Denise O'Doherty
Psychotherapist
713-524-9525


The purpose of therapy is to create positive changes, to enhance ones sense of self, and to find manageable and empowering solutions to life's challenges.
 

S.A.L.C.E Evaluations
Location, Directions and Map

General Information
S.A.L.C.E. stands for Substance Abuse / Live Circumstance Evaluation Survey. It is likely that your attorney suggested you take it because it is required by many judges before getting your license back after a DWI.

The evaluation is 98 questions. You hand write the answers on the evaluation sheet itself. Most questions are “yes” or “no”. After you complete your answers, I put them in the computer and the computer generates a response. The response evaluates your ability to tell the truth, the level of stress you’re experiencing in your life presently and it evaluates the level of alcohol and drug use and symptoms in your life. It also recommends if treatment is indicated and if so, what level.

After we review the computer generated response, I do a clinical evaluation to review your answers and get information so we can evaluate the computer summary and confirm (or not) if it is accurate according to you. I then make suggestions as to how you can avoid alcohol related problems in the future.

The computer generated response and my clinical summary are then sent to your attorney. You may also receive a faxed copy.

Appointments
All appointments to take the evaluation are made via phone. Once you call, appointments are usually scheduled within 2 or 3 days. After that, it takes a few days to complete the formal report and forward it to your attorney.
Evaluations need to be completed with results to your attorney prior to your court date.

Instruction to take the evaluation:

  1. Please be on time. My suggestion is that you aim to get to your appointment early. The evaluation takes an hour and a half. Thirty minutes for you to fill out the questionare, and another hour for our interview. If your appointment is at 10 am and you show up at 10:15 we would have to reschedule to avoid cutting into the next appointment.
  2. Please print and complete the SALCE Pre Eval Sheet and bring with you when you come to have your SALCE Evaluation
  3. Bring $ 180.00 cash. No credit cards or checks.
  4. Bring the name of your attorney, name of the law firm, and the office and fax number where I will be sending your results.

Thank you for taking time to read this so you will be prepared for taking the evaluation.
I look forward to meeting you and working with you.

Denise O'Doherty
Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
3730 Kirby Dr. Houston, Tx. 77098 (713) 524-9525