Personality Assessments and Independent Medical Examination Services
Founded by Dr. Melissa Corpus, we specialize in forensic neuropsychology, forensic neuropsychological evaluations, and personality assessments.
Our Services
SESSIONS provides forensic neuropsychology services, including forensic neuropsychological evaluations, Independent Medical Exams (IMEs), and expert witness services in New York City, Los Angeles, the Hamptons, and remotely across the US. Founder, executive director and clinical supervisor Dr. Mel Corpus, Ph.D. was trained at Columbia University, Department of Veterans Affairs, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the Center for Cognitive Assessment. She partners with attorneys, law firms, insurance carriers, and courts to deliver reliable, defensible neuropsychological and medico-legal determinations, including no-fault evaluations, personal injury assessments, and expert testimony in civil, criminal, and federal proceedings.
Common uses for Independent Medical Exams in civil court:
- Evaluating cognitive loss resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI), accidents, falls, blast injuries, or repeated concussions
- Assessing psychological and neurological conditions — including depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia — and their impact on daily functioning
- Ruling out non-clinical factors in claims of impairment
- Providing recommendations on occupational restrictions, clinical care, recovery pathways, and prognosis
What courts use Independent Medical Exams to determine:
- Eligibility for state disability
- Competence to stand trial
- Worker's compensation
- Personal injury/distress
Personality Assessments
Personality assessments use validated testing methodologies to evaluate an individual's behavioral profile, emotional patterns, and psychological characteristics — providing objective, evidence-based insight for legal, clinical, and organizational decisions.
- Fitness for duty, evaluating an employee's psychological readiness to safely perform essential job functions.
- Organizational and employment settings, behavioral and psychological profiling for hiring decisions and leadership assessments.
- Custody and adoption, assessing the emotional stability and parental fitness of individuals in guardianship or custody proceedings.
- Entertainment and media, psychological screening and profiling for candidates in television, film, and media productions.
Consult with an experienced forensic neuropsychologist
Dr. Melissa Corpus Ph.D. Columbia University · Trained at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Center for Cognitive Assessments.
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Dr. Melissa Corpus, Ph.D. is the founder, executive director and clinical supervisor of SESSIONS, a mental health practice with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons.
Through SESSIONS, Dr. Corpus offers a comprehensive range of clinical services, including neuropsychological evaluation, psychotherapy, medication consultation, and cognitive skills coaching. She has built a dedicated forensic neuropsychology division within SESSIONS, providing expert evaluations, Independent Medical Exams, and court testimony for attorneys, insurers, and individuals across New York and California.
Ready to move forward?
Request a ConsultationWe work with a range of insurance providers. Coverage for forensic neuropsychological evaluations is typically available when services are deemed medically necessary and related to a diagnosis or treatment. Coverage varies by plan. Contact us and our team will help you verify your eligibility.
Attorneys, law firms, and organizations seeking expert consultation, forensic evaluation, or testimony are welcome to contact us directly to request a fee schedule.
