Legal Issues

Forensic Mental Health Services

John J. Gianforte has extensive experience working with judges, attorneys, and individuals involved in the legal system. He provides evidence-based evaluations for adults and juveniles engaged in criminal, civil, and family court proceedings. His work is grounded in current research, with ongoing attention to professional literature to ensure that evaluations and recommendations reflect the most valid, reliable, and up-to-date standards of practice.

Mr. Gianforte collaborates closely with referral sources to clarify the specific questions at hand and develops individualized assessment and treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. When appropriate, he incorporates formal clinical appraisals to provide objective data that can assist in addressing complex legal questions.

His services include court-ordered treatment, professional consultation, and expert testimony.

Services

  • Evaluations
    • General Diagnostic
    • Mental Health Evaluation
    • Psychosexual/Sexual Risk
    • Violence Risk
  •  Court-Mandated Treatment (Louisiana Statutory Compliant)
    •  Anger-Management
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • Substance Abuse
  • Other Behavioral Health Services
    • Case Consultation
    • Depositions
    • Expert Testimony
    • Travel to Jails and Prisons
    • Trial Consultation