Mental health evaluations, psychosocial assessment, and behavioral health intervention are central to her licensed clinical social worker expert witness practice developed through 19 years of experience in clinical social work, behavioral health, educational settings, and integrated care environments. Her work includes mental health consultation and education, psychosocial and behavioral assessments, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, substance abuse counseling, and therapeutic services involving children, adolescents, transitional-age youth, adults, and families. Her clinical background also includes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, problem-solving therapy, parenting education, screening and brief intervention services, and individual, family, and group counseling. The expert has prior expert witness work and court testimony experience. She has held leadership, academic, and administrative responsibilities within social work education programs, behavioral health initiatives, school districts, hospitals, health centers, and community-based mental health programs. Her experience includes oversight of law enforcement and social work collaboration initiatives, behavioral health training consortium activities, field education leadership, clinical supervision, mental health program development, and interdisciplinary coordination involving healthcare providers, educators, families, and community organizations. Additional responsibilities included conducting biopsychosocial assessments, child abuse investigations, court-related documentation, crisis intervention, case management, grant-supported program oversight, and consultation services for medical staff, teachers, administrators, and caregivers. Her work also involved development of trauma-informed practices, integrated behavioral health programs, social work and law enforcement partnerships, and support services for children and families experiencing behavioral, emotional, and social challenges. Professional credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Pupil Personnel Services Credential certification. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, Master of Social Work degree, and Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Additional professional training includes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, screening and brief intervention and referral to treatment, problem-solving therapy, mental health consultation and education, and parenting intervention programs. Professional affiliations and leadership involvement include the National Association of Social Workers, Network for Social Work Management, and forensic social work advisory activities.