About Us

Our practice specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. We opened our doors in 2015 with the vision to change the landscape of forensic mental health service delivery. Our team embodies the values of responsiveness and excellence in all we do, from the first phone call to the final work product.  We approach our forensic evaluation services by applying evidence-based psychological science to help inform legal decision-makers and the trier of fact on issues related to the risk of violence, sentencing and disposition of juvenile and adult offenders, criminal responsibility, and competency. In our clinical neuropsychological evaluations, we examine links between the brain and behavior. The understanding of how you think, act, and how the brain works is what we use to diagnose a brain disorder. Our police and public safety evaluations examine the links between potential mental health conditions and employment. We have a skilled team of psychologists who can assess how problems with the brain may relate to problems at home, school, work, or with the law.

Vision

To change the landscape of forensic mental health service delivery, improving quality of life, and promoting safer communities.

Mission

To provide excellent services to our clients through the use of standardized instruments, evidence-based research, and objective comprehensive reports.

Values

• Compassion: We embody deep compassion in all we do, from client interaction to our work product.
• Accountability: We integrate accountability throughout our practice, from honoring commitments to taking personal and professional responsibility.
• Responsiveness: We know time is of the essence. As such, we provide timely and responsive service.
• Excellence: We pride ourselves in our work. Thus, we strive to deliver excellence by holding ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards of practice.

Dr. Jasmine Hendrix

Forensic Psychologist

Dr. Hendrix is a licensed psychologist (PSY32820) specializing in forensic psychology. She completed her doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Hendrix completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA with a BA in Psychology and Sociology.

Dr. Hendrix has been trained at various clinical sites, including working with adults and children in community mental health settings and correctional/forensic settings. She began her career working with California Psychcare in 2013 as a lead ABA therapist and has an extensive history working with children with various cognitive/intellectual and behavioral disabilities. During the course of her doctorate training, she completed training rotations through school counseling at Saint Mary’s high school, Twin Towers Correctional Facility (providing individual/group therapy for MIST inmates) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Vital Intervention Directional Alternatives (VIDA) working with at risk youth. Dr. Hendrix received her pre-doctoral resident training at Gateways Inpatient Hospital and Mental Health Center. She completed her post-doctoral residency training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) Women’s Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).

Dr. Hendrix is an LPS designee and has worked countywide providing field base psychiatric services and has extensive experience working with incarcerated adults with various severe mental health and legal concerns.  In addition to her forensic, correctional, and community mental health experience, she has certification in Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk.

Dr. Hendrix is passionate about practicing forensic psychology for a diverse population in order to assist the legal decision makers in better understanding how the acts of behaviors correspond with the judicial system. She entails confidence in the strategies, educational tools, and clinical experience she has to offer. Dr. Hendrix has active professional memberships with the American Psychology-Law Society. Her forensic interests include youthful offender evaluations, competency to stand trial, and mental health diversion.

 

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Dr. Di Nguyen

Forensic Psychologist

Di Nguyen, Psy.D. ( PSY35838) is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic evaluations. She completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. She earned two Master’s degrees in both Forensic Psychology and Clinical Psychology. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice – City University of New York.

Dr. Nguyen has been trained at various clinical sites, including working with adults and children in community mental health settings and correctional/forensic settings. She is bilingual and has provided psychotherapy in Vietnamese. She also conducted psychosexual evaluations and provided mandated individual/group treatment at a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Program in San Francisco. She is trained in various risk, cognitive, and personality assessments.

Dr. Nguyen completed her pre-doctoral internship with the Los Angeles County Correctional Health Services, with rotations at the Century Regional Detention Center and the Forensic Inpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility. During her internship training, she provided inpatient treatment to severely mentally ill incarcerated individuals in a Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated hospital. She also completed intakes at the Inmate Reception Center, recommending appropriate housing and level of care. Dr. Nguyen also worked with incarcerated women who were deemed Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial. In addition to her forensic, correctional, and community mental health experience, she has been a suicide hotline counselor for over three years and is an advocate for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

Dr. Nguyen has active professional memberships with the American Psychology-Law Society and Psychologists in Public Service. Her forensic interests include competency to stand trial, Miranda issues, and risk assessment.

 

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Dr. Cori Gold

Forensic Psychologist

Cori Gold, Psy.D. (PSY35844) is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic psychology. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C. and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Dr. Gold has broad experience working in diverse forensic settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, juvenile detention centers, the D.C. Superior Court, and a sex offender treatment facility. She completed her predoctoral internship at Arizona State Hospital where she conducted psychological and forensic evaluations and provided sex offender treatment. Her postdoctoral fellowship at Desert Psychological in Las Vegas focused on child custody evaluations, forensic and psychological assessments, peace officer suitability evaluations, personal injury cases, and competency to relinquish parental rights for adoption.

Dr. Gold is well-versed in conducting forensic evaluations for detained youth and adults, including violence risk assessments, certification evaluations (i.e., juvenile transfers to the adult system), and competency evaluations. Her expertise includes assessing individuals with serious mental illness and personality disorders. She is passionate about conducting forensic assessments that are culturally informed and ethically grounded. She is committed to applying psychological principles to legal contexts, supporting informed decision-making within the criminal justice system.

Dr. Gold is an active member of the American Psychology-Law Society. Her professional interests include risk assessment, competency to stand trial.

Support Team

Nicolette Candari, BA

Office Manager

Nicolette is the Administrative Assistant at Vienna Psychological Group (VPG). She provides essential support to the team and handles important administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, managing service-related inquiries, and ensuring the practice runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. She also serves as an additional point of contact for clients to get in touch with the team.

Nicolette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Counseling at Point Loma Nazarene University to become a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Nicolette is deeply devoted to supporting individuals and families with concerns related to mental health through various ways. She is passionate about VPG’s focus on forensic and neuropsychology as well as police and public safety evaluations and the critical role these assessments play in school, work, home, and the legal system. She is excited to be part of the VPG team and to help support their important work by ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Nicolette is happy to get in touch and answer any inquiries. You are welcome to reach out through phone or email, and she will respond promptly to assist you with any needs or questions.

Lia Grinsell, BA

Administrative Assistant

Lia Grinsell is one of the administrative assistants helping with organizing case files and records at Vienna Psychological Group (VPG). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University, with a themed inquiry into law, justice, and social control. Currently, she is a second-year doctorate student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Lia trained as a psychological extern at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), where she provided individual and group therapy under supervision for severely mentally ill male inmates. At her present training site, she serves as a Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor (SUDRC #19435) providing group therapy in an outpatient facility for clients recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Lia is passionate about training in forensic psychology. She is eager to continue exploring the nexus between psychology and the judicial system during her predoctoral and postdoctoral training.

Lia holds an active student membership with the American Psychology-Law Society. Her forensic interests include risk assessment, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and expert testimony.