Abuse Expert Witnesses

Abuse 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 abuse. The abuse expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Assisted Living, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Dogs, Education & Schools, Emergency Medicine, Employment, Family Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Psychology, General Practice, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Human Resources, Internal Medicine, and Law Enf & Criminal Justice.

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Julie Thompson, LNHA, MBA, MHSA

Nursing Home and Assisted Living Administration

Juliet Healthcare Services, LLC

Gilbert, Arizona
Nursing Home Administration, Assisted Living - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Regulatory Compliance, Long term Care, Post Acute Care, Abuse and Neglect, Memory Care, Quality Improvement, Falls, Standard of Care, Resident Safety, Abuse, Neglect
Highly accomplished and experienced Nursing Home Administrator and Assisted Living Manager with 20+ years of experience in long term care and assisted living administration. Experience includes operational and risk management, regulatory compliance, development and implementation of policies and procedures, quality assurance and process improvement, contract management, memory care, post-acute/transitional care, and human resource management. Experienced Expert Witness available for medical records, charts and other document review, case disposition, depositions and court testimonies.
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Jennifer Steel, Ph.D.

Interviewing/LE practice Expert-Agent/Psychologist

Chandler Heights , Arizona
Forensic Psychology, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - investigative interviewing, false confessions, memory, biases, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, police procedures, power dynamics, abuse, trauma, wrongful conviction
As a 25-year federal agent (still active) and licensed clinical psychologist, my areas of expertise include science-based investigative interviewing, coerced or false confessions, the dynamics of interpersonal crimes and police/investigative practices. As 1 of 7 worldwide forensic science consultants, having completed a fellowship in forensic medicine, I consulted on cases of child abuse, equivocal death, sexual and aggravated assault and arson. My combined experience as a special agent and licensed clinical psychologist provides a unique perspective and I am available to serve as an expert witness in cases involving potentially coerced or false confessions, sufficiency of the investigative interview, establishing consent (or lack thereof), understanding power dynamics in sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence investigations, memory, cognitive biases, and best practices for investigations. I have been teaching science-based investigative interviewing for the past 5 years ...
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Michele Elmore, MSN, RN, SANE-A

Pediatrics - Forensic Nurse - SANE-A

Justice Forensics

Fort Smith, Arkansas
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Pediatrics, Medical chart review, Acute hospital care, Long term care, Adolescent, Sexual Assault, Analysis, Neonatal, Medical billing, Report writing, Abuse, Review, Infant, Medical coding, Wrongful death, Expert witness, Intensive care, Adult
CERTIFIED * EXPERIENCED * SPECIALIZED * INTEGRATED * COMPASSIONATE CERTIFIED: Board Certified MSN, RN, SANE-A EXPERIENCED: Justice Forensics offers over 33 years in professional nursing practice, 10 years of experience on the nursing faculty at the University of Arkansas. Current Director at Large for the Arkansas Forensic Nursing Association, 10 years Clinical and Didactic pediatric Instructor at the Fort Smith campus, and experience in: acute care hospitals, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, Infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, and long-term pediatric care. Our team also has over 20 years of medical billing and coding. SPECIALIZED: Pediatric and neonatal care. Forensic Nurse Examiner, SANE-A, with expertise in sexual abuse and assault, anogenital findings, injury interpretation for sexual contact and sexual assault, forensic evidence collection, chain of custody compliance and analysis, forensic photography, and medical records. INTEGRATED: O...
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Dr. Jessica Rowe, PSYD

Accomplished Expert Witness Legal Psychologist

Dr. Jess' Mind Care Center

FOLSOM, California
Psychology, Employment - Psychlegal Consultant, PTSD, depression, anxiety, retaliation, employment, discrimination, termination, harassment, peer reviewer, medical, workplace, labor, Defense & plaintiffs, abuse, employees, bullying, unlawful, emotional distress, workforce
Dr. Rowe is a licensed psychologist in the state of CA. She received her doctorate at an APA accredited university, the gold standard in the field of psychology. She has been working in this field since 2010. Dr. Rowe is a litigation consultant, provides expert testimony, and conducts medical-legal/psych-legal evaluations. She works with defense and plaintiff attorneys throughout the country. She has completed thousands of hours of evaluations, interpreting psychological tests, research, and report writing to meet the standard of care. She also evaluates malingering or exaggeration of psychiatric symptoms within litigation. Dr. Rowe works on cases involving personal injury, employment, and sex abuse. She has a private practice in California called Dr. Jess’ Mind Care Center where most of her practice is working in the psych/med-legal field. Dr. Rowe has been in private practice for the last six years, and she has also worked for hospital(s), government entities, prisons, and she h...
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Marshall L Hennington, Ph.D, Ed.M, MA, BA

