Depression Expert Witnesses
Depression expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on depression. The depression expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Employment, Family Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Psychology, General Practice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Independent Medical Examinations, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, and Neuropsychology.
Richard M Sobel, MD Jefferson Medical School
Tucson, Arizona
Psychiatry, Pain Management - Medicine
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Psychopharmacology, Worker's Compensation, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Sleep, Depression, Anxiety, Compex Regional Pain Syndrome, Neuropathic Pain, Trauma, Opioids, Addiction, Medication
Specialty focus: Pain Medicine (for which I have sub-specialty board certification) psychotherapy, and Psychopharmacology.
Academics: Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Jefferson Medical School. Recipient of two resident teaching awards.
Leadership: President of Greater Philadelphia Pain Society (local chapter of the American Pain Society) 2013-2015
Special skills:
(1) Communication: I have lectured extensively on the management of depression and chronic pain to both large and small audiences.
(2) Organization: I manage a large solo practice using a computer-based practice management system which I wrote and have updated for over 20 years.
Rachyll Dempsey, PsyD, ABPP Expedient Medicolegal Services
Oakland, California
Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology
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Independent Medical Examination, Disability Evaluation, Correctional Healthcare, Geriatrics, Neuropsychological Testing and Assessment, Child Development, Malingering Detection, Sex Offender Risk, Personal Injury, Head Trauma, Effects of Trauma, PTSD, Medical Malpractice, Depression, Anxiety
Dr. Dempsey is a Forensic Neuropsychologist licensed as a psychologist in 2006 by the California Board of Psychology; as a psychologist in 2022 by the Nevada and Alaska Boards of Psychology; Board Certified as a Forensic Psychologist through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in 2017; became a Qualified Medical Evaluator certified by the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) in 2014; certified as an Independent Practitioner by the California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) in 2012; and was President of the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum (NCNF) 2015-16 and Chapter Chair of California Coalition on Sex Offending (CCOSO) 2016-17. She spent six years as a licensed psychologist working as Assessment Coordinator and supervisor for trainees at San Quentin State Prison and is currently CEO and Founder of Psychological Assessment, Inc., a corporation providing psychological testing and assessment in forensic and non-forensic domains, competency restora...
Deanna Foster, Ph.D. Psychological Resources & Services, Inc.
California
Psychology, Employment
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Employment, Organizational Culture, Psychological Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Depression, Defamation, Emotional Distress, Anxiety, Assault, Trauma, IME, Malingering, Assault, Title VII, Whistleblower
Certified to perform examinations in 28 states. Awarded dual state licensure in California and Colorado with offices throughout both states.
Graduated APA accredited doctoral program at USC with honors. Post-doctoral APA accredited fellowship in clinical evaluation and treatment at Kaiser-Permanente. Awarded professional membership in the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists. Certified as a Qualified Medical Evaluator to perform psychological med-legal evaluations/ IME's. Advanced trauma training with Certified Clinical Trauma Professional designation.
Expert educator on organizational dynamics and stress, presented to Fortune 500 companies across the United States, Asia and Europe. Retained by employers to investigate management problems, develop interventions and mediate solutions. Extensive public speaking and teaching experience.
Advanced expert witness training with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, California Society of Industrial Medicine, S...
Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D., ABN, FACPN Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D.
Oakland, California
Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology
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Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, ski resort injury, disability file review, medical record file review, fitness for duty, independent medical examination, IME, emotional damages, anxiety, depression, neuropsychological testing
Fellow of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. Board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN).
Professional member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He is a member of Division 22 (Rehabilitation) and Division 40 (Neuropsychology) of the American Psychological Association. He is also a member of the Society for Personality Assessment.
More than 20 years in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain, neurodegenerative disorders, and traumatic brain injuries.
Extensive experience as an expert witness and an independent medical examiner in personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
Sasha Getty, M.D. Expedient Medicolegal Services
Newport Beach, California
Psychiatry
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Psychological Trauma, Capacity, Fitness for Duty, PTSD, Abuse, Depression, Disability, Anxiety Disorders, Medical Malpractice, Inpatient and Outpatient Standard of Care, Suicide Risk Assessment, Service Connected Disability, Correctional Care, Recidivism Risk Assessment, Medication side effects
Dr. Getty is a general adult psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He graduated from University of California Irvine School of Medicine and completed his residency training in psychiatry at the University of California Los Angeles-Greater Los Angeles VA psychiatry residency program, where he had the role of inpatient psychiatry chief resident during his last year. He has experience in various forensic settings including performing Compensation and Pension evaluations for veteran claimants at the Los Angeles VA as well as providing psychiatric care to patients at the Los Angeles county Twin Towers Correctional Facility during his training years. He currently treats adult patients at the state of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in addition to working with the Los Angeles county Office of Diversion and Re-entry to provide psychiatric treatment to adult patients with serious mental illness deemed incompetent to stand trial. He...
