forensic psychiatrist
forensic psychiatrist

Dr. Joshua Feriante, DO, MBA

Dr. Joshua Feriante, DO, MBA

Forensically-trained Board-Certified General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – dedicated to providing expert forensic services with integrity. There is no shortcut to providing high-quality, objective, and evidence-based psychiatric evaluations and opinions. My goal is to meet each client's specific needs and provide information that brings clarity to complex legal cases.

Forensically-trained Board-Certified General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – dedicated to providing expert forensic services with integrity. There is no shortcut to providing high-quality, objective, and evidence-based psychiatric evaluations and opinions. My goal is to meet each client's specific needs and provide information that brings clarity to complex legal cases.

Dr. Joshua Feriantem DO, MBA. Forensic psychiatrist
Dr. Joshua Feriantem DO, MBA. Forensic psychiatrist
Dr. Joshua Feriantem DO, MBA. Forensic psychiatrist

My mission is to deliver exceptional forensic psychiatric consultation for clients across the Intermountain West with transparency, integrity, and expertise.

Dr. Feriante

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Close-up of a forensic psychiatrist writing notes on a clipboard during a group therapy or consultation session.
Close-up of a forensic psychiatrist writing notes on a clipboard during a group therapy or consultation session.
about Dr. Joshua Feriante

Forensically-trained Board-Certified Psychiatrist

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as forensic psychiatry. With a robust background in both clinical practice and forensic evaluation, I bring a unique perspective to understanding and addressing the complex psychological needs of patients throughout the lifespan involved in legal contexts. As part of my extensive medical training, I completed advanced training at the nationally renowned University of California Davis Health forensic psychiatry program to acquire skills to provide high-quality expert assessments, therapeutic interventions, and consultation for youths and adults in legal settings.

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Forensic Evaluations

Forensic evaluation and consultation require a high degree of skill and knowledge to perform well. Dr. Feriante uses years of clinical training, scientific research, and tried-and-true forensic approaches to address the specific needs and questions that arise during legal cases or disputes involving mental health.

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Expertise. Quality. Integrity.

Evaluating mental illness in legal situations is difficult and complex. I strive to perform high-quality forensic evaluations using evidence-based techniques. My goal is to communicate findings and information clearly and compellingly to both legal experts and lay audiences. To discuss your case and how I can help, please e-mail, call, or fill out the form.

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Expertise. Quality. Integrity.

Evaluating mental illness in legal situations is difficult and complex. I strive to perform high-quality forensic evaluations using evidence-based techniques. My goal is to communicate findings and information clearly and compellingly to both legal experts and lay audiences. To discuss your case and how I can help, please e-mail, call, or fill out the form.

Get a free consultation

Request a consultation

Expertise. Quality. Integrity.

Evaluating mental illness in legal situations is difficult and complex. I strive to perform high-quality forensic evaluations using evidence-based techniques. My goal is to communicate findings and information clearly and compellingly to both legal experts and lay audiences. To discuss your case and how I can help, please e-mail, call, or fill out the form.

Get a free consultation

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Still have questions?
01. What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental disorders and prescribe medication, while a psychologist is trained in psychological assessment and therapy but generally cannot prescribe medication.

02. What does DO mean?
03. What does board-certified mean?
04. How do I know if a psychiatrist is board-certified?
05. Does Dr. Feriante accept payment plans for legal cases?
06. Does Dr. Feriante testify in court?
01. What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental disorders and prescribe medication, while a psychologist is trained in psychological assessment and therapy but generally cannot prescribe medication.

02. What does DO mean?
03. What does board-certified mean?
04. How do I know if a psychiatrist is board-certified?
05. Does Dr. Feriante accept payment plans for legal cases?
06. Does Dr. Feriante testify in court?
01. What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental disorders and prescribe medication, while a psychologist is trained in psychological assessment and therapy but generally cannot prescribe medication.

02. What does DO mean?
03. What does board-certified mean?
04. How do I know if a psychiatrist is board-certified?
05. Does Dr. Feriante accept payment plans for legal cases?
06. Does Dr. Feriante testify in court?

Dr. Joshua Feriante

Forensically-trained, board-certified psychiatrist providing evidence-based evaluations and patient-centered care across the lifespan.

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