Psychology

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Dr. Danita Stewart is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California with more than two decades of experience in psychological assessment, disability evaluation, forensic consultation, and clinical care across medical, legal, and institutional settings. Her professional background reflects a strong emphasis on diagnostic accuracy, thorough documentation, and evidence-based psychological evaluation for diverse populations. Since January 2024, Dr. Stewart has served as a VA Examiner with MRG Exams in Palmdale, California. In this role, she conducts comprehensive psychological assessments...
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Dr. David C. Lorentzen is a California-licensed psychologist (PSY 23226) with more than 15 years of clinical and psychological assessment experience. He is also a certified Qualified Medical Evaluator authorized by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation Medical Unit to conduct neutral medical-legal psychological evaluations. His assessment experience includes psychoeducational and diagnostic evaluations for children and adults, including assessment of cognitive functioning, academic achievement, diagnostic clarification, and accommodation needs in educational and workplace settings. Since January 2020, Dr. Lorentzen has...
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Dr. David Shepard is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY32258) with extensive experience providing psychotherapy, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and clinical consultation across community mental health, school-based wellness settings, and private practice. His work spans individual and couples therapy, case management, supervision, and psychological evaluations delivered both in person and via telehealth platforms, with a consistent emphasis on thorough documentation and high-quality clinical care. Since August 2025, Dr. Shepard has served as a Social Security Consultative Examiner with Megalithic Psychology, Inc....
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Dr. Diana S. Avalle is a licensed psychologist in California (PSY31727) who specializes in clinical and forensic psychology. Her areas of expertise include forensic evaluations, and trauma-focused therapy. She earned two bachelor’s degrees at California State University, Long Beach in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Human Development and later.-earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2018. She completed her Pre and Post- Doctoral Internships at the Institute on Violence, Abuse, and...
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Dr. Diana Turner is a California licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment, California POST evaluations, and therapeutic interventions. She currently serves as an Occupational Psychologist II with the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department, Medical Services Division, a role she has held since 2021. In this capacity, she provides comprehensive psychological assessment services for city employees, including screening candidates for safety-sensitive positions such as police officers and firefighters. Her work includes conducting clinical interviews, evaluating psychological, mental,...
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Dr. Em Goodman is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and comprehensive mental health treatment for adults, couples, and families. She is board certified in clinical psychology and has extensive experience providing diagnostic evaluations and therapy through both private practice and community mental health settings. Dr. Goodman’s clinical practice encompasses a wide range of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She...
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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. Eric Gardner, is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (Board of Psychology, License PSY24300) and is based in Eureka, California. He earned his Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Fresno, an American Psychological Association–accredited program. His dissertation, chaired by Siobhan O’Toole, Ph.D., was titled “Is anatomy destiny in dreams? A content analysis of the dreams of heterosexual and homosexual men and women,” defended...
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Dr. Ethan I. Bregman is a licensed psychologist in California (PSY 21884) and Oregon (3152) with extensive experience in clinical care, program oversight, and mental health policy. Since 2015, he has served as a Consulting Psychologist with the California Department of Health Care Services, Program Policy & Quality Assurance Branch in Sacramento. In this role, he acts as a clinical expert and Hearing Officer for Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) appeals, reviewing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric records for medical necessity and...
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Dr. Foresteen Sandra Forbes is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in forensic, trauma-informed, and clinical psychology. She currently provides online therapy and assessment services through Rula, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, phobias, relationship difficulties, and complex trauma, including narcissistic abuse. She employs evidence-based interventions including CBT, somatic therapy, guided imagery, and trauma-informed approaches. Dr. Forbes earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University (1997–2003, APA-accredited), following a Master’s in Marital and Family Therapy (1984–1986) from...