
Neuropsychologist

MARCELA A. BONAFINA, PH.D.

SERVICES
Forensic
Psychological Evaluations
Psychological evaluations designed to inform and support legal proceedings, including asylum claims, disability determinations, trauma impact assessments, and civil litigation. These forensic assessments go beyond clinical therapy, integrating objective measurement, collateral data, and legally relevant conclusions to answer specific psycholegal questions.
Includes:
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Trauma & PTSD evaluation
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Psychological functioning related to persecution or torture
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Assessment of emotional and behavioral impairments
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Malingering and response style evaluation
Forensic
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations assess cognitive functioning, brain–behavior relationships, and the impact of neurological impairments on daily life and legal capacity. These evaluations provide quantified results for legal questions about disability, asylum, competency, mitigation, and other psycholegal issues.
Key features:
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Standardized, norm-referenced neuropsychological testing
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Evaluation of memory, attention, executive functions, language, and processing speed
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Assessment of effort, validity, and symptom credibility
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Integration of collateral sources and records review
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL & NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
Asylum Claims, Disability Determinations, and Legal Matters


PSYCHOGENIC NON-EPILEPTIC SEIZURES (PNES)
Treatment of seizures that are caused by psychological stress and not by epilepsy.
When your body doesn’t respond the way you expect, it’s not because you’re ‘imagining’ anything — it’s because the brain’s communication networks are speaking in a language you haven’t yet learned to understand. PNES is a real expression of the nervous system adapting under stress, and acknowledging that truth is the first step toward healing.

