Business Details
28 Years
experience
Forensic Therapy & Evaluation Services for Justice-Involved Clients
Founded in 1998, our organization has dedicated over two decades to delivering ethical, evidence-based therapy for justice-involved individuals across Colorado's correctional systems. Our team of forensic psychologists and therapists specializes in criminogenic risk assessment and treatment, utilizing the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model to develop personalized interventions that reduce recidivism. We maintain active collaborations with supervising agencies to ensure treatment adherence while preserving therapeutic confidentiality.Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in domestic violence treatment, substance abuse intervention, and forensic evaluation standards. We operate as a Colorado Department of Corrections Client Choice Treatment Provider and maintain licensing for multiple ASAM-level substance abuse treatment modalities. Our expertise extends to training correctional professionals in evidence-based practices and developing multidisciplinary treatment approaches that address both criminogenic needs and community safety.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Substance Abuse Treatment
Domestic Violence Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Groups
Mental Health Assessments
Jail-Based Services
Training Workshops
Residential Dual Diagnosis
Early Intervention Programs
Anger Management
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience providing forensic therapy services in Colorado
- Our team utilizes the evidence-based Risk-Need-Responsivity model to reduce recidivism
- We maintain Colorado Department of Corrections Client Choice Treatment Provider status
- Our clinicians hold specialized certifications in domestic violence and substance abuse treatment
- We offer ASAM Level 0.5-2.1 substance abuse treatment programs licensed by the State of Colorado
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Comprehensive criminogenic evaluations using validated tools like LSI and LS/CMI to determine recidivism risk. Our assessments combine collateral record reviews, clinical interviews, and psychological testing to create individualized treatment recommendations. Services include domestic violence evaluations meeting DVOMB standards and psychopathy assessments for complex cases.
Substance Abuse Treatment
State-licensed ASAM Level 0.5-2.1 treatment programs combining evidence-based curricula with personalized interventions. Our services address substance use disorders through Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change (SSC) methodology, Seeking Safety protocols, and relapse prevention planning tailored to criminogenic needs.
Domestic Violence Therapy
DVOMB-certified treatment meeting Colorado's full psychoeducation and process therapy requirements. Our gender-specific and LGBTQ+ inclusive groups address power dynamics, communication patterns, and trauma cycles using evidence-based curricula while maintaining strict compliance with state standards for treatment levels A-C.
Cognitive Behavioral Groups
Process-oriented therapy groups targeting criminal thinking patterns and antisocial behaviors. Programs include Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) for resistant clients, CALM anger management, and criminal culture interventions that develop prosocial decision-making skills through structured cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Residential Dual Diagnosis
Six-month residential treatment combining substance abuse recovery with mental health services at Arapahoe County Residential Center. The program integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety protocols, and individual therapy to address co-occurring disorders through weekly group sessions and personalized treatment planning.
People
Jamie Hidalgo
President and Clinical Director
Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of forensic psychology experience. Specializes in RNR model implementation and criminogenic risk assessment. Provides clinical oversight for all evaluation and treatment services while maintaining DV Associate Candidate status through DVOMB training.
Lauren Van Dorn
Compliance Director
Clinical supervisor with expertise in forensic treatment compliance and quality assurance. Oversees program adherence to Colorado Department of Corrections standards while providing direct clinical services to justice-involved clients through evidence-based interventions.
Stephanie Sanchez
Training Director
Forensic therapist specializing in correctional staff training and program development. Develops educational curricula on RNR implementation and evidence-based practices while maintaining active clinical supervision responsibilities for treatment teams.
Erin Gazelka
Clinical Supervisor
Licensed attorney and mental health professional with dual expertise in forensic evaluation and domestic violence treatment. Oversees clinical programming while maintaining DV clinical supervisor certification through DVOMB standards compliance.
Alexa Campbell
Forensic Therapist
DV Full Operating Clinician certified through DVOMB. Provides direct clinical services including domestic violence evaluations and group therapy while maintaining active participation in multidisciplinary treatment team decision-making processes.
Questions
What makes mandated treatment effective for justice-involved clients?
Our evidence-based approach using the Risk-Need-Responsivity model ensures treatment targets criminogenic factors proven to reduce recidivism through personalized interventions and collaborative supervision.
How does the RNR model improve treatment outcomes?
The RNR model combines risk assessment, criminogenic need targeting, and responsivity considerations to create individualized treatment plans that address specific factors contributing to criminal behavior patterns.
What substance abuse treatment options are available?
We offer ASAM Level 0.5-2.1 services including outpatient groups, intensive outpatient programs, and residential dual diagnosis treatment using evidence-based curricula like Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change.
How are treatment progress and completion determined?
Progress is based on individual engagement and achievement of criminogenic treatment goals through collaborative decision-making between clients, therapists, and supervising agencies rather than fixed timeframes.
What domestic violence treatment programs do you offer?
We provide DVOMB-compliant programs for male, female, and LGBTQ+ offenders including psychoeducation groups, process therapy, and individualized treatment plans addressing power dynamics and relationship patterns.