Employment Law Expert - Ivy League Graduate

Hennington and Associates

Beverly Hills, California
Employment, Human Resources - Discrimination, Harassment, Human Resources Policies & Procedures, Wrongful Termination, Constructive Discharge, Retaliation, Hostile Work Environment, Racial-Gender & Age Bias, Work accommodations, Personal & Psychological Injury, Expert Declarations - Expert Reports & Trial Testimony, Workplace Investigations, abuse
Independent Employment Law Expert Witness. Current President and CEO of Hennington and Associates with Offices in: New York, Miami, Beverly Hills, Sacramento University of California Berkeley and Columbia University Educated, Ph.D. Independent Organizational Psychologist - Trains Human Resources Management on best practices for workplace conduct and improving the culture within the workplace. Independent Employment Law Independent Expert Witness for cases involving Human Resources dynamics. Ability to demonstrate innovative problem solving approaches for Human Resources Departments. Highly Skilled Independent Organizational Psychologist that conducts research to identify solutions to problems that improve the well-being and performance of organizations and their employees. Helped Plaintiff Lawyers and Defense Lawyers prevail at Trial. Marshall L. Hennington, Ph.D. received his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from the University of California Berkeley. Received his Educat...
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Malini K Singh, MD, MPH, MBA

Emergency Medicine Physician - UCSF Faculty

UCSF School of Medicine

San Francisco, California
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Pediatric emergencies, Obstetrical and Gynecological emergencies, Infections, Cardiac emergencies, Geriatric emergencies, Dental emergencies, Oropharyngeal, Wounds, Burns, Ocular, Pulmonary, Abdominal emergencies, Abuse, Behavioral Health, Thoracic, Neurological emergencies, Orthopedic emergencies, Vascular, Toxicology
As a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Clinical Professor with over two decades of experience at a high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center, I bring deep expertise in the evaluation of complex, high-acuity clinical cases and the standards of emergency care. I have held multiple senior leadership roles—including Vice Chief and former Medical Director and QI Director—where I led initiatives in quality assurance, patient safety, and clinical risk management, and chaired multidisciplinary review processes. My background combines frontline clinical excellence with advanced training in public health and business (MPH, MBA), allowing me to analyze cases through both systems-based and operational lenses. I have extensive experience in peer review, adverse event analysis, and medico-legal risk mitigation, and am frequently invited to present on patient safety and risk reduction strategies at national forums. This combination of clinical authority, leadership in quality governance, an...
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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Trauma/Interpersonal Victimization

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

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.
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Elliot D. Felman, MD

Experienced in medical legal review and testimony.

Santa Monica, California
Family Medicine, General Practice - Cancer, Hypertension, Diabetes, Prostate, Heart, Obesity, Abuse, Depression, Osteoporosis, Dementia, Psychiatric, Infection, Pain, Diagnose, Stroke, Refer, Medication, Urinary, Gastrointestinal, Skin
Board certified Family Medicine. Experienced in review, deposition and trial testimony for Standard of Care. Plaintiff and defense. Board-certified family physician with more than 40 years of clinical experience. More than 30 years of medical legal experience. More than 300 medical malpractice reviews. More than 100 depositions. More than 50 trials and arbitrations. Please see my letters of recommendation from attorneys, for whom I have worked, below.
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Adam Bruno, PsyD, LMFT, LEP

Psychology and Education Expert - Dual Licensed

SHERMAN OAKS, California
Psychology, Education & Schools - Autism, PTSD, ADHD, Assistive Technology, IEP, Individualized Education Plan, Due Process, Special Education, Psychoeducational Assessment, Neurodivergence, Abuse, Trauma, Custody, LGBTQIA+, LGBTQ, Parental Alienation, Education, Parenting
Dr. Adam Bruno is a licensed educational psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Dr. Bruno specializes in the evaluation and treatment of both children and adults with autism, ADHD, trauma, intellectual disability, parental alienation, and other psychological disorders. Dr. Bruno currently has a private practice in Los Angeles where he provides services to children and adults online and in his office. He also provides services to children in schools. Dr. Bruno has given multiple trainings on disabilities, the IEP process, and provision of services to both providers and parents of children with disabilities. He is currently on the advisory board at Special Needs Network. As an expert witness, Dr. Bruno has multiple areas of expertise and has taken cases in multiple states. He is able to work both virtually and in person, and can conduct psychological, educational, and custody reviews and evaluations.
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Suzanne M Dupee, MD

