Areas of expertise
Fitness for Duty Mental Health Evaluations in Virginia | Child Custody Evaluations in Los Angeles & Ventura County
Rachel Ann Dine is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 14053 in California. She holds board certification as a Forensic Mental Health Evaluator through the National Board of Forensic Evaluators and has been in the mental health field since 2005. She is also a Certified Forensic Psychometrist. She obtains at minimum, 20-30 additional hours of continuing education annually in the areas of Fitness for Duty, the use of psychological testing in forensic cases, domestic violence, ethics, and child custody evaluations. Please e-mail hello@humanitascounseling.org for current curriculum vitae.
FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS OFFERED IN VIRGINIA ONLY:
- Fitness for Duty
- Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Sexual Harassment
- Workplace Violence
- Substance Abuse/Addiction
- Suicidal Risk Assessment
- Violence Risk Assessment
EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Domestic violence
- Emotional/physical/mental abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Severe and persistent mental health disorders (i.e. Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder)
- Abuse of power, sexual harassment
- Substance abuse
- Personality disorders (with an emphasis on Borderline, Narcissistic, and Antisocial Personality Disorder)
- Ethical issues in the practice of professional counseling
Who can request a forensic mental health evaluation?
Please review the list above for state specific evaluation information. Evaluation requests must be attorney, employer, school, and or officer of the court initiated.
If you are the requesting agency, please email hello@humanitascounseling.org. Rachel Ann Dine, LPC, LPCC, CFMHE does not provide “self-referred” forensic mental health or substance abuse evaluations or stand alone psychological testing for individuals, and works in conjunction with the above agencies to provide forensic mental health and substance abuse evaluations.
*If you are unsure, we encourage you to reach out and Rachel Ann Dine is happy to speak with you further about current evaluative needs.
Scheduling your Evaluation
Forensic Mental Health Evaluations in Virginia | Child Custody Evaluations in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties
How does this process work?
Upon receiving your request for a forensic mental health or substance use evaluation, Rachel Ann will reach out to you directly for a complimentary referral call to gain a better understanding of the nature of your request and to ensure it falls within the scope of current practice.
Please have a timeline of events and or reason why this request is being made as this will help streamline the process of securing your Fitness for Duty Evaluation and or Forensic Evaluation.
Where will we meet?
For Child Custody evaluations in Los Angeles and Ventura County, Rachel Ann will meet with parents for the clinical interview and testing at her Agoura Hills office location.
By offering meetings via telehealth for all Virginia evaluations, Rachel Ann is able to meet with individuals in all areas of the state of Virginia (for most of the above listed evaluation services).
**Please know not everyone is appropriate for meeting via telehealth and this decision is at the discretion of Rachel Ann Dine upon consulting with you about specific needs.
How long does this process take?
The forensic evaluation process consists of a comprehensive clinical interview, testing, and obtaining collateral contact sources. Appointment lengths vary depending on nature of evaluation (but typically require at least 4 hours minimum of meeting with examinee; for child custody evaluations, the amount of time is often substantially higher). Additional time is also required to review pertinent documents, obtain collateral contact interviews, interpret tests, and write a comprehensive report.
Finalized reports are provided within 7-10 business days after completion of ALL necessary components of evaluation.
WHAT IS NEEDED PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT:
At least 72 business hours prior to your appointment, we must receive any supporting documentation you have regarding your specific legal or administrative issue. All documents can be uploaded into our secure system and both examinee and requesting agency are provided portal access. Supporting documents typically include: arrest records if applicable, documentation from Human Resources if applicable, the names of 3 collateral contacts, and completion of all informed consent documents & contract for services. If this is a court/employer/attorney initiated evaluation, Rachel Ann will speak with you directly and provide access to contracts for service.
FEES & PAYMENT POLICY:
Rachel Ann Dine offers excellent organizational and communication skills. She will maintain contact with the hiring agency throughout the entire evaluation process to keep you aware of where she is in the process.
Experience and Credentials
ABOUT RACHEL ANN DINE, LPC, LMHC, CFMHE, CFNIP
Rachel Ann Dine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 14053 (CA), Board Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Certified Forensic Neuroscience Informed Practitioner, Certified Forensic Psychometrist, and Virginia State Registered Clinical Supervisor.
Rachel Ann Dine entered the mental health field in 2005 and obtained her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Psychology. Over the course of her career, Rachel Ann has worked in a variety of mental health settings from long term inpatient residential psychiatric hospital, short term crisis stabilization unit, medication assisted treatment, emergency department, military and family life counseling, has been named a subject matter expert on psychiatric disorders in children and written courses distributed nationally for hospital based training curriculum. She currently owns her mental health private practice, Humanitas Counseling and Consulting, LLC.
Rachel Ann has also obtained additional education and credentials to include certifications as a Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Forensic Psychometrist, and Forensic Neuroscience Informed Practitioner. Rachel Ann also completed the necessary training to become a Registered Supervisor for Residents in Counseling in the state of Virginia. You will find Rachel Ann offers excellent written and oral communication skills, ethical and honest practice in the field of mental health and participation in legal work, and confidence in report writing and assessment. Rachel Ann is currently licensed to practice in Virginia, California, and Florida. *Curriculum vitae can be supplied upon request.
child custody evaluations in ventura and los angeles counties
Are you in the midst of a high conflict divorce where child custody is being determined? California Courts order child custody evaluations, investigations, and assessments to assist them in determining the health, safety, welfare, and best interests of children with regard to disputed custody and visitation issues (as defined by rule 5.220 California Rules of Courts). The role of a Child Custody Evaluator is to assist in this process by performing an extensive interview with all parties involved, obtaining collateral contacts, interviewing the child, making home visit(s), performing psychological testing, and compiling all information in a comprehensive report to be provided to the Courts. All decisions made are in conjunction with deeply understanding and outlining what is in the best interest of the child(ren) involved.
When looking for a Child Custody Evaluator, it is paramount to hire an individual who has received extensive training and possesses the necessary license and skill level to perform a comprehensive evaluation. Rachel Ann Dine, LPCC 14053 offers an educated and comprehensive approach to performing Child Custody evaluations to residents in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Due to the high level of in person interaction, Rachel Ann Dine, LPCC is only available to perform Child Custody Evaluations in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Rachel Ann Dine, LPCC welcomes all questions and is happy to engage in a complimentary referral call with your attorney to better understand your specific situation. To learn more, please reach out directly by emailing hello@humanitascounseling.org or by calling 757-739-6771 | 310-845-6268. Rates for Child Custody Evaluations will be provided upon request.
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Virginia Mailing Address:
Humanitas Counseling and Consulting, LLC
732 Eden Way N Suite E #257
Chesapeake, VA 23320
California office and mailing address:
Humanitas Counseling and Consulting
5016 Chesebro Road, Suite 200
Agoura Hills, CA 93010