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Psychwest, Clinical & Forensic Psychology, Inc.
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Welcome to PSYCHWEST

Our Leadership, Our Commitment-Forensic Services You Can Rely On!

Psychwest, Clinical & Forensic Psychology, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional clinical and forensic services, specializing in competency training for those deemed incompetent to stand trial and clinical and forensic psychological assessments!

Our Mental Competency Assessment and Training (MCAT) Program was established in 2007. Clients who have been found to be incompetent to stand trial and are ordered to receive competency training by the courts, can participate in our comprehensive 4-phase competency program. We provide both community-based (provide services to the client in their environment- correctional facility, home, group home, other community setting) and remote electronic training services to juveniles and adults. This program equips individuals with the necessary skills to participate in their judicial process.

Our Subscription-Based Mental Competency Assessment and Training (MCAT) Program places the power of our comprehensive MCAT Program in your hands, enabling you to provide high-quality, mental competency services to your clients. You will gain full access to our innovative curriculum, engaging digital activities, and carefully crafted training material. This allows you to independently run a successful competency restoration program, with the added flexibility to license your own trainers.

We provide both clinical and forensic psychological assessments. Forensic assessments assist the court in examining specific aspects of mental health within the legal context to address legal questions. Our clinical psychological assessments assist in identifying the underlying causes of an individual’s symptoms and developing a treatment plan that is tailored to their needs.

Our Story

Psychwest, Clinical & Forensic Psychology, Inc.

Psychwest, Clinical & Forensic Psychology, Inc. is a leading provider of clinical and forensic services, with over 25 years of experience in serving the community and the courts. Founded by Dr. Craig West, clinical psychologist, Psychwest has established a reputation for excellence and dedication in the field, offering a wide range of specialized services tailored to the unique needs of each client.

A cornerstone of our practice is the Mental Competency Assessment & Training (MCAT) Program, which focuses on competency restoration for individuals involved in the judicial process. Our comprehensive competency restoration program includes both assessments and training to evaluate and enhance an individual’s ability to stand trial. We have been providing mental competency to stand trial services for juveniles and adults since 2007. We offer both direct community-based competency training services and the ability for others to use our licensed competency to stand trial curriculum and assessments in their own facility or program.

Our direct community-based competency training program includes providing services in various settings (e.g., home, correctional facilities, group homes, other community settings) in Central and Northern California and remote electronic services nationwide. We take pride in providing tailored support to ensure that each client receives the appropriate care and guidance to effectively navigate the legal system.

Our subscription-based Mental Competency Assessment & Training (MCAT) Program provides agencies with the training materials and resources needed to independently run a successful competency restoration program. We provide organizations with the tools needed for them to obtain the competency of juveniles and adults involved int he criminal justice system.

In addition to our competency to stand trial program, we conduct numerous forensic psychological assessments. The primary purpose of a forensic evaluation is to provide an expert opinion on an individual’s mental state and behavior for legal purposes. Various forensic evaluations are conducted including risk assessments (e.g., Sex Offender evaluations, Arson Risk, & Sexually Violent Predator), competency to stand trial assessments, insanity assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, parental fitness/bonding assessments, and more. Our dedication to justice and ability to dissect complex psychological matters ensures that each case is completed effectively.

In addition to providing services to clients, we are committed to advancing the skills and knowledge of professionals through continuing education and consultation services, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the forensic field.

At Psychwest, our culturally diverse team of highly experienced professionals are passionate about providing exceptional support and effective solutions to our clients.

Our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence has solidified Psychwest as a trusted provider of clinical and forensic services. We invite you to learn more about our company and discover how our dedicated team can help you.

Meet our Experienced team
Your Success, Our Priority
Our culturally diverse team of highly experienced professionals, including administrative staff, competency trainers, managers, and forensic psychologists, is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and service. With their expertise and genuine commitment, our team members work collaboratively to address each client’s unique needs, ensuring exceptional support and effective solutions in every interaction.

Barbara Marques

MCAT Program Manager

Brandi Pomeroy

Operations Manager