Psychology Expert Witnesses in California

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Psychology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Child Psychology, and Educational Psychology. Some of the most common specialties for psychology expert witnesses also include Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Organizational Psychology, and Health Psychology. They have provided opinions on the effects of mental illness, trauma, stress, addiction, and learning disabilities.

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Average Psychology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$375/hr

Review Fee

$450/hr

Deposition Fee

$500/hr

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Psychology Experts in California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This highly-qualified social worker has more than 20 years of experience in her field, working in various settings such as residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. She earned her BS in social work from Northern Arizona University before earning her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. This expert is a licensed clinical social worker and is active in her field as a member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals. Formerly, she served as a therapist at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services before working in multiple roles in the psychiatry department of Kaiser Permanente. This expert is currently a social working in private practice in California, where she specializes in several areas related to women's health, including maternal mental health and PTSD.

Social Worker, A private practice in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of Southern California

Woodland Hills |

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This expert gained his MD from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency in neurology at Brown University. He completed an additional fellowship in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert is board certified in neurology. Currently he is an assistant professor of neurology of a university's memory and aging center and an attending at a neurology clinic.

Assistant Professor, A Medical School in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of South Florida

San Francisco |

California

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Review Fee $325/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This highly qualified expert earned his BA from University of California, Irvine and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has been a practicing psychologist for over 5 years and has gained a vast range of experience in various settings across California. He is active in his field as an author, presenter, and member of local psychological associations. Formerly, he was Clinic Manager of Aegis Treatment Centers- an opioid addiction treatment facility. His role entailed consultation with medical staff, counseling, clinical risk management, and oversight of all operations and staff. Currently, he serves as Assistant Professor of Psychology and Program Director of the MS in Research Psychology and Data Analytics ata major western university. He has also served as a consultant for a rehabilitation facility where he composed a suicide protocol, developed several clinical risk management protocols, and conducted a discharge analysis. His research expertise is in the psychology of religion, moral decision making, substance use disorders, suicide, trauma, and quantitative data analysis.

Adjunct Professor, A University in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Fuller Theological Seminary

West Covina |

California

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Review Fee $850/hr

This highly qualified and double board certified Neurology expert has over 40 years of experience in the field. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and subsequently went on to complete Fellowship training in Neurology at this highly regarded institution. He is Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology as well as a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He has published three peer-reviewed journal articles in such prestigious medical publications as The Lancet.

Principal, A clinical and forensic neurology practice in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University School of Medicine

Richmond |

California

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Review Fee $650/hr
Deposition Fee $900/hr

This expert is a board certified pain management physician who has been practicing for over 15 years. He is a member of the American Pain Society and the American Medical Association, and has over 50 journal articles published in the field. He is the Chief of Pain Medicine at a major university in California, and he is the author of pain management book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press.

Chief of Pain Medicine, Major Medical University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), U.C. San Francisco School of Medicine

Los Angeles |

California

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This board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. She received a Masters Degree in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health prior to earning a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, and she completed an Internal Medicine residency at the University of California, San Diego. Awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Physicians, she has been named to the Best Doctors in America list numerous times and sits on the Advisory Board for the largest online social network of medical support groups. She has been an invited lecturer for Internal Medicine and Psychiatry residents on depression and anxiety disorders in primary care, as well as women's health issues, and her work has been published in journals such as "Patient Education and Counseling" and "Circulation". Currently, this expert is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Geriatric, Hospital and General Internal Medicine at a major medical university, while she also maintains an active private practice in General Internal Medicine.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Major Medical University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Southern California

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This expert has been in the practice of psychiatry since 1981, and has vast experience in psychoanalysis, general psychiatry, consultation liaison psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, partial hospitalization psychiatry, intensive outpatient psychiatry, and outpatient psychiatry. He has worked with every patient population and every type of psychopathology. This expert is recognized as an expert psychiatric witness and has extensive experience developing numerous treatment units for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations, and serving in a Medical Director capacity for those centers. He co-founded Paradym Health Systems, Inc., a psychiatric hospital management company that manged nine psych units throughout the gulf south. His work has always included direct patient care and directing multi-disciplinary treatment teams in institutional settings. This expert is now the co-founder and medical director of a treatment center that provides residential, intensive outpatient, and sober living services for addictive disorders.