Christopher J Heckman, M.D., M.S. Expedient Medicolegal Services
Pasadena, California
Psychiatry
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, PTSD, Sexual Offender Risk Assessment, Testamentary Capacity, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Mental Impairment, Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Inpatient Care, Institutional Care, Suicide Risk
Dr. Christopher Heckman is currently a member of the Clinical Operations Advisory Council (COAC) for the California Department of State Hospitals. The Clinical Operations Division facilitates the development, evaluation, and maintenance of clinical standards for California’s Department of State Hospitals (DSH).
At the heart of the DSH Clinical Operations Division is the Clinical Operations Advisory Council (COAC), an interdisciplinary team of clinicians from the state hospitals who are devoted to the quality of clinical care and therapeutic services that the DSH provides. Dr. Heckman represents the Department of Psychiatry on the COAC.
COAC works closely with clinical leaders to identify best practices within DSH facilities, as well as facilities outside of California and in the current academic literature. While conducting onsite reviews of clinical services, COAC gathers data to design data collection methodologies. These methodologies are used to better understand our patients, i...
Lars Hungerford, Ph.D., ABPP-CN Advanced Neuropsychology
San Diego, California
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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Medical-Legal Evaluation, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion, Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stroke, Personal Injury, Dementia, Depression, Substance Abuse, Neuropsychological Assessment, Malingering.
Dr. Lars Hungerford was board certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology in 2012 and has over 18 years of experience. He is considered a subject matter expert on traumatic brain injury and has extensive experience evaluating patients with brain injuries ranging in severity from mild to severe. He has given numerous invited lectures to national and international audiences on topics such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, post-concussive syndrome, mild traumatic brain injury, and posttraumatic stress disorder and has been routinely praised for his ability to present complex information in interesting and accessible ways.
Dr. Hungerford has worked in various settings (e.g. inpatient hospitals, outpatient hospitals, psychiatric inpatient hospitals, military treatment facilities, and private practice) and is engaged in research, education, and clinical work related to brain injury and associated conditions. He dedicates part of his prac...
Robert Scott Johnson, MD, JD, LLM San Francisco Psychiatry
San Francisco, California
Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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employment litigation, workplace harassment, PTSD, depression, cognitive impairment, testamentary capacity, stalking, medical malpractice, negligence
Dr. Scott Johnson, MD, JD, LLM is a Harvard/Mass General-trained civil forensic psychiatrist licensed in CA, TX and MA. He is board certified in both Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He has 20 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters, and 12 psychiatric awards.
He accepts civil forensic cases with a specialization on the following areas:
1. Employment/workplace litigation
Sexual harassment
Workplace accidents/negligence
Alleged PTSD, Depression or Cognitive Impairment
2. Testamentary Capacity
3. Medical Malpractice/Boundary Violations
Psychiatrist standard of care
Works with CA Medical Board to assess psychiatrist negligence
4. Stalking
Has published and testified on stalking of physicians
Certified Threat Manager qualification (ATAP 2017 to present)
Trained in use of HCR-20 threat assessment instrument
Robert P Kahn-Rose, MD, PhD Dr. Robert P. Kahn-Rose, Inc.
Encino, California
Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Psychiatry, Disability Evaluations, Independent Medical Exams, Elder Law, Mental Capacity Evaluations, Will Contests, Undue Influence, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression
Dr. Kahn-Rose is a native of Southern California. He received his B.S. from the University of California at Irvine, his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Sue Golding Graduate School of Albert Einstein for his research on the hormonal influences on memory. He has published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented papers at a number of scientific society meetings.
He trained in Psychiatry at the University of Chicago, where he completed a residency and fellowship in Biological Psychiatry. He remained on the faculty at the University of Chicago as an Assistant Professor. In 1988, he joined the faculty of UCLA as well as the West L.A. Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, where he was, among other things, the Co-Director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center from 1991–1993.
He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor in the Neuropsychiatric Institute of UCLA. He has been in...
Catherine Marreiro, PhD, ABPP Expedient Medicolegal Services
Burlingame, California
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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IME, Disability, Trauma, Standard of Care, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Injury, MVA, Impairment, Intellectual Functioning, TBI, Capacity, PTSD, Cognitive Function, Personality Changes, Memory deficits, Language Difficulties, Sensory Input, Quality of Life
Dr. Marreiro (PSY26835) is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with over 13 years of experience in the assessment of neurological and psychological conditions affecting adolescents and adults. She is the Director of Neuropsychology at the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center (RDBHC) at California Pacific Medical Center, and the founder and President of Bay Area Cognitive Health. Her clinical expertise extends across a wide range of lifespan conditions, including but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, movement disorders, stroke, cancer, traumatic brain injury/concussion, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, sleep disorders, ADHD/Learning disorders, and mood problems.
Dr. Marreiro remains actively involved in research through her role as Sub-Investigator for clinical drug trials targeting Alzheimer’s disease within the RDBHC as well as serving as a clinical rater for clinical trials through Elligo Health Research.
Through her role as Senior Educational Consu...
Robert Y Meyerson, M.D.
Pasadena, California
Family Medicine
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Primary care physician, Board Certified Family Medicine, Faculty Family Medicine urgent care, heart disease, drug and alcohol abuse, hypertension, cancer screening, headache, chronic pain, allergic reactions, acute and chronic medical problems, depression
• Board-certified clinically active Family Physician with 39 years experience treating adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with emergency, acute and chronic medical problems.
