A licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience, he focuses on both clinical treatment and forensic psychological evaluation, with specialized expertise in psychotherapy, forensic psychology, and sex therapy. His practice includes conducting civil and criminal evaluations involving competency, risk assessment, psychological damages, and standards of care, integrating clinical insight with forensic analysis.

His clinical background includes extensive work in outpatient psychiatric settings, where he treated individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. In addition to patient care, he held leadership roles including division-level responsibilities and program management, contributing to clinical operations and multidisciplinary treatment efforts within behavioral health settings.

Beyond clinical practice, he has participated in forensic evaluation panels and provided assessments for legal and governmental entities involving competency to stand trial, violence risk, and sentencing considerations. His work has included consultation with law enforcement in specialized contexts, as well as expert witness services for more than 20 years, including consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony in matters involving psychological injury, forensic evaluation, and clinical standards of care. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, awarded summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of California, Los Angeles.