Manhattan Beach, California
Forensic Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Emotional Damages, IME. Independent Medical Examination, Child Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Sexual Harassment, Employment Discrimination, Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Female, Psychiatrist
Dr. Dupee is a triple board certified adult, child & adolescent, forensic psychiatrist. She has been retained in thousands of legal cases for civil (personal injury & employment), family (child custody evaluations, psychiatric evaluations of family law litigants, consultation), criminal, dependency (child abuse), courts as well as conducting insurance disability independent medical examinations & evaluations for the Medical, Dental & Veterinary Boards of California. Dr. Dupee has testified in hundreds of legal cases. She has been retained by plaintiffs and defense. She has extensive experience with evaluating PTSD.
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Meghan Jain, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Santa Monica, California
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Traumatic Injury, Abuse, Standard of Care, Residential Treatment, Addiction, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Disability, Suicide Risk Evaluation, Self Harm, Capacity, Impulse Control, Executive Functioning, Panic Disorder, Intellectual Disability
Dr. Jain’s interest in psychiatry began as an undergraduate at USC where she majored in Neuroscience and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then went onto Medical School at SUNY Downstate followed by a psychiatry residency at UCLA San Fernando Valley. She then went on to become Chief Resident while completing her fellowship in Child Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA. She is currently double board certified in Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has further gone on to become a certified Buprenorphine prescriber, a PEERS certified provider (to provide social skills training to patients on the Autism Spectrum) and a certified psychedelic assisted therapist. Dr. Jain currently works at Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders in Los Angeles; sees patients in Imperial County via telemedicine; and has co-founded Ocean Bay Psychiatry in Santa Monica and treats children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice includes, but is not limited to; the treatment of Adjustment Disorder, A...
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Michael A Carlish, Ph.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Valley Center, California
Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Cognitive evaluations, PTSD, fitness for duty evaluation, traumatic brain injury, abuse, capacity, conservatorship, competency, will contest, workplace violence, suicide prevention, standard of care, malpractice
Michael A. Carlish, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. He graduated with High Honors in Psychology from the University of California in Santa Barbara, received his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and earned his doctorate degree at Alliant International University in San Diego, where he studied the relationship between humor and mental health. Dr. Carlish’s practice has centered around three populations: the severely mentally ill, Native Americans, and geriatric patients. Dr. Carlish put himself through graduate school by providing emergency mental health assessments in emergency rooms and psychiatric hospitals around San Diego County, and he continues to see patients in this setting on a regular basis. For the past twelve years he has assessed hundreds of severely mentally ill patients, evaluating suicidality, psychosis, and aggression. For the past four years, Dr. Carlish has acted as the primary testing ...
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Tiana Thompson, NHA, MBA

Experienced Nursing Home Administrator Expert

Expert Consulting Services

Montclair, California
Nursing Home Administration, Long Term Care - Wound Care, Nutrition, Abuse, Medicare Compliance, Behavioral Health, Infection Control, Health Services Management, Elder Care, Neglect, Memory Care, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Regulatory Compliance, Nursing Home Finance, Quality Assurance, Subacute Care, Medicare
A dynamic healthcare executive with a rich background in senior living, skilled nursing, and behavioral health management, Tiana Thompson brings substantial expertise in operations, compliance, and turnaround strategies for healthcare facilities. As VP of Operations for “We Care” Psychology Affiliates and a seasoned healthcare consultant, she manages multi-state behavioral health practices and provides expert witness services in nursing home litigation. Her leadership in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities has consistently resulted in improved star ratings, regulatory compliance, and financial health. Known for her strategic approach, Tiana excels in staff development, budgeting, and fostering positive work environments. Case Work Includes: Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Operations Behavioral Health Program Management for Senior Living Expert Witness in Nursing Home and Assisted Living Litigation Regulatory Compliance (Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OBRA, OSHA) Financial ...
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Noah T Kaufman, MD

ER MD | 20+ Yrs | Expert Witness | Objective Voice

Kaufman Medical Group, Inc.

Denver, Colorado
Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist - Sepsis, heart attack, stroke, trauma, standard of care, CHF, negligence, medical malpractice, causation, emergency medicine, abuse, chart review, trial testimony, prison, wrongful death, nursing home, testimony, medical legal review, Abscess, Pain and Suffering
Dr. Kaufman is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and has provided opinion and deposition on numerous difficult cases for both sides. He remains in the minority of physicians his age who have never personally been sued for medical malpractice. Dr. Kaufman is a frequent on-air Medical Expert for the Denver NBC and CBS affiliates (see video at www.kaufmanmedicalgroup.com). As a Peer Review committee member and 15 year hardened Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Dr. Kaufman has deep experience providing care at many different types of emergency medical practices and all different volumes and levels of acuity. Dr. Kaufman has experience teaching Emergency Medicine residents and medical school students. He has also written numerous published articles on physician networks/blogs. Letters of referral from attorneys available on request. Dr. Kaufman is punctual and thorough and has numerous attorney testimonials and repeat consultations and is the go-to expert for several large...
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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

