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This expert has nearly 20 years of experience in the epidemiology and behavioral science field, specializing in foodborne outbreaks, worksite health, workplace behaviors, consumer retail behavior, and, most recently, the impact of COVID-19 on human behavior. She earned a BA in math and psychology from Bradley University, an MS in epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of South Florida, and a PhD in public and community health from the University of Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as an adjunct professor in public health at Montgomery College. She then went on to serve as a program analyst for behavioral and social research programs at the National Institute of Aging and National Cancer Institute, along with serving as a deputy director of strategic and innovative programs at the National Institutes of Health. This expert was also the founder and director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health, as well as principal epidemiologist and global vice president of research and corporate services at Sodexo. Currently, she is the CEO of an epidemiology and behavioral science consulting firm in Maryland.
CEO, An Epidemiology & Behavioral Science Consulting Firm in MD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Maryland
Gaithersburg,
Maryland
This expert is an internationally recognized human resources expert and is a trained Ohio Drug Free Workplace trainer. She earned a JD from Taft Law School and a MBA from York College of Pennsylvania. She is well published on human resources issues, specifically relating to employment practices. She has served as the HR Vice President or Director for a number of large, for-profit and non-profit corporations and is currently the head of Human Resources for a major psychiatric institution.
Director, A Private Corporation
Juris Doctor (JD), Taft Law School
Seaford,
Maryland
This board-certified psychiatrist specializes in combined psychotherapy and medication management. He received his medical degree from King George's Medical College in India and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Howard University in DC. He received specialized training in treating children and adolescents from the University of Maryland, as well as postgraduate training in Forensic Psychiatry from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He has been practicing psychiatry for over 16 years, and has evaluated patients in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient and consultation-liaison.
Clinical Assistant Professor, A university in MD
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King George's Medical College
Glenelg,
Maryland
This expert is board certified psychiatrist and addiction specialist, and also is certified by the American Board of Disability Analysts. He is an expert in handling capital, personal injury, loss mitigation, malpractice and negligence cases that involve the use of abused substances (especially, opiates, alcohol, hallucinogens, and stimulants), prescribed pharmacological agents, and in the general field of psychiatric and brain disease. This expert also is a leading neuroscientist and neuropsychopharmacologist. He can provide expert testimony on the effects of different brain states and function, in both health and disease, and their potential association with with legal culpability and liability. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at a leading university in the USA, and has over 12 years experience as Chairman in Psychiatry Departments in the USA. His research focus is in the neuropsychopharmacology of addiction, addiction and pain, pain treatment, impact of genetics on human behavior, the basic, molecular, and the brain imaging sciences related to the functioning of the brain in health, disease and addiction. In recognition of his academic, scholarly and professional achievement, he is a Fellow of the Collegium Internationale Neuro-psychopharmacologicum and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is the recipient of numerous professional and scientific awards, including the Jack Mendelson Award at the NIH, which is awarded to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to our understanding of the science of addiction. He has an h-index of 46, and 11829 citations of his published work.
Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, A Prominent East Coast Medical School
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Glasgow
Miami,
Maryland
This highly qualified board certified expert completed residency and fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She has given several lectures on prevention of aggression and violence, prevention of elopement, and the root cause analyses of adverse events over the past 20 years to medical students, residents, and fellows. The expert has also lectured on the rapid response team calls, safety protocols, and the unique requirements for addressing administrative issues in the psychiatric unit. She is well known and recognized for her contributions to Community and Global Psychiatry and is actively involved in mentoring, supervising, and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Currently, she is, among several leadership positions, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, the Director for the Inpatient Acute Treatment Service, and the Director of Short Stay at a highly ranked university affiliated medical center. She has won national and international awards for her work and is a leader among women psychiatrists.
Adjunct Professor, A University in India
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Johns Hopkins University
Marriottsville,
Maryland
This expert is a psychologist who has specialized in the study of suicide since 1971. This expert has 40 years of clinical experience working with at-risk for suicide patients and has published 8 books and more than 125 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in Suicidology regarding clinical care (assessment and treatment) of the suicidal patient, standard of care issues, etc.. This expert has been providing consultation and testimony in suicide-related cases since 1981.
Adjunct Professor, A major medical school in MD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Catholic University of America
Chevy Chase,
Maryland
This expert received his BA from Cornell University, and his MD and PhD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute/Brentwood VA Medical Center. He is also a member of numerous academic societies including American Society of Addiction Medicine, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, Society of Biological Psychiatry, College of Problems of Drug Dependence and American Psychiatric Association. He has been highly prolific in his career with over 170 publications. He is a currently a Professor of Psychiatry at an academic medical center.
