Forensic Psychology

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Dr. Emily Mouser is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic and clinical assessments, with extensive experience providing therapy, evaluations, and expert recommendations for individuals involved in legal proceedings. She currently serves as an Evaluating Psychologist at Nogales Psychological Counseling, where she conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnoses mental health conditions, and provides treatment recommendations aligned with both clinical and legal standards. Dr. Mouser earned her Doctor of Clinical Psychology from California Southern University (Magna Cum Laude) and holds both a...
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Dr. Jessica L. Roos is a licensed forensic psychologist with multi-state licensure, including California, Vermont, Texas, and Florida (telehealth). She is the founder of Roos Forensic Consulting, Inc., where she provides comprehensive forensic psychological evaluations and expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. Her expertise includes personal injury and emotional distress evaluations, competency to stand trial, psychosexual assessments, violence risk assessments, mitigation reports, Franklin evaluations, testamentary capacity, and insanity defense. Prior to establishing her own practice, Dr. Roos served as...
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Dr. Kaleb Singleton is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience serving diverse populations across forensic, correctional, developmental, and outpatient settings. He brings an eclectic and compassionate approach to therapy, integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with a client-centered focus grounded in empathy, self-acceptance, and respect for the human condition. Dr. Singleton holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Akron. He is licensed to practice in both California...
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Kerry A. Hannifin, Psy.D. in a licensed forensic and clinical psychologist. Dr. Hannifin is currently a Senior Psychologist Supervisor with the Department of State Hospitals – Patton, where she has been employed for 15 years. In her role at DSH-Patton, Dr. Hannifin oversees the PC 1370, Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST), division of the hospital’s Forensic Evaluation Department, the largest forensic department in the nation. Dr. Hannifin developed and implemented the IST forensic program at DSH-Patton, the first to be...
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Dr. Melissa Bagwell is a licensed clinical forensic psychologist in California (PSY27305), with over a decade of progressive experience conducting forensic psychological evaluations, directing multidisciplinary programs, and overseeing mental health treatment for high-risk populations. She earned her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Forensic Psychology in 2013 and Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology in 2011 from Alliant International University, following her Bachelor of Science in Criminology from the University of La Verne in 2009. Since November 2024, Dr. Bagwell has...
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Dr. Michelle De La Garza is a licensed clinical forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience providing mental health services to specialized populations, including adult and juvenile sex offenders and individuals diagnosed with severe psychotic disorders. She currently serves as a staff psychologist at North Kern State Prison, where she delivers direct clinical care, supports crisis intervention efforts, and contributes to treatment planning within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Dr. De La Garza began her career as...
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Rachyll Dempsey, Psy.D., Q.M.E, ABPP, is a forensic neuropsychologist with offices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and practicing throughout California. Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006, she has been a Qualified Medical Evaluator since 2014 and an Independent Practitioner through CASOMB (California Sex Offender Management Board) since 2012. Further, she attained Board Certification in Forensic Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in 2017. Dr. Dempsey has dedicated her career to building her specialty in psychological...
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Roger Karlsson, Ph.D., ABPP, Q.M.E., has been a licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist since 1993, and is board certified in Forensic Psychology and a Qualified Medical Examiner. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Science at the University of California in 2005. Dr. Karlsson a member of the California Psychological Association, Fellow of the American Academy for Forensic Psychology, Fulbright Fellow, International Psychoanalytic Association, Swedish Psychoanalytic Society, San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, and the Santa Clara County Psychological Association.
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Sharon Chernoff, Ph.D., QME is a clinical and forensic psychologist licensed in both California (PSY 27732) and Arizona (3494).  Her forensic practice includes workers’ compensation evaluations as a QME (143298), and serving as a consultant and expert witness in civil litigation.  Dr. Chernoff received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego in the spring of 2000.  Following graduation, she completed a fellowship at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center in...