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Psychiatry & Psychology — California

Psychology and psychiatry California expert witnesses, and other mental health professionals, profiled in this directory, may consult on civil, criminal and family law mental health matters for plaintiff, defense, and as court-appointed experts. These expert witness psychologists and psychiatrists may provide forensic exams, forensic psychological evaluations, forensic psychiatric evaluations, IMEs (independent medical exams), custody evaluations, testamentary evaluations, case file reviews, civil competency and risk assessments, fitness for duty exams, competency to stand trial, and related evaluations. These expert psychiatrists and psychologists may provide expert witness opinions on child, adolescent, adult and geriatric mental health matters, including neurological issues, pain, substance abuse, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), developmental disabilities and related issues. These mental health experts may also provide expert witness testimony on drug addiction, sex addictions, schizophrenia, sociopathic and psychopathic diseases, and other mental diseases.
 
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Mohan Nair, M.D. - Forensic Neuropsychiatrist/Expert Witness

Dr. Nair provides consultations/expert witness services to attorneys; county, state, and federal agencies. His services are often retained in the following areas: Civil Litigation, Employment Litigation, and Criminal cases involving psychiatric factors.
Long Beach, CA

Seth L. Goldstein, Esq.

Expert testimony, consultation, case analysis, case preparation of child physical, emotional, sexual abuse and family violence matters in Civil, Family Law, Juvenile Dependency and Criminal cases. Question preparation for experts and other witnesses.
Monterey, CA

Richard G. Rappaport, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist (40+ yr) expert witness in matters of: emotional distress in personal injury; malpractice; wrongful termination; sexual harassment; testimentary capacity; PTSD; violence in the workplace; alchohol/drug abuse; executive evaluations.
La Costa, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (858) 457-1300
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Jeffrey W. Whiting, PhD

Clinical and forensic psychologist, covering all criminal matters in State and Federal Court: plea negotiation, sentence mitigation and trial. Experienced expert witness with expertise in many issues including Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome.
Santa Monica, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychology
Tel: (310)365-4739
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Rachyll Dempsey, PsyD, QME, ABPP

Forensic Neuropsychologist, licensed Clinical Psychologist, provides evaluations and functional assessments in head injury, dementia and learning disability, and forensic evaluations for violence and sex offender risk, competency, fitness for duty, etc.
Oakland, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (888) 824-5122
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Ines Monguio, PhD — Forensic Psychologist

Provides expert witness services in matters of: English and Spanish, criminal (mitigation) and civil matters (harassment, discrimination). Brain injury evaluation and life planning. Psychological response to physical injury/loss. Chronic pain.
Ventura, CA

Michael J. Gilewski, PhD

Neuropsychologist, Dept of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma Linda Univ., with specific expertise in neuropsychological assessments of persons with brain impairment, geropsychology, competency, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, neurological disorders
Loma Linda, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (909) 558-6220
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Deborah S. Miora, PhD

Neuropsychologist, specialized in pediatric and adult clinical and forensic neuropsychological evaluation and psychotherapy, civil and criminal matters, 25+ years. Rate: $300-400 per hr. consultation, $1600 for half-day testimony.
Beverly Hills, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (310) 550-8443
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Roxanna Rahban, Ph.D.

Neuropsychologist in private practice specializing in neuropsychological and psychological assessments for disability, criminal, personal injury, immigration, and employment cases. Adult/Child. Rate: $350 per hr.
Encino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (310) 930-5033
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Paul S.D. Berg, PhD — Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, 50+ yr, with special expertise in employment/vocational matters, in private practice. Experienced forensic examiner and expert witness. Provides IMEs, assesses psychological damage, reviews opposing experts work.
OaklandCastro Valley, CA

Matthew J. Steiner, MD, QME

Board certified psychiatrist, Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry, practicing in adult, adolescent and youth psychiatry, workers’ comp., forensic, mental health, behavioral health, addiction medicine, mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders,
Encino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychiatry, General
Tel: 855-855-0525
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Forensic Psychology

Clinical and forensic psychologist provides QME workers’ compensation evaluations and acts as an expert witness in civil cases, in chronic pain patients, transplant candidates, PTSD, depression, anxiety and postpartum mood disorders. Licensed: CA and AZ. [Non-public Profile Id 58354]
Encino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychology
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Dr. David E. Arredondo

Forensic psychiatrist, specializing in Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry, broadly experienced expert witness in civil, criminal, juvenile, and family court cases, incl. multi-plaintiff impact, high stakes, celebrity trials and personal injury.
Menlo Park, CA
Areas of Expertise: Adolescent & Child Psychiatry
Tel: (650) 288-6479
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Howard B. Moss, MD

Addiction Psychiatry expert on diagnosis and treatment of alcohol, alcoholism, drugs and drug use disorders in both adults and adolescents.
La Jolla, CA

Dr. Maria T. Lymberis, MD

Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine, highly experienced in adult, child/adolescent psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and forensic psychiatry, focusing on PTSD, malpractice, sexual abuse, misconduct, harassment, pornography, divorce/custody
Santa Monica, CA

