PECNA provides specialized psychological evaluations and support for parental fitness assessments in custody and family court cases. Our evaluations are conducted by experienced clinicians who provide objective, thorough assessments and clear recommendations to help courts and families make informed decisions that prioritize the child’s well-being and safety.
We are committed to providing the highest standard of care.
Our approach to psychological evaluation is rooted in empathy, understanding, and expertise.
Our licensed clinicians conduct comprehensive assessments that adhere to legal and clinical standards, ensuring detailed, accurate reports to help individuals achieve successful outcomes.
Avoid delays in scheduling. Next-day appointments are available 7 days a week in all time zones.
Our clinicians are licensed across 50 states. We can accommodate all parties involved via our HIPAA-compliant telehealth services, even if they are from different states.
We have worked diligently to design an efficient and timely process that results in a speedy report submission process. Our final comprehensive psychological report is submitted within 48 hours of your clinical interview.
Our licensed mental health professionals excel in cultural competency that is catered to diverse backgrounds. We also provide multi-lingual services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, German, Thai, and Farsi.
Our high-quality, detailed parental fitness evaluation reports provide courts and family law professionals with confidence that parents are emotionally and psychologically equipped to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for their child.
We are dedicated to providing specialized and compassionate care in psychological evaluations.
A parental fitness psychological evaluation assesses a parent's emotional, psychological, and cognitive ability to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for their child. These evaluations are often used in custody disputes, adoption cases, and situations where a parent’s ability to care for their child is in question.
A parental fitness evaluation is often requested during custody disputes, cases involving allegations of neglect or abuse, termination of parental rights proceedings, and when a court needs professional input to determine the best interests of the child.
The evaluation typically includes a clinical interview, psychological testing, a review of relevant records, and observations of the parent’s interactions with the child (if applicable). The psychologist assesses the parent's emotional stability, decision-making capacity, and ability to meet the child’s physical and emotional needs.
The evaluation results provide the court with an objective, evidence-based assessment of the parent's capacity to care for their child. The report can help inform decisions regarding custody, visitation rights, and parenting plans by prioritizing the child’s safety and emotional well-being.
A Pre-employment Fitness for Duty Evaluation helps employers make informed hiring decisions by assessing a candidate’s psychological readiness for the responsibilities of the role. By ensuring that only candidates who are fully prepared are selected, organizations can foster a safer, more productive work environment from the start.
If the evaluation reveals concerns about a parent's ability to provide safe and appropriate care, the report will outline these findings along with recommendations. This may include parenting education, counseling, supervised visitation, or other interventions aimed at supporting the child's best interests.
Our evaluations are tailored for custody and family court cases, assessing a parent’s ability to provide a safe, supportive environment.