• Faculty member Family Medicine specialist residency training program
• Peer recognition and professional achievement award for multiple years
• Extensive experience in both clinical outpatient and rural emergency medical settings.
• Past Medical Director of primary care office and psychiatric inpatient unit.
• Over 12 years’ experience providing volunteer medical services in underdeveloped countries.
Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH
Encinitas, California
Family Medicine, General Practice
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Women's Health, Depression, Back Pain, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Cancer Screening, Cancer Detection, Heart attack, Stroke, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Trauma, Pneumonia, Wound Care, Diabetes, Hypertension, Covid-19 Expert, Telemedicine Expert, Med Spa
Currently board certified in Family Medicine, family physician in clinical practice with excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience treating a pediatric, adult and geriatric patient population with a wide range of conditions and presentations including: high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, infections, influenza, chest pain, pneumonia, headaches, back pain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, pain management, gynecologic issues, early pregnancy complications, alcohol dependency, tobacco abuse, skin rashes, abdominal pain, cough, and sinus and ear issues. Regularly perform screening for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension.
Experienced in aesthetic and cosmetic medicine, medical spa ownership, medical spa medical director, cosmetic lasers, dermal fillers, neurotoxins, body contouring procedures, vaginal laser treatments.
Committed to delivering thorough, high-quality and timely reports along with rock solid testimony o...
Carlos Rodriguez, MD Expedient Medicolegal Services
Torrance, California
Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Psychological Trauma, Capacity, Fitness for Duty, PTSD, Abuse, Depression, Disability, Anxiety Disorders, Medical Malpractice, Inpatient and Outpatient Standard of Care, Suicide Prevention
Carlos Rodriguez, M.D., Q.M.E., earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California in Psychobiology. He began to explore the mind/body connection and how it impacts our overall health. He pursued his interest in physical health by earning his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. After graduating, Dr. Rodriguez furthered his study of this integration during a residency in Adult Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He later went on to complete a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Harbor UCLA, serving as the Chief Fellow while he was there.
After completing his training, Dr. Rodriguez worked in a variety of diverse settings. For over five years, he worked in an outpatient community mental health clinic. He treated children, adolescents, and adults with severe mental illnesses in an inner city community. This furthered his cultural appreciation and allowed for a greater unders...
Dr. Jessica Rowe Dr. Jess' Mind Care Center
FOLSOM, California
Forensic Psychology, Employment
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PTSD, depression, anxiety, retaliation, employment, discrimination, treatment, termination, labor, sexual harassment, whistleblower, ADA, FMLA, FEHA, constructive, workplace, age, wages, labor relations, workers rights, employee, best expert, EEOC, hostile, unlawful, workforce, bullying, race
Jessica Rowe, PsyD, is in private practice in Northern CA. Her practice is also known as Dr. Jess' Mind Care Center. She helps attorneys around CA with trial and deposition testimony preparation and participation. She conducts mental health treatment with attorneys' clients who need help with emotional distress and mental health injury. She conducts psychological examinations and forensic evaluations for employment and personal injury attorneys in CA.
Further, Dr. Rowe conducts treatment with worker's compensation patients who have endured a psychiatric injury at work. She treats work comp patients who have experienced physical injuries that require psychological assistance. She works with a variety of mental health conditions, including, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, somatic complaints, chronic pain, and several other illnesses. She has treated individuals within state prisons and with many government entities. She has worked with individuals who have exper...
Delia M Silva, PsyD, ABPP-CN, QME Pacific Neurobehavioral Clinic, PC
San Diego, California
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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TBI, traumatic brain injury, Spanish, board-certified, ABPP, ABPP-CN, concussion, brain injury, dementia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, somatoform disorders, cognitive, workers comp, QME, AME, IME.
Dr. Silva is one of very few Spanish-speaking, board-certified neuropsychologists in the state of California. She can serve as a neuropsychological or psychological expert witness for civil forensic cases, particularly personal injury cases. She takes a balanced approach in evaluating neurological and medical factors as well as psychological variables. All of her evaluations include objective measurement of response bias/effort and symptom validity. Her interpretations are purely based on the objective data and evidence-based research. She has performed work for both defense and plaintiff attorneys.
Her specialties are with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), neurodegenerative conditions, strokes, and psychiatric conditions that include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), somatoform disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
She has held board positions in national, state, and local neuropsychological organizations (HNS, CPA, SDPA), and is an active member of other organizations ...
Edward L. Spencer, M.D.
Beverly Hills, California
Psychiatry
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Disability, IME, Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Work injury, causation, medical board, standard of care
I am a UCLA-trained general adult psychiatrist with experience in the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treating all types of psychiatric illnesses. I have a special clinical interest and additional training in personality disorders. I am familiar with the detailed assessment of these conditions and their interplay with other psychiatric disorders, as well as contemporary psychotherapeutic treatment methods of these conditions.
