Forensic psychotherapists in Wisconsin can provide evaluation and therapy to defendants involved in the justice system with various mental health needs, including anger management, addiction, sexual offending, depression/ anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders. This therapy is essential to helping defendants achieve the best possible outcome in a wide range of court cases.

In some instances, arrest charges against the defendant are dismissed if the person actively participates in treatment. For the best chance of success, it is important that the therapy be conducted by psychotherapists with training and experience in forensic psychotherapy. Ms. Andreas is also a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider.

Appropriate assessment methods are implemented to evaluate and diagnose a patient’s mental status and any relevant circumstances before the case is presented in court. This information can help the court better understand a defendant’s actions.

Some areas of assessment could include the following:

• Pathological/Personality Issues

• Mental Illness

• Risk of Recidivism

• Substance Use Disorders

• Appropriateness for Community Treatment vs Confinement

Treatment Summaries, Psychosocial Reports, and Psychosexual Reports are tools that can be beneficial to those individuals involved in the justice system. These reports must be prepared by an experienced psychotherapist who understands and can address the concerns of the court.

Broadly, these concerns encompass public safety risks, the implementation of appropriate consequences, reducing recidivism, and ensuring the individual's treatment needs are addressed in the future.

Contact Lisa Andreas today for the next steps.