Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd) Expert Witnesses

La Crescenta, California

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stroke, Dementia, Personal Injury, IME/ AME, Worker's Compensation, Civil Competency (Testamentary Capacity, Contractual Capacity, Undue Influence, Conservatorship), Criminal Competency, Fitness for Duty, Violence Risk Assessment

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in forensic psychology and neuropsychology with over 10 years of experience in assessing, treating, and consulting on psychological disorders. I completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for various conditions including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, complications from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussions, learning disabilities, ADHD, and PTSD. I am appointed to the Juvenile Court Expert Witness and Competency Panel and Adult Criminal Court Expert Witness Panel in Los Angeles. I regularly conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for attorneys and the court for criminal proceedings for mental health diversion and mitigation, violence risk, and competency to stand trial. I also specialize in forensic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for immigration hearings, civil and criminal competency,...

Oakland, California

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - 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, mold

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.

Los Angeles, California

Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology - Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Violence Risk Assessment, Personal Injury, Testamentary Capacity, Contractual Capacity, Undue Influence, Anxiety, Depression, Malingering, Personality Disorders, Damage Assessment

I am a licensed psychologist in California specializing in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations with approximately 15 years of clinical, correctional, and forensic experience. I have specialized training in PTSD and trauma-related disorders. I provided trauma informed treatment in private practice utilizing evidenced based methods to individuals who experienced negative emotions, cognition, and impairment in functioning. Additionally, I have extensive training in adolescent brain development, brain disorders, and neuropsychology as I completed a two-year postdoctoral specialization in Neuropsychology through Fielding University. I conduct a range of psycho-legal evaluations. My opinions are grounded in evidence-based, empirically supported psychological and neuropsychological assessment methods and clinical research. Civil evaluations: Personal injury (trauma assessments/PTSD & TBI claims), expert testimony regarding trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and civil...

Alameda, California

Forensic Psychology, Neurology - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Personal Injury, Forensic Psychology, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Violence Risk, Mitigation, Resentencing, Sex Offenders, Employment Discrimination & Harassment, False Confession, Juvenile Evals

The Pacific Forensic Group is a highly specialized team of experts in forensic psychology, neurology, and neuropsychology. Dr. Ernst, the practice director specializes in PTSD, Mitigation and Resentencing, Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence, and Employment Evaluation. He is one of a select group fewer than 40 psychologists in California who have undergone the rigorous examination process necessary to obtain Board Certification in Forensic Psychology. Dr. Ernst is an Associate Clinical Professor in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry where he provides teaching and supervision on a voluntary basis. As a trauma expert, The Pacific Forensic Group is a California based expert witness firm. Conducting evaluations in English and Spanish, we are positioned to address the vast majority of forensic issues related to the brain, behavior, and psychological functioning. Our bench of experts in forensic psychology, neuropsychology, and neurology represent a substantial depth and breadt...

Charlotte, North Carolina

Neuropsychology, Psychology - traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, post concussion syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stroke, hypoxia, independent medical evaluation (IME), somatoform disorder, depression, exaggeration, competency, substance abuse, memory disorders, neuropsychological assessment, consultation, personal injury, anxiety

Dr. Shelley Leininger is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and is a licensed psychologist in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Dr. Leininger has extensive neuropsychological assessment experience with individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries and concussions. She has also provided treatment in an interdisciplinary concussion clinic and has published research on factors impacting recovery following concussion treatment. Dr. Leininger has worked with young and older adults presenting with dementia variants (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, etc.), movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease), epilepsy, brain tumors, stroke, HIV, and psychiatric disorders, as well as children and adults presenting with ADHD and learning disabilities. She conducts forensic neuropsychological evaluations and Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), as well as peer/case record reviews and consultations.