Business Details
Expert Forensic and Clinical Psychology Services in South Charleston
At Saar Psychological Group, we are dedicated to delivering the highest level of quality and service in forensic, clinical, and geriatric psychology. Our team of licensed psychologists brings decades of combined experience to court-related evaluations, family court services, and therapeutic interventions. We prioritize personal attention for every client, ensuring tailored approaches to complex psychological assessments. With expertise in adult and juvenile criminal matters, child welfare, and custody evaluations, we serve individuals across multiple legal and healthcare domains.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our direct collaboration with clients and legal professionals, supported by a convenient location in South Charleston, WV. Dr. Timothy Saar, our lead psychologist, has over twenty years of specialized experience, setting a foundation of trust and professionalism that guides our practice.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Family Court Services
Therapy Services
Clinical Evaluations
Neuropsychology Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized experience in forensic psychology.
- Our team provides personalized attention for every client's unique needs.
- Direct collaboration with licensed psychologists ensures accurate assessments.
- We handle complex cases across criminal, family court, and clinical domains.
- Convenient location with flexible appointment scheduling options.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive forensic evaluations for criminal competency, adjudicative capability, and legal decision-making capacity. Our assessments support attorneys and courts in adult and juvenile cases. Services include detailed psychological analysis and expert court testimony.
Family Court Services
Our family court services focus on parenting capacity assessments, custody recommendations, and child welfare evaluations. We provide impartial psychological insights to support fair legal outcomes. Services include home visits and child interview assessments.
Clinical Evaluations
We offer diagnostic evaluations for mental health conditions across age groups. Our clinical assessments identify treatment needs and therapeutic interventions. Services include neuropsychological testing and treatment planning recommendations.
Therapy Services
Our therapy services address trauma, behavioral issues, and mental health disorders through evidence-based interventions. We provide individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults. Services include cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma-focused counseling.
Neuropsychology Assessments
We specialize in neuropsychological evaluations for cognitive impairments and brain injuries. Our assessments measure memory, attention, and executive functioning. Services support medical diagnoses and legal claims regarding cognitive capacity.
People
Timothy S. Saar
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Saar has over 20 years of experience in forensic, clinical, and geriatric psychology. He specializes in criminal competency evaluations and family court assessments. His expertise includes neuropsychological testing and expert court testimony.
Beverly A. Branson
Licensed Psychologist
Ms. Branson specializes in forensic evaluations with focus on legal competency and criminal responsibility assessments. She has extensive experience in court-ordered psychological testing and expert witness testimony.
Mandie Clay
Supervised Psychologist
Ms. Clay conducts clinical and forensic evaluations under supervision. Her work includes psychological testing for mental health diagnoses and legal competency assessments. She collaborates with senior psychologists on complex cases.
Barbara Nelson
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Nelson specializes in family court services and forensic evaluations. She has extensive experience in child custody assessments and parenting capacity evaluations. Her work supports legal decisions in domestic relations cases.
Eric Walls
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Walls provides forensic evaluations for criminal and civil court cases. His expertise includes psychological testing for competency, risk assessment, and mental state evaluations at the time of alleged offenses.
Questions
What types of forensic evaluations do you offer?
We provide competency to stand trial assessments, criminal responsibility evaluations, and neuropsychological testing for legal cases.
Do you handle family court matters?
Yes, we conduct custody evaluations, parenting capacity assessments, and child welfare psychological examinations.
Are your psychologists licensed and experienced?
All our psychologists are licensed with specialized training in forensic and clinical psychology services.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve South Charleston, WV and surrounding areas for in-person evaluations.