Mental Health Expert Witnesses in Texas

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...

Coppell, Texas

Pharmacist, Geriatrics - Medical Chart Review, Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases & Antibiotics, Medicare/Medicaid, Drug Effects/Reactions, Geriatrics, Pain Management, Medical & Health, Pharmacology, Pain Medications, Pharmacist, Standard of Care, Pulmonary Medicine, Claims Review, GERD, Mental Health, Antipsychotics, Prescriptions, Asthma, Controlled Substances

I am a subject matter expert and serve as expert witness in determining the standard of care and breaches of that standard on matters such as: Acid Reflux (GERD) Adverse Drug Reactions Anticoagulation (e.g., Heparin, Lovenox, Coumadin) Anti-Psychotics CBD/THC Claim Reviews Clinical Negligence Clinical Research Compounding Controlled Substances Dietary Supplements Driving Under The Influence of Drugs Drug Dispensing Drug Dose Calculations and Verification Drug Effects/Reactions Drug Infusions and Intravenous (IV) Medications Drug Interactions and Drug Contraindications Drug Labeling Drug Monitoring and Levels Drug Preparation Drug Safety Drug-Drug Interactions Drug-induced Lung Diseases Geriatrics Hospital Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Insurance Claims Analysis Life / Health Claims Malpractice (Pharmaceuticals) Medical & Health Medical Chart Review Medical Utilization Review Medicare/Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Medication Administration Medication Use, Side Effects, and Errors Over The Co...

Fort Worth, Texas

Psychology, Mental Health - Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychological Assessment, IMEs, Court-Ordered, Expert Witness, Video Game Addiction, Video Games, Multi-State Coverage, Research, Social Media, Methods, Geek Therapy, Security Clearance, Popular Culture, Licensed Psychologist, Mental Health, Psychological Damages, Disability and Injury

Dr. Anthony Bean, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a nationally recognized expert in the fields of mental health, psychological assessment, and media psychology. With licensure in over 30 states across the United States, Dr. Bean offers extensive clinical, academic, and legal expertise that has positioned him as a leading authority in multiple psychological domains. He has over a decade of direct clinical experience and has provided expert witness testimony in a wide variety of legal cases involving psychological evaluations, therapy outcomes, and court-ordered assessments. Dr. Bean’s areas of specialization include: Clinical Psychology: With a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic practices, Dr. Bean offers a deep understanding of psychological disorders, treatment modalities, and long-term mental health outcomes. His clinical work spans a wide range of populations, including children, adolescents, and adults, and includes individual therapy, family therapy...

Texas

Child Abuse, Social Work - child custody, child development, child abuse, neglect, Family separation, Trauma, Best interest, Mental health, Reasonable efforts, Forensic social work, Removal, Foster care, Reunification, Adoption, Attachment, Termination of parental rights, Kinship care, Social work, child protective services, CPS

Jessica Duesler is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Florida with nearly 20 years of experience. Holding certifications in Forensic Social Work and Multicultural and International Social Work Practice, other specialized expertise includes Adoption Trauma, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, the Harm of Removal, TPR, and Forensic Evaluations. Jessica's primary focus of work is centered around dependent and neglected children and domestic relations matters. She has also worked on juvenile delinquency and guardianship cases. Jessica's scope of work routinely involves legal advocacy, conducting mental health evaluations, child-focused trauma assessments, Parent-Child Interactional Evaluations, facilitating therapeutic out-of-home placement transitions, and serving as an expert witness throughout the country. Jessica is a certified Child & Family Investigator and Parental Responsibilities Evaluator. Jessica’s exp...

Houston, Texas

Pharmacist, Psychiatry - psychopharmacology, psychiatric pharmacy, neuropharmacology, Neurology, Pharmacology, Mental health, Medication errors, Safe prescribing, Drug interactions, addiction psychiatry, Medication management, polypharmacy, adverse drug reactions, Substance use disorder, sleep medications, depression, pharmacology-clinical, stimulants, ADHD

Dr. Austin De La Cruz, PharmD, BCPP is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. He is also a practicing prescriber with extensive experience in pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, and safe prescribing practices. He currently provides direct patient care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where he specializes in the treatment of mental health disorders in veterans. He is actively involved in training healthcare professionals and precepting pharmacy students and psychiatric pharmacy residents within a primary care mental health clinic. In addition to his primary academic role, Dr. De La Cruz holds adjunct and instructor positions at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, and the University of St. Thomas. His areas of expertise include psychopharmacology, medication safety, drug-drug interact...

Austin, Texas

Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine - Pediatric Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Standard of Care, Vaccines, Pediatric Procedures, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Child Abuse/Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Lacerations, Allergic Reactions, Fractures, Asthma, ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety

Board certified Pediatrician with broad clinical experience in general, hospitalist, telemedicine, urgent care and emergency pediatric medicine. Dr. Holliday practiced for 6 years as a Pediatric ER attending in a Level II Trauma Center in NYC including supervising ER and Pediatric medical residents as well as mid level providers. She has worked extensively with underserved populations, both urban and rural, including migrant communities and is fluent in Spanish. She currently works in general, urgent care and telemedicine pediatrics in Austin, Texas which includes acute management of lacerations, fractures, asthma exacerbations, allergic reactions, medication reactions, foreign bodies, animal bites, rabies prevention management, MVAs, wound care and head trauma. Her general pediatric practice focuses on adolescent medicine and asthma management. She has also been a telemedicine physician since 2017 with multiple providers. Fellow, American Board of Pediatrics Board Eligible, Urgent...