Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Forensic Psychological Services in Scottsdale
Forensic Counseling & Evaluations is a specialized group dedicated to addressing 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, offering tailored solutions for complex legal and psychological matters. With expertise in psychosexual evaluations, family assessments, and therapeutic interventions, we deliver evidence-based insights to support judicial and therapeutic processes. Our professionals combine decades of experience in neuropsychological disabilities, substance abuse, and child custody evaluations to ensure accurate, reliable outcomes. We maintain strict compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality protocols while serving courts, attorneys, and families across Arizona.Our services extend to competency assessments, risk mitigation, and court-ordered behavioral interventions, reflecting our commitment to bridging behavioral health and legal systems. Through co-parenting programs and therapeutic reunification services, we address family dynamics in high-conflict divorce cases. All records are securely maintained with clear procedures for client access, ensuring transparency and accountability. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates legal expertise with clinical excellence, as demonstrated by our professionals' dual qualifications in psychology and law. We remain dedicated to advancing forensic mental health practices through continuous professional development and community engagement.
Services
Psychosexual Evaluations
Family Evaluations
Risk Assessment
Therapeutic Interventions
Competency Assessments
Child Custody Evaluations
Substance Abuse Counseling
Co-Parenting Programs
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in forensic psychology and legal proceedings
- Court-qualified psychologists with multidisciplinary experience
- Comprehensive range of court-ordered therapeutic interventions
- Secure record-keeping with transparent access procedures
- Proven track record in complex family law evaluations
Services
Psychosexual Evaluations
Our psychosexual evaluations assess sexual offending risks and behaviors through comprehensive clinical interviews and standardized testing. This service helps courts understand underlying factors while maintaining victim sensitivity. We provide detailed reports for legal proceedings and treatment recommendations.
Family Evaluations
We conduct thorough family evaluations focusing on parenting competency and child custody matters. Our process includes clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral information review. Results help determine optimal custody arrangements while prioritizing child welfare.
Therapeutic Interventions
Our therapeutic interventions address family dynamics through evidence-based approaches. Services include reunification therapy, co-parenting education, and behavioral modification programs. We follow court mandates while maintaining therapeutic neutrality in high-conflict cases.
Competency Assessments
We determine legal competency through structured clinical assessments. This includes evaluating understanding of legal proceedings and decision-making capacity. Our reports assist courts in determining defendants' trial readiness and testamentary capacity.
Risk Assessment
Our risk assessments evaluate potential recidivism and public safety concerns. Using validated tools, we analyze factors contributing to criminal behavior. These assessments inform sentencing decisions and treatment planning for high-risk individuals.
People
Jeffrey S. Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jeffrey S. Cohen holds a Master's degree in Psychology and specializes in forensic counseling. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, he provides expert evaluations for legal proceedings.
Dana Dalgleish
Psychologist
Dr. Dana Dalgleish is a licensed psychologist with expertise in forensic assessments. She has extensive experience conducting psychosexual evaluations and providing expert testimony in Arizona courts.
Tasha Haggar
Psychologist
Dr. Tasha Haggar specializes in family law evaluations and therapeutic interventions. Her clinical expertise includes child custody assessments and high-conflict divorce cases across Arizona.
Nicole Mirkin
Marriage and Family Therapist
Dr. Nicole Mirkin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with dual qualifications in psychology and law. She provides court-ordered therapeutic services and evaluations for complex family law cases.
David K. Weinstock
Attorney and Psychologist
Dr. David K. Weinstock combines legal and psychological expertise as both a licensed attorney and psychologist. He specializes in forensic evaluations for criminal and civil litigation cases.
Questions
What types of forensic evaluations do you provide?
We offer psychosexual evaluations, family assessments, competency determinations, and risk assessments for legal proceedings.
How can I access my therapy records?
Call 480-840-0400 to request your records. All documents are securely maintained at our Scottsdale facility.
Do you handle court-ordered services?
Yes, we provide court-ordered therapeutic interventions including reunification programs and behavioral modification treatments.
What areas do you serve in Arizona?
Our primary office in Scottsdale serves Phoenix and surrounding areas for forensic evaluations and counseling.
Can you assist with child custody cases?
We conduct comprehensive family evaluations and parenting competency assessments for child custody determinations.
Are your psychologists court-qualified?
Yes, our licensed professionals regularly provide expert testimony and evaluations accepted by Arizona courts.
