Specialized Psychological Evaluations

I know how hard it is to tell your story, especially if it includes a history of trauma. My extensive history evaluating and treating a wide array of patients and conditions is tailored to help you take the next step with confidence. All evaluations conducted via secure telehealth.

Veteran’s Disability: Comprehensive Independent Psychological Evaluations (IPE) for service-connection and rating increases. Our reports include Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and, where applicable, an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO) (Nexus Letter). We provide objective medical evidence that clearly documents the severity of your mental health condition and its direct impact on your occupational and social functioning.

Immigration: Dr. Foster is a native Spanish speaker providing culturally informed, forensically sound immigration evaluations with comprehensive reports for hardship, VAWA, U-Visa, and asylum cases. Clients must be represented by an attorney who can provide case-specific guidance, documentation requirements, and deadlines.

Services

Commissioned Security Officer Psychological Evaluations:
NM & TX State Regulatory Compliant Assessments. Forensically Structured Assessments utilizing the current MMPI-3 or MMPI-2-RF to meet all state licensure requirements for armed security personnel in New Mexico and Texas using secure telehealth. Rapid Turnaround Commitment on final reports to facilitate timely issuance of the Level III Commission.

Medication Management: As a Prescribing Psychologist (NM), Dr. Foster provides thoughtful, conservative, and evidence-based psychopharmacological management integrated with clinical care. This service is available only to New Mexico residents.

Benefits Delivered at Discharge (BDD): Comprehensive psychological evaluations to identify and document service-related conditions and provide documentation for the BDD program facilitating early Veteran’s Administration claims planning prior to date of separation (DOS). Appointments are secure, confidential and require review of military medical records, including behavioral health documentation if available.

Suitability & Fitness for Duty Evaluations: Objective, independent psychological evaluations to assess emotional readiness, psychological stability, and overall suitability for high-demand, mission-critical roles, including military entry and return-to-duty.