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This highly qualified expert received her BA in Psychology and her MS in Clinical Social Work from the University of Texas-Pan American. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she is a certified Family Trauma Professional, Suicide Prevention Counselor and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). This expert previously worked as Supervisor II for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Here, she led and supervised a unit of caseworkers responsible for providing adult protective services to victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. She provided case management supervision and interacted routinely with the Texas Department of Family Services' clients, organizations' representatives, and the public. This expert then went on to work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and as Executive Director of the Family Crisis Center of the Rio Grande Valley. She managed and lead the social services agency and provided individual and group mental health therapy and case management supervision. This expert is currently an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at two universities in Texas and she is a Psychotherapist at a women's emotional wellness center.
International Social Worker, Various countries
Master of Science (MS), University of Texas-Pan American
Mcallen,
Texas
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FAQs for Mental Health Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a mental health expert witness in legal proceedings?
A mental health expert witness provides objective, professional insight into cases involving mental health issues. They can assess a person's mental state, provide diagnoses, and testify on their findings.
What types of cases might require a mental health expert witness?
Cases that may require a mental health expert witness include personal injury claims, criminal cases, family law disputes, malpractice suits, and disability claims.
How can a mental health expert witness assist in a case involving competency to stand trial?
A mental health expert can evaluate an individual's ability to understand the charges against them and participate in their defense, providing crucial testimony on competency.
Are there subspecialties within the field of mental health that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes, there are many subspecialties including child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and neuropsychiatry.
How does a mental health expert witness contribute to cases involving workplace discrimination or harassment?
In such cases, a mental health expert can assess the psychological impact of alleged discrimination or harassment on the victim, aiding in determining damages.
How does Expert Institute select its Mental Health expert witnesses?
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