Forensic Psychology Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - 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 Cases: 4; Mentally Disordered Offenders 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, Incompe...

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - PTSD, Trauma, Psychological Autopsy, Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment, Clinical/Forensic Evaluations, IME, Disability, Compensation, Personal Injury, Fitness for Duty, Inspections, Audits, Investigations, Threat Assessment & Management, Workplace Violence, Malpractice, & Evaluative Mediation

Dr. Maysonet is a seasoned bilingual clinical and forensic psychologist with 22+ years of experience in investigations and as a correctional psychologist within several government agencies (e.g., State Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security) and private practice. She is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. Dr. Maysonet has provided many specialized therapeutic services and legal consultations to veterans, law enforcement, attorneys, and the community in general. She has been the subject matter expert and consulted in cases related to: Psychological Autopsy Investigation (completed suicide) Correctional standard of care Audits/Reviews/Investigation of Correctional Suicide Prevention Programs Competence Evaluation Suicide Risk Assessment Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Compensation Social Security Disability Personal Injury Fitness for Duty Pre-surgery Lethal Weapon Training Act...

WOMELSDORF, Pennsylvania

Forensic Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences - COMPETENCY, PERSONAL INJURY, WORK ISSUES, TESTIMONIAL CAPACITY, CHILD ABUSE, SENTENCING, FIREARMS, FITNESS FOR DUTY, ADDICTIONS-DUI/DRUGGED DRIVING, SEX OFFENDER, JUVENILE DECERTIFICATION, IMPAIRED PROFESSIONALS, CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY, POLICE EVALUATIONS, IME, MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Dr. O'Connell has over 45 years as a practicing psychologist and 20 years as a forensic specialist. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. He is a board-certified forensic mental health evaluator-National Board of Forensic Evaluators. He is a DEA registered Medical Psychologist with prescriptive authority in New Mexico for over a decade. He holds a post- doctoral master's degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology. He is listed in The National Register of Health Service Psychologists and is a member of The American Board of Medical Psychology.He has worked in many inpatient and outpatient addictions treatment programs, prisons, hospital settings, and primary care medical practice.He has provided consultation to several organizations including the Schuylkill County Public Defender's Office,Berks County Bar Association,Pottsville Police Department, Schuylkill County Children & Youth Services, DuPont Corporation,The National Security Agency (NSA) and The Red Cross among many others....