Medical Director, A Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment Network

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Louisiana State University

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr

This extremely well qualified expert of Psychiatry obtained his BS in Chemistry from the University of Virginia, his MTS in Ethics and Cultural Anthropology from the Harvard Divinity School, and his MD in Medicine from Columbia University. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine and Neurology, his Residency in Adult Psychiatry, and his Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and his Fellowship in Psychotherapy at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry. He is a member of multiple Psychiatric Medical Associations and has 19 Publications on Psychiatry. He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at a Top Medical University in California.

Staff Psychiatrist, A Prestigious University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University

San Francisco |

California

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Review Fee $525/hr
Deposition Fee $525/hr
Court Fee $525/hr

This professor and entrepreneur earned his BS in Engineering and Applied Science from Caltech and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California. An active researcher, he has authored and co-authored nearly 100 peer reviewed technical papers; his scholarly work focuses on the intersection of acoustics, psychoacoustics and audio signal processing. Twenty years ago, he founded his university's Immersive Audio Laboratory, as well as an Integrated Media Systems Center funded by the National Science Foundation. His research has been supported by the US Army, DARPA, and several industry sponsors. He is the recipient of the World Technology Network Award.

Founder and CTO, A Consumer Electronics Technology Firm in California

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Southern California

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert is a professor in the Department of Psychology at a CA based university. She is a clinical psychologist whose work focuses on the psychosocial consequences of violence, trauma and victimization with an emphasis on violence against women and other forms of interpersonal violence. Her work has addressed the mental health consequences of violence, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression as well as other important physical and social health outcomes. She also works in the areas of forensic psychology and frequently provides expert testimony in complex legal cases involving interpersonal violence.

Emeritus Professor, A University in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Long Beach |

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert has been a practicing psychologist for almost 25 years. She received her BA from University of Massachusetts and then went on to receive her MA and PhD from California School of Professional Psychology. This expert has constantly improved herself by receiving extensive training in multiple disciplines by the leaders in that field. She has given 7 presentations at differing California psychological conferences and training centers, speaking about her work with sexual abuse victims. She has been working at trauma resolution centers for 23 years. For 20 years, she has worked at a private group practice that specializes in treatment of children, adults, and families of sexual abuse victims and perpetrators. She is experienced in psychological testing, child custody evaluations, sexual abuse assessments, and has previously given expert testimony.

Co-Owner & Psychologist, A Group Private Practice in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), California School of Professional Psychology

Concord |

California

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This board certified expert earned a BS (highest honors) from the University of California- Santa Cruz and MD from University of California- San Diego. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Yale University School of Medicine.The expert completed a fellowship at one of the premier research and clinical centers for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Addiction, and childhood trauma. She is actively involved in a number of clinical programs and projects to increase knowledge and clinical proficiency of multi disciplinary providers in treating patients with opioid dependence and for increasing awareness of mental health needs in the general population. Currently, she is a staff psychiatrist in private practice specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.

Consultant, An opioid response network

Master of Public Health (MPH), San Diego State University

Corte Madera |

California

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $150/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This expert is a licensed psychologist in the State of California and is currently the Clinical Director of a counseling service in the San Francisco Bay area. He earned his doctoral degree from Arizona State University, and completed his pre-doctoral internship at Butler University and BehaviorCorp, and his post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Assessment at the University of Houston. An active member of American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association, he previously served as the Chair of the Alameda County Mental Health Advisory Board.

