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Forensic Department

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Our forensic department offers a vast range of services, including evaluations, consulting, report writing, and testimony. Our approach is objective professional, and needs driven. 

 

Dr. Kimel and Dr. Sliva are able to provide expert testimony that explains how relevant psychological issues may apply to a particular case. They have developed expertise as expert witnesses in autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. ​

 

The types of services we offer include:

  • Mitigation evaluations​

  • Competency evaluations

  • Juvenile transfer/ Reverse transfer

  • Risk assessments

  • Parental capacity

  • Child custody/ Parenting plan

  • Pre-employment evaluations 

  • Forensic animal maltreatment evaluations

  • Personal injury

Meet the Forensic Department

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Clinical Psychologist & Forensic Dept. Director

Dr. Alexis Sliva, PhD

Dr. Sliva conducts psychological/neuropsychological evaluations across a variety of reasons for referral in criminal and civil courts, with experience in mitigation evaluations, juvenile transfer/reverse transfer, risk assessments, pre-employment evaluations, parental capacity, and parenting plans. Dr. Sliva’s evaluations typically include a written report and she has experience with testifying in court. Dr. Sliva’s forensic services also include consultative services, such as offering a second-opinion, reviewing records to provide an opinion, or discussing psychological knowledge that may be relevant to a case. 

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Owner & Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Lila Kimel, PhD

Dr. Kimel serves as an expert witness on forensic cases involving autistic, neurodiverse, and/or developmentally delayed individuals of all ages. She often provides legal support for mitigation in criminal defense cases and provides help on civil cases. She provides services in English and Spanish.

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Bilingual/Bicultural Psychologist 

Dr. Nicole Bozas, Psy.D

Dr. Bozas is a Spanish speaking forensic psychologist specializing in initial competency, competency restoration evaluations, criminal responsibility, and risk assessments. She provides services in English and Spanish.

How to Get Started

Give us a call at (303) 369-1777 or email us at info@kimelpsych.com to schedule a 15-minute phone intake with our office manager. During this call, we can help you figure out if we will be a good fit for you and/or your family. We look forward to hearing from you!

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