Westport, Connecticut
Psychiatry - 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
I am a Board Certified Harvard and Yale trained psychiatrist treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attention deficit disorders, women's mental health issues, substance use disorders, psychosis, and dementia with behavioral disturbance. I have expertise in caring for those with complex medical and co-morbid psychiatric conditions, and I treat individuals across the life span. I also provide case review and corporate consulting and human resource support, as well as expert testimony in legal, disability, and worker's compensation cases. I am a clinical instructor at Yale, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Over ten years of experience. MD: University of Washington School of Medicine Internship and Residency: Yale University Fellowship: Harvard University Licenses; NY, TX, CT, FL and MA
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Kate Amber, MSc

Coercive Control, Workplace & Domestic Violence

ECCUSA (End Coercive Control USA)

Vernon, Connecticut
Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences - coercive control, domestic violence, child abuse, workplace bullying, batterers, battered women syndrome, grooming, coercion, psychological manipulation, psychological maltreatment, abuse, alienation, undue influence, consent, cults, workplace violence, hostile workplace, workplace harassment, fraud
Kate Amber MSc is a researcher, speaker, trainer, consultant and turnaround expert in coercive control and domestic abuse/violence in the contexts of family abuse, human trafficking, gangs, extremist groups, religions, workplace abuse, and psychological maltreatment. She holds post graduate certifications in violence and abuse prevention executive leadership, and coercive control, and professional certifications in human rights, ADA advocacy, the Homicide Timeline, and the Danger Assessment. Ms. Amber is trained on the Safe & Together CORE Model at the intersection of domestic violence and child abuse, and assesses cases for different types of abuse and the short and longterm risks involved for adults and children traumatized by it. Ms. Amber's Quicksand Model® of Coercive Control (QSM®) is a synthesis of 70 years of research and theory on coercive and controlling abuse of power and the trauma it causes. Ms. Amber speaks, conducts research, and trains mental health, law enforcement...
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Jared Friedman, MD

Pediatric/Pediatric Emergency and ALL Peds Cases

Miami, Florida
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Child, Toddler, Newborn, Teen, Adol, Pediatric, Emergency, ER, Trauma, Surgery, Abuse, Neglect, Sepsis, Respiratory, URI, Asthma, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Fever, Allergy
*PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN - Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital - Memorial Healthcare System - Hollywood, Florida *CLINICAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PEDIATRICS- Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine - Florida Atlantic University (FAU) *CORE CLINICAL FACULTY - Pediatric/Pediatric ER Educator, Mentor, and Lecturer for Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Residents - Joe DiMaggio Children Hospital - Memorial Healthcare System - Hollywood, Florida *MEDIAL DIRECTOR - Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) in South Florida *ON-LINE MEDICAL CONTROL/MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD - Hatzalah - Not-for-Profit Community-Based State-Certified EMT/Paramedic Organization in South Florida *STARDOC - EXCLUSIVE PEDIATRIC CONCIERGE HOME SERVICES *EXPERT MEDICAL WITNESS IN EVERYTHING PEDIATRICS/PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE RELATED *AUTHOR AND PRESENTER: Numerous Book Chapters, Journal and Magazine Articles, Podium and Poster Presentations, and CME Courses! *PEDIATRICS -...
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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

Florida
Psychiatry - 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
I am a Board Certified Harvard and Yale trained psychiatrist treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attention deficit disorders, women's mental health issues, substance use disorders, psychosis, and dementia with behavioral disturbance. I have expertise in caring for those with complex medical and co-morbid psychiatric conditions, and I treat individuals across the life span. I also provide case review and corporate consulting and human resource support, as well as expert testimony in legal, disability, and worker's compensation cases. I am a clinical instructor at Yale, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Over ten years of experience. MD: University of Washington School of Medicine Internship and Residency: Yale University Fellowship: Harvard University Licenses; NY, TX, CT, FL and MA
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John R Williams, PA-C

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Primary Care Physician, Internal Medicine Assistant, Preventative Care, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, standard of care, failure to diagnose, abuse
Highly qualified, board certified Physician Assistant with a diverse background that includes clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics and Internal Medicine. I will be an asset to your team with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care in several different locations: hospital, surgical and office settings. I am currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia. I am actively practicing full-time in a busy Emergency Room at a local hospital. I have worked in large and small hospitals. I am available for comprehensive chart/medical records review, case disposition analysis, defining standards of care, production of reports, participation in court/trial testimonies and screening for case merit (failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, abuse and deviations from standard of care).
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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Trauma/Interpersonal Victimization

