Provides Opinion & Testimony In:
Psychoanalyst Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Sexual Predators, Violence Potential, Workplace Violence, Etiology of Psychotic Behavior, Competency Stand Trial, Child Abuse Allegations, Workers Compensation, Criminal Responsibility, Development Disability, Substance Abuse, Psychological Test, Forensic, Assessment of Criminal Responsibility, Restoration of Insanity, Assessment of Violence Potential, Evaluation of Potential Violence Between Inmates, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Effects of Trauma On Behavior, Evaluation of Developmentally Disabled, Mental Health Care System, Managed Care, Differential Diagnosis, Personality Disorders, Psychotic Thinking, Affective Disorders, Impulse Disorders, Psychoanalysis, Intensive Psychotherapy, Psychodiagnosis, Family Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Violent, Impulse Disorders, Personality Disorders, Primitive Mental States, Psychotic Thinking, Crisis Management, Rapid Hospital Stabilization, Psychological Testing, Eating Disorders, Impulse Disorders, Substance Abuse, Treatment of Adults, Adolescents, Evaluation of Violence Potential, Workplace Violence, Etiology of Psychotic Behavior, Rehabilitation Potential, Prognosis of Potential Criminal Behavior Substance Abuse, Mental Illness, Insanity Restoration, Criminal Responsibility, Testimony Regarding Child Abuse Allegations,
Expert Witness No.547
California
Professional Experience
1985 – Present, Private practice, Santa Ana, CA.
Outpatient and inpatient practice with adults, adolescents and families. Psychoanalysis, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and psychodiagnostic evaluations. Worker’s Compensation and forensic evaluation.
1995 – Present, Consulting Psychologist, A Healthcare Center, Newport Beach, CA.
Staff consultation, diagnostic evaluations, individual and family therapy with geriatric patients and family members. In collaboration with Cornerstone Management Corporation, developed the Senior Residual Service Psychotherapy Program.
1992 – Presen, Clinical Faculty, Pepperdine University
Supervise graduate students in Pepperdine’s Doctor Program in Clinical Psychology.
1995-Present, Research Member, Los Angeles Psychoanalytic Society and Institute’s Research Committee.
Utilizing single-cast methodology to intensively investigate changes in self-and other-schemata during psychoanalysis.
1990 – 1991, Clinical Director, STAT Program, CPC Santa Ana Hospital, Santa Ana, CA. Developed and directed the Short-Term Assessment and Treatment (STAT) Program designed to rapidly assess, intervene, stabilize, and discharge inpatients to a less restrictive care level. Directed daily clinical staffings, treatment groups, and supervised hospital staff in the rapid treatment of adults with psychiatric disorders. Treatment program based on the START Program, which I developed, wrote (1987 and have copyright (TXU 330-967).
1988 – 1989, Clinical director, Mental Health Unit, Midwood Community Hospital, Stanton, CA
Supervised clinical and nursing staff in the intensive treatment of adult inpatients. Directed weekly staff meetings. Provided group psychotherapy. Marketing.
1988 – 1990, Consulting Psychologist, Southern California Edison
Reviewed treatment update forms completed by providers and made recommendations regarding the appropriateness of treatment, and the authorization of ongoing care. Consult with treating psychologists and psychiatrists as necessary.
1987 – 1991, Consulting Psychologist, Cost Care, Inc., a Utilization Review Company. Reviewed inpatient treatment records and made recommendations to third-party payors regarding necessity of acute hospitalization, length of stay, and appropriateness of treatment. Consult with treating clinicians as necessary.
1984 – 1988, Consulting Psychologist, People-in Progress
Consultation with clinical staff and professions in the management of young adults with developmental disabilities, evaluation and treatment recommendations as well as providing written reports to The Regional Center of Orange County on status of developmentally disabled patients.
1984 – 1988, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Chapman University
Taught courses in psychopathology and research methods.
1985, Psychologist, CIGNA Healthplans of California
Assessment and short-term treatment of adults, adolescents, children, and families.
1979 – 1984, Psychologist, Barbara Dawson Educational Center, La Mirada, CA
Individual and group therapy with emotionally disturbed and/or educationally handicapped adolescents and children. Psychological testing. Consulted with teachers and administrators on effective management of learning-disabled youth. Developed and implemented service training for staff.
Internship/Mental Health Worker, Human Services Agency, Orange County Mental Health, Anaheim and Fullerton, CA
Clinical interviewing, psychological testing, individual and group psychotherapy with inpatient and outpatient adults.
Hospital Privileges
Western Medical Center, Barlett and Anaheim, CA
Coastal Communities Hospital, Santa Ana, CA
Flagship Healthcare Center, Newport Beach, CA
Education
1973 B.S. City College of the City University of New York
1975 M.S. City College of the City University of New York
1981 Ph.D. University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Specialization: Professional Psychology.
Post Doctoral Training
1991 – Present, Candidate in psychoanalysis, The Los Angeles Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
1987 – 1991, Training and clinical supervision in the treatment of personality disorders, Masterson Institute, New York
1985 – 1986, One year training program, Structural Family Therapy, University of California, Irvine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science.
1981 – 1982, Advanced training in neuropsychological assessment, University of California, Los Angeles
Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Psychologist, California
Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor, California
Qualified Medical Examination (QME), Department of Industrial Relations, State of California.
Independent Medical Examiner (IME) Health and Welfare Agency, State of California.
Expert Witness Panel, Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, California
Behavioral Specialist, California Department of Health
Psychology Instructor (210813) and Counselor Credentials, California Community Colleges.
Pupil Personnel Credential, California.
Diplomate Status
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners.
Board Certified Forensic Examiner.
Listed in the National Registry of Forensic Examiners.
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Psychological Association.
Member, American Psychological Society.
Member, Society for Personality Assessment.
Member, Psychoanalytic Research Society.
Member and Diplomate, American College of Forensic Examiners
Clinical Associate, Los Angeles Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.
Affiliate Member, American Psychoanalytic Association.
Administrative Experience
Clinical Coordinator for the Senior Residential Service Treatment Program, Cornerstone Management Corporation, Flagship Healthcare Center, Newport Beach, CA., 1996.
President, Clinical Associate Organization, Los Angeles Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, 1994-1995.
Clinical Director, STAT Program, CPC Santa Ana Psychiatric Hospital, Santa Ana, CA., 1990-1991.
Clinical Director, Mental Health Unit, Midwood Community Hospital, Stanton, CA
1988-1989.
Papers and Presentiations
Available upon request