I have extensive experience conducting independent medical evaluations of injured workers in California. I am available to conduct file reviews and have experience in utilization review in the Worker's Compensation and commercial insurance environments. I have also served as an expert reviewer for the Medical Board of California on questions related to standards of care, and as a practice monitor for physicians on probationary status.
I am currently licensed in California and Texas.
Elliott M. Stein, MD
Mill Valley, California
Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry
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Contested wills and trusts, Testamentary capacity, Undue Influence, Geriatric Psychiatry, Elders & Elderly, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, nursing homes, assisted living, Medicare, Geriatric decision making capacity competency, Medical Documentation and Coding, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Psychosis
Clinical Professor (Voluntary), Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco;
Geriatric Psychiatry, San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center 2021 - Present. Psychiatric Consultant, San Francisco Towers life care community 2021- Present. Previously, Director of Psychiatry, Jewish Home of San Francisco, 2010 – 2020. Previously in private practice of Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, 1977 – 2010, in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida.
Board Certified, Geriatric Psychiatry and General Psychiatry.
Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association. Distinguished Fellow, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.
Recipient of multiple awards and honors, including: 2004 Distinguished Alumnus University of Miami School of Medicine; 2003 Clinician of the Year from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry; 2001 Weinberg Award for Excellence in Geriatric Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association.
President, American Association for Geriatric Psy...
Gabor Vari, MD
Pacific Palisades, California
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adderall, Ritalin, trauma, PTSD, suicide, addiction, substance abuse, IME, personal injury, fitness for duty, medical malpractice, disability evaluation, telepsychiatry, medical board, side effects, standard of care
I am a double Ivy League trained and two-time Jeopardy champion general adult psychiatrist with over 15 years experience in the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment of a broad spectrum of psychiatric illnesses. I have served as an expert in medical-legal matters over 100 times and have testified dozens of times. I maintain an active practice in Los Angeles. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Residency: UCLA - Chief Resident of Bipolar Disorders Clinic
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania - Appel Award for Most Outstanding Student Entering Field of Psychiatry
Undergrad: Brown University - Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors
Diane J Weiss, MD, MPH
Beverly Hills , California
Psychiatry
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PTSD,
Depression,
Anxiety,
Psychopharmacology integrated with psychotherapy,
Personality Disorders,
Sexual Harassment & Discrimination,
Employment Law,
Worker’s Compensation,
Litigation Support,
Personal Injury,
Emotional Distress,
Eggshell Plaintiff,
Dr. Weiss received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Boston University School of Medicine, then completed her four year psychiatry residency at the San Fernando Valley training program, as part of the UCLA (at that time) Neuropsychiatric Institute.
She became Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 1990, and, after many years, a Life Fellow of that Board.
In the medical-legal context, Dr. Weiss has provided expert witness consultation and litigation support in personal injury, employment law, and Workers’ Compensation cases during her 35 years in private practice. She has also worked as an IME, AME, Defense QME, Applicant QME, and Panel QME. Dr. Weiss’ specializations have been predominantly related to the psychiatric aspects of sexual, gender, or racial harassment; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; anxiety; depression; and personality disorders.
Dr. Weiss' main office is located in Beverly Hills, California. She has satellite offices in N...
Kevin Cowperthwaite, MD Kevin E. Cowperthwaite MD, PC
Denver, Colorado
Psychiatry
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Standard of Care Issues, Malpractice, Suicide, Medication Injuries and Adverse Reactions, Involuntary Hospitalization, Hospital Admission/Discharge Issues, College Health and Psychiatry, Incorrect Diagnosis, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Psychosis
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with 26 years of experience treating adults and adolescents in hospital and office settings. I currently have a full-time practice, and I have taught for many years at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in history, I worked for two years as a high-school teacher and then proceeded with my medical and psychiatric training in Denver. For 20 years, I have had a lot of fun teaching classes and seminars to doctors, medical students and counselors. Non-medical audiences say that my presentations are clear and engaging. I have experience doing record reviews, writing reports and giving depositions. Also, I have testified numerous times in hearings for involuntary treatment and disability determination. I am available to work on cases throughout the U.S.
Deanna Foster, Ph.D. Psychological Resources & Services, Inc.
Denver, Colorado
Psychology, Employment
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Employment, Organizational Culture, Psychological Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Depression, Defamation, Emotional Distress, Anxiety, Assault, Trauma, IME, Malingering, Assault, Title VII, Whistleblower
Certified to perform examinations in 28 states. Awarded dual state licensure in California and Colorado with offices throughout both states.
Graduated APA accredited doctoral program at USC with honors. Post-doctoral APA accredited fellowship in clinical evaluation and treatment at Kaiser-Permanente. Awarded professional membership in the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists. Certified as a Qualified Medical Evaluator to perform psychological med-legal evaluations/ IME's. Advanced trauma training with Certified Clinical Trauma Professional designation.
Expert educator on organizational dynamics and stress, presented to Fortune 500 companies across the United States, Asia and Europe. Retained by employers to investigate management problems, develop interventions and mediate solutions. Extensive public speaking and teaching experience.
Advanced expert witness training with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, California Society of Industrial Medicine, S...
