Dr. Goldenson has expertise in a wide range of forensic assessments and is frequently retained to conduct civil, criminal, and other medico-legal evaluations.
Her strong publication and teaching track-record makes her sought after by lawyers and other professionals to provide consultation and training. She has a particular interest and expertise in the evaluation of trauma-related conditions in both civil and criminal contexts.
Common Referrals
- Expert evaluation of harms related to historical childhood abuse, abuse occurring in institutional contexts, intimate partner violence, and other potentially traumatic events
- Review of opposing experts’ reports
- Litigation consultation
- Pre-sentence risk assessments
- Mental health assessments used for mitigation
- Assessments related to employment/fitness to work