Clinical Director, A Counseling Service in the San Francisco Bay Area

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Arizona State University

San Leandro |

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr

This expert teaches full-time as a Professor at an elite University in California. As a Diplomate in Forensic Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology, he has testified in both criminal and civil matters for well over two decades. He conducts criminal responsibility evaluations, assessments of dangerousness and investigates the risk for future violence. He works with firms that safeguard the safety of high profile clients. In civil matters, Dr. Lipson addresses emotional damage claims, response style, malingering and recovery. He was also a member of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) committee that collaborated in the drafting of the Risk Assessment Guideline Elements for Violence (RAGE-V). He has worked with law enforcement and the survivors of violence for the bulk of his professional career. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and for organizations. He has presented for the Council of Licensor Enforcement and Regulation, New Scotland Yard, the Ontario College Teachers, and US Army Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention College. He is now managing a private forensic psychologist practice and is involved in managing several organizations in his field.

Forensic Psychologist, Private Practice

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Alliant International University

Rancho Santa Fe |

California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr

This expert is currently a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at a Private Psychology Practice. This expert specializes in all aspects of child custody, including child custody evaluations, parenting plans, parental alienation, mediation, reunification therapy, and domestic violence. She has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, as well as working with the recovery community on addiction and substance abuse.

Psychologist, A private psychology practice

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Ryokan College

Beverly Hills |

California

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Review Fee $700/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr

This highly qualified expert earned her BA at the University of California, Los Angeles, and her MA in Psychology at the University of Michigan. She went on to complete a PhD in Clinical Psychology, as well as an internship in Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of Michigan. She went on to complete a fellowship in Health Psychology at the Children's Hospital of Orange County. She is a licensed Psychologist, and board certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology. She is active in her field a member of several professional medical associations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology. She is a Neuropsychologist and Co-Investigator in several research projects and clinical trials on subjects relating to her field. She previously served as the Director of the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Clinic at the University of California, Irvine, and currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at University in California.

Director of Training, A Public University Medical Center in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Michigan

Irvine |

California

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Review Fee $415/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr
Court Fee $485/hr

This expert has over 7 years of experience in the forensic and clinical psychology field. She earned her undergraduate degree from Yale University, her JD from Harvard Law School, and her PsyD in clinical psychology from Rutgers University. Her clinical interests include forensic evaluation, violence risk assessment, severe mental illness, multicultural psychology, trauma, and psychological factors in immigration hardship. She previously served as a clinical and forensic psychology extern for the US Department of Justice Metropolitan Correction Center and as a psychotherapist at Rutgers Center for Applied Psychology. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at a university in California and is a staff psychologist at a state hospital in California.

Staff Psychologist, A State Hospital in CA

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Rutgers University

Napa |

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This highly qualified psychology expert earned her BA in psychology from Cedarville University and her MA in mental health from Wright State University. She then went on to complete her PhD in counseling psychology from University of Wisconsin, Madison. This expert is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and has been published over 40 times in academic journals. She formerly served as a co-director of the community engagement unit at the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science at UC Irvine School of Medicine. Currently, she is an associate professor in the school of education and an associate professor in residence in the department of pediatrics within the school of medicine at a prominent California university. Additionally, she serves as a clinical supervisor and pediatric neuropsychologist at a large California university.

Professor, A University in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Wisconsin-Madison

Irvine |

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This qualified expert has extensive experience in forensic psychology. She received her BA in psychology from California State University before earning her MA in organizational behavior and forensic psychology and her PsyD in clinical psychology from Alliant International University. She also completed a certificate program in victim services at California State University and two certificate programs at Montclair State University: one in criminal forensic psychology and another in family/civil forensic psychology. She then completed an APA-accredited internship at Vacaville Psychiatric Program and a fellowship in forensic psychology at Hackensack University Medical Center. This expert is active in her field as a member of the American Psychological Association. She has formerly served as a forensic psychologist for La Clinica De La Raza and the California Department of State Hospitals, as well as a psychologist for the Culinary Institute of America and for the jail-based competency treatment program at the UC Davis Medical Center. Currently, this expert is the owner of a forensic psychology clinic and a forensic psychologist at a California hospital.

