We provide objective psychosexual evaluations to examine sexual behavior concerns, assess relevant risk and protective factors, and identify treatment needs. Our evaluations help attorneys, courts, agencies, and individuals make informed decisions grounded in a careful review of the evidence.
A psychosexual evaluation examines sexual development, interests, attitudes, and behavior alongside psychological functioning and relevant life history. Depending on the referral, it may address concerns about problematic sexual behavior, risk of future sexual offending, and treatment or supervision needs.
The evaluation brings together multiple sources of information to provide an individualized understanding of the person and answer specific referral questions.
Concerns about sexual behavior can carry significant personal and legal consequences. Understanding those concerns requires attention to the individual’s history, current functioning, and the circumstances surrounding the referral.
At Utah Center for Psychological Services, we integrate clinical interviews, relevant records, and assessment tools selected for the individual and referral question. We examine sexual behavior concerns in context, consider risk and protective factors, and develop clear, well-supported recommendations for treatment, supervision, or other next steps when appropriate.
Psychosexual evaluations are commonly requested in situations involving:
These evaluations are not used to determine guilt or innocence. Instead, they are designed to assess functioning, risk factors, and treatment needs.
A psychosexual evaluation examines multiple areas to build a complete and accurate picture.
This typically includes:
These evaluations are designed to assess patterns and risk, not to rely on any single factor or test.
We discuss the referral concerns, the purpose of the evaluation, and how the findings will be used. We clarify the scope, explain confidentiality and its limits, and identify the information needed to proceed.
We conduct clinical interviews and use assessment tools as appropriate to examine sexual history and behavior, psychological functioning, and relevant risk and protective factors. The assessment is tailored to the individual and referral questions.
We review relevant legal, treatment, and other records and speak with collateral sources when appropriate. These sources help clarify history, place reported concerns in context, and identify areas of agreement or discrepancy.
We prepare a report explaining the findings, conclusions, and relevant limitations. The report addresses the referral questions and provides individualized recommendations for treatment, supervision, or risk management when appropriate.
Our evaluations consider the whole person while directly addressing the concerns that prompted the referral. We draw on multiple sources of information to develop individualized conclusions and explain the evidence supporting them.
We examine relevant personal, relationship, sexual, mental health, and legal history. Interviews, records, and assessment findings help us understand patterns of behavior, the circumstances surrounding concerns, and factors relevant to treatment and risk.
We consider reported concerns alongside the available evidence, response validity, and alternative explanations. When risk assessment is part of the referral, we use methods appropriate to the individual and clearly explain their applicability and limitations.
Our reports directly answer the referral questions and explain the reasoning behind our conclusions. Recommendations address identified needs and may include treatment, supervision, or strategies to reduce risk and strengthen protective factors.
Professional resource: Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology from the American Psychological Association.
Psychosexual evaluations are private pay. Insurance does not cover the cost of these evaluations.
For additional payment information, visit our Fees & Insurance page.
Flat fee
Comprehensive assessment and written report.
Contact us to discuss the referral concerns, clarify the purpose of the evaluation, and learn about scheduling, fees, and next steps.
Yes. We provide evaluations for court, legal, and clinical referrals.
Most evaluations involve multiple components and may take several hours, depending on the complexity of the case. The entire process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
No. Psychosexual evaluations are not used to determine guilt or innocence. They are used to assess functioning, risk, and treatment needs.
No. Insurance does not cover the cost of these evaluations.
