Psychological Evaluations You Can Trust
Level 3 Security Guard, VA Disability Second Opinion, Military Entry/Reentry, and Fitness-for-Duty evaluations.
By Dr. Elaine Foster, Lt. Col. USAF (retired). Licensed in New Mexico and Texas.
Level 3 Security Guard Evaluation
State-required psych evaluation for armed security guard applicants in New Mexico and Texas. Telehealth available.
Military Entry / Re-entry
Psychological assessments for military service waivers or reentry, meeting Department of Defense standards.
VA Disability Second Opinion
Independent psychological assessment for veterans clarifying or appealing a disability rating.
Military Sexual Trauma
Sensitive, confidential evaluations documenting psychological impact of MST for VA claims.
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, applying for a Level III Security Guard credential, or trying to understand what kind of help is right for you, 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.
Let's Start with a Conversation
I offer a brief phone conversation for residents of New Mexico and Texas. This is a dedicated time, for you to ask questions, and for us to determine whether working together feels like the right fit.
* I am licensed to serve clients in New Mexico and Texas.