Board Certified Psychologist Trauma Specialist

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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Dr. Jennifer Harrison, PsyD, ABPP, ATR-BC, is a board-certified licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in trauma in children and adults. As a highly sought-after expert witness and forensic consultant, she provides independent medical examinations, forensic evaluations, and expert witness services for legal professionals handling complex cases involving trauma, family dynamics, and mental health concerns. Her deep understanding of the psychological impact of trauma, combined with her meticulous analysis of medical records and evidence, allows her to offer well-researched, articulate assessments that contribute to achieving just outcomes. She frequently collaborates with private attorneys and county courts, offering expertise in areas such as personal injury, Murphy evaluations, dangerousness and risk assessment, competency to stand trial, insanity defense, malingering, and federal social security appeals. Dr. Harrison has worked across diverse clinical settings, including hospitals, community mental health clinics, and schools, providing essential care to individuals and families navigating complex psychological challenges. Currently serving as the Director of Therapy Partners of the Peninsula in Burlingame, California, her clinical work focuses on treating individuals across the lifespan facing trauma-related challenges, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, and conflicted family dynamics, particularly those experiencing divorce, blended family adjustments, and intergenerational trauma. She has specialized training in Parent-Child Contact Problems (PCCP), including resist/refuse dynamics, alienating behaviors, and helping families repair attachment disruptions and establish healthier co-parenting relationships. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Harrison is a dedicated educator and supervisor. As Training Director and Clinical Supervisor, she oversees psychological testing at psychiatric hospitals and residential mental health facilities, focusing on adolescents and adults with psychiatric conditions and dual diagnoses. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at New York University. She provides consultation for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), actively contributing to the Boards of NAMI San Mateo and the Blue Skies for Children. Her therapeutic approach is firmly rooted in evidence-based practices, incorporating EMDR, neurofeedback, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), and art therapy. She also conducts comprehensive psychological assessments across the lifespan, ensuring tailored and effective treatment plans for her clients. Dr. Harrison’s reputation as a trauma and forensic psychology expert makes her an invaluable resource in legal and clinical settings. Her ability to bridge the gap between psychology and the legal system and her dedication to advancing mental health treatment make her a sought-after expert in her field. She remains a trusted resource for attorneys, courts, and mental health professionals seeking specialized expertise in forensic evaluation, trauma, and complex psychological assessments.