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Dr. Gonzalez brings over a decade of specialized expertise at the intersection of clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and the legal system. She completed rigorous postdoctoral training focused on neuropsychological assessment and maintains an active clinical practice specializing in complex neurocognitive evaluations.
Throughout a career spanning private practice, county mental health, and forensic assessment, she has established a reputation for rigorous clinical evaluations with individuals from age five through the lifespan. She is currently paneled with the Los Angeles County Superior Court and serves as an expert witness in both state and federal courts.
Dr. Gonzalez serves as a Forensic Neuropsychologist at Healthy Mind Psychological Services, Inc., providing evaluations for Mental Health Diversion, Competency to Stand Trial, Mitigation, Violence Risk, and NGRI. As a Clinical Psychologist II for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Public Guardian, she evaluates criteria for LPS, Murphy, and Probate Conservatorships.
Previous roles include the Eastland Neuropsychology Group and LAC-DMH's School Threat Assessment Response Team (START) and Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT). Bilingual in English and Spanish, she also trains and supervises doctoral-level interns in forensic practice.
Education
- Psy.D., Clinical Forensic Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
- M.A., Forensic Psychology, Argosy University
- B.S., Public Administration, The University of Arizona
Professional Affiliations
- Forensic Mental Health Association of California (FMHAC)
- Hispanic Neuropsychological Society (HNS)
- National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
- American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN)
- East San Gabriel Valley Mental Health Professionals Association (ESGV)