No. A forensic evaluation is not a “medically necessary” health care service. Therefore, billing insurance may be considered fraud.

Dr. Pileggi frequently receives requests for career advice, interviews for school projects, and training opportunities. Unfortunately, she is unable to respond to the large number of inquiries and assist with such requests. She addresses many common questions in her social media posts and interviews (see links on her website and Instagram account). Additionally, she does not offer a practicum, internship, or postdoctoral fellowship.

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PsyPact) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries. Dr. Pileggi is authorized to practice remotely via the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) and in person via Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP). Click Here to see which states currently participate.

Dr. Pileggi is certified as a Specialist of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Forensic Psychology. This signifies that an individual has met the established standards for the profession and possesses a high level of professional competence in the specialty area. Board certification attests to an individual’s excellence in meeting the advanced education, training, and professional standing established by the specialty, as well as examination by peers in the specialty attesting to the demonstration of practice in the specialty.

Generally, no, although some exceptions may be made. Here are some concerns:

1. Forensic evaluations cover personal, sensitive, and confidential topics. Different and limited information is often provided when others are present, even if they are authorized to view the final report.

2. Often, people we interview are paranoid and guarded. We don't need to add to that by having others listening to personal information.

3. The defendant may rely on others to answer questions for him/her.

4. The presence of others during psychological testing compromises the validity of the instruments and those present could later coach clients regarding what to say.

5. Interruptions and distractions.

***Per Minnesota's Guardianship Act, a guardian’s role is to provide or withhold informed consent. The Act does not give a guardian the right to participate in treatment or professional services. Moreover, consent is not needed for court-ordered evaluations.

Veritas Forensic Psychology does not provide treatment. If you landed on this website by accident, perhaps you were looking for Veritas Psychology Partners (VPP). VPP is a private telehealth psychology practice that provides evidence-based therapy for adults. They specialize in treating all the things that keep you up at night: Insomnia, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and other life stressors using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other proven therapeutic approaches. VPP emphasizes personalized care with a focus on achieving meaningful change and self-discovery, offering services outside of insurance networks to maintain flexibility, privacy, and a customized treatment experience.

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