Forensic Services
(Mediation, Evaluative & Therapeutic)

At Changing Waves Consulting, LLC, I offer comprehensive forensic mental health services to courts, attorneys, school systems, businesses, families, and individuals. These services include mediation, evaluative assessments, and therapeutic interventions designed to inform judicial decision-making and support the emotional and relational health of those involved. All forensic services are delivered with clinical rigor, cultural humility, and a deep understanding of trauma, systems, and family dynamics. Whether evaluative or therapeutic in nature, my role is to bring clarity, structure, and healing-oriented support to even the most complex family matters. The following is a breakdown of each different type of service provided.

Evaluative Forensic Services

Depending on the specific issues in a case, the court or an attorney may refer a family or individual for
evaluation. These evaluations are designed to assist the court in determining what is in the best interests
of the child(ren) and/or parties involved. These evaluations follow state-specific standards and best
practices established by leading professional organizations.

Mediation

As a trained mediator with additional certification in domestic violence-informed practice, I facilitate
productive dialogue and support collaborative decision-making between parties in high-conflict or court-involved family, civil or school related matters. Mediation services are structured to ensure safety, promote clarity, and reduce litigation through structured communication and child-centered agreements as applicable.

These evaluations typically include interviews with both parents, children, and other significant caregivers;
observations of parent-child interactions in both office and/or home settings; administration of psychological and parenting assessments; and review of relevant records from medical, mental health, legal, educational, and social service professionals. In some instances, I may provide a brief focused assessment to address a specific, narrowly defined issue impeding resolution of a family related matter.

These evaluations are conducted with clinical integrity, cultural responsiveness, and a trauma-informed
lens, always with the intention of supporting ethical advocacy, appropriate intervention, and well-informed
court decisions.

Evaluative services may include:

Custody and Parenting Time Evaluations

Domestic Violence Risk Assessments

Reunification Assessments

Home Study Assessments (Court-Ordered or Private)

Risk Assessments (e.g., suicide, violence, harm to self/others)

School Avoidance and Educational Access

Expert Testimony and Written Reports for Court

Bonding and Attachment Assessments

Batterer Intervention Assessments

Child and Adolescent Needs Assessments

Post-Adoption Reports

Substance Use Evaluations

Evaluations & Evidence-Based Reports

Expert Review and Contribution of Court Related Reports

Relocation Evaluations

Parental Fitness/Competency to Parent

Adoption and Attachment Evaluations

Psychological Evaluations

Trauma and PTSD Assessments

Neurodivergent experiences requiring affirming and responsive support.

Therapeutic Forensic Services

In some cases, courts order therapeutic interventions to assist families in addressing relational breakdowns or persistent conflict. I offer a range of therapeutic services in court-involved contexts, including:

Co-parenting Therapy and Coaching

Co-parenting therapy focuses on helping parents reduce conflict, improve communication, and develop
collaborative parenting strategies that center the well-being of their children.

Parenting Time Coordination (with Domestic Violence Credential)

As a Parenting time coordinator, I assist families in implementing parenting plans and resolving
disputes as they arise, helping to minimize ongoing conflict. I have completed court-required and
specialized training in domestic violence to provide this service safely and effectively.

Reunification Therapy

Reunification therapy, provided as a certified reunification therapist, supports the restoration of
relationships between parents and children when there has been estrangement, resistance, or rupture.

Pendente Lite and Post-Judgment Groups & Workshops

Pendente Lite and Post-Judgment related groups and workshops are offered consistently throughout
the year to support families as they journey through these difficult experiences.

Because court-involved therapies differ from traditional confidential therapy, I accept these referrals when accompanied by a formal court order outlining the scope and goals of treatment and authorizing regular communication with the court through periodic summaries.