Mental Health Consultants

Any abuse of children and adults with developmental or other disabilities including intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy. Either defense or plaintiff. Types of abuse:sexual, verbal/emot. physical, psychological, $$, neglect.
Los Angeles, CA

David D. O’Grady, PhD, ABPP

Board-certified neuropsychologist, in active clinical practice, performs IMEs of adults and children, provides medical record review and offers expert opinions on brain injury, concussion and psychological trauma. Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley.
Walnut Creek, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (925) 256-9696
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Forensic Neuropsychology Expert — Stephen E. Francis, PhD

Forensic Neuropsychologist in clinical and forensic practice 17+ years, performed 1,700+ evaluations (eg: AME, QME, IME) for personal injury, chronic pain, toxic torts, pesticide/heavy metal exposure, workplace injuries, fitness for duty and disability.
Oakland, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (510) 452-9424
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Forensic Psychiatry

Board Certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry, Harvard/Mass General-trained, specialized in: employment/workplace, sexual harassment, detection of feigned psychiatric impairment, testamentary capacity/matrimonial capacity, standard of care. [Non-public Profile Id 58172]
San Francisco, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychiatry
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Debra S. Borys, PhD — Forensic Psychologist

Acts as an expert witness in matters of: sexual harassment; rape and incest; psych/med malpractice, esp dual relationships, misconduct; clergy abuse; emotional reactions to accidents or medical malpractice and severe illness; PTSD and traumatic stress.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychology
Tel: (310) 470-8484
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Sandra G. Baca, PsyD — Marriage & Family Therapist

Domestic Violence, Seuxal Abuse and Anger Management Expert. Founder of the About-Face Domestic Violence Intervention Project, a Los Angeles agency. Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel. Cell: (213) 500-5574. Rate: $175/hr.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Spousal Abuse; Domestic Violence
Tel: (213) 384-7084
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June Paltzer PhD, ABPP-CN

Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist provides neuropsychological assessments, inc;uding pediatric assesments in concussion, personal injury, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, autism, ADHD, sementia, undue influence. Mandarin Chinese and written Chinese.
San Francisco, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (916) 801-7372
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Anish Shah, MD, MBBS, QME

Provides psychiatric consultation and expert witness services, including matters of mental disability claims, personal injury / emotional injury, fitness for duty, workplace violence risk assessment, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, PTSD
Santa Rosa, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychiatry, General
Tel: (707) 206-7268 ext105
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Melissa Richman, Psy.D, LCSW, DAPA

In fee for service private psychotherapy practice, 18+ yr., formerly at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, specializes in working with entertainment, media, and high profile clientele on divorce, family law, sex addiction, addiction and mental health, etc.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychology — Clinical
Tel: (310) 278-9702
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Ann Y. Gottuso, Ph.D.

Clinical neuropsychologist, conducts brief and comprehensive neuropsychological and competency evaluations. Practice spans a variety of neurological, medical, and psychiatric condition.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (424) 333-0339
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Karen Franklin, PhD

Licensed clinical psychologist specializes in evaluation and treatment of criminal defendants, including criminal responsibility evaluations, risk assessments, malingering, competency to waive Miranda, mitigation/aggravation, hate crimes, sex offenders
El Cerrito, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychology
Tel: (510) 232-1920
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Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D.

Forensic psychologist and private investigator who does criminal work. Primary focus is on NGRI, competency to stand trial, and mitigation evaluations. Worked in a maximum security prison and conducts MDO evaluations for CDCR and the Board of Parole.
Del Mar, CA

Carole Lieberman, M.D. — Forensic Psychiatrist/Expert Witness

Board certified forensic psychiatrist/expert witness with winning record in hundreds of civil & criminal cases, plaintiff & defense-including hi-profile. Media commentator on psychological/legal issues/trial analysis.
Beverly Hills, CA

Fred R. Moss, MD

General and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, 35+ years in inpatient/outpatient, residential, rehabilitation, orphanages, prisons, telepsychiatry, etc. General Specialties: Psychiatry, Telepsychiatry, TeleHealth, Correctional Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA

Marjorie A. Cohn, PhD, QME

Clinical Psychologist evaluates and treats injured workers and personal injury patients. Well versed in comprehensive psychological consultations and medical legal report writing based on substantial evidence. Qualified Medical Evaluator for CA DWC.
Irvine, CA

Colin G. Koransky, PhD — Forensic Psychologist

Highly experienced clinical psychologist with winning record of testimony, depositions, and psychological evaluations. Consults on range of psychiatric and psychological issues including PTSD, neuropsychological deficits emotional distress, capacity
Newport Beach, CA

John Hochman, MD - Forensic Psychiatrist

40+ years in adult psychiatry private practice, provides expert witness services, including: head injury ; post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); unusual undue influence (transference abuse, “cults”, false memory syndrome; etc)
Los Angeles, CA