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

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.
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Julia D. Parker, RN-BC, PhD

Geriatrics, long-term care, assisted living

Orion Expert Group, Inc

Moscow, Idaho
Geriatrics, Legal Nurse Consulting - Alzheimers, Memory Care, Dementia, Assisted Living, Long-term care, Stroke, Falls, Abuse, Neglect, Nursing, Elderly, Residential Care, Nursing Home, Medication Administration
Over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse. Board-certified in gerontology and legal nurse consulting. Assessment, medication administration and oversight, treatment, evaluation, and intervention for thousands of elderly patients. Provided management, administration, staff training, and clinical expertise for assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities in multiple states at dozens of residential care facilities. Wrote and published guide for geriatric care, Navigating Elder Care, and articles in professional nursing and long-term care periodicals. Provided litigation support for personal injury, nursing home, assisted living and memory care cases. Five years as a legal nurse consultant and expert witness. Currently active in nursing practice. Nationwide reach and availability.
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Gina V Marra, RN, LCSW, CLCP

Emergency Medicine RN + LCSW + CLCP

Chicago, Illinois
Nurse, Social Work - emergency department, emergency medicine, emergency, trauma, social work, therapist, psychiatry, catastrophic injury, restraint use, 215 mental health evaluation, LCSW, mental health, traumatic brain injury, Life Care Plan, triage, discharge, personal injury, life care plan, addiction, abuse
Gina Marra is a registered nurse, licensed clinical social worker, legal nurse consultant, and life care planning professional with clinical experience in emergency nursing, psychiatric and behavioral health care, neurologic injury, traumatic brain injury, and medically complex patients. She continues to practice at the bedside in the emergency department, giving her current, firsthand knowledge of emergency nursing standards, triage, assessment, patient safety, discharge practices, documentation, and interdisciplinary care. Gina has experience evaluating cases involving emergency care, nursing standards of care, patient deterioration, discharge safety, communication, documentation, and care coordination. She has reviewed matters for both plaintiff and defense, completed complex expert reports, assessed cases for merit, and provided deposition testimony. She has also attended Independent Medical Examinations related to mental health issues and nursing scopes and standards. Her com...
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David Friedler, LMHC, MPH

Mental Health - Standard of Care

David Friedler, LMHC, LLC

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Mental Health, Assisted Living - Standard of Care, Wrongful injury, Facility Liability, Psychiatric Hospital, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Assisted Living, Drug Alcohol Use, Joint Commission, Regulation, Sober House, Policy Compliance, CARF, Abuse , Residential Treatment, Neglect, Psychiatric Unit, Negligence
David Friedler, LMHC, LPCC, LCMHC, MPH, has been a psychotherapist and administrator in the long-term care, clinical, and behavioral health treatment arena for over fifty years. David Friedler's substantial clinical and administrative expertise has been employed as a clinician, clinical director, or administrator in psychiatric hospitals, drug and alcohol residential treatment facilities, sober houses, group homes, assisted living facilities, residential treatment centers, and nursing home care. He is licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in Massachusetts and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. He is a Certified Nursing Home Administrator Emeritus, a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Administrators, a Life Member of The Academy, ACHCA, and a Mentor for the ACHCA. Mr. Friedler has a particular and primary specialty in the regulatory standard of care governing wrongful injury claims arising in drug and alcohol residential settings, psychiatric hospital...
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Sadie Elisseou, MD

Primary Care - Physical Exams - Trauma Cases

Trauma-Informed Practices, LLC

Newton Centre, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Internal medicine, primary care, malpractice, medical errors, delayed diagnosis, screening, trauma-informed, trauma, assault, abuse, neglect, maltreatment, violence, victim, survivor, physical exam
Board-certified Internal Medicine physician, practicing primary care in the VA Healthcare System. Earned B.A. and M.D. at Brown University. Completed residency and chief residency at Yale School of Medicine. Teaches at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine. Highly qualified expert witness for malpractice cases. Subject matter expert in trauma-informed care, an evidence-based framework for supporting trauma survivors that has been adopted by the legal field (see Law360 publications). Dr. Elisseou's curriculum on trauma-informed physical examination--a framework for how clinicians should conduct exams to enhance patient safety--is now being taught at medical schools and healthcare institutions across the U.S.
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Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC

