Forensic Psychology Expert Witnesses
Forensic psychology 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 forensic psychology. The forensic psychology expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Brain Injury Medicine, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Psychology, Medical Management, Mental Health, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Psychology, and Social Work.
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Leslie Dobson, BS, MS, MA, PsyD
Forensic Psychologist, monetary damage assessment
Dr. Leslie Dobson
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Damage assessment, mental health, trauma, therapy, prognosis, diagnosis, evaluation, personality cognitive testing, first responders, sexual abuse, sexual offenders, severe mental illness, psychosis, schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal, homicidal, self-harm
The primary focus of my practice is to evaluate individuals who are struggling with negative emotions or cognitions after a traumatic incident (i.e., sexual assault, car accident, physician abuse, neglect). If appropriate, I will complete a report to include diagnosis, prognosis, and a monetary damage amount for future mental health care. I require a retainer prior to beginning documentation review, evaluation, report writing, deposition or trial.
Prior Experience:
Criminal:
Expert Testimony
Consultation with attorneys: Over 65 cases from Department of State Hospitals
Violence Risk Assessments: Over 1000 Short Term Risk Assessments, <50 Long Term Violence Risk Assessments, > 20 Sexual Violence Risk Assessments
Main Disorders Assessed and/or Treated: Schizophrenia, Psychopathy, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder
Familiarity with Penal Codes: Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity, Incompetent to Stand Trial, Mentally Ill Inmate...
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Frederick Winsmann, Ph.D., ABPP
Harvard Faculty Psychologist
Frederick Winsmann, Ph.D., ABPP, LLC
Psychology, Forensic Psychology
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Competency, Testing, Consult, Risk, Mitigation, Personal injury, Voluntariness, Sexual, Violent, Depression, Criminal Responsibility, Civil commitment, Diminished Capacity, Aid in Sentencing, Board-Certified, Neuropsychological Testing, Murder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD"), Therapy, Trauma
Dr. Winsmann is a Harvard Medical School-affiliated, licensed psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New York, the State of Florida, the state of Iowa, the State of New Hampshire, and the State of South Carolina. Dr. Winsmann is Board-Certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Psychology, and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. For more information about ABPP Board-certification as a forensic psychologist, please visit: https://abfp.com/about/
Dr. Winsmann completed a fellowship in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Psychoanalytic Studies as a Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellow, where he subsequently served as a Faculty Member. Dr. Winsmann serves as the Moderator of PsyLaw List, which is an international email list comprised of approximately 1000 members involved in forensic psychology. He is ...
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Pamela J Hall, PhD
Post Traumatic Stress, Psychological Injury
Forensic MED Experts
Fontana, California
Forensic Psychology, Mental Health
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PTSD, Forensic Psychology, Trauma, Sexual Assault, Discrimination, Warzone, Harassment, Standard of Care, Product Liability, Co-Occurring disorders, Defense Base Act
Dr. Pamela Hall is a licensed psychologist in the State of California with 40 years of clinical expertise and
15 years of forensic expertise regarding the impact of psychological injury on social and occupational
functioning. Because consultees and examinees deserve to return to their highest abilities after a
psychological injury, a restorative justice narrative infuses her forensic work.
As a psychotherapist, Dr. Hall became trauma-informed from 1981 to 2013 through listening to people
with lived experience and following trauma-related research. Dr. Hall has been committed to
consultation in the workplace as a requested speaker and employee assistance provider to improve
occupational mental health.
While operating her own private practice from 1997-2013, Dr. Hall collaborated with community
providers and law enforcement in family violence cases, conducting a diversion education program for
convicted offenders. Dr. Hall was a member of the Domestic Violence Intervention Consorti...