Professor, An Academic Medical Center in MD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Pikesville,
Maryland
This highly-qualified applied behavior analysis expert has 20 years of experience in her field, specializing in autism, developmental disabilities, and early intervention. She earned her BA in clinical psychology from Lock Haven University and her MA in applied behavior analysis from Penn State University. She is a board-certified behavior analyst and certified as a Competent Learner Model coach. This expert is active in her field as a member of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysis and as an author of several peer-reviewed publications. She formerly served as a behavior analyst for Keystone Human Services, a clinical adjunct of psychiatry at Penn State College of Medicine, and the clinical director, chief clinical officer, and CEO of Vista Autism Service & The Vista School. Currently, this expert owns a private practice and serves as an ABA business and clinical consultant.
Executive Coach and Peer Group Facilitator, A coaching organization in PA
Master of Arts (MA), Penn State University
Pennsylvania
This certified clinical psychologist is a fellow of such prestigious professional societies as the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and has been fellowship trained at among the top institutions for psychiatry in the country. He is published in his field, and practices both in a hospital setting and in private practice.
Medical Staff Psychologist, Major healthcare network
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Immaculata College
Havertown,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert has 22 years of experience in Child Protective Services, Mental Health, & Addiction. She earned a PhD from Rutgers University and has a broad array of expertise including Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Diversity issues, Institutional, and Evaluation services. She is a professor at a PA University, the Executive Directorof a social services nonprofit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse evaluations as well as training, consultation, and therapy, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This expert is a member of several professional organizations including the National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Society for Social Work and Research, and National Network of Social Work Managers. In her former position as Investigator and Social Worker for the CT Department of Children and Families, this expert's focus was children in the foster care system. She trained city school districts on when to make a child abuse report and trained social worker trainees regarding child protective services and assessing risk and safety.
Assistant Professor, A University in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Rutgers University
Lancaster,
Pennsylvania
This expert began his professional career within the field of behavioral health in 1989 while working towards the obtainment of his undergraduate degree in Psychology. Since his graduation in 1991 he has worked in progressively responsible positions within mental/behavioral health, criminogenic, and substance abuse treatment modalities. This expert has served as the Program Director and Primary Therapist for a Long Term Trauma Recovery Program, as the Program Director for a co-authored program providing contracted services to PA DOC, as the Facility and AOD Director of a 185 bed Specialized Community Correctional Facility, and as the Center Director for outpatient centers which include medically assisted treatment service deliveries; to name a few. This expert has worked extensively as a behavioral therapist, from the front line to planning, designing, implementing and administering tailored programs. This expert has extensive experience maintaining full licensure, accreditation, credentialing and certification in various modalities, such as residential and outpatient venues under multiple regulatory bodies (ACA, CARF, DDAP). He has demonstrated a proficiency at managing both large and small staffs, and maintains teaching or practicing certifications in: Critical Incident Stress Management, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Therapy. In addition to his full time work, this expert serves as an adjunct professor in the Sociology and Anthropology department of Wilkes University providing instruction to undergraduate students and as part of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board. Additionally, has operated a small private practice providing program development, grant drafting, consultation and evaluation, along with counseling since 1996. This expert received his Master of Health Administration and his BA in Forensic and Clinical Psychology from Wilkes University in 1995 & 1991; respectively. This expert resides in the back mountain area of NEPA, spends his free time involved in his children’s activities, including over a decade and a half of volunteer and leadership positions for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, member of the Board of Trustees for his place of worship, coach and mentor for local Youth Soccer programs and as a devoted Husband and Father.
Owner, A Forensic Psychology Counseling Firm in PA
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Wilkes University
Lake Silkworth,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the field of geriatric psychiatry. He earned his BS from Muhlenberg College and his MD from Jefferson Medical College. He went on to complete his residency in psychiatry and his fellowship in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. He is dual board certified in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry and is an active member of the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry and The Gerontological Society of America. This expert formerly served as an associate professor of psychiatry and as the medical director of geriatric psychiatry at Jefferson Hospital. He also most recently served as the director of geriatric psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University. He currently serves as a professor of psychiatry and as the director of the vision rehabilitation research center at a top medical school in Pennsylvania.
