Psychological Evaluations &Consultations
Expert Witness, Psychologist
25 years of experience. Dr. Wittenberg is a licensed psychologist specializing in independent complex, psychological evaluations and testimony. She has developed forensic mental health programs and provided psychological expertise to court-mandated mental health services, employment and medical-legal matters, child development and safety issues, and custody and “best interests” testimony. She is available nationwide on a wide range of matters either in person or virtually.
Curriculum Vitae
View Dr. Wittenberg’s curriculum vitae here
Meet Dr. Heather Wittenberg
Dr. Heather Wittenberg is a collaborative, experienced, and court‑friendly psychologist who understands the crucial difference between forensic and clinical roles. She combines an approachable, down‑to‑earth style with clear, objective, and evidence‑based opinions—making her evaluations and testimony easier for judges, attorneys, and juries to understand and use. Dr. Wittenberg provides services in-person and virtually, and travels extensively for case work and speaking events.
Services
Independent Psychological Evaluations & Expert Witness Testimony
Dr. Wittenberg specializes in psychological evaluations and has completed over 2,000 psychological assessments across public and private systems. Her forensic and med‑legal work includes (but is not limited to)
*Available for consultation nationwide; in-person or virtual*
Independent Psychological Evaluations & Expert Witness Testimony
Civil litigation
Public Agencies & Private Parties Personal Injury
Employment, emotional distress, trauma, malingering, feigning, qualified forensics examiner
Adult & Child Matters
Complex Psychological matters for adults & children. Early childhood development specialty
Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs / IPEs)
Med‑legal psych evaluations in Worker’s Compensation and other employment settings. Trauma, emotional distress, agreed medical evaluations (AME). Pre-existing psychological conditions, impairment, disability, and apportionment.
Evaluations are available in person or via HIPAA‑compliant telehealth platforms, depending on case needs. Dr. Wittenberg is accustomed to traveling in order to provide in-person services as needed. She is licensed as a psychologist in California and Hawaii.
Early Childhood, Parenting, and Family Systems Expertise
In addition to general forensic work, Dr. Wittenberg brings deep expertise in:
- Public education and large platform media communications regarding early childhood development and parenting. Media trained, with live television and social media experience.
- Former university faculty member with experience training undergraduate, graduate, internship, and postdoctorate level students.
- Court‑mandated Intensive Family Therapy and similar programming experience, including program design and implementation.
- Management‑level consultation to Family Courts and Child Welfare agencies
- Expert consultation, confidential case review, and testimony in child welfare, custody, adult psychiatric, substance abuse, and mental health cases.
She has trained thousands of parents, clinicians, and professional staff, and is a highly sought‑after presenter on child development, attachment, and complex family systems.
Communication Style & Report Quality
Dr. Wittenberg is known for:
- Accessible, easy‑to‑understand reports grounded in widely accepted, evidence‑based science
- A personable, steady presence in depositions and courtroom testimony
- Comfort with live TV, radio, and public speaking, which translates into clear, confident communication with Triers of Fact
- A practical appreciation for legal timelines—she understands that rush evaluations are sometimes necessary and works to deliver thorough, timely reports when the situation demands it
- Broad experience working with people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic levels, and clinical issues—including rural and underserved populations. Her approachable manner helps people feel safe and understood, which supports honest and thorough evaluations.
She is available to travel for in‑person evaluations and testimony when circumstances require on‑site presence.
Contact
Request a consultation
Send a brief message with your case type and timeline. Dr. Wittenberg will contact you to set up a free initial call.
