Samara Aldahwi, MA, PsyD

Beverly Hills, California
Samara Aldahwi, MA, PsyD Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Forensic Trauma & Psychological Evaluations

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Forensic Psychology and Psychology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Forensic Evaluation, Trauma, Disfigurement Trauma, Chronic Stress, Legal Assessment, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Burn Injury Trauma, Evaluation, Expert Witness, Emotional Damages, Anxiety Disorders, Harassment, Clinical Report Writing, Court Testimony, PTSD, Depression, Workplace Trauma, Court Letters, Psychological Evalu

Education:

Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, ; Masters in Clinical Psychology,

Years in Practice:

13

Additional Information

Dr. Samara Aldahwi, LMFT (CA License 111855), is a psychotherapist specializing in forensic-level psychological evaluations for legal cases, including personal injury, trauma, PTSD, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, and emotional damages. She provides detailed, court-ready clinical reports, expert analysis, letters to judges, and rapid turnaround evaluations for attorneys and legal teams. Dr. Aldahwi has experience preparing psychological evaluations for high-profile cases, including litigation against major corporations. She is known for producing precise, comprehensive, and culturally informed assessments that clearly document clinical findings, functional impairment, DSM-5 diagnoses, and the psychological impact of injury or negligence. Her background includes a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy, an MA in Clinical Psychology, and extensive global research across seven continents focused on culture, trauma, and human behavior. She provides expert consultation, deposition preparation, and testimony upon request.