Forensic Evaluation Services (FES)

• Parental Capacity Evaluations
• Child Custody Evaluations
• Issue Focused Assessments
• Court-ordered evaluations of children (including trauma-focused assessment)
• Expert Testimony (related to a number of Family Law related issues)
• Expert Consultation and Work Product Reviews
• Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations
• Criminal Responsibility Evaluations

FES also provides comprehensive clinical and psychoeducational evaluations. Non-forensic evaluations are often conducted by a doctoral student, under the supervision of Drs. Marvin, McCrary, or Stout. FES does not accept insurance; hence, all clinical and psychoeducational evaluations are private pay. The cost of said evaluations depends on the referral question; however, when examinees/legal guardians consent to a student evaluator, FES is able to offer a discounted rate for non-forensic evaluations.

Kelli Marvin, Ph.D.

Dr. Marvin earned her doctorate in clinical psychology with a specialization in development from Seton Hall University in 2000. Following completion of a pediatric fellowship with a focus in pediatric neuropsychological assessment, Dr. Marvin was employed as a Senior Psychologist by Manhattan Family Court. It was at this time that she received formal post-doctoral training in family law specialized forensic evaluations. After relocating to Louisville in 2007, Dr. Marvin was employed by the University of Louisville’s Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center in the capacity of a developmental psychologist and evaluator. In September of 2009, Dr. Marvin received the support of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville to develop a university-based forensic mental health assessment service specific to child abuse and neglect within the Division of Pediatric Forensic Medicine. In 2014, Dr. Marvin transitioned into private practice with Dr. McCrary. Dr. Marvin’s specialties include Child Custody Evaluations, Parental Capacity Evaluations, and evaluations of parents and children in court-involved cases specific to allegations of child sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

Dr. Marvin has served on the Louisville Mental Health Diversion Board; she has sat on the board of the KY Psychological Association and served as the elected Forensic Interest Section Representative. Dr. Marvin has performed thousands of Family Law evaluations and often testifies in rural, suburban, and urban counties in KY.

Kristen McCrary, Psy.D.

Dr. McCrary earned her doctorate in clinical psychology with a specialization in forensic psychology from Spalding University in 2012. Prior to earning her doctorate, Dr. McCrary completed a one-year APA-accredited, forensically-specialized internship at the Oklahoma Forensic Center, where she conducted numerous forensic evaluations, provided competency restoration treatment, and provided therapy to individuals adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. Following internship, Dr. McCrary completed a two-year, forensically-specialized post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Louisville. As a fellow, Dr. McCrary completed family law evaluations in cases involving child neglect and abuse, termination of parental rights, general parental fitness, child custody, and violence risk assessments. Upon completion of her post-doctoral fellowship, Dr. McCrary joined Dr. Marvin in establishing Forensic Evaluation Services (FES). Dr. McCrary’s areas of expertise include Child Custody Evaluations, Parental Capacity Evaluations, evaluations of parents and children in court-involved cases specific to allegations of child sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations, and Criminal Responsibility Evaluations.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. McCrary has served as adjunct faculty at Spalding University, and currently provides training and supervision to doctoral students in the area of cognitive and forensic assessment. She currently serves on the Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA) Continuing Education Committee, and has previously served as the KPA Forensic Interest Section representative.

Kelsey Stout, Psy.D.

Dr. Stout earned her doctorate in clinical psychology with a specialization in forensic psychology from Spalding University in 2020. Dr. Stout completed a one-year APA-accredited predoctoral internship at the Jefferson County Internship Consortium, where she completed rotations focused on forensic evaluations, psychological assessment, and therapy for court-involved individuals.  Following internship, Dr. Stout completed a forensically specialized postdoctoral fellowship with Marvin & McCrary Forensic Evaluation Services conducting forensic mental health assessments such as parental capacity evaluations, child custody evaluations, and trauma-focused child assessments. In addition to her postdoctoral training, Dr. Stout was employed by Seven Counties Services Psychological Testing Division providing psychological assessments to children in community and residential treatment settings.  Upon completion of her post-doctoral fellowship, Dr. Stout joined Forensic Evaluation Services with Drs. Marvin and McCrary. Dr. Stout’s areas of specialization include parental capacity evaluations, child custody evaluation, and evaluations of parents and children in court-involved cases specific to allegations of child sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

Dr. Stout holds an adjunct faculty position at Spalding University teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and providing supervision to doctoral students in psychological assessment.  Dr. Stout also serves on the Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA) Continuing Education Committee.