Blogs - Liebert Psychological Services

Competency to Stand Trial: What the Evaluation Assesses

Sara Liebert September 30, 2026

A competency-related evaluation looks at a defendant’s cognitive functioning, psychiatric symptoms, and decision-making abilities as they stand right now, in order to answer one specific question: can this person understand…

What Is a Psychological IME and When Is One Ordered?

Sara Liebert September 30, 2026

A psychological Independent Medical Examination (IME) is a one-time, objective evaluation performed outside any treatment relationship, and one of several forensic psychology services the practice provides. An attorney, insurer, or…

What Happens During a Parental Fitness Evaluation?

Sara Liebert September 30, 2026

A parental fitness evaluation looks at a parent’s psychological functioning, parenting capacity, and ability to meet a child’s developmental needs. It’s one of several forensic psychology evaluations Dr. Liebert conducts,…

Therapy vs. Psychological Evaluation: What’s the Difference?

Sara Liebert September 30, 2026

Therapy and a psychological evaluation exist to solve different problems. Therapy is ongoing treatment — such as EMDR or DBT — that helps you manage or work through a concern…

What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Who Is It For?

Sara Liebert September 30, 2026

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, is a structured, skills-based therapy built around teaching people concrete ways to manage intense emotions, get through distressing or crisis moments, and improve relationships with…

How EMDR Therapy Works for Anxiety and Trauma

Sara Liebert September 30, 2026

EMDR, short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps the brain reprocess memories, thoughts, and emotions that still carry too much charge, so they stop dominating how you think and…