Dr. Lisa Kalich specializes in Sexual Offender and Violence Risk Assessment for Adults and Juveniles, Personal Injury; Parenting Capacity; Disability Determination; False Confession; and Child Witness Issues. Dr. Kalich is one of less 45 Board Certified forensic psychologists in California. After obtaining a B.A. in Psychology from Duke University, Dr. Kalich earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology. She subsequently completed a pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center CAARE Clinic, a nationally recognized program for evaluating and treating childhood trauma.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Kalich is currently a forensic psychologist at the CDCR Board of Parole Forensic Assessment Division, where she conducts violence risk assessments on long-term inmates eligible for parole.

As a specialized team of experts in forensic psychology, neuropsychology, and neurology, the Pacific Forensic Group is uniquely positioned to address the majority of forensic issues involving the brain, psychological functioning and behavior.

Our group of colleagues include:
-Dr. Teo Ernst, Practice Director, Board Certified Forensic Psychologist, Specializing in PTSD, Testamentary Capacity, Personal Injury, Employment Evaluations, and Mitigation/Resentencing
-Dr. Peter Brain Andersson, Board Certified Neurologist, Specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurocognitive Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis
-Dr. Charles Filanosky, Board Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist, Specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD
-Dr. David Contreras, Board Certified Forensic Psychologist, Specializing in Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial, Transfer/Waiver to Adult Court, Juvenile Sexual Offenses
-Dr. Kimberly Miller, Board Certified Neuropsychologist, Specializing in Adult and Child Brain Injury, Brain Development and Maturity, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Neurodevelopmental Conditions including Autism and Intellectual Disability.
-Dr. Lisa Kalich, Board Certified Forensic Psychologist, Specializing in Personal Injury, Parenting Capacity, Sexual Offender and Violence Risk Assessment for Adults and Juveniles, Disability, Child Witness Issues.
-Dr. Jerry Lockhart, Board Certified Forensic Psychologist, Bilingual (Spanish-English Specializing in Juvenile Competency and Immigration Evaluations
-Dr. Laurel Mattos, Forensic Psychologist, Specializing in Trial Competency, NGRI, Mental Health Diversion, Violence Risk Assessment
-Dr. Elise Yenne, Forensic Psychologist, Specializing in Juvenile and Adult Trial Competency, Violence Risk Assessment Transfer Hearings
-Dr. Trayci Dahl, Board Certified Forensic Psychologist, Specializing in Filicide, Capital Sentencing, and Threat Assessment
-Dr. Mario Souza, Bilingual (Spanish-English) Board Certified Forensic Psychologist, Specializing in Violence Risk, Sex Offender Risk, Insanity, Mitigation, and Mental Health Diversion

The Pacific Forensic Group is unique in having two experts who conduct evaluations in Spanish. We are available for in person and zoom forensic evaluations depending upon the case specifics. Please utilize our website to learn more about our forensic and medical-legal services the civil, criminal, probate, and employment arenas.