Tel Aviv psychologist charged over 131 unauthorized assessments, 72 alleged forgeries

September 8, 2026 - 01:50

A licensed psychologist from the Tel Aviv district is facing criminal charges after an investigation revealed she allegedly conducted over a hundred psychological evaluations without proper authorization, and is accused of forging dozens of others. The indictment, filed with the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, details a pattern of professional misconduct that spanned a significant period, raising serious questions about the integrity of her practice and the validity of her reports.

According to the charges, the psychologist is accused of performing 131 psychological assessments despite lacking the required certification. Under the rules outlined in the indictment, such evaluations could only be legally carried out by a certified specialist or by a psychologist completing a supervised specialization. The defendant, authorities say, did not meet these criteria at the time she conducted the exams.

More troubling, the indictment also alleges 72 separate instances of forgery. In those cases, prosecutors claim she falsified documents, including signing the names of other qualified professionals or fabricating their approval on her reports. This would have made her assessments appear legitimate and compliant with legal standards when they were not. The forged signatures likely misled courts, government agencies, and private clients who relied on the documents for legal decisions, disability claims, or custody rulings.

The case has prompted concerns within the professional community about oversight and the potential for similar abuses. The psychologist now faces charges of fraud, forgery, and breach of trust. Her attorney has not yet issued a public statement, and a hearing is expected in the coming weeks. If convicted, she could lose her license and face a prison sentence. The investigation was reportedly launched after a routine audit flagged inconsistencies in several reports bearing her name.