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Vital Pathway Strategies Evaluations (VPSE)
Clinical • Forensic • Immigration Evaluations
Clinical Integrity. Forensic Precision. Court-Ready Evaluations
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Forensic mental health evaluation & consulting services
Vital Pathway Strategies Evaluations (VPSE) provides specialized Clinical Forensic Mental Health Evaluation and Consulting Services, Integrating Evidence-Based Psychological Assessment with Legal Standards to support Courts, Attorneys, and Government Agencies. All services are conducted with Objectivity, Neutrality, and Adherence to Forensic best Practices.
Core forensic evaluation services
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Criminal Forensic Evaluations
- Competency to stand trial (cst)
- Criminal responsibility / sanity evaluations (ngri)
- Mitigation evaluations (sentencing support)
- Competency to waive miranda rights
- Violence risk & threat assessments
- Juvenile court evaluations (transfer/waiver)
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Civil & Family Court Evaluations
- Child custody & parenting plan evaluations
- Parental capacity & bonding assessments
- Guardianship & testamentary capacity evaluations
- Independent medical evaluations (ime) – psychological injury / ptsd
- Fitness for duty evaluations (ffde)
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Immigration & Humanitarian Evaluations
- Asylum psychological evaluations
- Vawa, u-visa, and t-visa assessments
- Extreme hardship evaluations
- Trauma documentation for legal proceedings
Consulting & expert services
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Case Review & Forensic Consultation
- Records Review & Behavioral Analysis
- Pre-Employment Psychological Screening (high-risk roles)
- Forensic Case Monitoring & Documentation Support
Assessment methodologies
Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) models
Evidence-based risk assessment tools
(e.g. HCR-20, PCL-R)
Psychological testing
(e.g. MMPI-3, PAI, WAIS)
Malingering and symptom validity assessment
Forensic differentiators
- Neutral Objective Evaluations: Independent, third-party assessments (non-treatment role) focusing on forensic questions.
- Legally Defensible Reporting: Court-ready documentation adhering to AAPL guidelines, designed for legal scrutiny.
- High-Conflict & Specialized Expertise: Specialized training in trauma, attachment, and high conflict systems.
- Efficient Turnaround: Proven experience in timely submission for Federal/State court timelines. • Advanced Forensic Methodology: Integration of clinical expertise with evidence-based Forensic Assessment Instruments (FAIs).
- Equity-Informed Practice: Culturally responsive assessment framework
Past performance / experience
- Provided trauma-informed therapy and assessment services for individuals with PTSD, complex trauma, and family system disruption
- Conducted clinical evaluations and treatment planning for high-risk and vulnerable populations • Delivered reunification-focused interventions and family assessments
- Developed clinical documentation aligned with legal and ethical standards
- Supported clients navigating court systems, disability documentation, and advocacy
Certifications & credentials
Kathryn U. Alabi
LPCMH-S, LCPC, NCC, CFMHE, CCTP-I & II, CATTS, CIPVS
- Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (DE), PC-0000790
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MD), LC-11113
- National Certified Counselor (NBCC), 84429
- Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE) – NBFE, 425
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level I & II)
- Certified Reunification Family Therapist
- Certified Family Mediator
- Certified Attachment Trauma Treatment Specialist
- Intimate Partner Violence Specialist
- Certified Inner Child Trauma Recovery Specialist
- EFT for Trauma-Informed Care (Dr. Sue Johnson Model)
EDUCATION
- Doctoral Student, Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT), National University
- Master of Science in Agency Counseling, Livingstone College
NAICS Codes
Primary NAICS
- 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Secondary NAICS
- 621330 – Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
- 541611 – Administrative and General Management Consulting Services
- 541618 – Other Management Consulting Services
- 624190 – Other Individual and Family Services
Product Service Codes (PSC)
Primary PSC
- Q401 – Medical Services
Secondary PSC
- R499 – Other Professional Services
- R408 – Program Management / Support Services
- R406 – Policy Review & Development
- R431 – Professional Support Services (Medical/Behavioral)
Entity details
Company Name: ONYX STRATEGIES LLC
DBA: Vital Pathway Strategic Evaluations (VPSE)
UEI: CFSAGYHQB8Q8
DUNS: 137342038
CAGE: [Pending]
Structure: Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Socio-Economic: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) | Minority-Owned Small Business (MBE) | Small Business
NAICS CODES
Primary: 541690
Secondary: 621330, 541611, 541618, 624190
Service Area: Nationwide (Remote & In-Person)
DIFFERENTIATOR
- Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE)
- Independent, objective forensic evaluation methodology (non-treatment
Service locations
Silverside Road
Wilmington Delaware
Forest Street
Dover Delaware
We also Service the State of Maryland
Point of contact
Kathryn U. Alabi,
LPCMH-S, LCPC, NCC, CFMHE
Clinical Forensic Evaluator | Managing Member
- vitalpathway@proton.me
- (302) 867-6070
- www.vitalpathwaystrategies.com