Forensic Psychologist, A Hospital in CA

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Alliant International University

Napa |

California

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Review Fee $500/hr

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in neuropsychology and forensic psychology. He received his BA in psychology from California State University before earning his MA in psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute and an additional MA and his PsyD in clinical psychology from Alliant International University. He is currently in a post-doctoral respecialization certificate program in neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University. This expert is a licensed clinical psychologist and is involved in research, having served as a co-investigator and the principal investigator on studies. He has formerly served as a case manager at Hillview Mental Health Center, a psychometrist and research assistant for Pacific Psychological Associates, a worker's compensation evaluator for Hamlin Psyche Center, and a psychologist for the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation in the enhanced outpatient program and the mental health crisis bed department. Currently, this expert serves as the founder and clinical director for a private practice, as well as a psychologist for a psychological services provider and a state hospital in California.

Psychologist, A corrections center in CA

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Alliant International University

La Canada |

California

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This highly qualified neuropsychology expert is a licensed psychologist specializing in TBI, autism, and developmental delays. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and went on to receive her MS in clinical health and psychology from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She went on to complete her Ph.D. in clinical and health psychology with a concentration in neuropsychology at the same institution. She completed a neuropsychology internship at the University of Florida before completing a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the VA Northern California Health Care System. She is an active member of her community as a member of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association. She has formerly held appointments in psychology, neurology, and clinical science at multiple different institutions, including, Santa Fe Community College and the University of California at Berkeley. She has also worked, clinically, for VA Northern California Health Care System and John Muir Medical Center. Currently, she serves as an assistant clinical professor of neurology at a major University in California, an expert reviewer and examiner for a state psychology board and as a psychologist for a private psychological practice in California.

Independent Practitioner, A Private Psychological Practice in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Florida, Gainesville

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr

This qualified expert earned her BA in psychology with a minor in criminal justice from Northwest Nazarene University before earning both her MA and PhD in psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. She is licensed as a psychologist in three states and is a registered health service psychologist. She is active in her field as a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychology-Law Society, and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. This expert formerly served as a psychological assistant in the sex offender treatment program at La Paz Psych Group, an assessment assistant and clinical associate psychologist with Dr. Ermshar & Associates, and as a psychologist at PCH Treatment Center. She also served as an invited lecturer and data manager for forensic studies at Alliant International University and as an adjunct faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University. Currently, this expert is a forensic evaluator for a private medical corporation and a conditional release program, as well as a lecturer in forensic neuropsychology at a graduate school in California. She also is a licensed psychologist and the president of a private practice that she founded in California.

Forensic Evaluator, A private medical corporation and a conditional release program

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Fuller Graduate School of Psychology

Pasadena |

California

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FAQs for Psychology Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a psychology expert witness in legal proceedings?

A psychology expert witness provides insight into human behavior, mental health, and psychological factors. They can offer testimony on issues like competency, custody disputes, or psychological damages.

What types of cases typically require a psychology expert witness?

Cases involving personal injury, family law (like child custody), criminal defense (such as insanity pleas), and employment discrimination often require a psychology expert witness.

Can a psychology expert witness specialize in certain areas?

Yes, psychologists can specialize in areas such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuropsychology, or child psychology. Their expertise can be crucial in specific case types.

How does a forensic psychologist differ from other psychology expert witnesses?

Forensic psychologists specifically apply psychological knowledge to legal matters. They may assess competency to stand trial, evaluate for mental illness in criminal cases, or provide risk assessments.

Why might I need a child psychology expert witness for a custody dispute?

A child psychology expert can provide an unbiased evaluation of the child's well-being and the potential impact of different custody arrangements on their mental and emotional health.

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