Larry Nicholas, PhD — Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

Practice specialized in Family Law matters: child custody evaluations; forensic consultation; parental alienation specialty; family law interventions: mediation; treatment, Special Master. Experienced in providing expert testimony and depositions.
Sacramento, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychology
Tel: (916) 448-3822
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Stefanie Stolinsky, Ph.D., QME

Dr. Stefanie Stolinsky has conducted over 75 medical-legal evaluations and is available to perform agreed medical evaluations in the workers’ compensation arena. Dr. Stolinsky performs IME, AME and QME evals as well as neuropsychological exams.
Van Nuys, CA

Gwen A. Finestone, PhD, MFT, CT

Certified Thanatologist , 40+ yr, in private practice, acts as expert witness in grief and loss from wrongful or untimely death (eg, murder, suicide, pregnancy loss, workplace accidents, drunk driving, etc.). Comprehensive psychological evaluations.
Huntington Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychology
Tel: (714) 658-7488
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Alex Yufik, JD, Psy.D, ABPP

Forensic Psychologist and licensed attorney conducts evaluations and testifies in criminal, civil and admin. law proceedings, performs competency to stand trial, to waive Miranda, false confessions, criminal responsibility, sex offender evaluations,
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychology
Tel: (800) 810-5743
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Bonny Forrest, JD, PhD

Psychologist, neuropsychology trained, specialized in cognitive, intellectual, social-emotional development and disabilities, experienced in research and academia, in clinical practice focused on mental-health, developmental issues. Experienced attorney.
San Diego, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (917) 687-0271
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Linda A. Yerzley, Psy.D.

Clinical Neuropsychologist acts as an expert witness in civil and criminal matters, performing psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, testing for memory and cognitive impairment, learning disabilities, etc..
Sherman Oaks, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (818) 907-9982
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Johnny H. Wen, Ph.D.

Clinical psychologist provides neuropsychological evaluations (Chinese Evaluations) in civil and criminal matters. Rate: $200 per hour.
Torrance, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (310) 540-4094
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Marisa Mares, Ph.D.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Clinical Neuropsychologist provides neuropsychological assessments in civil and criminal matters. Forensic experience in corrections facilities (Bridgewater State Prison, MA; MCI, Concord, MA).
San Pedro, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (310) 547-0084
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Camy S. Kingston, Psy.D.

Neuropsychology provides evaluations (English and Spanish). Rate: $200 per hr. consultation, $250 per hr. testimony.
Tarzana, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (818) 933-8344
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Neuropsychology

Board Certification Clinical Neuropsychology, specialized training in assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults with brain injury and post-traumatic stress. Rate: $250 per hr. consultation, $350 per hr. testimony. [Non-public Profile Id 57837]
Pasadena, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
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Katy D. Gaines, PhD

Clinical Neuropsychologist, provides neuro evaluations, civil and criminal, adult and adolescent, for DSM disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, dementia, substance abuse, Autism, learning disabilities, chronic pain. Rate: $250 per hour
Beverly Hills, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (323) 456-8686
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Dr. Jose L. Fuentes

Clinical Neuropsychologist provides bilingual assessments (English/Spanish) for adults and children. Experienced state and federal court, in medical-legal, forensic neuropsychological evaluations, determination of capacity and competency, cases under IDEA
San Bernardino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (909) 248-4332
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Carla Back-Madruga, Ph.D.

Neuropsychology expert witness. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, USC Keck School of Medicine. Rate: $200 per hr. consultation, $285 per hr. testimony.
Playa Del Rey, CA
Areas of Expertise: Neuropsychology
Tel: (310) 827-9851
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Fredric W. Bruhn, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician and Child Abuse expert witness. LA County Superior Court qualified. Rate: $200 per hr. consultation, $200 per hr. testimony.
San Clemente, CA
Areas of Expertise: Child Abuse
Tel: (559) 760-2202
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David A. Burke, Psy. D.

Clinical Psychologist, 15+ years, court-qualified expert witness in matters of capital case mitigation. Offices in Beverly Hills area and Downtown L.A.. Rate: $75 per hr. consultation, $100 per hr. testimony.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychology — Clinical
Tel: (310) 844-2770
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Barry T. Hirsch, PhD — Forensic Psychologist

Forensic psychologist with specific expertise in recidivism in physical or sexual violence. Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel. Cell: (310) 444-1439. Rate: $450/hr.
Marina Del Rey, CA

James O’Brien, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist provides Independent Medical Evaluations and Workers’ Compensation QMEs, and expert services in issues of psychiatric malpractice, psychopharmacology, head injuries, mental incapacity, etc. Highly experienced expert witness.
Mira Loma, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (800) 640-0997
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Robert P. Kahn-Rose, MD, PhD

Psychiatrist, 30+ yr of experience in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, provides disability evaluations, Worker’s Comp. (AME, QME), geriatric evaluations, mental capacity evaluations and medical malpractice expert witness services. Faculty, UCLA.
Encino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Psychiatry
Tel: (818) 385-1219
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