Forensic & Addiction Psychiatry
As a board-certified General Adult, Addiction and Forensic Psychiatrist fully licensed in WA, IN & MA, specializing in substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, I provide expert evaluations and testimony for a variety of civil & criminal cases. My mission is to advance the treatment and understanding of addictions in the context of legal implications. I integrate public health research into my delivery of innovative, evidence-based clinical care.
Services
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CIVIL EVALUATIONS
Emotional Distress and Personal Injury
Fitness for Professional Duty
Guardianship Assessment
Immigration and Asylum Assessment
Independent Medical Evaluation
Medical Malpractice
Professional Conduct Review
Psychiatric Disability
Testamentary Capacity
Workers Compensation Psychiatric Assessment
Sexual Harassment/Survivors of Trafficking Assessments
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CRIMINAL EVALUATIONS
Competency to Stand Trial
Correctional Psychiatric Care
Criminal Responsibility Evaluation
Forensic Mental Health Screening
Juvenile Justice Psychiatric Evaluation
Mental Health Impact on Criminal Proceedings
Risk and Recidivism Assessment
Sentencing Mitigation Evaluation
Sexual Offender Psychiatric Assessment
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FAMILY EVALUATIONS
Child Abuse and Neglect Assessment
Child Custody Evaluation
Co-Parenting Conflict Resolution
Domestic Violence Psychological Impact
Parenting Capacity Evaluation
Termination of Parental Rights
Therapeutic Visitation Recommendations
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MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION TREATMENT
Addictions Treatment (Alcohol Use, Behavioral Addictions, Opioid Use)
ADHD Management
Anxiety & Panic Disorder Treatment
Mood Disorder Treatment
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment
Perinatal Mental Health
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Psychopharmacology
Wellness and Preventative Mental Health
“Dr. Virani is a kind, caring, and engaging doctor with a broad array of clinical expertise. She provides thoughtful diagnoses and constructive treatment guidance, making her a skilled professional and trusted colleague. It is a pleasure to work with her.”
— BENJAMIN MAY, M.D.