Carol J. Ball, PhD	Last Updated: 09/10/2010

Licensed Psychologist

NEW ENGLAND FORENSIC ASSOCIATES is a nationally recognized center for the evaluation and treatment of sexual offenders. Our staff is available to provide a wide range of psychological services to individuals, attorneys, professional organizations, and private companies. The professional staff is at your disposal for consultation, evaluation, psychological testing, and treatment.

Our Services

Evaluation and treatment of sexual offenders
Forensic evaluations
Expert Testimony - Criminal cases, civil litigation, and SORB Hearings.
Professional sexual misconduct assessment and treatment
Case Consultation to professionals

Sexual Offender Evaluation and Treatment.

NEFA conducts evaluations for individuals with problematic sexual behaviors. The evaluations include specialized psychophysiological and sexual interest testing, (Penile Plethysmograph and the Abel Assessment of Sexual Interest). Psychosexual Evaluation, Risk assessments and treatment recommendations are the focus of these evaluations.

Our treatment programs focus on pedophilia, sexual compulsivity, and Internet pornography offenses. The treatment modalities offered are individual behavior therapy and psychotherapy, psychoeducational groups, and psychopharmacological interventions.


Office and Contact Information

New England Forensic Associates 22 Mill St. Arlington, MA 02474	Phone: (781) 643-0610 Fax: (781) 643-1609 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: www.nefacorp.com

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 8am - 8pm
Tuesday: 8am - 8pm
Wednesday: N/A
Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: N/A
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Hour
Weekends: 1 Hour

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 25

Licensing:

MA - Psychologist [4381]

Degrees:

PhD


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $150
Group: $70
Family: N/A

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicaid (or equivalent state insurance): Yes

Medicare: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Information & Referral

Initial Consultation/Evaluation

Insurance:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Blue Care Elect)	CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield (HMO Blue)	Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (PPO)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)	MEDEX
Blue Cross Major Medical	Network Health


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Eating Disorders	Physical Illness/Impairment
Addictions/Substance	Elder Abuse	Pregnancy/Childbirth
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Family Dysfunction	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Attachment Disorders	Forensic	Psychosomatic
Autism	Gender Identity	Self Abuse
Behavioral Problems	Grief/Loss	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Bipolar Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Sexual Disorders
Career/Employment Concerns	Life Transitions	Sexual Orientation
Depression	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Sexuality Issues
Dissociative Disorders	Pain Management	Stress
Domestic Violence	Personality Disorders	Trauma/PTSD
Dual Diagnosis	Phobias	Women's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adults (26-59)

Seniors (60 +)

Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

Caregivers

Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual

Offenders/Perpetrators


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Advocacy	Crisis Intervention	Meditation/Relaxation
Behavioral	Education Consultation	Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Behavioral Medicine	Evaluation/Diagnostic	Relational
Biofeedback	Feminist	Sex Therapy
Case Management	Forensic Evaluation	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Cognitive/Behavioral	Long-Term

Methods Used:

Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Group


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Christian

Jewish

Muslim

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Cape Verdean	Irish
Armenian	Haitian	Portuguese
Asian	Hispanic


Professional Associations

American Psychological Association (APA)

Groups


Men's Group

No description provided. Please see contact information below.

Group Focus:

Sexual Abuse/Rape - Perpetrators

Group Status:
Group Type:

Active
Therapy

Member Age:

Adults (26-59)

Member Gender:

Male

Location:	New England Forensic Associates Arlington, MA 02474
Phone:	(781) 643-0610


Sexual Compulsive Group

This 90 minutes group is designed for men who have problem sexual behviors such as addiction to Internet Pornography, sexual compulsive disorders.

Group Focus:

Addictions - Sexual
Men's Issues
Sexual Disorders

Group Status:
Group Type:

Active
CBT

Member Age:

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	New England Forensic Associates Arlington, MA 02476
Phone:	(781) 643-0610


Meeting Time:	Evening

Carol J. Ball, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

Our Services

Sexual Offender Evaluation and Treatment.