Psychiatry-Specialized in PTSD & Trauma

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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Ani Behrouzi, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Trauma Recovery Psychiatry Center. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of PTSD, trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, and complex psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Ms. Behrouzi has extensive clinical experience across emergency, inpatient, crisis stabilization, and outpatient psychiatric settings, working with high-acuity patients, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Her background provides a strong foundation for assessing psychiatric symptoms, functional impairment, and the real-world impact of trauma. Her clinical practice focuses on comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and psychopharmacology, with particular strength in identifying trauma-related pathology and assessing causation. She is experienced in reviewing medical records, conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, and clearly communicating clinical findings in a manner understandable to professionals. Ms. Behrouzi provides expert witness services including record review, independent medical evaluations, written reports, depositions, and trial testimony. She is known for objective, thorough evaluations and the ability to translate complex psychiatric concepts into clear, actionable opinions. Expert Witness Services: Medical record review Psychiatric injury evaluations Causation analysis Independent medical evaluations (IME) Written expert reports Depositions and trial testimony Case Types: Personal injury (PTSD, emotional distress, psychological damages) Trauma following accidents, assaults, or workplace incidents Workplace psychological injury and stress claims Failure to diagnose or delayed psychiatric diagnosis Medication mismanagement / psychopharmacology issues Fitness for duty and psychiatric evaluations Areas of Expertise: PTSD and trauma-related disorders Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders Differential diagnosis and diagnostic clarification Functional impairment assessment Psychopharmacology and treatment standards Co-occurring substance use disorders High-acuity psychiatric care CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Sacramento VA Medical Center – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Jul 2025–Present) Trauma Recovery Psychiatry Center – Founder/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (May 2023–Present) Sacramento Neuropsych & Associates – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Jun 2023–Apr 2026) Generations Healthcare – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (2022–2024) ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE University of California, Davis – Betty Irene School of Nursing Clinical Professor (2024–Present) PRESENTATIONS University of California, Davis – Betty Irene School of Nursing • “Eating Disorders: Recognition, Treatment and Prevention” (Nov 2025) • “Recognizing and Treating Eating Disorders” (Nov 2024) University of California, San Francisco – School of Nursing • “The Healthcare Provider’s Role in Recognizing and Treating Eating Disorders” (2019, 2018) • “The Front Line: The Healthcare Provider’s Role in Recognizing and Treating Eating Disorders” (2015) CONSULTANT EXPERIENCE Sacramento Behavioral Health Hospital – RN Eating Disorder Consultant (Jul 2021–Feb 2022) • Developed policies and procedures for inpatient eating disorder unit • Created educational materials and training for nursing staff EDUCATION Eastern Kentucky University – PMHNP (2022) New York University – BSN (2015) San Diego State University – BS (2007) PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – California BRN License #95021437 | Exp. 05/31/2026 Registered Nurse – California BRN License #95056420 | Exp. 05/31/2026 CERTIFICATIONS • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (BrainsWay, MagVenture) • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)