Brendon Scholtz, Ph.D.
PO Box 28
Orangeburg, NY 10962
I consult on cases throughout New York and New Jersey
914.255.1955
consultation@drscholtz.com
Hello, my name is Brendon Scholtz. I am a New York licensed psychologist practicing in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties. I am a graduate of the University of North Texas where I received advanced training in forensic evaluation from a nationally renowned expert. I also interned at the Oklahoma Forensic Center. Prior to receiving my Doctorate, I worked in the fields of mental health and chemical dependency for over 15 years.
Although I have trained and practiced extensively as a psychotherapist, my clinical practice is devoted almost entirely to criminal and civil forensic psychology. I am an expert in adjudicative competency, testamentary capacity, criminal responsibility and malingering. I serve as a consultant to Orange County, New York, conducting CPL evaluations and providing psychological assessment. I work regularly on Court ordered examinations and referrals form attorneys. I also teach forensic psychology to doctoral students at St John's University.
ServicesThe specific areas in which I perform evaluations and consultation include:
* Criminal Competency * Personal Injury
* Criminal Responsibility * Cognitive Impairment
* Risk /Dangerousness * Custody/Parenting
* Sex Offender Evaluation * Case Preparation
* Testamentary Capacity * Cross Examination
* Drug/Alcohol Abuse * Record Review
* Dementia/Alzheimer's * Literature review
* Malingering/deception * Review of Expert's Work
* Psychopathology/Mitigation * Standards of Practice
Areas of Expertise- Criminal & Civil Forensic Psychological Evaluation
- Case Consultation and Preparation
- Psychological Assessment and Testing
- Psychotherapy with Mandated and Resistant Clients