Psychological Assessment Expert Witnesses

Long Beach, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures,w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment

I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

New Haven, Connecticut

Psychology, Psychoanalysis - Psychological assessment, Independent psychological eval, Record review, Diagnostic clarification, Civil litigation, Fitness for duty (psychological), Neurodevelopmental disorders, Functional capacity eval (psychological), Disability eval, Psychological impairment, Emotional distress eval, Trauma-related, Expert consult

Jane E.M. Carter, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification, and clinical consultation. She provides independent psychological evaluations, record reviews, and consultative opinions in civil and administrative matters. Dr. Carter has advanced training and experience in the assessment of fitness for duty, disability diagnoses and neurodevelopmental conditions (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and functional impairment. Her evaluation work integrates clinical interviewing, collateral review, and standardized psychological and neuropsychological measures, with careful attention to response validity and differential diagnosis. Dr. Carter has worked as an expert witness for civil litigation cases, at University counseling centers, inner city psychiatric hospitals, county jails and community health centers. She has also completed evaluations ...

Melbourne, Florida

Forensic Psychology, Mental Health - social investigation, parenting coordination, family mediation, sentencing mitigation, risk assessment, competency evaluation, mitigation evaluation, mental health, expert witness, child custody, consulting expert, psychological assessment, malingering assessment, violence risk, juvenile competency, psychosexual evaluation

Attorneys handling criminal defense and family court matters hire Nella Albrecht when the psychological and behavioral evidence has to hold up — in the report and on the stand. Court-qualified as an expert witness on multiple occasions, she has completed hundreds of forensic mental health evaluations across criminal, civil, and family proceedings throughout Florida, with teleconsultation available nationwide. Nella is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator with over a decade of experience at the intersection of mental health and law. She brings the rare combination of frontline clinical experience and rigorous forensic training — which means her evaluations aren't just credentialed, they're defensible under cross-examination. For criminal defense attorneys, she provides competency to stand trial evaluations, mitigation assessments, social history investigations, and psychological evaluations that integrate structured clinical interviews, ...

Florida

Psychology, Psychoanalysis - Psychological assessment, Independent psychological eval, Record review, Diagnostic clarification, Civil litigation, Fitness for duty (psychological), Neurodevelopmental disorders, Functional capacity eval (psychological), Disability eval, Psychological impairment, Emotional distress eval, Trauma-related, Expert consult

Jane E.M. Carter, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification, and clinical consultation. She provides independent psychological evaluations, record reviews, and consultative opinions in civil and administrative matters. Dr. Carter has advanced training and experience in the assessment of fitness for duty, disability diagnoses and neurodevelopmental conditions (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and functional impairment. Her evaluation work integrates clinical interviewing, collateral review, and standardized psychological and neuropsychological measures, with careful attention to response validity and differential diagnosis. Dr. Carter has worked as an expert witness for civil litigation cases, at University counseling centers, inner city psychiatric hospitals, county jails and community health centers. She has also completed evaluations ...

bradenton, Florida

Psychology, Medical Management - Medical Psychology, Medical Management, Forensic Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Psychological Assessment, Medical Malpractice, Medical Legal, Standard of Care, Medical Damages, Psychological Damages, Psychotherapy, Causation, Independent Medical Examiner, Disability, Psychological Injury, Medical Injury, Family Medicine

Dr. Matthew B. R. Nessetti, MD, PhD, JD, provides independent, court-defensible forensic psychological and medical evaluations across Florida and multiple U.S. jurisdictions. A board-certified family physician (ABFM) and board-certified medical psychologist (ABMP), Dr. Nessetti integrates medical, psychological, and legal expertise to produce clear, evidence-based reports and expert opinions. His evaluations are objective, timely, and aligned with current professional and ethical standards. Attorneys, insurers, and courts rely on his analyses for civil litigation, disability determinations, independent medical evaluations (IMEs), and malpractice defense. Dr. Nessetti’s multidisciplinary credentials ensure forensic opinions that stand up to cross-examination. Core Services: Civil & Personal-Injury Evaluations — Psychological injury, emotional damages, causation analysis. Disability Determinations — Independent assessments for SSA, private carriers, and employers. Independent M...

