Dr. Dana R. Anderson is a court-appointed Forensic Psychologist for the California Superior Court- who provides psychological evaluations to individuals at various stages of the justice process. Dr. Anderson received a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Forensic Psychology, a Master's degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration. She is licensed as a Psychologist in California and Nevada by the California Board of Psychology and is licensed under PSYPACT and can provide services in all PSYPACT states.
Criminal Evaluations - Dr. Anderson assesses and diagnoses inmates detained in Correctional and Psychiatric Facilities and State Hospitals to determine competency to stand trial and is retained by the Public Defender's office to evaluate Mental Health Diversion cases. Most criminal cases involve serious penal code violations, including murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, or intimate partner violence.
- Competency to Stand Trial
- Mentally Disordered Offender
- Insanity
- Mental Health / Pre-Trial Diversion
| - Malingering Psychosis or Memory to Avoid Prosecution
- Feigning a Mental Illness
- Psychopathology
- Psychological Autopsy
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Civil Litigation and Family Law - Dr. Anderson is retained by the plaintiff's and defendant's counsel to provide psychological evaluations to assist the court in legal decisions, where the psychological state is under evaluation or is in question. Dr. Anderson provides psycholegal evaluation reports to the court and is retained by law firms and attorneys to evaluate plaintiffs and defendants.
- Mitigating or Aggravating Factors
- Malingering or Feigning Symptoms for Secondary Gain
- Guardianship -Capacity to Make Medical or Financial Decisions
| - LPS Conservatorship Recommendation
- Fitness For Duty
- Psychiatric Disability
- Immigration Evaluations
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View Dr. Dana Anderson's Clinical Consulting Profile.