Are you facing a criminal charge or hearing? You deserve a fair outcome, and we can help ensure your mental health story is fully understood and accurately presented. Let your voice be heard!

HERE'S THE PLEASANT TRUTH

Every court strives—very hard—for fairness, so it's crucial for you to provide them with the necessary evidence and insights to ensure your full story is understood and accurately represented.

Through our specialized psychiatric mental health evaluation and reporting services, we aim to bridge the gap between mental health understanding and legal mandates, providing crucial support that enhances the fairness and humanity of legal processes.

Key stages for a high-impact mental health evaluation report in a criminal matter

  • Discovery

  • Plea bargaining

  • Preliminary hearing

  • Pre-trial motions

  • The trial

  • Closing arguments

  • Pre-sentencing investigation

  • Sentencing

  • Post-trial motions, e.g., Motion to Reconsider

  • Appeal

  • Probation or parole hearings.

A compelling voluntary mental health evaluation report can be most effective at various key stages in a criminal case, including:

Going the extra mile to plead your case!

Experienced evaluators

Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who take the time to conduct the most comprehensive evaluations, ensuring all legal requirements are met with the highest standard of care.

Tailored treatment plans

Beyond evaluations, we offer personalized treatment plans, including psychotherapy and medication management, designed to support our clients' reintegration into the community, workplace, and family life.

Goal-oriented support

We are committed to understanding the underlying psychodynamic factors affecting our clients and identifying the most effective therapy goals and modalities to aid their recovery and fulfill legal and personal objectives. 

Click here to Complete an Initial Evaluation Form Online

An initial evaluation helps our clinicians understand how well your case fits our services, all the while keeping your privacy fully protected.

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Let us be your partner in bridging the gap between mental health challenges and legal resolutions. Our clinic is here to support you through meticulous evaluations and tailored treatment plans, guiding you toward achieving your goals with empathy, expertise, and unwavering support.

Psychiatric evaluation and management

We also provide these administrative services

Here're addiction problems we treat

And we provide nutrition and weight management services to make your well-being even more complete

Don't let life's challenges define you—or your loved one—we are here to help you overcome and thrive!

Here're psychosocial and psychosomatic issues we treat

We operate under the laws and regulations of the State of Maryland as a Maryland outpatient clinic.

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