California Forensic Psychologist About
Michael J. Perrotti, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist #PSY6384
Licensed Pscyhologist – Pennsylvania – PS 002255L
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #M11916
- Psychological Corporation
- Practicing for 40 years
- Nationwide, San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties
Overview of Practice Areas:
- 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.
Main Areas of Focus:
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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
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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
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Research/ Teaching
- Fieldwork supervisor, Clinical and Research Interns, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Psychology (2018)
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Family Courts:
- Bonding study expert
- Assessment of custody and visitation
- Second opinions on custody evaluations
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Assessment of child sexual abuse allegations
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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
Experience:
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.
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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
Michael J. Perrotti, Ph.D.