LTC/SNF Certified Wound RN & Clinical Leader

Expert Consulting Services

Marblehead, Massachusetts
Nursing Administration, Wound Care - Long-Term Care, Wound Management, Director of Nursing, Wound Care, Clinical Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, COVID-19 Nurse, Nursing Home Negligence, Patient Safety, Care Plan Development, Pressure Ulcer, Medication Management, Fall Prevention, Neglect, Abuse
Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC, is a seasoned registered nurse with over two decades of experience, specializing in wound care, long-term care (LTC), and skilled nursing facility (SNF) operations. She has held leadership roles such as Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, where she managed clinical care for residents, ensured regulatory compliance, and led teams to achieve deficiency-free surveys. Her expertise in wound management is complemented by her certification as a Wound Care Specialist and her role as a wound care educator. Linda's clinical background includes managing complex patient cases involving pressure ulcer prevention, infection control, fall prevention, and end-of-life care. Her leadership in improving CMS ratings and maintaining quality standards has made her a respected figure in nursing home care and operations. Additionally, Linda has experience providing education on advanced wound care to both nursing and medical staff, further showcasing her commit...
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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

Massachusetts
Psychiatry - 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
I am a Board Certified Harvard and Yale trained psychiatrist treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attention deficit disorders, women's mental health issues, substance use disorders, psychosis, and dementia with behavioral disturbance. I have expertise in caring for those with complex medical and co-morbid psychiatric conditions, and I treat individuals across the life span. I also provide case review and corporate consulting and human resource support, as well as expert testimony in legal, disability, and worker's compensation cases. I am a clinical instructor at Yale, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Over ten years of experience. MD: University of Washington School of Medicine Internship and Residency: Yale University Fellowship: Harvard University Licenses; NY, TX, CT, FL and MA
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Jared Bane, LNHA, MBA, CDP

Experienced Nursing Home Administrator

Expert Consulting Services

Marblehead, Massachusetts
Nursing Homes, Nursing Home Administration - Nursing Home, Nursing Homes, Dementia, Abuse, Pressure Wounds, Bed Sores, Neglect, Nursing Home Staffing, Wrongful Death, Fall and Fall Prevention, Failure to Prevent Accidents, Safety Hazards, COVID 19, Infection Control, Wound Care, Nutrition, Dehydration, Sepsis, Affidavits of Merit
Jared Bane, Founder and Principal at ECS stands as a distinguished healthcare expert and third-generation Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. With a rich heritage in healthcare administration spanning over 15 years, Jared has honed his skills in strategic leadership and operational excellence within the industry. As an award winning and seasoned healthcare professional, Jared possesses a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and a steadfast commitment to person-centered care outcomes. Throughout his career, he has led successful organizational restructuring efforts, yielding tangible improvements in performance key metrics and service delivery. Jared's legacy as a third-generation Licensed Nursing Home Administrator underscores his innate understanding of the industry's nuances and challenges. His ability to cultivate high-performing leadership teams aligned with the company's vision and values ensures sustained success and growth in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. ...
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Jane Alexandra Kessler, M.A.

Child/Adolescent/Adult Psychology Expert Witness

Huntington Woods, Michigan
Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Clinical and forensic psychology, child, adolescent, adult, trauma, PTSD, abuse, child custody, divorce, assessment, testing, parenting, psychological disorders, personal injury, file review, professional misconduct
Jane Alexandra Kessler earned her Bachelor of Science (Sc.B.) degree at Brown University, graduating summa cum laude. She received her M.A. in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), completing predoctoral internships at the University of Michigan's Psychological Clinic and at the Detroit Psychiatric Institute on the Children’s Inpatient Service. Later, she was a staff psychologist and clinical supervisor on the Children’s Inpatient Service at DPI. She worked for the Family Division of Michigan’s Sixth Circuit Court as well as the Juvenile Court in Wayne County, MI, evaluating children and families in child custody matters and abuse/neglect proceedings. As a psychology professor at Madonna University (Livonia, MI) for over 20 years, she served as the Director of the University’s graduate program in clinical psychology and the campus training clinic. Additionally, she was the Director and Senior Psychologist at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute’s Treatm...
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Richard Gabel, MD, PC, DLFAPA

Expedient Medicolegal Services

New York, New York
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Record Review, IME, PTSD, Traumatic Injury, Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorder, Standard of Care, Institutional Policy, Psychiatric Disability, Functional Capacity, Fitness for Duty, Risk Assessment, Psychosis, Abuse, Mitigating Factors, Emotional Distress, Personal Injury, Substance Abuse
Dr. Richard Gabel, MD, DLFAPA, is a psychiatrist licensed in New York State with over 40 years of experience in private practice since 1980. He holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Gabel has a wealth of professional experience and has held leadership administrative positions in major hospitals in the New York City metropolitan region. He obtained his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, one of Harvard Medical School's flagship hospitals. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia. He is also highly skilled in managing complex psychopharmacologic issues in medically ill patients. Dr. Gabel is frequently sought after as a consultant, particularly in cases in...
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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

