Our Service Areas | telehealth Psychological Evaluations Across 42 States

Nationwide Telehealth Coverage Through PSYPACT Authorization

Dr. Long & Associates provides expert psychological evaluations via secure telehealth across 42 states through PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact) authorization. Our national reach allows us to serve clients and attorneys throughout the United States while maintaining the highest standards of professional psychological practice.

Whether you need an immigration evaluation, court-ordered forensic assessment, or clinical diagnostic evaluation, our licensed psychologists are authorized to provide services across state lines through our PSYPACT APIT License Number 8593.

States We Serve

Dr. Long & Associates is authorized to provide psychological evaluation services via telehealth in the following 42 states:

Arizona • Alabama • Arkansas • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Kansas • Kentucky • Maine • Maryland • Michigan • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • Nevada • New Hampshire • New Jersey • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Wyoming • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Major Metropolitan Areas Served

Our telehealth services reach clients in major cities throughout our authorized service areas, including:

Midwest: Chicago, Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Kansas City, Oklahoma City

South: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Charlotte, Nashville, Memphis, Jacksonville, Louisville, Baltimore

West: Phoenix, Denver, Seattle, Las Vegas,

Northeast: Philadelphia, Washington DC, Pittsburgh

The Evidence Base for Telehealth Forensic Psychological Evaluation

Contemporary research strongly supports the validity of forensic psychological evaluations conducted via secure videoconference when the assessment methodology centers on clinical interviews, collateral record review, and standardized self-report measures. A 2024 systematic review published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry analyzed 35 studies comparing telehealth and face-to-face psychiatric diagnostic interviews and concluded that telehealth assessments demonstrate "good agreement and reliability" across a broad range of conditions including depression, PTSD, and anxiety disorders (van der Merwe et al., 2024). The American Psychological Association's 2024 Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology—developed by a joint task force including forensic specialists—formally endorse telehealth as an appropriate modality for psychological assessment when proper protocols are followed (APA, 2024). The American Psychology-Law Society (APA Division 41) has issued specific recommendations affirming the viability of telepsychology in forensic and correctional contexts, noting that remote clinical interviews can effectively support legal decision-making when conducted with appropriate safeguards (Batastini et al., 2023).

Research further confirms that the gold-standard self-report instruments used in forensic practice perform equivalently across administration modalities. Studies of the MMPI-3 demonstrate that validity scales—critical for detecting response bias in forensic contexts—function comparably whether administered in-person or via telehealth, with no significant differences in detection of over- or under-reporting (Agarwal et al., 2023; Shura et al., 2024). International surveys of forensic psychologists and psychiatrists report high confidence in clinical interview methodology and client rapport via videoconference, with client satisfaction rates equivalent to in-person encounters (Daffern et al., 2021). Dr. Long & Associates applies these evidence-based telehealth methods—comprehensive record review, structured clinical interviewing, and validated psychological instruments—to deliver thorough, legally defensible evaluations to clients in 42 states.

References

American Psychological Association. (2024). Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology. Washington, DC: Author.

Agarwal, L. P., Keen, M. A., Morris, C. S., & Ingram, P. B. (2023). Contrasting MMPI-3 validity scale effectiveness differences across in-person and telehealth administration procedures. Psychological Assessment, 35(11), 925–937.

Batastini, A. B., Guyton, M., et al. (2023). Recommendations for the use of telepsychology in psychology-law practice and research: A statement by American Psychology-Law Society (APA Division 41). Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 29(3), 255–271.

Daffern, M., Shea, D., & Ogloff, J. (2021). Remote forensic evaluations and treatment in the time of COVID-19: An international survey of psychologists and psychiatrists. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law.

Shura, R. D., Sapp, A., Ingram, P. B., & Brearly, T. W. (2024). Evaluation of telehealth administration of MMPI symptom validity scales. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 46(2), 86–94.

van der Merwe, M., Atkins, T., Scott, A. M., & Glasziou, P. P. (2024). Diagnostic assessment via live telehealth (phone or video) versus face-to-face for the diagnoses of psychiatric conditions: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 85(4), 24r15296.

Understanding PSYPACT: Interstate Practice of Telepsychology

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is an interstate compact that allows licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines. This authorization enables psychologists who hold PSYPACT Authority for Interjurisdictional Practice of Telepsychology (APIT) credentials to provide services to clients in participating states without obtaining individual licenses in each state.

What This Means for You:

  • Legal Authorization: Our psychologists are legally authorized to provide telepsychology services in all PSYPACT member states

  • Professional Standards: All services meet the licensing requirements and professional standards of your state

  • Convenience: You can access expert psychological services regardless of your location within our service area

  • Quality Assurance: PSYPACT requires psychologists to maintain active licenses and meet continuing education requirements

How Telehealth Psychological Evaluations Work

Our telehealth evaluations are conducted via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platforms and maintain the same professional rigor as traditional in-person assessments. The evaluation process includes:

  1. Initial Consultation: Review of your case and evaluation needs

  2. Clinical Interviews: Comprehensive interviews conducted via secure video conferencing

  3. Psychological Testing: Validated assessment instruments administered remotely

  4. Records Review: Analysis of relevant medical, legal, and educational documentation

  5. Collateral Interviews: Interviews with relevant parties as appropriate to your case

  6. Comprehensive Report: Detailed written report meeting legal and professional standards

All evaluations are supervised by Dr. Lisa Long, a licensed forensic psychologist with over 10 years of specialized experience in immigration, forensic, and clinical psychological assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I receive an evaluation if I live in one of your authorized states?

Yes. If you reside in any of the 42 states listed above, we are authorized to provide psychological evaluation services to you via telehealth. Our PSYPACT authorization allows us to practice legally across state lines.

Is a telehealth psychological evaluation legally valid in court proceedings?

Yes. Telehealth psychological evaluations conducted by PSYPACT-authorized psychologists are legally recognized in court proceedings, immigration cases, and other legal contexts. Our reports meet the same evidentiary standards as traditional in-person evaluations.

Do you need to be licensed in my specific state?

Through our PSYPACT APIT authorization, we are legally authorized to practice in all member states without holding individual state licenses. This interstate compact was specifically designed to facilitate telepsychology services across state lines while maintaining professional standards.

What if my state is not listed?

If your state is not currently a PSYPACT member state, we are unable to provide direct psychological evaluation services via telehealth. However, PSYPACT membership continues to expand. Contact us to discuss potential alternatives or timeline for your state's participation.

Are your evaluations accepted by USCIS and immigration courts?

Yes. Our immigration psychological evaluations are routinely accepted by USCIS and immigration courts throughout the United States. Dr. Long has completed over 300 immigration evaluations and has served as an expert witness in federal immigration proceedings.

Can attorneys in any of these states refer clients to you?

Yes. Attorneys practicing in any of our authorized service states can refer clients for psychological evaluations. We work with immigration attorneys, family law attorneys, criminal defense attorneys, and other legal professionals nationwide. Visit our Information for Attorneys page for our referral process.

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