Business Details
Trusted Psychological Services in West Palm Beach
Barbara A Barone, LCSW has provided expert psychological care for over two decades, specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health assessment and treatment. Our practice combines clinical excellence with forensic expertise, offering comprehensive evaluations for educational placement, custody matters, and legal proceedings. We utilize evidence-based methodologies including cognitive behavioral therapy and neuropsychological testing to address complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Our team maintains active membership in the American Psychology-Law Society, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.We prioritize personalized treatment plans that integrate family dynamics and developmental considerations across all age groups. With extensive experience in both clinical and forensic settings, we deliver actionable insights for clients navigating mental health or legal challenges. Our services bridge therapeutic intervention with expert consultation for attorneys and court systems across South Florida.
Services
Child Psychological Testing
Forensic Evaluations
Custody Assessments
Adult Competency Testing
Family Mediation Services
Educational Placement Evaluations
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Parenting Coordination
Neuropsychological Assessments
Divorce Mediation
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology
- Our practice follows APA Division 41 forensic psychology guidelines
- Specialized in juvenile competency and child custody evaluations
- We provide court-compliant psychological assessments for legal proceedings
- Our treatment integrates developmental and family systems perspectives
Services
Child Psychological Testing
Comprehensive intellectual and developmental evaluations for children aged 2-18. Specializing in gifted education identification and special needs assessments. Includes written reports and parent consultation sessions to discuss findings and educational recommendations.
Forensic Evaluations
Court-compliant psychological assessments for criminal and family law cases. Services include competency evaluations, mitigation assessments, and expert witness testimony following APA forensic guidelines.
Custody Assessments
Court-ordered custody evaluations using standardized psychological testing. Provides parenting recommendations based on Florida Statute 61.20 guidelines. Includes home visits and family interviews.
Adult Competency Testing
Forensic evaluations of adult decision-making capacity for legal proceedings. Assesses competency to stand trial, Miranda rights understanding, and criminal responsibility.
Family Mediation Services
Alternative dispute resolution for divorce and custody matters. Follows Florida Statute 61.125 guidelines to create parenting plans and property division agreements outside court proceedings.
People
Barbara A. Barone
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Barone holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University. With 20+ years in child and forensic psychology, she serves as court-appointed evaluator in Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit.
Questions
What psychological services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive child assessments including IQ testing, educational placement evaluations, and behavioral therapy for ages 4-18.
Do you handle court-ordered psychological evaluations?
Yes, we conduct forensic assessments for competency, custody, and mitigation matters following APA and Florida court guidelines.
What areas do you serve in Florida?
Our services cover Palm Beach County, Broward County, and surrounding South Florida areas including West Palm Beach and Boca Raton.
Can you assess adults for legal proceedings?
Yes, we perform adult competency evaluations, neuropsychological testing, and forensic assessments for criminal and civil court cases.
Do you offer family mediation services?
We provide court-compliant family mediation and parenting coordination services as alternative dispute resolution for divorce cases.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We prioritize urgent cases and typically schedule evaluations within 2-3 weeks. Contact us directly for immediate availability.