New York
Psychiatry - 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
I am a Board Certified Harvard and Yale trained psychiatrist treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attention deficit disorders, women's mental health issues, substance use disorders, psychosis, and dementia with behavioral disturbance. I have expertise in caring for those with complex medical and co-morbid psychiatric conditions, and I treat individuals across the life span. I also provide case review and corporate consulting and human resource support, as well as expert testimony in legal, disability, and worker's compensation cases. I am a clinical instructor at Yale, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Over ten years of experience. MD: University of Washington School of Medicine Internship and Residency: Yale University Fellowship: Harvard University Licenses; NY, TX, CT, FL and MA
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Randolph J. Cordle, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Adult EM

Randolph Cordle Consulting

North Carolina
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Diagnostic Delay, Appendicitis, Abuse, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Airway, Fever Evaluation, Procedures, Meningitis, Stroke, Fracture, Wounds, Urgent Care Medicine, Cruise Ship, Policy and Procedure, Trauma/Accidents, Aeromedical Transport, Emergency Medical Systems, Hospital/Department Negligence, Neonatal Presentations
I have practiced Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine for decades. I have also worked in Urgent Care and in maritime medicine. I am triple board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and General Pediatrics, and have over 26 years of clinical and administrative experience. I love to teach and have served as a Professor in both Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine for many years. I also have experience as a Cruise Ship (Senior Physician) and can speak to the standards of care in these areas. I continue to teach on a wide variety of emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine topics. A few highlights from my CV include experience as a US ARMY Flight Surgeon, Division Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of three emergency departments, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Creator and Director, QA Director of Pediatric Division, QI Director Level One Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments, Pediatric Trauma L...
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Michael A Fistek, DO

Nursing Home/Hospice/Primary Care Physician Expert

Hudson, Ohio
Nursing Homes, Internal Medicine - Nursing home, Primary care, Assisted living, Long term care/LTC, Extended Care facility/ECF, Skilled nursing facility/SNF, Neglect, Falls, Decubitus ulcer, Wound care, Abuse, Fractures, Nursing home death, Hypertension, Diabetes, Congestive heart failure, COPD, Pneumonia, UTI, Medication error
I am a practicing, board certified internal medicine physician with over 10 years of experience in nursing home, hospice and primary care medicine. I have extensive clinical and leadership experience as medical director of multiple nursing homes and hospice organizations. As part of my job responsibilities, I have participated in hundreds of interdisciplinary groups (IDGs) during which we focus on such things as falls, infections, choking, decubitus ulcers, neglect, abuse, fractures and deaths. In addition, I care for over 1,500 adult patients in my primary care office. I manage acute (urinary tract infections, pneumonia, injuries) and chronic medical conditions (hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) as well as preventative care and coordination of specialty services. I am available for independent medical examination, objective case review, expert report writing and deposition testimony in cases involving standards of care in nursi...
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Brian Galinkin, NHA, MSW

Long Term Care Expert Witness

Brian Galinkin Consulting LLC

Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania
Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administration - Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administrator, Personal Care, Assisted Living, NHA, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, Regulatory Compliance, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home Operations, Standard of Care, Wound Care, Restraints, Nursing Home Falls, Adult Day, Physician Orders, Pressure Ulcers, COVID 19, Abuse
As an expert witness and long-term care consultant, I apply my 18 years of experience operating nursing homes. For the last 9 years, I have provided detailed evaluations and expert testimony for legal cases within the long-term care industry. Drawing on extensive operational knowledge, I assist counsel in interpreting clinical records and delivering insights grounded in foundational facts and helping to determine if the standard of care was met. I also apply the federal regulations to determine compliance. I have been retained for 45 cases. 65% defense, 35% plaintiff. Types of cases I have worked on: Falls and fall-related injuries Pressure injuries (pressure ulcers) Elopement and wandering incidents Medication errors and adverse drug events Failure to monitor / failure to supervise Infection control and sepsis-related cases Failure to follow physician orders Care planning deficiencies Staffing and negligence claims Documentation and regulatory compliance issues Areas of Expert...
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Sally T. Price, DVM, CVPM, FFCP

