A forensic psychologist with more than 30 years of experience provides expert analysis in matters involving psychological injury, psychiatric nursing, and standards of care. She evaluates conditions arising from workplace incidents, personal injury, and malpractice claims, with experience in consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony. Her background integrates clinical psychology and psychiatric nursing, supporting assessment of complex behavioral and mental health issues in legal contexts.

Her expertise includes assessment of PTSD, emotional distress, malingering, disability, fitness-for-duty, and psychological trauma, as well as cases involving harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, ADA claims, elder abuse, and wrongful death. She has conducted more than 1,000 psychological evaluations and has testified in approximately 60 court and administrative proceedings. Her work involves review of medical and psychiatric records, clinical interviews, and application of psychological testing to evaluate causation, impairment, and standards of care.

She holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), a Master of Nursing with specialization as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Diploma in Nursing. She has completed postgraduate training in forensic psychology, psychoanalytic theory, psychological assessment of children and adolescents, infant diagnosis and psychological development, and trauma assessment and treatment. She maintains professional affiliations with the Arizona Psychological Association and has also participated in professional organizations including the American Psychological Association, American Psychoanalytic Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, reflecting her longstanding involvement in forensic psychology, mental health, and legal practice.