adults, adolescents and couples in both individual and group therapy. I address issues such as anxiety, depression, parent/teen relationships, family relations, alcohol and drug abuse recovery and marital counseling.
(817) 382-6866 View (817) 382-6866
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Cassie Barrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
In the midst of difficult times and challenges, we find opportunity. I believe that the moments we are pushed out of our comfort zone allow for personal growth and healing. I pull from several different approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I find that this creates a unique counseling experience for each client and provides a collaborative environment to explore.
In the midst of difficult times and challenges, we find opportunity. I believe that the moments we are pushed out of our comfort zone allow for personal growth and healing. I pull from several different approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I find that this creates a unique counseling experience for each client and provides a collaborative environment to explore.
(972) 994-1669 View (972) 994-1669
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Milagros Magaly Lozano
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75062
Hablo Español. Sometimes life issues require an objective sounding board to allow for a deeper understanding of present issues. Specialties include individual, marital,parenting and adolescents. Handling of national and international cases on immigration issues. All types of psychological evaluations /A veces las preocupaciones de la vida requiere alguien que le puede dar una perspectiva objetiva y profesional. Doctorada de sicologia de la familia y desarollo del nino . Con muchos anos de experiencia en consejeria de la familia y evaluaciones psicologicos nacionalmente y internacionalmente. Areas de intervencion sicologico en las cortes en casos de divorcio/custodia, inmigracion, y ayuda con comportamiento de sus hijos.
Hablo Español. Sometimes life issues require an objective sounding board to allow for a deeper understanding of present issues. Specialties include individual, marital,parenting and adolescents. Handling of national and international cases on immigration issues. All types of psychological evaluations /A veces las preocupaciones de la vida requiere alguien que le puede dar una perspectiva objetiva y profesional. Doctorada de sicologia de la familia y desarollo del nino . Con muchos anos de experiencia en consejeria de la familia y evaluaciones psicologicos nacionalmente y internacionalmente. Areas de intervencion sicologico en las cortes en casos de divorcio/custodia, inmigracion, y ayuda con comportamiento de sus hijos.
(214) 833-6848 View (214) 833-6848
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Ruby Bouie Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
I provide a compassionate therapeutic environment that invites you to explore and to seek solution to resolve those struggles and challenges. I listen to our narrative and your desires in our collaborative process. I offer you a safe and an affirming environment that facilitates and nurtures practical and realistic therapeutic goals. As I empower you, we cope with issues such as addiction, love and relationship problems, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, and infidelity.
I provide a compassionate therapeutic environment that invites you to explore and to seek solution to resolve those struggles and challenges. I listen to our narrative and your desires in our collaborative process. I offer you a safe and an affirming environment that facilitates and nurtures practical and realistic therapeutic goals. As I empower you, we cope with issues such as addiction, love and relationship problems, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, and infidelity.
(469) 518-2960 View (469) 518-2960
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Christine Borelli
PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
Offices in Dallas, TX, Naples, FL and Sag Harbor, New York. Telehealth services available.
Offices in Dallas, TX, Naples, FL and Sag Harbor, New York. Telehealth services available.
(631) 305-4938 View (631) 305-4938
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Ciondria Hughes Facing Fears Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75217
Hello! My name is Ciondria Hughes, and I am a Licensed Psychologist. I have experience working in community mental health, juvenile detention, and private practice. As a result, I have worked with all age groups, and have worked with several individuals with various mental health diagnoses. In addition, I am also a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, with experience in individual and group therapy.
Hello! My name is Ciondria Hughes, and I am a Licensed Psychologist. I have experience working in community mental health, juvenile detention, and private practice. As a result, I have worked with all age groups, and have worked with several individuals with various mental health diagnoses. In addition, I am also a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, with experience in individual and group therapy.
(469) 425-8770 View (469) 425-8770
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De'An Olson Roper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75081
After 15+ years of practice and training other therapists, I have learned working with someone who “gets” you can be nurturing and healing. I believe this happens when the therapist brings their personal authenticity to your session, and research tells us this is one of the most critical elements in therapy. Listening deeply, asking the right questions, and providing honest and helpful feedback tailored to your personality are the other skills that complete the picture. It is my passion to help people to change painful patterns, to heal, to become whole, and to find their life’s joy and fulfillment.
After 15+ years of practice and training other therapists, I have learned working with someone who “gets” you can be nurturing and healing. I believe this happens when the therapist brings their personal authenticity to your session, and research tells us this is one of the most critical elements in therapy. Listening deeply, asking the right questions, and providing honest and helpful feedback tailored to your personality are the other skills that complete the picture. It is my passion to help people to change painful patterns, to heal, to become whole, and to find their life’s joy and fulfillment.
(972) 996-7238 View (972) 996-7238
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A Different World Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75061
Welcome to "A Different World Counseling Services," where healing and growth take center stage. Our practice is a collective of five skilled and empathetic mental health therapists, dedicated to guiding individuals through their unique journeys. With a diverse range of expertise, our team combines experience and innovation to provide exceptional care. We understand that each person's world is distinct, and we strive to create an environment where every client feels seen, heard, and understood.
Welcome to "A Different World Counseling Services," where healing and growth take center stage. Our practice is a collective of five skilled and empathetic mental health therapists, dedicated to guiding individuals through their unique journeys. With a diverse range of expertise, our team combines experience and innovation to provide exceptional care. We understand that each person's world is distinct, and we strive to create an environment where every client feels seen, heard, and understood.
(972) 382-5921 View (972) 382-5921

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Forensic Psychology Therapists

How does forensic psychology work?

Forensic psychology works by providing those in the legal system with expert information about psychology and behavior that they wouldn’t otherwise have. Forensic psychologists do this through a range of services—conducting psychological assessments for court cases, assisting police officers with investigations, providing expert opinion, helping with mediation, and providing mental health care to victims or perpetrators of crimes.

Can a forensic psychologist help with child custody cases?

Yes. In the event that it’s needed, an attorney or judge may appoint a forensic psychologist to provide an assessment and recommendation. This process involves multiple interviews with the child, the parent (or parents), and sometimes others. The psychologist assesses the parent’s mental health, strengths and weaknesses, and parenting practices to understand what’s in the child’s best interest. They then complete a report with recommendations based on their assessment.

Do forensic psychologists help solve crimes?

In some cases they do. For example, criminal profiling involves collaborating with law enforcement officers to construct a profile of a perpetrator based on psychology, personality, and behavior as suggested by the crime in order to focus the investigation. They may also offer expert input on subjects related to a case such as deception, false confessions, and the reliability of testimony based on eyewitness accounts.

How long do people typically work with a forensic psychologist?

The length of time an individual works with a forensic psychologist depends on the relevant service. For example, if a forensic psychologist is conducting a psychological assessment for a court case, this may take one to two sessions to complete (although they can be more extensive). If the forensic psychologist is providing therapy to someone accused or convicted of a crime, treatment may last for several months or more.