On today’s episode, I chatted with Dr. Leslie Dobson, Psy.D., a clinical and forensic psychologist, author, and speaker. We talked about:

• Dr. Leslie's journey into a forensic psychology career
• Securing an internship at St. Elizabeth's Hospital 
• Alarming times at Atascadero State Hospital 
• Enlightenment  that emerged through working with violent criminal offenders
• Transitioning into private practice focusing on civil litigation 
• Becoming an author and her upcoming book, "The Friends Cleanse." 

About Dr. Leslie

Dr. Leslie has spent over 20 years in the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders in individual and group therapy, and criminal and civil law. Her experience ranges from mild life adjustments to severe and persistent mental health struggles. 50% of her practice focuses on evidence-based clinical intervention for trauma. 50% of her practice is focused on civil litigation and personal injury, assessing the validity and truthfulness and post-injury emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning.

If interested in forensic consultation, assessment, or testimony, please contact her directly for more information, or through Leslie Dobson, BS, MS, MA, PsyD Expert Witness - SEAK, Inc. (seakexperts.com)

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