PTSD Expert Witnesses in California

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PTSD expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, social work, counseling, and trauma therapy. Some of the most common PTSD expert witness specialties also include forensic psychology, military psychology, child trauma, sexual assault trauma, and disaster-related trauma. They can opine on the effects of traumatic events, treatment efficacy, emotional distress damages, disability claims related to PTSD, and the impact of PTSD on quality of life.

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Psychiatric Social Work and Women’s Mental Health Expert WitnessView profile

E-566716

Psychiatric Social Work and Women’s Mental Health Expert Witness

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California

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...

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

E-183510

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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California

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...

PTSD Expert Witness FAQs

A PTSD expert witness provides specialized knowledge about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. They can offer insight into how PTSD may have affected a party involved in a case.

PTSD expert witnesses are often called upon in personal injury cases, military court cases, workers' compensation claims, and any case where trauma has potentially caused PTSD.

A PTSD expert can provide testimony on whether an event was traumatic enough to cause PTSD, if the plaintiff's symptoms align with a PTSD diagnosis, and if other factors could have contributed.

Yes, some experts specialize in specific areas such as military-related PTSD, childhood trauma-induced PTSD, or workplace-induced PTSD. The right subspecialty depends on your case specifics.

Look for professionals with advanced degrees in psychology or psychiatry, extensive experience treating or studying PTSD, and ideally prior experience serving as an expert witness.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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