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Princess Walsh, PsyD
Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert
Los Angeles, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Workplace Discrimination, PTSD, Violence Risk Assessments, Mental Health Diversion, Sex Offense, Mitigation, Fitness for Duty, Depression, Personal Injury, Risk Assessments, Anxiety, Forensic Psychology
Dr. Princess Walsh Psy.D., LMFT, LPCC is a clinical and forensic psychologist and Professor at Pepperdine University. She focuses on forensic mental health assessments (FMHA) addressing a range of psycho-legal issues. Her areas of practice include psychological evaluations for the courts in both criminal and civil matters. She has experience conducting evaluations in private practice settings and has performed forensic assessments in correctional facilities with youth and adults. Her focus is on Mental Health Diversion, Risk Assessments, Workplace Discrimination, Fitness-for-Duty, and Sex Offense Risk Assessments. Dr. Walsh’s approach is grounded in objectivity, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to providing high-quality, ethically sound evaluations.
In addition to her forensic work, Dr. Walsh has experience conducting neuropsychologically informed evaluations for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She integrates objectiv...
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Teo Ernst, PsyD, ABPP
Pacific Forensic Group
Alameda, California
Forensic Psychology, Neurology
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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...
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Michael Cody
Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator
Rational Solutions Counseling Services
Largo, Florida
Forensic Psychology, Forensic Pathology
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Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Forensic Psychology, Mental Health Expert Witness, Psychological Evaluation, Competency to Stand Trial Evaluation, Criminal Responsibility Evaluation, Insanity Defense Evaluation, Substance Abuse Evaluation
Michael Cody is a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE) credentialed by the National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE), a nationally recognized organization endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association and approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors as a continuing education provider. This certification reflects rigorous standards, including verified licensure to diagnose and treat mental disorders, demonstrated clinical competency, and adherence to high ethical standards.
As part of the certification process, he has completed specialized training in forensic mental health, passed a comprehensive written examination, and demonstrated proficiency in producing standardized, defensible forensic evaluation reports. He has also successfully presented and defended his forensic work before a panel of experienced evaluators.
He holds a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida and is a Lic...
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MATTHEW B. NESSETTI, M.D., Ph.D., J.D.
Court Ready Psychological & Medical Evaluations
AllCare Medical Centers, P.C.
bradenton, Florida
Psychology, Medical Management
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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...
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Isaac Tourgeman, PhD ABMP
Forensic Neuropsychologist –TBI, Stroke & Dementia
Miami, Florida
Neuropsychology, Brain Injury Medicine
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Clinical Neuropsychology, Board Certified Medical Psychologist, Dementia, Concussion, Forensic Psychology, Neurotrauma, Decision Making Capacity, Traumatic Brain Injury, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Brain Injury, PTSD, Acquired Brain Injury, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation, Assessment
Dr. Isaac Tourgeman is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Board-Certified Medical Psychologist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with over 10 years of clinical experience in neuropsychology and forensic psychological evaluation. He specializes in traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, post-concussion syndrome, and complex neuropsychiatric presentations.
Dr. Tourgeman received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from Nova Southeastern University, completed his APA-accredited internship in Adult Neuropsychology at UM-Jackson Memorial Hospital, and a formal two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Design Neuroscience Center.
He serves as Director of Inpatient Neuropsychology Services at West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital and maintains a robust outpatient practice where he provides neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and forensic evaluations for adults, older adults, and individuals with developmental o...
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Amanda M Stylianou, PhD, LCSW
Trusted psychology expert sex abuse, suicide, IMEs
Maryland
Social Work, Psychology
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Mental Health, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, PTSD, Suicide, Depression, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Trauma, Crime Victim, Forensic Psychology, Addiction, Emotional Distress, Psychological Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Anxiety, IME, Child Abuse, Psychological Damages, Disability & Injury
Amanda M. Stylianou, Ph.D., LCSW is a nationally recognized psychology and mental health expert with more than 19 years of clinical, leadership, and research experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and individuals impacted by severe mental illness, self-harm, and suicide. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of HEAL Trafficking, a national survivor-centered organization dedicated to advancing public health responses to human trafficking through training, policy, research, and survivor leadership. She brings a rare combination of front-line clinical practice, executive leadership, and federally funded research to her expert witness work.
