Helping children, families, and legal systems navigate life’s most complex with insight, compassion, and clarity. We provide evidence-based behavioral health services and impartial, objective forensic evaluations with professionalism.
Parenting Assessment
This assessment is intended to evaluate parenting strengths, challenges, and family functioning for clinical treatment planning.
Areas commonly assessed include:
Presenting concerns from referral source
Parent history including education, employment, medical, mental health, trauma, substance use, etc.
Child history including developmental milestones, medical concerns, mental health concerns, schools performance, peer relationships, behavior concerns, etc.
Parenting practices such as daily routine, discipline methods, etc.
Parent-child relationships and attachment patterns
Parenting strengths and stressors
Areas of concerns
Family dynamics and home environment
The child’s adjustment to home, school, and community
Mental health, substance use, or other factors that may impact parenting
History of domestic violence, abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns when relevant
The child’s needs, preferences, and overall wellbeing, when developmentally appropriate
The assessment is a clinical interview with the client. Collateral information will be reviewed, as appropriate. Findings and recommendations are presented in a written report to assist in making informed decisions regarding appropriate level of treatment. This is a therapeutic service that will typically be covered by insurance.
Please note: Individuals can be referred for parenting assessments by self, attorneys, courts, or child welfare agencies. This assessment is NOT a forensic parenting capacity evaluation and is not intended to provide opinions regarding custody, parental fitness, or legal-decision making. We will refer client’s to appropriate services at the conclusion of the evaluation, if requested.
Mental Health Assessment
This assessment is intended to better understand an individual’s emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and psychological functioning. These evaluations help identify mental health concerns, clarify diagnoses, and provide recommendations for treatment.
Areas commonly assessed include:
Current mental health symptoms and concerns
Emotional and behavioral functioning
Mood, anxiety, and stress-related symptoms
Thought processes, perception, and reality testing
Cognitive functioning, judgment, and insight
Personal, family, and social history
Trauma history and its impact on functioning
Substance use and related concerns
Risk factors, including concerns related to self-harm, suicide, or violence
Daily functioning at home, school, work, or within the community
Strengths, coping skills, and protective factors
The assessment is a clinical interview with the client. Collateral information will be reviewed, as appropriate. Findings are summarized in a written report that may include diagnostic impressions, treatment recommendations, and opinions relevant to the referral question. This is a therapeutic service that will typically be covered by insurance.
Please note: Individuals can be referred for mental health assessments by self, healthcare providers, attorneys, courts, probation or parole agencies, employers, educational institutions, or child welfare agencies. This assessment is NOT a forensic service. We will refer examinee’s to appropriate services at the conclusion of the evaluation, if requested.
Substance Abuse Assessment
This assessment is intended to examine an individual’s use of alcohol and/or drugs and determine the impact that substance use may have on their health, relationships, daily functioning, and legal or occupational responsibilities. The assessment helps identify the presence and severity of a substance use disorder and provides recommendations for appropriate treatment or intervention.
Areas commonly assessed include:
Current and past use of alcohol, prescription medications, and illicit substances
Frequency, duration, and patterns of substance use
Signs and symptoms of substance use disorders
Impact of substance use on work, school, family, and social functioning
Mental health concerns that may contribute to or result from substance use
History of treatment, recovery efforts, and relapse
Motivation and readiness for change
Risk factors and protective factors related to recovery
Legal, occupational, or child welfare concerns related to substance use
Physical health concerns associated with substance use
The assessment is a clinical interview with the client. Collateral information will be reviewed, as appropriate. Findings are summarized in a written report that may include diagnostic impressions, level-of-care recommendations, treatment recommendations, and other relevant clinical opinions. This is a therapeutic service that will typically be covered by insurance.
Please note: Individuals can be referred for substance use assessments by self, healthcare providers, attorneys, courts, probation or parole agencies, employers, educational institutions, or child welfare agencies. This assessment is NOT a forensic service. We will refer examinee’s to appropriate services at the conclusion of the evaluation, if requested.
Forensic Services
(Court-Ordered)
Rates will vary depending on case complexity and will require a retainer to proceed with evaluation. Please reach out to us directly at contact@claritybehavioralhealthandforensicservices.com for fee breakdown and estimate.
A Forensic Parenting Capacity Evaluation is an objective, court-informed assessment that examines a parent’s ability to safely and effectively meet the developmental, emotional, physical, and psychological needs of their child. These evaluations are commonly requested by courts, attorneys, child protective agencies, or other legal entities when concerns exist regarding parenting abilities, child safety, or a parent’s capacity to provide appropriate care.
Unlike therapy, the purpose of a parenting capacity evaluation is not treatment but to provide an independent, evidence-based opinion that assists legal decision-makers in determining the child’s best interests.
What the Evaluation Includes
Review of the referral questions and legal issues
Comprehensive clinical interviews with each parent or caregiver
Child interviews (when developmentally appropriate)
Parent-child interaction observations
Review of court records, child welfare records, medical records, school records, mental health records, and other relevant documentation
Interviews with collateral sources (e.g., therapists, physicians, teachers, caseworkers, relatives) when authorized
Assessment of parenting knowledge and child development understanding
Evaluation of mental health functioning and psychological factors that may affect parenting
Assessment of substance use history and current functioning (when indicated)
Evaluation of domestic violence, trauma history, and family functioning (when relevant)
Assessment of protective factors, strengths, and available support systems
Administration of evidence-based screensings and parenting assessment instruments when appropriate
Analysis of each parent’s ability to meet the child’s emotional, developmental, educational, and physical needs
Identification of risk factors that may impact child safety or well-being
Comprehensive written forensic report addressing the referral questions
Clear, objective opinions and recommendations supported by evaluation findings
A Juvenile Risk Evaluation is a comprehensive forensic assessment that helps courts, attorneys, probation departments, and child welfare agencies understand a youth’s risk for future problematic or delinquent behavior, identify factors contributing to that risk, and provide recommendations that promote rehabilitation while enhancing community safety. These evaluations are individualized and emphasize both risk factors and the youth’s strengths and protective factors.
What the Evaluation Includes
Comprehensive clinical interview with the youth
Parent, guardian, or caregiver interviews (when appropriate)
Review of legal, educational, medical, mental health, and child welfare records
Interviews with collateral sources (teachers, probation officers, therapists, caseworkers, etc., when authorized)
Mental health assessment, including diagnostic impressions
Assessment of behavioral, emotional, and developmental functioning
Evaluation of family dynamics and home environment
Assessment of trauma history, adverse childhood experiences, and resiliency
Substance use screening (when indicated)
Evaluation of peer relationships, school functioning, and community supports
Assessment of violence, aggression, self-harm, and recidivism risk using evidence-based forensic tools when appropriate
Identification of criminogenic needs and protective factors
Comprehensive written report with findings and opinions
Individualized recommendations regarding treatment, supervision, educational services, community resources, and risk management
Additional Services
Individual Therapy (ages 5-17)
We also offer individual therapy services for children and adolescents ages 5-17. Areas of expertise include ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, school-related issues, and peer relationships. Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Medicaid.
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Supervised Visitations
Nurturing Parent Classes
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