Education

1981 Ph.D. Educational Psychology

1978 Master of Science: Interdisciplinary in
Curriculum, Educational Psychology and Psychology

1977 Bachelor of Science: Art Education

Experience

2005 Inactive

2001-2004 Forensic Psychology

1995-2001 Medical leave

1993-95 Organizational Psychology, Consultation

1992-93 Co-Founded ReGard Consulting

1985-93 Private Practice, Eugene, OR

1985 Licensed for Independent Practice

1981 Founded Addiction Counseling and Education
Services (ACES) a deferred prosecution program

Awards, Boards and Offices Held

Volunteer of the Year Sunriver Music Festival, 2005
Distinguished Alumus for Central Region, U of O College
of Education Alumni, 2003
U of O Alumni Board, Director
Central Oregon Llama Association, Pres.
Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce, marketing
Sunriver Women’s Club, Communication Co-Chair
Lane County Mental Health Providers Association
Rotary Club of Sunriver, Pres.
Rotarian of the Year 1997, 1998
Lane County Psychologist’s Association, Pres.
Lane County Psychologist’s Association Psychologist
of the Year, 1992
Lane County Council on Alcoholism, Treas.
OR Substance Abuse Professionals Assoc, Sec'y.

Forensic psychology covers any case in which a legal action is involved and requires a psychological evaluation. The cases can be criminal or civil. The most common cases in civil courts are custody disputes, personal injury and worker's comp. Other types of cases my include sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful death, etc.

The psychologist who does the evaluations should have extensive experience in a broad range of areas as well as specific training in forensic evaluations.

There are two types of testimony in legal issues. One is fact witness testimony and the other is expert witness testimony. A fact witness testifies about things that usually occur in the treatment setting. An expert witness must be impartial if appointed by the court, or can represent one of the parties. In court appointments, the court is the client and when the attorney or client hires a psychologist, they are the client.

Who arranges the evaluations?

The court may appoint an evaluator or an attorney may hire one. Sometimes an attorney will hire an evaluator to render a second opinion. Judges, prosecutors and individuals have also hired psychologists to assist in cases.

How are clients protected in forensic evaluations?

Court ordered evaluations are not confidential. All information on record during the proceedings is public. Alcohol and Drug treatment is confidential under federal law, but if you are involved in a violation in which substance abuse is an issue, the court can order your therapy records released. This is also true in custody cases, abuse cases and all other forensic cases.

Will my insurance cover my evaluation?

No, all expenses must be covered by the client and paid in advance.

What is the usual cost of an evaluation?

There is no set fee. An estimate may be available, but cases can vary and it is difficult to determine in advance. A custody evaluation can range from $3000 to $10,000 depending on the animosity and number of documents reviewed.