Dr. Maritsa Yzaguirre-Kelley, DCM, LMHC-QS, EMDR-C, MCAP

I'm Dr. Maritsa Yzaguirre-Kelley, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of behavioral health and the legal system. My practice specializes in court-accepted mental health and substance use evaluations for attorneys, courts, diversion programs, and individuals navigating legal proceedings. Each evaluation provides a clear, objective picture of psychological functioning, substance use history, and behavioral health needs written in language that courts and counsel can act on. What sets my work apart is direct experience on every side of the system. I've operated DUI education programs, owned behavioral health treatment centers, and worked alongside courts, attorneys, and correctional agencies. That background means I understand both what the clinical picture should capture and what the legal process actually requires. Evaluations are conducted through structured clinical interviews and current diagnostic criteria, then documented to professional and forensic standards.