“What is the Difference Between Traditional Psychological Services and Forensic Psychological Services?”
Forensic psychological services go beyond traditional services in that the psychologist has experience in applying psychological principles and interventions to legal matters and situations. Additionally, you need to be aware that an important difference in confidentiality exists in legal cases. Unlike traditional psychological services, the information you provide can be released without your written authorization. In certain legal situations, you do not have confidentiality at the same time your records can be released without your permission. These include: when services are court-ordered; when you are a plaintiff in a lawsuit and when information is ruled as relevant to the welfare of a child. Insurance providers typically will not provide benefit coverage for forensic evaluations.