Our Vision
To establish ourselves as a premier source of forensic mental health services and psychological evaluation expertise, drawing in and maintaining exceptionally qualified practitioners and behavioral health specialists.
We are committed to progressing industry standards and championing fair legal outcomes through principled, research-supported mental health assessments, court evaluations, and professional witness testimony in criminal and civil proceedings.
Our Philosophy
We remain dedicated to delivering culturally competent, research-backed psychological evaluations that improve client well-being and strengthen courtroom proceedings. Our clinical practice is anchored in values of social justice and equal treatment, guaranteeing impartiality and dignity regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
We emphasize ongoing professional development and interdisciplinary teamwork to remain leaders in forensic mental health services, providing the most credible and comprehensive expert witness services to the legal community, law enforcement agencies, and related sectors.
Our Mission
We are committed to delivering expert forensic psychological services that support justice system integrity and fair legal outcomes. Our Florida-licensed practitioners maintain the highest professional standards through ongoing certification programs and evidence-based assessment methodologies, ensuring we provide dependable clinical evaluations to legal counsel, judicial bodies, and the communities throughout South Florida.
Whether you require a forensic psychologist in Miami, FL for criminal responsibility evaluations, child custody disputes, or personal injury litigation, our comprehensive practice, spanning competency assessments, mitigation reports, and violence risk analysis, delivers court-approved expert witness testimony backed by decades of experience across multiple Florida circuit courts and specialized credentials in forensic mental health.
Ethical Practices
We maintain rigorous ethical standards across all forensic evaluations and professional engagements, guaranteeing credibility and reliability in every case we handle. Our Florida-licensed practitioners adhere to professional codes that ensure unbiased, court-approved psychological assessments for criminal defense, family court, and civil litigation matters.
Ongoing Education
We prioritize continuous professional development and specialized training for our forensic team, remaining current with emerging research in criminal responsibility assessments, competency evaluations, and violence risk analysis. This commitment to advanced certification ensures we deliver scientifically sound expert witness testimony that meets evolving judicial standards.
Comprehensive Assessments
Our detailed, research-backed forensic evaluations provide essential clinical insights to attorneys, judges, and legal stakeholders, supporting evidence-based decision-making throughout the justice system. With experience conducting thousands of assessments across Florida circuit courts, we offer specialized services in mitigation reports, custody evaluations, and sanity determinations that strengthen case outcomes.
Our Experts
Dr. Cathy Colet
Forensic PsychologistDr. Cathy Colet is a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and founder of Forensic and Clinical PsychExperts, LLC.
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Dr. Lauren Miller
Clinical and Forensic NeuropsychologistDr. Miller has nearly 20 years of experience as a clinician, consultant, lecturer, and writer.
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Dr. Matthew J. Jalazo
Forensic PsychologistDr. Matthew J. Jalazo is a licensed psychologist who has practiced forensic psychology on a full-time basis for the last fifteen years.
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Dr. Elizabeth Woodruff
TherapistA distinguished Licensed Clinical Social Worker, embarked on her academic journey at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
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Dr. Shifra Gross
PsychologistDr. Shifra Gross is a forensic psychologist with extensive experience in mental health and behavioral health interventions.
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Stephanie Newberg, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW
TherapistStephanie Newberg, has over 25 years of experience as a clinician working with individuals, families, and couples.
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Dr. Cathy Colet
Forensic PsychologistDr. Cathy Colet serves as a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and established Forensic and Clinical PsychExperts, LLC.
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Dr. Lauren Miller
Clinical and Forensic NeuropsychologistWith close to two decades of professional experience, Dr. Miller has worked extensively as a clinician, consultant, lecturer, and author.
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Dr. Matthew J. Jalazo
Forensic PsychologistAs a licensed psychologist, Dr. Matthew J. Jalazo has dedicated the past fifteen years to full-time practice in the field of forensic psychology.
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Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn
TherapistA respected professional holding credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Compliance Auditor, with doctoral-level training in Social Work.
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Stephanie Newberg, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW
TherapistWith more than a quarter-century of clinical experience, Stephanie Newberg has provided therapeutic services to individuals, families, and couples throughout her career.
Read MoreOur Commitment to South Florida Communities
As a trusted forensic psychologist in Miami, FL, we’ve dedicated nearly two decades to serving legal professionals, families, and institutions throughout South Florida with specialized mental health expertise. Since 2008, our Florida-licensed practitioners have conducted thousands of court-approved psychological evaluations across multiple circuit courts, building a reputation for thoroughness, objectivity, and clinical excellence.
Our comprehensive forensic practice spans criminal defense cases, family court disputes, civil litigation matters, and educational law proceedings. Whether you need competency assessments for criminal responsibility determinations, custody evaluations for family court, mitigation reports for sentencing hearings, or violence risk analysis for legal proceedings, our evidence-based methodologies provide the reliable insights attorneys and judges depend on for informed decision-making.
We understand that forensic psychological services require not only technical expertise but also cultural sensitivity and ethical integrity. Our team maintains active memberships in leading professional organizations including the American Psychological Association (APA), Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), ensuring our practices reflect current best standards in forensic mental health assessment and expert witness testimony.
Opening Hours
- Monday07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Saturday09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- SundayCLOSED