No. A forensic evaluation is not a “medically necessary” health care service. Therefore, billing insurance may be considered fraud.

Unfortunately, Dr. Pileggi receives a large number of student requests for career advice and shadowing opportunities, and she is unable to assist with such requests. She addresses many common questions in her social media posts and interviews (see links on her website and Instagram account). She does not offer an internship or or formal postdoctoral fellowship, although she may accept advanced trainees on a case-by-case basis.

Dr. Pileggi is certified as a Specialist of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Forensic Psychology. This signifies that an individual has met the established standards for the profession and possesses a high level of professional competence in the specialty area. Board certification attests to an individual’s excellence in meeting the advanced education, training, and professional standing established by the specialty, as well as examination by peers in the specialty attesting to the demonstration of practice in the specialty.

Generally, no, although some exceptions may be made. Here are some concerns:

1. Different and less information is often provided when others are present.

2. The defendant may rely on others to answer questions for him/her.

3. The presence of others during psychological testing compromises the validity of the instruments.

4. Those present could later coach clients regarding what to say.

5. Interruptions and distractions.

6. Often, people we interview are paranoid and distrusting. We don't need to add to that by having others listening to personal information.

***Per Minnesota's Guardianship Act, a guardian’s role is to provide or withhold informed consent. The Act does not give a guardian the right to participate in treatment or professional services. Moreover, consent is not needed for court-ordered evaluations.

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PsyPact) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries. Dr. Pileggi is authorized to practice remotely via the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) and in person via Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP). As of 01/01/2024, 39 states participate in PsyPact: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap