DISCLAIMER: Laura holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Trevecca and is licensed as a Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in the state of Tennessee. Ms. Tucker-Huggins is not a Forensic Psychologist and does not perform clinical psychological evaluations. Additionally, she is not an attorney and will refrain from offering legal advice.
Laura adheres to the Association of Family and Conciliation Court’s distinction between forensic services and psychological evaluations, which states: “Forensic evaluations involve the application of knowledge and skills from the mental health professions to aid in the resolution of legal matters, whereas clinical psychological evaluations aid in the diagnosis of psychological disorders for mental health treatment”.
Forensic services are performed for the expressed purpose of assisting the parties and courts in reaching legal determinations within a well-defined area of concern for which Laura has been specifically trained.
Family Support/Forensic Services offered at Tucker-Huggins & Associates include:
• Parenting Plan Evaluations
• Parenting Coordination
• Parenting Assessments
• Rule 31 Mediation
• Brief Focused Assessment
• Alcohol and Drug Assessments
• Legal Consultation
• Expert Testimony
Most Family Support/Forensic Services require a referral from your attorney. Exceptions include parenting coordination services and independent alcohol and drug assessments.