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Forensic Psychology Services
Robert G. Thompson, Psy.D., is a clinical and forensic psychologist, a consultant, an educator, and an expert witness in the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, where he holds active licenses to practice. He provides a variety of services to children, adolescents, and adults, including forensic psychological evaluations, the use of psychological methods and procedures to address legal or court-related questions. His criminal forensic work focuses on the following areas: competency to stand trial; competency to waive Miranda rights; criminal responsibility or “mental state” evaluations in cases where not guilty by reason of insanity, guilty but mentally ill, extreme emotional distress, duress, and self-defense are in question; violence risk assessment; correctional mental health treatment; fitness for duty in police, security, and correctional personnel; and evaluations in presentencing matters.
In the civil area of forensic psychology, Dr. Thompson provides evaluations in disability cases (Social Security, worker’s compensation), in personal injury cases, and to situations where an independent medical (psychological) opinion is needed. He works with family courts to provide opinions on competency to proceed in permanency matters, in custody matters, and when questions or parental capacity are present. Dr. Thompson also provides clinical psychological evaluations for purposes of differential diagnosis (deciding which diagnosis is correct) and to inform appropriate treatment and placement of individuals with mental health conditions. Dr. Thompson has presented on a wide variety of topics at professional conferences across the United States.
If you think Dr. Thompson may be able to provide a useful service to you or someone you know, we encourage you to contact him. There is never a charge for an initial telephone consultation.
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