Your expert, trusted, and experienced forensic psychologist.
Passionate about Understanding Trauma and Healing
Dr. Susan Phipps-Yonas is a seasoned forensic psychologist with over 40 years of experience specializing in personal injury and child custody evaluations, parenting coordination, review of child forensic interviews, review of reports, and consultations. Her unwavering passion for understanding and healing the effects of trauma guides her meticulous approach to every case.
Expert Psychological Expertise
Dr. Phipps-Yonas holds a PhD in child and adult clinical psychology and is a licensed psychologist in both Minnesota and Arizona. Her extensive experience includes providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, conducting research on children's sexual behaviors, and teaching psychology courses. This extensive knowledge and her adherence to meticulous assessment protocols ensure thorough and reliable evaluations.
Dedicated to Advocacy and Justice
Throughout her career, Dr. Phipps-Yonas has served both plaintiffs and defendants in various legal cases involving:
- Personal Injury Evaluations: Assessing the psychological impact of physical and sexual trauma, wrongful death, and serious accidents.
- Child Custody Evaluations: Providing expert testimony regarding parenting capabilities and reunification potential in custody disputes influenced by trauma.
Comprehensive and Client-Focused Approach
Dr. Phipps-Yonas takes a holistic approach to her work, considering the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of each case. She utilizes a comprehensive battery of psychological tests, reviews clinical records, and conducts detailed interviews to gather comprehensive data.
Professional Affiliations and Recognition
Dr. Phipps-Yonas is a respected member of the field, actively involved in:
- National leadership council for the Institute for Sexual and Gender Health
- Child-Focused Parenting Time Guide Workgroup
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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With her wealth of experience, meticulous professionalism, and sincere dedication to promoting healing and justice, Dr. Susan Phipps-Yonas is a trusted resource for legal professionals and clients facing complex psychological issues related to trauma, abuse, and injury.
Expertise and Professionalism
Dr. Phipps-Yonas is widely regarded as a highly competent forensic psychologist, garnering praise from multiple reviewers for her exceptional professional expertise. They describe her as well-read in research literature, knowledgeable, and passionate about her field. Her clients and professional colleagues alike hold her in high esteem, recognizing her objectivity, thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and compassion.
Expert Witness Testimony
The reviewers have had firsthand experiences working with Dr. Phipps-Yonas in various capacities, including referring cases to her, consulting with her on challenging cases, and holding her in high esteem as a mentor. They acknowledge her expertise as a national consultant and her ability to provide expert evaluation in complicated forensic cases.
Praise and Recommendations
The reviewers would not hesitate to refer a case to Dr. Phipps-Yonas, citing her exceptional competence, knowledge, and ethical grounding. The judiciary recognizes her expertise, and she is respected by her peers.
