Napa Valley Psychological Services

Welcome to Napa Valley Forensic & Psychological Services, a professional practice headed by Dr. Melissa Marrapese. With over two decades of experience in criminal justice, forensic psychology, and psychological assessment, Dr. Marrapese is dedicated to providing high-quality services to individuals, agencies, and organizations.

Services Offered

Our services include psychological assessment, forensic cases evaluation, trauma and diagnostic evaluations, and EMDR therapy. Dr. Marrapese's therapy practice specializes in EMDR as a treatment for adolescents, adults, and first responders. EMDR therapy is an effective treatment for a variety of clinical problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and phobias.

In addition to individual therapy, we also offer training and consultation services to professionals and organizations on various topics. These trainings are designed to improve communication skills, conflict negotiation, crisis debriefing, and recognize the impact of trauma in the workplace. Trainings vary in length and format, from a few hours to a half or full day, and are offered in person or online.

Criminal Forensic Assessment

Dr. Marrapese has extensive experience in criminal forensic assessment, including competency to stand trial, insanity/evaluation of criminal responsibility, malingering, and expert witness testimony. She is appointed as a Forensic Expert for Napa and Mendocino Counties and has previously served in the same capacity for Sonoma County.

Pre-Employment Evaluations

Pre-employment evaluations are conducted to reduce a potential employer's liability and ensure prospective candidates are psychologically suited for the job. Evaluations include psychological testing, an in-depth evaluation, a background investigation, records review, and communication with collateral contacts. Pre-employment evaluations are designed to ensure candidates are free from any emotional or mental conditions that may adversely impact performance. We offer pre-employment evaluations for a variety of positions, including correctional officers, firefighters, EMT's, probation officers, dispatchers, and public safety officer positions.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a comprehensive approach that addresses the past, present, and future aspects of clinical problems. EMDR therapy is internationally recognized and empirically supported by multiple studies as an effective treatment for a variety of clinical problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and phobias.

Dr. Marrapese has extensive experience in providing EMDR therapy to adolescents, adults, and first responders. She has seen the positive impact of EMDR therapy on clients who have experienced traumatic events or suffer from emotional or mental conditions that affect their daily lives.

In conclusion, Napa Valley Forensic & Psychological Services is committed to providing high-quality assessment, therapy, and training services. Dr. Marrapese's background and experience in the fields of criminal justice, forensic psychology, and psychological assessment make her uniquely qualified to serve individuals and organizations. Whether you need psychological assessment, forensic evaluation, pre-employment evaluation, or EMDR therapy, Napa Valley Forensic & Psychological Services is here to help.