We offer a full spectrum of outpatient forensic psychology and clinical psychology services and neuropsychology services.

Justice is the principle we serve; Integrity is the standard we uphold.

PsyLexis is dedicated to advancing Justice and Integrity through the science of psychology.
Our mission is to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in every forensic and medico-legal evaluation. We strive to bring truth to light through objective assessment, balanced reasoning, and unwavering impartiality. At PsyLexis, Justice defines our purpose, and Integrity guides our practice.

朱可盈臨床心理學博士

專長法醫心理學和臨床腦神經心理學
擁有豐富的心理治療及教學經驗包括:

精神科醫院工作臨床經驗

提供臨床腦神經心理學及法庭評估服務
提供法醫心理評估及刑事法醫評估服務
流利粵語及國語服務

Meet our founder

Dr. Ying Chu

Ho Ying Chu, Psy.D., LCSW, is a dual-licensed Clinical & Forensic Psychologist (California & Texas) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California & Nevada). She received her education from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Pepperdine University. She specializes in forensic psychology and neuropsychology. Dr. Chu completed her training at several top-tier institutions, including Ibemed (three-year post-doctoral medical psychology residency fellowship focusing on neuropsychology and behavioral medicine), Los Angeles County Department of Long Beach Mental Health Services (MHS) Adult Clinic (advance practicum), Harbor UCLA Medical Center (advanced cognitive behavioral therapy), No. 1 children's hospital in the western United States—Children's Hospital Los Angeles (USC/UCEDD APA Internship Didactics), VIP’s Forensic Urgent Care Center, LAC-USC Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente.

Dr. Chu was further trained for over three years by Dr. L. Scott Frazier, Ph.D., QME., who completed Harvard Internships and earned his Ph.D. at the University of Oxford. She has been a guest lecturer for the Counseling and School Psychology Graduate Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She is pursuing a qualified medical evaluator (QME) certification with over 10 years of post-doctoral experience in the medical-legal field. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Forensic Psychological Services

Forensic evaluation is a specialized field that intersects with the legal system. It involves the assessment of individuals to provide information that can be used in legal proceedings. Here are some key components and types of forensic evaluations:

The evaluation is conducted to answer specific legal questions.

Purpose

Evaluator

Typically performed by a forensic psychologist or psychiatrist.

We offer the following services:

Practice Areas (Legal Cases)

PERSONAL

INJURY

COMPREHENSIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

CRIMINAL FORENSIC EVALUATION

IMMIGRATION

EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES

WORKERS'

COMPENSATION

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISABILITY EVALUATIONS

MALINGERING EVALUATIONS

Why Should You Choose Us?

Dr. Chu Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychology

We're expertly trained psychologists

Emphasizes our commitment to providing our clients with the best possible service by highlighting our team of knowledgeable and experienced psychologists in the field of psychology. Each psychologist in our office has a broad range of experience and expertise, possessing the required knowledge and skills to address our clients' unique needs. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest standard of clinical services.

We're detail-oriented

Underscores our commitment to achieving the best results for our clients by focusing on a detail-oriented approach. When dealing with legal matters, our priority is focusing on the desires and needs of our clients. Our highly organized, analytical, and attentive psychologists are proficient in dissecting details and identifying and interpreting psychological clues, which are the key skills needed for forensic psychologists to help solve complex legal cases.

We value human dignity and excellent

Highlights our commitment to providing excellent psychotherapeutic care. We operate based on principles of honesty and reliability toward our clients, treating them with respect and dignity and acknowledging their inherent worth and value. We respect the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination. Our primary goal is to provide our clients with compassionate care.

We value a patient-centered approach

We focus on the unique needs and goals of each client. We respect clients' values, preferences, and expressed needs. We provide clear, comprehensive information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of proposed treatments. We aim to help clients foster self-efficacy to achieve greater psychological well-being, resilience, and overall life satisfaction.

Testimonial from well-respected in Traumatic Stress:

"Dr. Chu is so dedicated to her work and service to her clients. She is a skilled professional who possesses a range of talents in forensic work, severe traumatic physical and brain injury, and grief and loss. You will experience a warm, understanding, and supportive human being as well as a consummate professional."

Robert Rhoton Psy D., LPC, D.A.A.E.T.S.

CEO of Arizona Trauma Institute, LLC

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Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology Services

A Psychological Professional Corporation

We offer a full spectrum of outpatient forensic psychology and clinical psychology services and neuropsychology services.