RAQUEL C. MORSON, PH.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Evaluator, Expert Witness
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I am a clinical psychologist with specialized training in Forensic Psychology; licensed and practicing primarily in Washington state. I am also an active member of PSYPACT, which permits interjurisdictional practice in most states. A map of active states can be found here: PSYPACT. Retainment is dependent on licensing requirements which vary by jurisdiction.
I primarily conduct forensic psychological evaluations in the context of civil litigation (e.g., Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death). I am regularly retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel as a psychological damages expert across the state of Washington.
Additional practice offerings include forensic evaluations for criminal proceedings (e.g., competency to stand trial, mental state, diminished capacity, mitigation), diagnostic clarification evaluations, attorney consultation services (i.e., work-product review, record review), and evaluations for civil commitment pursuant to RCW 71.05.
At this time, only attorney-represented forensic evaluations are accepted. Psychotherapy services are not offered.
To gauge if I might be a good fit for your client’s needs, let’s discuss! Please see contact information provided below.
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I completed my undergraduate degree at Kent State University, with a major in Psychology and minor in Criminology and Justice Studies. My graduate education was completed at Palo Alto University, where I earned a M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Forensic Psychology. My dissertation was completed as part of a larger study developing a new measure designed to detect malingered PTSD. PAU’s program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). My year-long APA accredited predoctoral internship was completed at Atascadero State Hospital on California’s central coast.
My clinical and research experiences span a variety of settings serving clinical and justice-involved populations including community mental health, Veteran’s Affairs Medical Centers, a psychiatric inpatient program within a maximum security state prison, and a state Department of Rehabilitation program.
After obtaining my Ph.D., I completed a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology, offered through a collaboration between the University of Washington’s School of Medicine and the state of Washington’s Office of Forensic Mental Health Services. As a fellow, I gained additional supervised experience in forensic evaluation within criminal and civil proceedings, inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings.
A copy of my current CV can be provided upon request.