Palmetto Paw Law

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Veterinarian, Dogs - Animal Matters, Animal Injury, Dog/Cat Attacks, Horses, Abuse, Neglect, Vet Malpractice, Liability, Business, Vet Contracts, Practice Management, HR of Vet Workers, Shelter, Corporate, Rescue, Non-profit, Private Practice, Organization Best Practices, Vet Hospital Operations, Marketing and Ethics
Nearly 3 decades of veterinary industry experience in multiple animal-related industries and environments. 25 years experience as a practicing veterinarian and veterinary surgeon. Over a decade of experience as a veterinary practice owner. Experience with horses, dogs, cats, wildlife. Credentialed veterinary business consultant. One of less than 100 veterinarians across the nation that is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Practice areas include private practice, corporate practice, house call ambulatory, shelter medicine, surgery, veterinary business, and veterinary practice management.
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Randolph J. Cordle, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Adult EM

Randolph Cordle Consulting

Fort Mill, South Carolina
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Diagnostic Delay, Appendicitis, Abuse, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Airway, Fever Evaluation, Procedures, Meningitis, Stroke, Fracture, Wounds, Urgent Care Medicine, Cruise Ship, Policy and Procedure, Trauma/Accidents, Aeromedical Transport, Emergency Medical Systems, Hospital/Department Negligence, Neonatal Presentations
I have practiced Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine for decades. I have also worked in Urgent Care and in maritime medicine. I am triple board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and General Pediatrics, and have over 26 years of clinical and administrative experience. I love to teach and have served as a Professor in both Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine for many years. I also have experience as a Cruise Ship (Senior Physician) and can speak to the standards of care in these areas. I continue to teach on a wide variety of emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine topics. A few highlights from my CV include experience as a US ARMY Flight Surgeon, Division Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of three emergency departments, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Creator and Director, QA Director of Pediatric Division, QI Director Level One Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments, Pediatric Trauma L...
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Karen Ding, MD

Double-Boarded Child Adolescent Adult Psychiatrist

Houston, Texas
Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, OSFED, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, substance, alcoholism, sexual abuse, sexual assault, abuse, autism
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with over seven years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient, outpatient, and day program settings. I focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. As a psychiatrist at Eating Recovery Center in Houston, Texas, I have treated a patient population ranging from age 10 to adult for eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. In my private practice, I work with clients of different cultural backgrounds to address concerns with depression, anxiety, mood, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). CLINICAL PRACTICE AND APPOINTMENTS Psychiatrist August 2023-present Eating Recovery Center / Pathlight Mood and Anxiety, Houston, TX • Provide care to children, adolescents, and adults with mood disorders and...
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Jessica Chaudhary, MD

Mental Health Expert Witness

Texas
Psychiatry - 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
I am a Board Certified Harvard and Yale trained psychiatrist treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attention deficit disorders, women's mental health issues, substance use disorders, psychosis, and dementia with behavioral disturbance. I have expertise in caring for those with complex medical and co-morbid psychiatric conditions, and I treat individuals across the life span. I also provide case review and corporate consulting and human resource support, as well as expert testimony in legal, disability, and worker's compensation cases. I am a clinical instructor at Yale, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Over ten years of experience. MD: University of Washington School of Medicine Internship and Residency: Yale University Fellowship: Harvard University Licenses; NY, TX, CT, FL and MA
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Julia D. Parker, RN-BC, PhD

Geriatrics, long-term care, assisted living

Orion Expert Group, Inc

Washington
Geriatrics, Legal Nurse Consulting - Alzheimers, Memory Care, Dementia, Assisted Living, Long-term care, Stroke, Falls, Abuse, Neglect, Nursing, Elderly, Residential Care, Nursing Home, Medication Administration
Over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse. Board-certified in gerontology and legal nurse consulting. Assessment, medication administration and oversight, treatment, evaluation, and intervention for thousands of elderly patients. Provided management, administration, staff training, and clinical expertise for assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities in multiple states at dozens of residential care facilities. Wrote and published guide for geriatric care, Navigating Elder Care, and articles in professional nursing and long-term care periodicals. Provided litigation support for personal injury, nursing home, assisted living and memory care cases. Five years as a legal nurse consultant and expert witness. Currently active in nursing practice. Nationwide reach and availability.
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Dr. Richard J Stride, MBA, Psy.D., LPC, LMHC, LPC

Behavior Health Expert-Over 25 Years of Experience

Dr. Stride Forensic Services

Olympia, Washington
Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences - 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 PTSD, Suicide, Diagnosis, Law Enforcement, Fitness for duty, Licensed in WA CO and TX
I am licensed at the doctoral level in Mental Health Counseling, Colorado (LPC), Washington (LMHC) and Texas (LPC). I and also licensed as a Private Investigator in Washington and Texas. 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 Professional Counselor in Colorado, Licensed Private Investigator, and a Licensed Mental health Counselor in Washington State I have been a Therapist, Clinical Operations ...