REDEFINE Psychological Services, Inc.

“I would give 0 stars if I could. I had a deeply concerning experience with Dr. Laeli Wilson at Woodbridge Psychological Associates during a court-ordered forensic psychological evaluation connected to a custody matter following postpartum psychosis in 2023. As a deaf/ASL-using individual, I required an interpreter to fully and fairly participate in the evaluation. Dr. Wilson did not provide one and informed me that I would need to pay for my own interpreter. Given the urgency of my legal situation, I felt I had no real choice but to proceed. More troubling, I was also required to pay for an interpreter for my ex-husband during his portion of the evaluation. This raised serious concerns for me about compliance with disability accommodation standards and basic fairness in a court-involved process. In addition to these accessibility concerns, I have significant doubts about the quality and objectivity of the evaluation itself. Multiple professionals—including my current therapist and psychiatrist—reviewed the report and did not agree with its conclusions. I was advised by Dr. Wilson to pursue DBT therapy, yet the therapist I began working with did not find that recommendation clinically appropriate. A subsequent independent psychological evaluation also did not support a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Because of this report, I had to spend substantial time, money, and emotional energy challenging its findings in court. The consequences were not just financial—they were deeply personal. The juvenile court relied on this evaluation in a way that resulted in my children being kept from me for a period of time, and when I was able to see them, it was only under supervision. The emotional toll of being separated from my children under those circumstances cannot be overstated. Ultimately, with the support of my legal and mental health teams, I was able to demonstrate that I am stable and appropriately managing my mental health. For anyone requiring accommodations or involved in legal proceedings, I strongly urge you to carefully consider whether your rights—particularly under disability laws—will be fully respected and whether the evaluation process will be conducted in a fair, accessible, and objective manner.”