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Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Using Fake Doctoral Degree

PHOENIX — In a recent development, Scott Keeling-Torrez, a Valley man accused of falsely presenting himself as a licensed psychologist using a fake doctoral degree, has entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors. On Wednesday, Keeling-Torrez pleaded guilty to fraudulent schemes and possession of drug paraphernalia, both of which are felony charges. As part of the agreement, four other felony charges, including forgery and perjury, will be dismissed by the prosecutors.

The plea hearing, presided over by Maricopa County Superior Commissioner Barbara Spencer, saw the presence of about a dozen former employees and clients of Keeling-Torrez. Disappointed that the case would not go to trial, they expressed their feelings of being manipulated and betrayed by Keeling-Torrez. These individuals plan to attend the upcoming sentencing on March 7 to send a strong message to the judge.

Many of the employees who attended the court hearing were previously employed at Therapy Trust Behavioral Health, an outpatient substance-abuse treatment center in Phoenix. The center closed unexpectedly last year, leaving the employees shocked as they had believed Keeling-Torrez to be a licensed psychologist.

Investigations were initiated by the Phoenix Police Department, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners after receiving complaints about Keeling-Torrez. These investigations revealed that he was not a licensed psychologist. In September, the psychology board issued a cease-and-desist order to Keeling-Torrez, instructing him to stop portraying himself as a psychologist in order to protect the public.

According to court documents filed by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Keeling-Torrez engaged in fraudulent behavior over a number of years, using forged documents to deceive the public, clients, and employers. A search warrant executed at his residence uncovered forged documents, including a UCLA diploma, college transcripts, and a resume. Correspondence with an employer also revealed his use of the Ph.D. title and the name “Dr. Scott Keeling-Torrez”. Additionally, court records indicated that Keeling-Torrez owned 60 credit cards and several expensive vehicles registered in his name, bearing vanity plates that read “DRPYSCH”, “PYSCH”, and “PYSCH2”.

The discovery of Keeling-Torrez’s actions was a result of a child custody case in which he submitted a sworn affidavit containing false information. The affidavit identified him as “Dr. Scott Keeling-Torrez” and claimed he provided coaching and mentoring services to children involved in a custody dispute. However, investigations revealed that Keeling-Torrez was not a licensed psychologist, leading to complaints being filed against him.

As investigations unfolded, it became clear that Keeling-Torrez had misrepresented his qualifications and deceived others. The psychology board emphasized that it is illegal for a non-licensed individual to use the designation “psychologist”. Furthermore, UCLA confirmed that the Ph.D. degree in psychology claimed by Keeling-Torrez was an outright forgery.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated in an exclusive interview with ABC15 that cases involving alleged medical imposters are on the rise and will continue to be aggressively pursued. In recent years, the ABC15 Investigators have exposed numerous cases of medical imposters, shedding light on the underground world of unlicensed healthcare.

In the coming months, ABC15 Investigators Dave Biscobing and Anne Ryman will investigate the handling of medical imposter cases by state officials. If you have any information or tips regarding this matter, you can reach out to Dave and Anne at investigators@abc15.com.

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