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Psychology Expert Witness Services
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In depositions and court cases, psychology plays a role in explaining the causes and symptoms of mental health conditions and how they can affect a person. An expert witness psychologist consults and testifies about psychology-related issues through expert witness testimony or reports. If your case needs the support of a psychology professional, Intellex can help you find the right person for your case within our network of industry experts.
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What Is a Psychology Expert Witness?
A psychology expert is a mental health professional who has experience treating patients’ mental and emotional needs using behavioral interventions and psychotherapy. In addition to treating patients, psychologists and psychiatrists can lend their knowledge to legal cases as expert witnesses.
A psychology expert witness can provide invaluable information for employment, family and civil cases. Whether addressing the plaintiff or defendant, these professionals can provide their professional opinion on a person’s psychological or emotional state.
Intellex’s professional network has a wide selection of psychology expert witnesses with years of industry experience and the necessary credentials. You can find a professional with a specialized background to bring their expertise to your case and improve your credibility and trust.
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How an Expert Witness Psychologist Can Help
A psychology expert witness is an invaluable asset in many legal cases. These professionals can:
- Provide more information about mental health conditions.
- Explain how events, injuries and medical illnesses may affect a person’s mental well-being.
- Perform independent examinations or evaluations.
- Discuss standards for inpatient mental health care.
- Assess a person’s risk to themselves or others.
- Evaluate a defendant’s ability to stand trial for a criminal case.
A psychology expert can testify about topics such as:
- Personal injury
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Fitness for duty
- Dementia
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Trauma
- Sexual assault
- Malingering
- Depression
- Concussions
- Disability
How to Find the Right Psychology Expert Witness for Your Case
A psychology expert needs the right background, availability, communication skills, credentials and qualifications for your case. When searching for an expert, consider their:
Academic credentials
Psychologists with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree have a background in academic research, whereas psychologists with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) have clinical experience.
Specialized training
The American Psychological Association recognizes 18 psychology specialties, including clinical psychology, forensic psychology, industrial-organizational psychology and couple and family psychology. Consider a psychologist’s specialty to determine if they’re a suitable expert for your case.
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If your case needs a psychology expert, work with Intellex. We will help your company find and hire an expert for your litigation needs. Our database has experts in several industries and over 30,000 subject areas. Whether you need a consultation or a witness testimony, Intellex can connect you to the right professional. Search our full database for an expert for your case, or contact our team directly for more information about psychology expert witness services.