Behavioral Health Sciences Expert Witnesses in California

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Expert witnesses in Behavioral Health Sciences practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, social work, counseling, and addiction therapy. Some of the most common specialties among these expert witnesses include child psychology, geriatric psychiatry, substance abuse counseling, forensic psychology, and mental health counseling. They have provided opinions on the effects of trauma, mental illness, substance abuse, family dynamics, and cognitive disorders.

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Behavioral Health Sciences Experts in California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This highly-qualified social worker has more than 20 years of experience in her field, working in various settings such as residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. She earned her BS in social work from Northern Arizona University before earning her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. This expert is a licensed clinical social worker and is active in her field as a member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals. Formerly, she served as a therapist at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services before working in multiple roles in the psychiatry department of Kaiser Permanente. This expert is currently a social working in private practice in California, where she specializes in several areas related to women's health, including maternal mental health and PTSD.

Social Worker, A private practice in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of Southern California

Woodland Hills |

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This expert gained his MD from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency in neurology at Brown University. He completed an additional fellowship in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert is board certified in neurology. Currently he is an assistant professor of neurology of a university's memory and aging center and an attending at a neurology clinic.

Assistant Professor, A Medical School in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of South Florida

San Francisco |

California

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FAQs for Behavioral Health Sciences Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a Behavioral Health Sciences expert witness?

A Behavioral Health Sciences expert witness provides insight into mental health issues, addiction, and behavioral disorders in legal cases. They can offer testimony on diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

In what types of cases might I need a Behavioral Health Sciences expert witness?

These experts are often needed in personal injury, malpractice, disability claims, child custody disputes, criminal cases involving mental health defenses, and workplace discrimination cases.

How can a Behavioral Health Sciences expert witness assist in a medical malpractice case?

They can evaluate whether standard care was provided, assess damages related to misdiagnosis or improper treatment, and testify about the impact of such errors on the patient's life.

Are there subspecialties within Behavioral Health Sciences that an expert witness may focus on?

Yes, subspecialties include psychiatry, psychology, social work, counseling, addiction medicine, and neuropsychology. The choice depends on the specifics of your case.

Why is it important to have a Behavioral Health Sciences expert witness in child custody disputes?

These experts can assess parents' mental health status and its potential impact on their ability to provide safe and nurturing care for their children.

How does Expert Institute select its Behavioral Health Sciences expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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