Somatoform Disorder Expert Witnesses

Waynesville, North Carolina

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - neuropsychological assessment, traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, PTSD, malingering, fitness for duty, return to work, return to play, competency, substance abuse, somatoform disorder, conversion disorder, functional neurological disorder

Dr. Acheson is a Forensic Neuropsychologist in private practice in Asheville, NC. He provides neuropsychological evaluations in civil, criminal and administrative courts. He also performs independent medical evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, and record reviews. Dr. Acheson provides evaluation of and expert testimony on a variety of neuropsychological conditions including concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, brain tumor, neurodevelopmental abnormalities (e.g., fetal alcohol exposure), and neurotoxic exposures (e.g., lead, organic solvents, mold). He also provides evaluation of and expert testimony on mental health conditions including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), conversion / functional neurological disorder, as well as malingering and factious disorder. He has worked with clients from early adolescence through late adulthood. For most of his career, Dr. Acheson was an educator, researcher, and clinician at Western Carolina University, Duke University...

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.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Neuropsychology, Mental Health - traumatic brain injury, concussion, capacity, testamentary capacity, dementia, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, stroke, noncredible neurocognitive symptoms, somatoform disorder, somatic symptom disorder

At the forefront of conducting expert, comprehensive medicolegal neuropsychological evaluations in Utah and its neighboring regions is Dr. Spencer Liebel. His background in clinical neuropsychology, coupled with extensive field experience, positions him as a leading provider of state-of-the-art expert neuropsychological assessments. From traumatic brain injury to dementia and stroke, Dr. Liebel adeptly addresses an array of conditions with precision and care. Dr. Spencer Liebel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of neuropsychology. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Georgia and postdoctoral fellowship training at the University of Michigan, Dr. Liebel's academic journey has been one of constant growth and dedication. Now as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Utah, Dr. Liebel is at the forefront of cognitive and affective neuroscience research. His specialization in brain-behavior relationships in ...