Forensic Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry & Independent Evaluations — Bay Area
Independent forensic psychiatric consultation and evaluations for attorneys, courts, and institutions across Marin, the East Bay, Oakland, and San Francisco.
Independent psychiatric perspective at the interface of mental health and the law
Dr. Asher is fellowship-trained and board-certified in Forensic Psychiatry. Her forensic practice provides careful, independent psychiatric evaluation and consultation, integrating clinical psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and neuropsychiatric perspective.
Engagements begin with a discussion of scope, role, timeline, and fit. The forensic relationship is distinct from clinical treatment and these boundaries are explained at the outset.
Board-certified forensic psychiatrist
Subspecialty training and certification in forensic psychiatry.
Cross-lifespan expertise
Forensic perspective informed by child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
Neuropsychiatric framing
Integrative consideration of brain, mind, and circumstance.
Discreet & professional
Clear scope, careful documentation, and respectful conduct.
Approach to care
Evidence-based, individualized treatment
- Initial consultation with retaining party
- Independent psychiatric evaluation
- Record review and integration
- Written reports as engaged
- Testimony where appropriate
Service area
In-person care across the Bay Area
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Reach out for a brief introductory phone call. We'll discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and determine whether Dr. Asher's practice is the right fit.