Director, A Top Medical School in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Jefferson Medical College
Narberth,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified Neuropsychologist earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He went on to complete an Internship at West Virginia University Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and a fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This expert is a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and a member of the Board of Governors of the International Neuropsychological Society (INS). He has published over 125 mostly peer-reviewed papers relating primarily to multiple sclerosis and sports-related concussion. He is a full tenured professor of Psychology at a major university where he served as the Director of Clinical Training from 2010 to 2016. He has also been the Editor in Chief of the a major neuropsychology publication from 2014 to the present. He is the sole author of an edited book about neuropsychology published by Oxford University Press, and is also the sole author of an edited book to be published in 2017 by the American Psychological Association about neuropsychology and concussions. He has over 20 years of experience conducting and supervising clinical neuropsychological evaluations in forensic and non-forensic contexts.
Professor, A Major University in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Wisconsin, Madison
University Park,
Pennsylvania
This board certified psychiatrist offers psychotherapy, medication management, and clinical consultation to patients in Central Pennsylvania, including members of the Bucknell University and Susquehanna University communities as well as remotely via telepsychiatry to any resident of Pennsylvania and California. She completed her undergraduate education at Haverford College, where she focused on Cellular and Molecular Biology, and pursued her MD at the Temple University School of Medicine. She completed a postgraduate internship at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency in Psychiatry at the University of California at San Diego. In additional to her clinical practice, she has extensive experience in scientific writing, having served as an editor for several scholarly publications. She is experienced in psychological evaluations for court document submissions as well as expert testimony.
Psychiatrist, Private Practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Temple University
Lewisburg,
Pennsylvania
This expert is a highly qualified Child and Adolescent Psychologist. He received his BA in Psychology from Boston College and an MA in General Psychology and Counseling Psychology from Boston University and Boston College, respectively. He received a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago before completing a Pediatric Psychology fellowship at Temple University. He is a member of several psychological societies and is very well-published with 32 peer-reviewed articles, 22 book chapters, and 3 books in his field. He is currently the Director of Clinical Training and an Associate Professor of Psychology at a major university.
Associate Professor, A University in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Loyola University
Pennsylvania
This expert earned her BA from The University of Texas at Austin. She then earned her masters in education and her PhD from The University of Houston in Counseling Psychology. This expert is also active within her society and is a member of numerous professional organizations such as The American Psychological Association. In addition, this expert has published 25 Peer-Reviewed Articles and given numerous presentations and lectures. Formerly this expert served as an Associate Provost at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and was the Founding Dean of a State University School in New York. She is currently the Provost at Marywood University in Scranton, PA.
Founding Dean, A State University School in New York
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Houston
Blakely,
Pennsylvania
This qualified expert received his BS in psychology from UCLA and his PhD in clinical psychology from Drexel University. He is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and has worked as a clinical/forensic neuropsychologist at numerous health centers. He currently provides outpatient evaluations and consultations at a Philadelphia-based psychology practice. This expert has published over a dozen times and presented on topics relating to psychology and criminal justice. He remains active in his field as a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.
Clinical/Forensic Neuropsychologist, A Philadelphia-based psychology practice
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Drexel University
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert earned his BS in biology from Cornell University and his MD Commonwealth Medical College. He then went on to complete his residency in general psychiatry from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in his field as a member of numerous professional societies including the American Psychiatric Association. Formerly, he served as a staff psychiatrist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. Currently, he is a general psychiatrist at a private practice in PA and a forensic psychiatrist at a healthcare company in PA.
Forensic Psychiatrist, A healthcare company in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Commonwealth (Geisinger) Medical College
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
This expert has 18+ years of experience in the supportive housing and managed care fields. Currently, he serves as the executive director of an organization that combats homelessness in northern New Jersey; this line of works brings him into continuous contact with clients suffering from mental illness, substance abuse issues.
Executive Director, An NJ supportive housing organization
Master of Applied Science (MASc), Fairleigh Dickinson University
Township Of Washington,
New Jersey
This qualified neuropsychologist is trained in both clinical and research-based neuropsychology, with additional expertise in health psychology and rehabilitation psychology, in both children and adults. She is expert in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other neurological conditions. She is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Psychological Association.
Associate Director, Major Government Brain Injury Study Center
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio State University
Union,
New Jersey
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What Can a Psychology Expert Witness Opine On?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on changing negative thought patterns.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores unconscious processes and past experiences.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness.
Exposure Therapy
Gradually exposes patients to fear-inducing stimuli.
Group Therapy
Facilitates therapy in a group setting.
Family Therapy
Addresses issues within family dynamics.
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.
How does Expert Institute select its Psychology expert witnesses?
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.