Hawaii

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures,w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment

I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

JENKINTOWN, Pennsylvania

Neuropsychology, Vocational Rehabilitation - Cognitive, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Head Trauma, neurocognitive disorders, seizure disorders, psychological, learning disabilities, emotional distress, job assessment, vocational assessment, psychological testing, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, memory impairment

I am licensed as a psychologist in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and board certified as both a clinical neuropsychologist and vocational expert with the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology and the American Board of Vocational Experts. I provide for comprehensive neuropsychological and vocational evaluations for individuals (children, adolescents, adults) presenting with various forms of learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, memory loss, cognitive impairment, concussions, attention problems, acquired brain injuries, competency issues and dementia. when performing a neuropsychological evaluation, these evaluations are focused on identifying areas of neurocognitive strength and weakness. Focus is not only on the degree or nature of the impairment that the individual presents with, but also how this impacts the individual’s activities of daily living. This includes the ability to return to school or work; and also the individu...

Texas

Psychology, Psychoanalysis - Psychological assessment, Independent psychological eval, Record review, Diagnostic clarification, Civil litigation, Fitness for duty (psychological), Neurodevelopmental disorders, Functional capacity eval (psychological), Disability eval, Psychological impairment, Emotional distress eval, Trauma-related, Expert consult

Jane E.M. Carter, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification, and clinical consultation. She provides independent psychological evaluations, record reviews, and consultative opinions in civil and administrative matters. Dr. Carter has advanced training and experience in the assessment of fitness for duty, disability diagnoses and neurodevelopmental conditions (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and functional impairment. Her evaluation work integrates clinical interviewing, collateral review, and standardized psychological and neuropsychological measures, with careful attention to response validity and differential diagnosis. Dr. Carter has worked as an expert witness for civil litigation cases, at University counseling centers, inner city psychiatric hospitals, county jails and community health centers. She has also completed evaluations ...

Cleburne, Texas

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Brain injury, organic brain disorders, dementia, MVC, TBI, mTBI, PTSD, disability, rehabilitation, ERISA, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, mass tort, PsyPact

Dr. Sharna Wood is a SEAK-trained consulting neuropsychologist who has independently practiced in Texas since 2009, although she has worked in assessment since 2001. Her training was primarily in the public hospital system in Fort Worth, but she experienced a wide variety of training settings, including neurocognitive rehabilitation, private practice, and rural outreach. Her professional career includes several faculty and director positions in the areas of psychology and neuropsychology. Dr. Wood has personally conducted thousands of psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for the Texas Workforce Commission vocational rehabilitation program, and the United States Social Security Administration for disability determination, and supervised many more similar evaluations during her years of training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. She provides consultative services for determining long-term disability status for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Ve...

Fort Worth, Texas

Psychology, Mental Health - Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychological Assessment, IMEs, Court-Ordered, Expert Witness, Video Game Addiction, Video Games, Multi-State Coverage, Research, Social Media, Methods, Geek Therapy, Security Clearance, Popular Culture, Licensed Psychologist, Mental Health, Psychological Damages, Disability and Injury

Dr. Anthony Bean, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a nationally recognized expert in the fields of mental health, psychological assessment, and media psychology. With licensure in over 30 states across the United States, Dr. Bean offers extensive clinical, academic, and legal expertise that has positioned him as a leading authority in multiple psychological domains. He has over a decade of direct clinical experience and has provided expert witness testimony in a wide variety of legal cases involving psychological evaluations, therapy outcomes, and court-ordered assessments. Dr. Bean’s areas of specialization include: Clinical Psychology: With a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic practices, Dr. Bean offers a deep understanding of psychological disorders, treatment modalities, and long-term mental health outcomes. His clinical work spans a wide range of populations, including children, adolescents, and adults, and includes individual therapy, family therapy...