Evaluations

Dr. Peterson provides evaluation services for adolescents and adults. 

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
A psychological evaluation can be used to clarify mental health diagnosis, assess treatment progress, and to identify ongoing treatment needs.

FORENSIC EVALUATION
Psychological evaluations conducted related to some form of legal proceeding are typically referred to as forensic evaluations. The exact nature of the evaluation is determined by the referral questions and legal statute involved. 

Dr. Peterson provides evaluation and expert services related to criminal and civil matters. Some examples of possible evaluations and testimony include: (This list is not exhaustive).

Competency to Stand Trial

• Competency to plea
• Competency to waive Miranda

Criminal Responsibility evaluations

• Mental Status at Time of Offense (e.g., not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect)

Guardianship evaluations

Capacity to consent to sexual relations evaluations

Sexual Risk Assessments

Violence Risk Assessments

Pre-Sentence/Pre-Dispositional evaluations

Feigning/malingering assessment

Differential Diagnosis (i.e., Does your client have a mental health condition?)

TRIAL CONSULTING
Review of psychological evaluations, preparation for cross-examination of psychology experts, etc.

SUPERVISION AND CONSULTATION
Clinical supervision and consultation services for local mental health professionals and agencies.