California Forensic Psychologist

Michael J. Perrotti, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist #PSY6384

Licensed Pscyhologist – Pennsylvania – PS 002255L

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #M11916

Michael J. Perrotti, Ph.D.

Psychological Corporation
Practicing for 40 years
Nationwide, San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties

Main areas of practice are Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychology, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, child psychotherapy and assessment
Psychological Testing for career counseling, neuropsychological, and personality issues
Approved Fieldwork Research Internship Site, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Psychology (2018)
Locations: Inland Empire, Orange, and San Diego Counties.

Clinical Practice
- Individual, couple, marital, family, and child therapy
- Interactive, dynamic and patient-centered approach
- Goal-oriented counseling and therapy services
- Family Systems therapy to promote health and integrity of couples and families
- Relationship compatibility testing
- Career and vocational testing and counseling
- Treatment and psychological counseling for military personnel and families
- Assessment of psychiatric neurodevelopmental disorders in geriatric populations
- Assessment of standard care issues with geriatric populations
- Consultant to Department of Health and Human Services.
- Anger Managment
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Sports Psychology
- Hypnosis
- Career and Life Counseling for Young Adults

Criminal Courts:
- Eyewitness Identification
- Sex offenders-risk assessment
- Testamentary capacity
- Competency to stand trial
- Sanity
- False confession
- Miranda
- Criminal intent
- Analysis of child investigative interviews
- Stalking
- Domestic violence
- Brain Injury and effects on behavior
- Assessment of cognitive functioning
Research/ Teaching
- Fieldwork supervisor, Clinical and Research Interns, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Psychology (2018)

Family Courts:
- Bonding study expert
- Assessment of custody and visitation
- Second opinions on custody evaluations
- Assessment of child sexual abuse allegations
Civil Court:
- Competency to execute a will
- Neuropsychology expert
- Expert in brain injury and rehabilitation
- Effects of physical and mental trauma
- Police misconduct
- Taser application and adverse effects
- Living capacity
- Personal care and independence
- Adult guardianship
- Effects of Pornography on minors
- Effects of Tramatic Events

Clinical Experience

Over 30 years of experience treating individuals, couples, families, and children with complex psychological problems and disorders
Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania,
Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC), California
Licensed Psychologist California,
Psychological testing and treatment for children with special needs
Christian-based counseling option available
Past consultant to Diocese of San Bernardino
Specialist in the assessment and treatment of priests, seminarians, and nuns
Guest editor of Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry. Williams & Wilkins.
Contributing Author Textbook on Careers in Psychology.
Expert reviewer of National UR Guidelines in Neuropsychology Assessment and Treatment.
American Psychological Association Division of Trauma Psychology (Featured Article): Assessment and Treatment of Complex PTSD.
Domestic Violence Trainer, Interface Children and Family Services, Ventura County, CA
Lecturer and Support Provider, Rape Crisis Center, Ventura County, CA
Consult with USC Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery in cases of Brain Trauma.
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, USC 2005-2006
Vice President, National Honor Society in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Member of National Academy of Neuropsychology
Dean’s List, University of Delaware
Tuition Scholarship, University of Delaware

Forensic Experience

Certified Forensic expert, Inland chapter, California Psychological Association
Invited CLE Lecturer, assessment of child sexual abuse allegations, Minors Counsel section, Orange County Superior Court, California Psychological Association
Invited speaker, Salesianum High School, Wilmington Delaware, PSI Beta Honor Society, Santiago Canyon College
Testimony contributed to reversal of murder conviction Court of Appeals
Motion for new trial granted based on expert testimony of Dr. Perrotti
Invited guest editor, Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, Williams and Wilkins.
Invited interview, NBC news regarding serial murderer in Yorba Linda, CA.
Invited interview, ABC news, Family Homicide, New York
Invited expert, CSI crime scene, Vanished, and Numbers
Consulting expert, State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science, Enforcement Division.
Featured article, Orange County Register
Presidents Community Service Award, The White House
Life member of American Psychological Association
Life Member of California Psychological Association
Member of National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
Member of Society for Personality Assessment
Member of Orange County Peace Officers Association
Member of American College of Forensic Psychology