She conducts “fitness to proceed” evaluations and write opinions for both the Criminal and Supreme Courts for adolescent and adult clients with severe and persistent mental illness who are unable to live safely in the community without assistance. Specifically, Dr. Nichols-Goldstein interviews people involved at all points along the criminal justice process, from ple-pleading through after sentence, to determine if criteria are met for a diagnosis of mental illness and to make recommendations. She also conducts psychological testing as indicated and supervises psychology externs.