Dr. Stylianou previously served as Associate Vice President at Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim services organization, where she oversaw and supported services for survivors of crime, violence, and sexual assault across all five boroughs of New York City. Her work has required deep expertise in trauma...
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Amanda M Stylianou, PhD, LCSW
Trusted psychology expert sex abuse, suicide, IMEs
Lambertville, New Jersey
Social Work, Psychology
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Mental Health, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, PTSD, Suicide, Depression, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Trauma, Crime Victim, Forensic Psychology, Addiction, Emotional Distress, Psychological Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Anxiety, IME, Child Abuse, Psychological Damages, Disability & Injury
Amanda M. Stylianou, Ph.D., LCSW is a nationally recognized psychology and mental health expert with more than 19 years of clinical, leadership, and research experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and individuals impacted by severe mental illness, self-harm, and suicide. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of HEAL Trafficking, a national survivor-centered organization dedicated to advancing public health responses to human trafficking through training, policy, research, and survivor leadership. She brings a rare combination of front-line clinical practice, executive leadership, and federally funded research to her expert witness work.
Dr. Stylianou previously served as Associate Vice President at Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim services organization, where she oversaw and supported services for survivors of crime, violence, and sexual assault across all five boroughs of New York City. Her work has required deep expertise in trauma...
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Neal Kimble, Ph.D., ABPP
Expert Psychologist: Clinical/Forensic/Corrections
Putnam Valley, New York
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Psychological Autopsy, Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment, Corrections, Program Development, Clinical/Forensic Evaluations, Inspections, Audits, Investigations, Threat Assessment & Management, Workplace Violence, Forensic Psychology, Mental Illness, Competency, Insanity, Malingering
Master's Clinical Psychology
Master's Forensic Psychology
Master's Psychopharmacology
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Clinical Psychology
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) from PSYPACT
I am a Clinical, Forensic, and Corrections Psychologist licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Florida, with over 13 years of experience. I have provided forensic evaluations for numerous, high-profile offenders, and developed numerous mental health programs within correctional settings.
Specialties included, but are not limited to:
- Proving and disproving emotional distress claims, competency, insanity, malingering, psychosis, and other forensic/clinical issues within the legal system.
- Psychometric testing and record reviews.
- Case consultation for attorneys on pretrial dynamics, including evaluation of opposing expert reports.
- Development and implementation of mental health programs within correctional setti...
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Anthony Bean, PhD
Clinical Psychology Expert Witness - Multi State
Fort Worth, Texas
Psychology, Mental Health
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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...
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Natalia P Zhikhareva, PhD
Gender Dysphoria Expert Adults| 7,200+ Evaluations
DR Z PHD PLLC.
Vancouver, Washington
Psychology, Mental Health
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Gender identity, Nonbinary, Gender transition, Civil rights, Gender affirming care, Gender dysphoria, Expert witness, Medical necessity, Custody evaluation, Transgender healthcare, Transgender assessment, Psychological evaluation, Discrimination, Court-appointed, Forensic psychology, DSM-5 diagnosis, Title IX, Competency evaluation
Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva (Dr. Z) is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of exclusive specialization in gender dysphoria assessment and treatment for transgender and nonbinary adults. With over 7,200 completed evaluations, Dr. Z has developed specialized expertise across every type of gender presentation — from straightforward cases to highly complex, atypical situations involving trauma, neurodivergence, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Dr. Z holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PhD) and is licensed in California (PSY28888), Texas (#39338), New York (#024701), and Florida (out-of-state telehealth #197).
She is court-appointed as an expert witness in California — one of a small number of psychologists recognized by the courts as an authority on gender identity matters — and has provided expert testimony in cases including criminal matters involving life sentences.
Her forensic work encompasses gender dysphoria diagnosis, medical necessity evaluations, assessm...