Kari Perez, Ph.D., P.C.

Clinical & Forensic Psychologist

Clinical & Forensic Psychology

Dr. Perez is a licensed psychologist who provides psychological services relevant to forensic and legal contexts.She also conducts psychological evaluations for youth and adults who need diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations.Additionally, Dr. Perez provides individual psychotherapy for adults.

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Forensic Areas of Expertise

Dr. Perez provides the following forensic/psycholegal services:

Future violent and sexual offending risk assessment
School threat assessment
Future acts of domestic violence risk assessment
Parenting fitness/risk evaluations
Risk related to stalking behaviors
Juvenile transfer evaluations
Competency to waive Miranda rights

Competency to stand trial
Criminal responsibility
Sentencing mitigation
Malingering/feigning
Psychopathy
Psycholegal consultation services
Expert witness testimony

In addition to forensic evaluations, Dr. Perez conducts psychological evaluations for youth and adults who need diagnostic clarification and relevant treatment recommendations. She specializes in the assessment of mental health disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.Dr. Perez also provides individual psychotherapy for adults. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented, and supportive techniques for problems such as depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management, and adjustment and stress-related disorders.

The Practice of Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology involves the interface between the practice of psychology and the law. Psychologists working in this area often work with law enforcement, attorneys, courts, and/or prisons and jails.

Forensic practitioners obtain specialized education, training, study, and supervised experience/consultation. It is important for them to maintain and hone their competencies in the fields relevant to forensic psychology by participating in training opportunities, self-study, and keeping informed of developments in areas relevant to psychology and the law.

In order to ensure best practices, Dr. Perez routinely participates in advanced education and training from the leading experts in the field.