Trusted, Objective Expertise.
Driven Resilience.

Where psychology, experience, research, and the law intersect to further justice.

Expert Witness Testimony

As a 23-year federal agent and licensed clinical psychologist, my areas of expertise include science-based investigative interviewing, coerced or false confessions, and the dynamics of interpersonal crimes.

Available for expert witness testimony in cases related to:

  • Wrongful conviction stemming from coerced or false confessions

  • Sufficiency of the investigative interview

  • Establishing consent (or lack thereof)

  • Understanding power dynamics in sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence investigations

  • Memory

  • Cognitive biases

Case Consultation

With over two decades investigating and supervising violent crimes against kids and adults worldwide, I provide case consultation to law enforcement personnel and attorneys to facilitate sufficiency and justice. Consultation services include:

  • Preparing for investigative or witness interviews

  • Generating investigative leads

  • Working with uncooperative witnesses

  • Comprehensive case reviews for best practices

Teaching & Training

As a military leader and 23-year (and counting) federal agent, teaching and training are true passions of mine. Topics include:

  • Investigative interviewing

  • Victimology, grooming, cognitive biases, memory

  • Power dynamics associated with sexual assault

  • The psychology of victims of sexual assault

  • The psychology of suspects of sexual assault

  • Characteristics of serial sex offenders

  • Considerations in allegations of child abuse  

I have experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate university levels in the areas of psychology and forensic science. I have extensive experience providing training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and have taught local and state police departments.

Wellness for Attorneys & Law Enforcement

Combining my law enforcement and clinical psychology backgrounds, I know first-hand how we are affected by the job. I provide wellness seminars for law enforcement personnel, attorneys and their families across the globe.

I have worked with local, state, federal and international partners to develop tailored workshops based on the audience and the culture with whom I will be working. Upon request, seminars may also include family members.

Some of the most popular seminars include:

  • How to Proactively Manage Stress and Maintain Resilience

  • How to Deal with Repeated Exposure

  • Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Vicarious Trauma

  • The Hidden Cost of Law Enforcement.

Public Speaking/Workshops

I enjoy speaking to a wide-range of audiences on topics including:

  • Law enforcement and leadership

  • Women as Leaders in Law Enforcement

  • Getting Over Imposter Syndrome

  • Navigating Conflict: How to Have Difficult Conversations.