The Business of Human Behaviour

We are a group of highly experienced professionals with decades of experience in mental health and the law. We offer a unique combination of forensic psychiatry, forensic psychology, risk assessment, and behavioural sciences in our office. Our therapists provide both individual and group therapy (in-person and virtual services are available).

Baxter Forensic Group is a trade name only and is not a legal entity. Services are provided by Cynthia Baxter Professional Corporation or independent contractors.

Services

We are a group of highly experienced professionals who have worked in forensic mental health for decades. We have extensive expertise in assessing & treating people involved in the criminal justice system. Our in-person & virtual services include:

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  • Psychiatric/Psychological Assessment
  • Criminal Court Reports – Criminal Responsibility, Fitness, & Presentence
  • Psychological Testing
  • Violent Offending Assessment & Management
  • Sexual Offending Assessment & Management
  • Fitness for Duty
  • Assessments for Professional Associations & Regulatory Bodies
  • Expert Witness Services
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  • Court Reports
  • Threat Assessment & Management
  • Violence and/or Sexual Behaviours
  • Corporate/Campus Safety Planning
  • Workplace Violence Assessments with Management Strategies & Risk Mitigation
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  • Case consultation
  • Records review & analysis
  • Witness and trial preparation
    • Preparation of questions for potential experts
    • Analysis & critique of expert reports and testimony
    • Preparation of direct cross-examination of experts
  • Review & summary of relevant psych/medical literature
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  • Court-Ordered Therapy
  • Individual & Group Counselling
  • Anger Management
  • Addictions Assessment
  • Substance Treatment
  • Intimate Partner Violence
  • Shoplifting
  • Problematic Sexual Behaviours
  • Sexual Offending
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Prevention Clinic

Baxter Forensic Group is strongly inspired by the pioneering work of Project Dunkelfeld in Germany. The Project undertook a public media campaign to get individuals sexually attracted to children in for treatment before they offended. In an effort to ensure individuals have access to treatment, we offer a Prevention Clinic in Calgary (and via video sessions to other locations). Confidential treatment is available with the highly experienced therapists in our office. Learn more about limitations on confidentiality.

Individuals must attend voluntarily and be genuinely interested in addressing their issues.

Prevention Clinic patients can contact our therapists directly for an appointment, stating he or she would like an appointment for the Prevention Clinic, no referral is necessary.

Who We Are

We are a group of highly experienced professionals with over 50 years combined experience in mental health and the law.
We offer a unique combination of forensic psychiatry, forensic psychology, threat assessment, and behavioural sciences in our office.

Team

Baxter Forensic Group is a trade name only and is not a legal entity. Services are provided by Cynthia Baxter Professional Corporation or independent contractors. Please contact Dr. Cynthia Baxter with any questions or concerns.

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Dr. Cynthia Baxter

MD FRCPC DABPN

Forensic Psychiatrist Assistant Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary

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Ms. Jacqueline Leland

MPsych (For) RPsych

Forensic Psychologist

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Mr. Steven Harbourne

RN

Therapist and Registered Nurse

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Mr. Rich Veldhoen

BA

Certified Threat Assessor

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Ms. Kristen Dooley

MSW RCSW

Forensic Therapist

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Dr. Kate Hamilton

PhD RPsych

Forensic Psychologist

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Dr. Suzanne Lemieux

PhD RPsych

Forensic Psychologist