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Psychological Evaluations You Can Trust
Independent Assessments for: Level 3 Security Guard applicants, MEPS Waivers, and VA Disability second opinions and Nexus letters.
Video Visit for residents of New Mexico and Texas.
Offered By Dr. Elaine Foster, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (retired).
Level 3 Security Guard
State-required psych evaluation for armed security guard applicants in New Mexico.
MEPS (Military) Psych Waiver
Psychological evaluation for military enlistment waiver request based on a history of psychiatric events.
VA Disability Second Opinion
Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
Psychological evaluations for federal, state, or contractor personnel to determine psychological suitability for sensitive duties.
Independent psychological assessment for veterans clarifying or appealing a disability rating.
Specialty Certifications & Licensure
About My Practice
“My work is always guided by two principles: do the right thing and do it with care.”
I have spent most of my professional life helping people when decisions have to be made and the paperwork matters.
During my 25 years as a U.S. Air Force psychologist, I performed evaluations for serious career, legal and medical decisions including security clearance evaluations, medical/sanity boards, and thousands of psychological reports. After leaving the Air Force, I did contract work conducting disability evaluations for the state of New Mexico and the Veterans Administration. I learned that a Good Evaluation is not just a formality. It can affect a person’s future, their benefits, their work, peace of mind and relationships.
That is why I care so much about getting the details right.
Today, I bring my 30+ years of experience to veterans, security professionals, and others who need clear, thoughtful psychological evaluations. Whether you are working through a VA disability claim, immigration case, or applying for a Level III Security Guard credential, I know how important it is to feel that someone is listening.
My goal is to bring both parts of myself to this work: the experienced clinician who knows how to evaluate carefully, and the human being who understands that behind every form, diagnosis, or decision, there is a real person trying to find a way forward.
Insurance-Free for Total Privacy
I operate as a direct-pay practice and do not accept insurance. This allows me to keep the evaluation process focused, private, and tailored to the specific question being asked. I can provide superbills when appropriate.