Forensic Psychology Technical Assistance
Forensic Psychology is the field that connects Psychology and Law. Situated at the intersection of these two sciences, it applies psychological knowledge, methods, and instruments to the legal context with the goal of understanding human behavior, assessing mental health conditions, and providing technical-scientific support in judicial proceedings.
Psychology and Law, although distinct in their objectives, are complementary fields: both are dedicated to understanding human behaviors and, together, contribute to fairer and more well-founded decisions.
Within this field, technical assistance represents a practice aimed at responding to specific legal demands, acting directly in the construction of technical evidence in judicial proceedings. In this role, the psychologist critically analyzes the psychological study resulting from the expert examination, formulates questions that clarify points that were overlooked or contradictory, and challenges with technical rigor the analyses and conclusions produced by the court-appointed psychologist.
My role as a forensic psychologist
Unlike the expert appointed by the judge, I work as an assistant hired by the party to ensure that the psychological aspects of the case are analyzed with scientific rigor and professional ethics. I monitor, question, and complement expert evaluations, ensuring that no relevant detail is overlooked and that psychological knowledge is applied correctly and transparently.
My areas of practice
- Public Service Selection Processes – technical contestation of psychological assessments in competitive selection processes
- Occupational Health and Labor – analysis of causal and concurrent causation and workplace harassment, based on technical criteria recognized by scientific literature
- Family Courts – preparation of psychological reports in cases involving child custody, parental alienation, and situations of vulnerability
- Criminal and Civil Courts – technical support in cases involving personality assessment, civil capacity, and criminal responsibility
- Labor Courts – assessment of the psychological impact of working conditions and abusive labor relations
Why count on my support in your case?
Poorly conducted psychological assessments, superficial reports, or conclusions lacking scientific backing can seriously compromise the outcome of a case. I am here to ensure that the psychological dimension is treated with the seriousness it deserves — protecting your rights through solid, ethical, and scientifically grounded arguments.
According to CFP Resolution No. 008/2010, forensic psychologists and technical assistants must base their intervention on theoretical, technical, and methodological frameworks grounded in psychological science, ethics, and professional legislation.
Este princípio fundamental garante o bem-estar de todos os sujeitos envolvidos.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a form of psychotherapeutic treatment with scientifically proven efficacy and effectiveness in treating Mental Disorders, capable of providing significant symptom reduction within a few weeks. In my clinical practice, I use this approach to help people identify and change dysfunctional thought patterns that negatively influence their behaviors and emotions.
It is an extremely useful tool because it promotes awareness of inaccurate or negative thoughts, making it possible to see everyday challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective and healthy way.
During the psychotherapeutic process, we identify maladaptive patterns of thought, emotional responses, and behaviors, working actively to replace them with more adaptive and functional patterns. It is important to highlight that CBT is a directive and collaborative approach: therapist and client work together to build alternatives and solutions for the concerns brought to session, making the therapeutic process more objective, engaged, and results-oriented.
Progress
Psych Videos, Cognitive Distortions, Anxiety and Depression
CBT 's Benefits
CBT is a very effective psychotherapeutic treatment for many mental health conditions, but it may not be the best approach for everyone. In psychotherapy, we don't work with the idea that one size fits all and it's important to assess whether this therapeutic approach is right for you.
Some examples of the benefits are:
- It helps to develop a healthy self-esteem;
- It helps with relaxation as you learn to respond better to your symptoms;
- It is highly structured, collaborative and problem-solving oriented;
- You learn useful and practical strategies that you can use in your day-to-day life, even after the treatment has finished;
- Focuses on the individual's ability to change themselves and develop more rational thought processes;
- It can be conducted over a relatively short period of time compared to other psychotherapeutic approaches;
- It can be as effective as psychotropic drugs in the treatment of some mental health problems and can work in cases where pharmacological treatment alone has not worked.
Indications
It is a type of treatment that has been shown to be useful for people suffering from conditions such as:
- Panic Disorder
- Depression
- Hardship moving abroad
- Relationship challenges
- Stress
- Sleep-related problems;
- Anger management
- Stress management
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Escoriation disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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