Mental Health Expert Witnesses in North Carolina

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...

Sanford, North Carolina

Social Work, Mental Health - Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Treatment, Emergency Room Social Work, Ethics, Standard of Care, Evidence-based Practices, Hospital Social Work, Clinical Standard of Care, Diagnostics, Informed Consent for Care, Training for Practice Modalities, Licensure Board Matters, Psychiatric Units, Suicide, Substance Abuse

Thought-leading social worker in active clinical practice. Former Duke and UNC Faculty. Subject matter expert in standard of care in individual and hospital based clinical social work practice. Invited member of NASW revision task force for Standards in Clinical Social Work Practice. Subject matter expert in substance use disorder and psychiatric treatment. Former President of the North Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work. Significant experience developing and delivering training to psychiatric providers including MDs, social workers, and other clinicians. Named "NC Clinical Social Worker of the Year” by peers. Clinical focus on diagnosis and treatment for depression, anxiety, adult and child ADD, relationship conflict, trauma survivors (adult and child) and recovery issues related to substance use disorders. Clinical experience to include children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Expertise in mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorder program development, m...

Concord, North Carolina

Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Ethics, sexual abuse, dissociative disorders, relationships, anxiety, sex trafficking, divorce, counselor ethical behaviors

Dr. Atwell has a Doctorate of Education in Family Care and Counseling. She owns and operates a private counseling and consulting practice in Concord, NC. As someone who is committed to serving her community, she is on the Cabarrus County Human Trafficking Task Force and is a past Board member for an anti-sex trafficking agency, Present Age Ministries. Dr. Atwell is also an adjunct faculty member at Liberty University teaching in the clinical mental health and school counseling programs. In addition to teaching and counseling, she consults with businesses, school systems, churches and other organizations to provide training and consulting on mental health and wellness.