Professional Credentials & Qualifications

Complete overview of education, licensure, court qualifications, and professional experience

Education

Psy.D., Forensic Psychology

Court Experience

400+ Expert Testimonies

Expert Witness

Court-Qualified

Experience

15+ Years Forensic Practice

Education & Professional Training

Doctoral Education

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Forensic Psychology Concentration

Specialized Training

  • Advanced training in narcissistic personality disorder and high-conflict personalities
  • Child custody evaluation methodology and best practices
  • Parental alienation assessment and intervention strategies
  • Domestic violence and coercive control dynamics
  • Forensic psychological assessment and report writing
  • Expert witness testimony and courtroom procedures

Continuing Education

Dr. Tolbert maintains active continuing education in:

  • Current research in narcissistic abuse and personality disorders
  • Evolving case law in child custody and family law
  • Updates to psychological testing instruments and protocols
  • Ethics in forensic psychology practice

Licensure & Professional Certifications

State Licensure

Florida Licensed Psychologist

Licensed by the Florida Board of Psychology
License status can be verified through the Florida Department of Health

Expert Witness Qualifications & Testimony History

Court-Qualified Expert Witness

Expert Witness Testimony:

Dr. Tolbert has been qualified as an expert witness in state court proceedings and provides expert testimony in jurisdictions that admit her credentials. In-person and remote testimony are available where permitted by the court.

Litigation Consultation Reach:

Behind-the-scenes litigation consultation is available remotely to family law attorneys throughout the United States and internationally. All work is protected under attorney-client privilege when retained through the attorney.

Testimony Experience Overview

400+
Total Expert Testimonies
15+
Years Active Practice
Court-Qualified
Expert Witness

Court Experience Types

  • Family Court: Child custody disputes, modification hearings, relocation cases
  • Dependency Court: Child welfare and protective services matters
  • Circuit Court: Complex family law litigation
  • Deposition Testimony: Pre-trial discovery and expert depositions
  • Trial Testimony: Direct and cross-examination experience

Areas of Forensic Expertise

High-Conflict Custody Disputes

  • Personality disorder identification
  • Manipulation pattern analysis
  • Parent-child relationship assessment
  • Best interests of child evaluation

Narcissistic Abuse Recognition

  • Covert narcissistic behaviors
  • DARVO and gaslighting tactics
  • Impression management strategies
  • Psychological manipulation patterns

Parental Alienation

  • Alienating behavior identification
  • Impact on child development
  • Differentiation from estrangement
  • Intervention recommendations

Evaluation Critique & Analysis

  • Methodology review
  • Testing validity assessment
  • Bias identification
  • Alternative interpretations

Professional Standards & Ethics

Dr. Tolbert's practice adheres to the highest professional and ethical standards in forensic psychology:

  • APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
  • Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology
  • AFCC Model Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluation
  • Florida Board of Psychology Rules and Regulations

Ready to Discuss Your Case?

If you're a family law attorney seeking expert consultation or testimony, contact Dr. Tolbert to discuss how her qualifications can strengthen your case.

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