Jessica Chaudhary, MD
Westport, Connecticut
Psychiatry
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Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship Problems, Complicated medical illness, Substance abuse/addiction, ADHD, ADD, attention issues,
Eating disorders, bipolar disorder, psychopharmacology, trauma, abuse, medication management, psychosis, dementias, women’s mental health, pregnancy/post partum
MD: University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship and Residency: Yale University
Fellowship: Harvard University
Licenses; TX, CT, FL and CT
Jessica Chaudhary, MD
Florida
Psychiatry
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Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship Problems, Complicated medical illness, Substance abuse/addiction, ADHD, ADD, attention issues,
Eating disorders, bipolar disorder, psychopharmacology, trauma, abuse, medication management, psychosis, dementias, women’s mental health, pregnancy/post partum
MD: University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship and Residency: Yale University
Fellowship: Harvard University
Licenses; TX, CT, FL and CT
Lauren A. Gavron, PhD LCPMD
Sarasota, Florida
Neuropsychology
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Neuropsychological evaluation, neurodegenerative disorder, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, post-injury cognitive assessment, catastrophic, non-catastrophic injury, forensic, PTSD, personal injury, concussion, substance abuse, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, disability, depression, anxiety
At LCPMD, Dr. Gavron serves as a neuropsychology subject matter expert, providing opinions to attorneys working on cases including but not limited to personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. She conducts in-depth assessments of skills and abilities linked to brain function, including the impact on activities of daily living and vocational capabilities.
Dr. Gavron started her education at Michigan State University where she studied Psychology and completed pre-med coursework. She went on to earn a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology while in the San Francisco Bay Area and completed her training at University of California. She completed additional residency training at the Cleveland and Memphis VA Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Dr. Gavron added MS degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Science and Biomedical Neuroscience from the University of Florida, following her post-doctoral fellowship. In her work, Dr. Gavron has...
Roger Z Samuel, MD Boca Raton Psychiatric Group
Boca Raton, Florida
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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PTSD, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, TBI, Geriatric Psychiatry, Wills/Competency, Custody, Disability, Emotional Injuries, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Suicide, Violence, Addictions, Dementia, Return-to-Work, IME, Medical Malpractice, Worker's Compensation, FA
Dr. Samuel, Medical Director of the Boca Raton Psychiatric Group, is board-certified in 4 psychiatric specialties: General, Forensic, Child/Adolescent, and Geriatric.
His forensic psychiatric practice encompasses evaluations; expert testimony for both Plaintiff and Defense; and Independent Medical Examinations. He has testified, at both the State and Federal levels, regarding matters of Addiction, PTSD, Depression, Child Custody, legal competency, Disability, and psychiatric injuries.
He has been trained for FAA/aviator evaluations and is on the FAA list for this.
His written reports, based on the application of current medical knowledge to the known facts of each particular case, are exhaustive and precise with meticulous attention to detail. He is available to consult with plaintiff and defense attorneys in civil litigation and prosecution and defense attorneys in criminal litigation.
Dr. Samuel has had articles published on topics concerning Forensic Psychiatry, Child Psychi...
Steven H. Selznick, DO, FAAFP, CMD Selznick Consulting
Longwood, Florida
Family Medicine, Geriatrics
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Nursing Home Care, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Osteopathic Medicine, Falls, Weight Loss, Wounds, Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Depression, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Preventative Medicine,Cancer Prevention Screen
Board Certified-Fellow, American Board of Family Medicine. Medical Malpractice and Criminal Forensic expertise, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Assistant Clinical Professor St. Matthews University School of Medicine. Since 1983 I have been Medical Director of 11 Nursing Homes, Hospice Medical Director, Home Health Medical Director and Regional Medical Director of Medicare Replacement HMO. Full time clinical medical practice including supervising Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. As of March 2016, certified by Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Mediator.
Katie J. Coe, PA-C
Cumming, Georgia
Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine
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Suicide, PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder/OCD, ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, overdose, emotional distress, relationship distress, bipolar disorder, psychosis, adverse reactions, telepsychiatry, addiction, substance abuse.
Katie Coe, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with over eleven years of clinical experience. Katie has an extensive background in diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder/affective mood disorders, schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety disorders including OCD and panic disorder, agoraphobia, ADHD, DMDD, ODD and depression, as well as treating those with opioid use disorder with buprenorphine. She has also trained under Dr. Georgia Ede and is proficient in nutritional psychiatry. She is actively treating patients. She currently resides in the state of Georgia, though has worked as a PA in Colorado and Texas as well. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Georgia Association of Physician Assistants and Association of PAs in Psychiatry. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University Magna Cum Laude.
Prudence Gourguechon, MD
Chicago, Illinois
Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis
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PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, psychological injury, depression, anxiety disorder, trauma, emotional trauma, therapy, psychotherapy, executive malfeasance, moral injury, leadership assessment, leadership competency
Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in active clinical practice since 1983. Yale and Michigan-educated, Northwestern-trained. Past President of the American Psychoanalytic Association. Northwestern Faculty. Former Dean of Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. Published author and invited speaker. Clinical expertise in trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, moral injury and other types of emotional injury and psychological damage due to trauma, discrimination, accidents, abuse (including the effect of childhood abuse in adulthood) and harassment. 10+ years’ experience as an expert witness and independent medical examiner.
