Los Angeles  ·  Superior Court Expert

Psychological Assessment
Independent Evaluation for
Courts, Schools, and Counsel

Forensic Psychological Assessment
for Civil, Criminal, & Federal Courts

Educational and Neurodevelopmental Assessment for Children and Adolescents

20+

Years LA Superior Court

EXPERT PANEL OF PSYCHOLOGISTS

10,000+

Assessments Conducted

10

Years as Chief Psychologist

North LA Regional Center

25+

Years in Practice

Assisting courts, schools, and families in understanding complex psychological and educational questions.

Catherine Scarf, Ph.D.

About Dr. Scarf

Forensic and Educational Assessment.

Dr. Scarf is a forensic psychologist with extensive experience conducting evaluations in criminal, civil, juvenile, educational, and developmental matters. Her work is defined by objective analysis, careful record review, and clear opinions that assist decision-makers in complex cases.

Independent and objective forensic opinions

Clear, well-reasoned evaluations

Thorough and comprehensive record review

Evidence-based assessment methodology

Timely scheduling and responsive communication

Services

Forensic Assessment

  • ›Competency to Stand Trial
  • ›Criminal Mitigation
  • ›Risk and Violence Assessments
  • ›Neuropsychological Assessments
  • ›Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
  • ›Criminal Behavior affected by Intellectual, Mental and Emotional Disability
  • ›Regional Center / Developmental Disability Evaluations
  • ›Psychoeducational Evaluations
  • ›Independent Record Review and Consultation
  • ›Mental Illness
  • ›Malingering (or concealing psychological problems)
  • ›Intellectual Functioning
  • ›Juvenile Court Evaluations
  • ›Death Penalty (and Atkins Evaluations)
  • ›Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Educational Assessment

  • ›Learning Disability & ADHD Evaluations
  • ›Intellectual & Gifted Assessment
  • ›IEP & 504 Plan Support Documentation
  • ›Academic Achievement Testing
  • ›Executive Functioning Assessment
  • ›Attention, Memory & Processing Speed Evaluation
  • ›Autism Spectrum Screening & Diagnostic Assessment
  • ›Behavioral & Emotional Functioning Assessment
  • ›Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
  • ›Twice-Exceptional (2e) Evaluations
  • ›School Readiness & Early Childhood Assessment
  • ›College Accommodations Documentation
  • ›Transition Planning Evaluations (Adolescents to Adulthood)
  • ›Diagnostic Clarification for Complex Learning Profiles

The Process

What You Can Expect

01

Initial Consultation

A focused conversation to clarify the referral question and scope the evaluation correctly from the outset.

02

Assessment

Standardized testing, clinical interview, record review, and collateral information utilizing the most widely used and respected assessment instruments.

03

Report

Written in clear, defensible language. Forensic reports meet evidentiary standards; educational reports include actionable recommendations.

04

Follow-Through

Deposition and testimony preparation for attorneys; feedback sessions and school advocacy support for families.

Contact

Office

1081 Westwood Blvd., Suite 235
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Email