Mental Health Expert Witnesses in Indiana

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 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...

Dyer, Indiana

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Mental Health, Evaluation, Assessment, FFD, Competency, Mental Illness, Personality, Fitness for Duty, Forensic, Psychologist, First responders, Malingering, Employment, Health Psychology, Depression, Anxiety, Paranoia, PTSD, Trauma, Therapy

Dr. Catherine Buksar is an experienced Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with over 10 years of private practice and institutional experience. She is licensed in both Indiana and Illinois as well as Psypact, which allows her to travel and practice in 43 states. Specializations include psycho-legal evaluations, forensic assessments, health/medical psychology, competency/capacity, guardianship, and evaluations for civil, criminal, and licensing board issues. Dr. Buksar teaches/supervises doctoral and graduate psychology students in both assessment and therapy, with writing and opinions focused on clarifying diagnoses and clearly explaining medical/psychological concepts to non-clinical professionals. Expedited availability for services with rapid report turnaround on request.