Anne Mary K Montero, PhD, MS, HSPP Psychology Works, Indiana University Health
Westfield, Indiana
Psychology, Neuropsychology
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Psychology, pain, somatoform disorders, anxiety, trauma, stress, sexual abuse, PTSD, disability, malingering, cognitive-behavioral therapy, OCD, depression, personality disorders, perinatal mood disorders, stress, GI psychology, cancer, personal injury, workman's compensation, suicide, file review.
Dr. Montero is a board-certified, highly experienced professional with training in medical psychology and neuropsychology. She has more than 15,000 hours of experience evaluating and treating patients and currently serves as the Medical Director for Behavioral Health for Indiana University Health North Hospital. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at IU School of Medicine. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Notre Dame, Dr. Montero has specialized training from the Herbert Benson Mind-Body Institute at Harvard, with certifications including trauma treatment, perinatal mood disorder assessment and care, and treatment for brain-gut axis disorders. She is widely experienced in psychological evaluation and regularly partners with physicians in 19 different medical specialties. Dr. Montero has received awards from the American Psychological Association with grant support from the US Department of Health and Human Services; she currently participa...
Jessica Chaudhary, MD
Massachusetts
Psychiatry
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Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship Problems, Complicated medical illness, Substance abuse/addiction, ADHD, ADD, attention issues,
Eating disorders, bipolar disorder, psychopharmacology, trauma, abuse, medication management, psychosis, dementias, women’s mental health, pregnancy/post partum
MD: University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship and Residency: Yale University
Fellowship: Harvard University
Licenses; TX, CT, FL and CT
Robert Scott Johnson, MD, JD, LLM San Francisco Psychiatry
Massachusetts
Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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employment litigation, workplace harassment, PTSD, depression, cognitive impairment, testamentary capacity, stalking, medical malpractice, negligence
Dr. Scott Johnson, MD, JD, LLM is a Harvard/Mass General-trained civil forensic psychiatrist licensed in CA, TX and MA. He is board certified in both Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He has 20 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters, and 12 psychiatric awards.
He accepts civil forensic cases with a specialization on the following areas:
1. Employment/workplace litigation
Sexual harassment
Workplace accidents/negligence
Alleged PTSD, Depression or Cognitive Impairment
2. Testamentary Capacity
3. Medical Malpractice/Boundary Violations
Psychiatrist standard of care
Works with CA Medical Board to assess psychiatrist negligence
4. Stalking
Has published and testified on stalking of physicians
Certified Threat Manager qualification (ATAP 2017 to present)
Trained in use of HCR-20 threat assessment instrument
James F. Zender, PhD James F. Zender, PhD, PC
Mount Clemens, Michigan
Psychology, Forensic Psychology
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PTSD, TBI, Auto Accident Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Psychotherapy, Pain Psychology, Family, Injury, Veterans, Addiction, Autonomous Vehicles
Founding director of the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Psychological Trauma at Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center, where he also served as Instructor in Psychiatry. Contributing Editor, The Forensic Examiner, Journal of the American College of Forensic Examiners. Named America’s Best Doctors, Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition (2017). Active blogger for Psychology Today. Member, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, The American Psychological Association, Michigan Psychological Association, Brain Injury Association of Michigan, and the National Safety Council. Featured in The Detroit Free Press, Detroit Metro Times, Boston Globe and Crain’s Detroit Business. Provides forensic psychological services for plaintiff and defense. Administers Independent Psychological Evaluations. Works in the area of accident prevention and promoting transition to autonomous vehicles.
Robert P Kahn-Rose, MD, PhD Dr. Robert P. Kahn-Rose, Inc.
Nevada
Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Psychiatry, Disability Evaluations, Independent Medical Exams, Elder Law, Mental Capacity Evaluations, Will Contests, Undue Influence, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression
Dr. Kahn-Rose is a native of Southern California. He received his B.S. from the University of California at Irvine, his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Sue Golding Graduate School of Albert Einstein for his research on the hormonal influences on memory. He has published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented papers at a number of scientific society meetings.
He trained in Psychiatry at the University of Chicago, where he completed a residency and fellowship in Biological Psychiatry. He remained on the faculty at the University of Chicago as an Assistant Professor. In 1988, he joined the faculty of UCLA as well as the West L.A. Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, where he was, among other things, the Co-Director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center from 1991–1993.
He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor in the Neuropsychiatric Institute of UCLA. He has been in...
Ziv E Cohen, MD, FAPA Principium Psychiatry, PLLC
New York, New York
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, substance use, bipolar disorder, PTSD, dementia, brain injury, personality disorder, competency, standard of care, personal injury
Dr. Cohen is a board certified forensic psychiatrist with experience in civil and criminal medical legal work. Dr. Cohen trained in medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency at Cornell Medical Center. He completed fellowships in forensic psychiatry at Columbia University. He has served as a military psychiatrist and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of PTSD. He teaches psychiatry to medical students, residents, and forensic fellows at Cornell Medical Center, Columbia Medical Center, and Bellevue Hospital, in New York City. Dr. Cohen has written on suicide, violence risk assessment, firearms and mental health, PTSD in the legal system, and has presented on competency to stand trial, cultural psychiatry, and military psychiatry. Dr. Cohen has been qualified as an expert in New York Family Court, New York Supreme Court, Federal Court in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and in North Carolina's Western District. Dr. Coh...
