Psychology Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Personal Psychological Injury, Suggestibility, Adjustment Disorder, Car Accident, Concussion, Hypnosis, Depression, Psychotherapy, Sexual Assault, TBI, PTSD, Autism Spectrum, Somatic Symptom Disorder, ADHD, Cognitive Impairment, Malingering, Veteran, IME

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in neuropsychological testing; 14 years of experience conducting comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations across clinical, medical, and forensic settings. I serve on the faculty at Tufts University School of Medicine, where I teach and supervise doctoral‑level clinicians in neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapy, and clinical hypnosis. I am licensed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and all PsyPact states (43 including DC). My background includes training at multiple VA Medical Centers and participation in weekly clinical meetings at the National Center for PTSD in White River Junction, Vermont, which provided extensive experience with PTSD, trauma‑related disorders, and veterans’ disability evaluations. I provide nexus reviews, independent medical opinions, disability evaluations, personal injury assessments, and consultation to insurance carriers regarding medical necessity and prior authorization for ...

Psychology, Neuropsychology - Psychology, trauma, stress response, malpractice, pain, somatoform disorders, sexual abuse, PTSD, disability, patient-provider relationship, personal injury, memory, workman's compensation, suicide, depression, GI psychology, cancer, surgery, discrimination, immigration

The people you work with can be as important as the work you do. Expert witness training emphasizes the need for valid, empirically-derived information translated to common-sense understanding, delivered with ethics, engagement, and clarity. Dr. Anne Mary Montero strives to attend to these standards of excellence in expert witnessing, informed by her: Academic rigor: Board certification in both psychological science and forensic mental health evaluation Extensive experience: >15,000 hours of direct patient care Expert reputation: Serving as consult/liaison provider for 19 medical specialties at IU School of Medicine Ethics leadership: Trained by Indiana University Health Ethics Intensive, service on ethics committee Science-fluency and diligence in publication: 143 articles/posters/VLOGs/presentations in last 5y, including peer-reviewed journals; she participates in research funded by NIH and NCI, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine Thorough style: Capac...

Psychiatry, Psychology - Suicide/Malpractice/Wrongful Death, Standard of Care--Mental Health, Personal Injury, Priest Abuse, False Confession, Competency to Confess, Criminal Responsibility, Sexual Harassment, PTSD, Competency to Waive Rights, Insanity/NGRI, Competency to Stand Trial

BACKGROUND. Dr. Bill Geis is an experienced clinician, researcher, medical school professor and forensic expert--with a career that spans more than 40 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kansas. He did a Psychiatry Department Internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Menninger Foundation, which is now in collaboration with Baylor Medical School in Houston, Texas. His clinical, teaching, and administrative experience is broad and deep, with experience in virtually all mental health conditions and treatments. FORENSIC: His career as a forensic expert includes over 850 consultations in the areas of suicide wrongful death, standard of care, personal injury, criminal defenses and other issues as outlined below. His extensive teaching and clinical training expertise enhances his ability to provide competent and non-jargon-filled depositions and court testimony. He is able to communicate effe...

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Psychology, Mental Health - Posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd), trauma, eating disorders, suicide risk assessment, emotional distress, clinical supervision, standard of care, duty to warn, psychopathology, suicide, suicide prevention, psychotherapy, risk assessment, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychological injury

Dr. Cara Marconi is a clinical psychologist with six years of post-licensure experience and experience across multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient treatment settings. Her clinical work focuses on trauma-related disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and suicide risk assessment in outpatient mental health treatment. She has worked within multidisciplinary teams, including formal Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs, and regularly conducts risk assessments and treatment planning for individuals experiencing trauma-related disorders, suicidality, and complex psychopathology. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Marconi provides supervision to developing clinicians, taught undergraduate psychology courses, and provided continuing education training on evidence-based PTSD treatment for licensed professionals. She has presented psychological research and clinical topics in professional settings. Dr. Marconi offers expert consultation rela...

MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Auto, Medical Malpractice, Work Comp, Disability, Capacity

Private practice in clinical neuropsychology. 30-years of experience with IMEs, record reviews, testimony, in cases involving auto injuries, workman's compensation claims, medical malpractice claims, disability, capacity, assessment of physician/nursing competence. Forensic cases involving cognitive, neurological and/or developmental conditions.

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Psychology, Developmental Disabilities - Autism, Asperger's, Miranda Rights, Trauma, Family Stressors, Developmental Disabilities, PTSD, Behavior, Intellectual Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Employment, Special Education, Inclusion, Workplace Accommodations, Pervasive Developmental Diaability, ADHD, AuDHD

Robert Naseef, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and keynote speaker whose work has deeply impacted the autism and disability communities. As the father of an adult autistic son, he speakes in a distinct voice as someone who truly understands the challenges of autism, including in the legal system. Dr. Naseef is also a member of the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America. He is known for his deep insight, warmth, and ability to connect with various audiences icluding in the legal community. Autistic individuals often face challenges within the criminal justice system due to communication differences, sensory sensitivities, and difficulties understanding social cues; however, there is no conclusive evidence that autism itself increases the likelihood of committing crimes. These challenges can lead to misunderstandings with law enforcement, and their attornets as well which can impact legal proceedings and outcomes. Because of th...

Hanover, Pennsylvania

Education & Schools, Psychology - IEE/Psychoed Eval, IDEA/Special Education, ADA/504 Plans, Dyslexia/Dyscalculia/Dysgraphia, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, OHI/ADHD, Intellectual Disability, LRE/FAPE, Expert Witness, Due Process, IEP, Psychological/Neuropsychological Evals, Risk Assessment, IME, Civil Competency, Criminal Competency, Ethics, Professional Standards

Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He is also a nationally certified school psychologist and a nationally registered health service psychologist with 30 years of experience in mental health. Dr. Christner specializes in clinical and school psychology and is board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, he operates an independent practice and provides telepsychology services in 43 states as an authorization holder of both APIT (Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology) and TAP (Temporary Authorization to Practice). His services include psychological and neuropsychological testing, forensic evaluations, psychotherapy, expert witness review and testimony, and consultation, working with children, adolescents, and adults with psychological, developmental, social, behavioral, and learning differences. Dr. Christner has provided forensic psychological evaluations i...

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 25+ 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...