Legal / Forensic Services
Psychological questions arise in legal proceedings more often than many attorneys initially expect — and the quality of the expert opinion brought to those questions can meaningfully shape outcomes. I work at the intersection of clinical psychology and the law, providing independent evaluations that are thorough, clearly reasoned, and written to be useful to the legal professionals and courts relying on them.
I integrate clinical expertise with working knowledge of legal standards and the demands of judicial processes. My evaluations are designed to address the specific psychological and legal questions at hand — not to advocate for either party, but to provide an honest, well-supported expert opinion.
Areas of Evaluation
My forensic work encompasses both civil and criminal matters, including:
Competency evaluations
Mental state and capacity assessments
Risk assessment
Psychological impact and damages evaluations
Developmental trauma and its effects on behavior and functioning
Adolescent brain development and its relevance to culpability and decision-making
Workers' Compensation (QME)
I am a Panel-Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) through the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. In this role I provide independent psychological evaluations to help resolve disputed claims, offering comprehensive opinions on diagnosis, causation, apportionment, and treatment necessity.
A Note on Telehealth QME Evaluations
California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board regulations permit QME evaluations to be conducted via telehealth, and my workers' compensation evaluations are conducted this way. In practice, the format does not compromise the rigor of the evaluation. The same clinical interview, the same validated assessment framework, and the same standards for a comprehensive written opinion apply regardless of modality. What attorneys consistently say matters the most is the quality of the report — and that I take seriously.
Kansas forensic evaluations for civil and criminal matters are conducted in person or via telehealth.
Working With Me
I understand that retaining a forensic psychologist — particularly one you haven't worked with before — involves a degree of trust in their judgment and their ability to communicate complex findings clearly. I am happy to provide de-identified sample reports to attorneys who want a sense of my approach and writing before moving forward.
For inquiries about a specific case or to discuss whether my expertise fits your needs, please reach out directly.