William A Haas, Psy.D.
Wurtsboro , New York
Psychology, Independent Medical Examinations
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IME, Independent Medical Examination, Disability, SSI, Social Security, Injury, Psychological Injury, Psychology, Psychologist, Pain, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Accidents, Education Injuries, School Districts, Worker's Comp, Malingering, Symptom Magnification.
Dr. Haas has been a psychologist for the past 37 years and is currently licensed in New York State. In his lengthy career, Dr. Haas has conducted thousands of psychological evaluations with children and adults. Although he has worked clinically with child and adult patients for many years, Dr. Haas now specializes in clinical and forensic psychological assessment. Major aspects of his practice include conducting independent medical examinations, court mandated criminal competency evaluations (CPL 730's), child custody evaluations, no-fault evaluations, worker’s compensation evaluations, disability evaluations, as well as record reviews for courts, attorneys, as well as insurance companies. Dr. Haas also provides expert witness testimony and has been admitted as well as testified in several courts in New York State (including Criminal, Supreme, and Family). He is currently certified by the New York State Mental Health Professionals Panel of the Appellate Division of the First and S...
Stephanie Jackman, LCSW-R, MS Stephanie Jackman LCSW PLLC
Rochester, New York
Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Womens Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, Adolescent Growth and Development, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Emotional Abuse, Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Consultant/Private Practice Clinician. Completed 1000s of mental health assessments and individual therapy sessions for children, adolescents, women and couples. Conducted professional digital webinars to fellow social work practitioners to assist with continuing education credits and professional development in accordance with New York State credentialing. Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State since 2013. Conducted workshops and trainings on adolescent growth and development, adolescent suicide prevention, trauma and human development to local and federal government agencies, educational institutions, faith-based organizations and human service agencies. In the Spring of 2019, Adjunct Lecturer for the State University of New York College at Brockport, where she taught in the Social Work Department.
In 2012, received the Cultural Linguistic Competence Award from the Monroe County Systems of Care in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
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Carol A. Rupe, MD WoodSong Consulting
Littleton, North Carolina
Family Medicine, Long Term Care
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Women's' Health, Cardiovascular Disease, Osteoporosis, Depression, Dementia, Hospital Inpatient, Nursing Home, Geriatrics, Migraine, PA and NP Supervision, Institutional Care
Family Physician (30+ years), Assistant Clinical Professor, National Speaker, Family Clinical Medicine, In-patient Medicine, Long-term Care
LaRae Copley, RPh, MD, PhD Copley Medical Consulting LLC
Hilliard, Ohio
Psychiatry, Mental Health
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Malpractice, Psychiatry, College Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Suicide, Risk Assessment, Level of Care Assessment, Eating Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Pharmacology, Substance Disorders
Expert regarding standard of care, medical marijuana / THC, campus mental health, animal assisted therapy.
Medical Director overseeing a multidisciplinary medical team within a large behavioral health practice.
Over 12 years clinical experience practicing psychiatry. Served as Chief of Psychiatry for a College Counseling Center within a large public university for 8 years.
Extensive experience collaborating with treatment team including psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, physician assistants, dieticians.
Licensed Physician and Registered Pharmacist.
Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine.
Robin A Altman, MD
Reading, Pennsylvania
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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child psychiatry, adolescent psychiatry, young adult psychiatry, psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Child Custody, Competency, Testamentary Capacity, Diminished Capacity, Attention Deficit Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, Asperger's Disorder
I have been a practicing child psychiatrist in a solo private practice since 1995. I am board certified in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry. I initially worked at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center for 7 years, and then moved to Spring Psychological Associates, where I continue to have an office. I was the first chairperson of the Child Psychiatry Department at Reading Hospital.
I was the medical director of the Children's Home of Reading from 1997-2012. I managed the medical functioning of the institution while caring for adolescents in their residential treatment facility. I currently work for Concern, Inc, a mental health provider in the Reading area, where I see adolescents at the Abraxas shelter and detention center, as well as group home and therapeutic foster care children. I have been a principle investigator for psychiatric research at the Berks Research Center in Reading.
In my spare time, I am a writer, and have written Shrink Rap - An Irreveren...
