Forensic Evaluations: Forensic Psychology is an area of specialized practice that applies the science and profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. Forensic psychologists often provide evaluation,  psycho-legal consultation, expert witness testimony, and/or treatment services to aid the justice system in civil or criminal matters. Forensic psychological evaluation is a complex process that involves extensive interviewing, collection of collateral information, review of records, psychological testing, research, and report writing. Dr. Luizza makes certain that her conceptualizations, conclusions, and recommendations are backed by evidence, research, and case law. Dr. Luizza specializes in providing evaluations, expert witness testimony, and psycho-legal consultation in the following areas:

• • • Competency/Fitness to Stand Trial

    • Criminal Responsibility - Insanity

    • Malingering

    • Mental Health Diversion and Miliitary Diversion

    • Psychosexual Risk Assessment

    • Mitigation

    • Violence Risk Assessment

    • Emotional Damages (Civil)

• Court-Ordered Treatment: When mental health conditions contribute to maladaptive or dangerous behavior, affect the way a person treats others, or increase the risk of recidivism, a court may order treatment as an alternative to jail or prison time. A court may also compel treatment if a person is deemed a risk to themselves or others. State laws governing court-mandated treatment vary, as do the programs a person might complete as part of court-ordered treatment. Dr. Luizza offers the following court-ordered treatment services:

• • • Drug and Alchohol Treatment

    • Mental Health Diversion Treatment

    • Sexual Dysfunction Treatment