With more than 20 years of experience as a practicing psychologist, this expert witness specializes in adult clinical neuropsychology and pediatric neuropsychology, conducting comprehensive forensic and clinical evaluations for individuals age 6 and older. She has provided expert witness services that include litigation consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in a range of legal matters. Her forensic case history reflects involvement in workers’ compensation, criminal, civil defense, and plaintiff matters across multiple jurisdictions. She does not perform child custody evaluations.

She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and completed post-graduate certification in neuropsychology. She is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in 3 states. Board certifications include Pediatric Neuropsychology through the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology and Professional Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. She also maintains the Certificate of Professional Qualification and the Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate through the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.

Her professional work includes disability evaluations and workers’ compensation examinations, including service as a Qualified Medical Evaluator. She has maintained a private practice in clinical psychology and neuropsychology for over 25 years, following earlier roles within a county department of mental health. In litigation settings, her expertise encompasses traumatic brain injury, concussion and post-concussion syndrome, birth injury, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, brain tumors, memory disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders. She conducts detailed medical records review, case analysis, and assessment of cognitive functioning, executive functioning, effort, malingering, and decision-making capacity. These evaluations are relevant in personal injury, employment, educational, criminal, probate, elder law, and business disputes where neurocognitive status, functional impairment, capacity, or undue influence are at issue.

Her professional affiliations include the American Psychological Association, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, American College of Professional Neuropsychology, National Association of Neuropsychology, California Psychological Association, and National Traumatic Brain Injury Association. She has presented to attorneys and professional organizations on topics such as credibility assessment, trauma-informed interviewing, and capacity in probate and trust litigation, reflecting continued engagement at the intersection of neuropsychology and the legal system. Her opinions are grounded in standardized neuropsychological testing methods, accepted diagnostic criteria, and established clinical and forensic assessment practices applicable to both adult and pediatric populations.