Andre S Watson, Psy.D. Your Vision for Life Psychological Services LLC
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Mental Health
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Visual Impairment, visual, vision, Blindness, blind, vision loss, malpractice, disabled, disability, adjustment, psychological, trauma, depression, anxiety, handycapped,
James C Ballenger, MD Low Country Forensic Consultation
Charleston, South Carolina
Forensic Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry
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Psychiatry, Bipolar Disorder, Alcohol Blood Levels, Addiction Medicine, Psychopharmacology, Panic Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, Suicide, Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, Malpractice (Psychiatry)
MaryEllen Eller, M.D. Expedient Medicolegal Services
Nashville, Tennessee
Psychiatry
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Traumatic Injury, PTSD, Institutional Care, Standard of Care, IIED, ECT, Inpatient Care, Mental Impairment, Disability, Suicide Risk, Fitness for Duty, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Athletic Performance Enhancement, NP Supervision, Telehealth, Somatic Disorders
MaryEllen Eller, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is also certified as a master psychopharmacologist by the Neuroscience Education Institute.
Dr. Eller completed her undergraduate studies at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology. She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the Loma Linda University Department of Psychiatry, where she focused on general adult psychiatry, with a special emphasis in leadership and performance optimization. Dr. Eller served in a variety of capacities at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. She was a resident physician in the university’s department of psychiatry for three years, followed by a year as the department’s chief resident. She also served as a per diem psychiatrist in the inpatient chemical dependency unit at the university’s Behavio...
Jessica Chaudhary, MD
Texas
Psychiatry
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Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship Problems, Complicated medical illness, Substance abuse/addiction, ADHD, ADD, attention issues,
Eating disorders, bipolar disorder, psychopharmacology, trauma, abuse, medication management, psychosis, dementias, women’s mental health, pregnancy/post partum
MD: University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship and Residency: Yale University
Fellowship: Harvard University
Licenses; TX, CT, FL and CT
Robert Scott Johnson, MD, JD, LLM San Francisco Psychiatry
Texas
Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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employment litigation, workplace harassment, PTSD, depression, cognitive impairment, testamentary capacity, stalking, medical malpractice, negligence
Dr. Scott Johnson, MD, JD, LLM is a Harvard/Mass General-trained civil forensic psychiatrist licensed in CA, TX and MA. He is board certified in both Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He has 20 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters, and 12 psychiatric awards.
He accepts civil forensic cases with a specialization on the following areas:
1. Employment/workplace litigation
Sexual harassment
Workplace accidents/negligence
Alleged PTSD, Depression or Cognitive Impairment
2. Testamentary Capacity
3. Medical Malpractice/Boundary Violations
Psychiatrist standard of care
Works with CA Medical Board to assess psychiatrist negligence
4. Stalking
Has published and testified on stalking of physicians
Certified Threat Manager qualification (ATAP 2017 to present)
Trained in use of HCR-20 threat assessment instrument
John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD
Dallas, Texas
Neurology, Neuropsychiatry
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I specialize in evaaluating and treating Traumatic Brain Injuries, Chronic Headaches, Migraines and Pain Disorders, Mood Disorders (PTSD), Anxiety, Depression.
Ellika McGuire, MD Ellika McGuire MD PLLC
Seattle, Washington
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Child, Adolescent, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide, Self Harm, PTSD, Trauma, Emotional Harm, LGBTQ+, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Parenting, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis
Double board-certified, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, with seven years of full-time clinical experience evaluating and treating a broad range of psychiatric disorders in patients of all ages, from diverse backgrounds. Extensive clinical experience in the areas of self-harm, suicidality, parenting, and trauma. Unique expertise in work with LGBTQ+ youth and families, including work with transgender and gender non-conforming youth.
Dr. Richard J Stride, MBA, Psy.D., LMHC Dr. Stride Forensic Services
Olympia, Washington
Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Developmental Disabilities, Accidental Death, Child Custody, Competency, Jury Selection, Child Abuse, Ethics, Licensure & Practice, Professional Conduct, Memory, Diminished Capacity, Stand of Care, Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Diagnosis, Law Enforcement, Fitness for duty, PTSD, IME
I have been providing forensic mental health services to law enforcement, attorneys and courts since 1996. I have been an expert witness and/or consulted in numerous cases. I provide precise, factual, influential, and professionally articulated services. I have experience in working with jury's and in countering other expert witnesses testimonies.
I have been an expert and or consulted on cases related to child custody, competency, criminal behavior, developmental disability and work place harassment. I can, and have, created custom reports, issue specific professional reviews, and case specific consultations.
I am a Licensed Private Investigator, and a Licensed Mental health Counselor in Washington State
I have been a Therapist, Clinical Operations Director, and Chief Executive Officer in Community Behavioral Health Agencies for over 25 years. I am a Specialist for Medicaid consultation with Children, Geriatric, and Developmental Disabilities in Washington State.
I hold the...
Eric R. Larson, Ph.D. Advanced Assessment
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia, ADHD, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, executive dysfunction, aphasia, symptom validity testing, performance validity testing, depression, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder
I am a board-certified neuropsychologist with extensive experience conducting adult cognitive and psychological evaluations in various contexts. As a faculty member at the Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and a neuropsychologist at the Milwaukee VA, I regularly teach residents and evaluate patients with traumatic brain injuries, memory and cognitive disorders, and psychological conditions such as PTSD. Additionally, I have conducted hundreds of compensation and pension evaluations for the federal government and have testified as an expert both at depositions and at trial. I provide adult (age 18+) IME, consultation, and expert witness services to plaintiff and defense attorneys.