Business Details
Expert Psychology Witness Services & Evaluations
Julie Armstrong, Psy. D brings over four decades of clinical and forensic experience to her work as a psychological and nursing expert. Beginning her career in 1984 as a Registered Nurse, she earned a Master's degree in Nursing from UCLA and became one of California's first Clinical Nurse Specialists in 1990. After completing a Doctorate in Psychology at Pepperdine University, she has served as a Licensed Psychologist since 1998, offering independent psychological evaluations and expert witness testimony. Her expertise spans psychological trauma, emotional distress, and standards of care for nursing practice, with a focus on medico-legal matters. She has evaluated employment-related claims, personal injury cases, and civil litigation involving medical malpractice.Recognized as a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California, she also serves as a Content Expert for the California Board of Psychology and is credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Armstrong has taught at prestigious institutions, provided continuing education seminars, and appeared as a psychological expert in true crime television. She is available for consultation nationwide and internationally, either in person or via secure video, and has testified extensively in depositions, court, and administrative hearings.
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Expert Witness Services
Independent Medical Exams
Confidential File Reviews
Aviation Personality Assessments
SIBTF Evaluations
Testimony in Depositions
Consultation on Medico-Legal Matters
Continuing Education Seminars
Mentoring for Clinicians
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of clinical and forensic experience.
- Our team provides expert testimony in Deposition, Court, and Administrative hearings.
- We offer mentoring to clinicians new to expert witness testimony.
- We are credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
- Specialized in psychological evaluations for legal cases.
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Psychology
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- National Register of Health Service Psychologists
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Dr. Armstrong conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for legal cases, focusing on trauma, emotional distress, and nursing standards. Her assessments include testing for malingering, impairment, and fitness for duty. These evaluations provide critical insights for civil litigation, personal injury claims, and employment disputes.
Expert Witness Services
As a licensed psychologist and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dr. Armstrong offers expert witness testimony in court, depositions, and administrative hearings. Her expertise covers psychological damages, harassment allegations, and nursing care standards. She provides clear, evidence-based analysis for both plaintiff and defense cases.
Confidential File Reviews
Dr. Armstrong performs detailed reviews of medical and psychological records to assess case merits. These reviews identify inconsistencies, document patterns, and evaluate the validity of claims. They are essential for attorneys seeking objective analysis of complex medico-legal matters.
Aviation Personality Assessments
Specialized psychological evaluations for aviation professionals, including pilots and air traffic controllers. These assessments ensure compliance with FAA regulations and identify potential mental health risks. They are critical for safety-sensitive roles in the aviation industry.
Continuing Education Seminars
Dr. Armstrong delivers accredited seminars on psychological evaluation techniques, malingering detection, and occupational stress injuries. These programs meet continuing education requirements for psychologists, QME doctors, and claims professionals. Topics include PTSD, GAF Scale application, and effective evaluation methodologies.
People
Julie Armstrong, Psy. D
Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dr. Armstrong holds a PsyD and is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health. With over 40 years of experience, she specializes in forensic psychology, medico-legal evaluations, and expert testimony. She has taught at UCLA and Pepperdine University and is credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
Dr. Armstrong provides services nationwide and internationally, offering evaluations and testimony via secure video or in-person.
What types of cases do you handle?
She specializes in psychological trauma, emotional distress, nursing standards of care, personal injury, employment disputes, and aviation-related evaluations.
Are your evaluations court-admissible?
Yes, Dr. Armstrong's evaluations meet legal standards and are regularly used in court, depositions, and administrative hearings.
What credentials do you hold?
Dr. Armstrong is a Licensed Psychologist (CA Psy 16001, AZ Psy4952), Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Qualified Medical Evaluator, credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
