The Forensic Psychologist Podcast

MDO (PC 2962) Evaluations with Dr. Gharibian

Episode Summary

On today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Emin Gharibian, a Los Angeles based forensic psychologist. We talked about: -What is a MDO? Who qualifies? -PC 2962 & Relevant statues and case law. -How Dr. Gharibian approaches such an evaluation. -How Dr. Gharibian structures the report. -How Dr. Gharibian gets these type of referrals. -Relevant/Recommended Training. About Dr. Emin Gharibian Dr. Emin Gharibian is a licensed psychologist (PSY 29643) specializing in neuropsychological and forensic evaluations. He has over 10 years of education and training in clinical psychology and neuropsychology and extensive experience evaluating adults and adolescents for psychological and neuropsychological conditions. Dr. Gharibian completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology through Fielding Graduate University.  His training and experience have been in psychological and neuropsychological assessment in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, forensic hospitals, and correctional facilities. He specializes in providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for a variety of neurological conditions including intellectual disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, complications from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussions, learning disabilities, and ADHD. He also specializes in forensic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for immigration hearings, civil and criminal competency, mental health diversion, NGRI, Franklin hearings, and personal injury. He is appointed to the Los Angeles Adult Court Expert Witness Panel, Juvenile Court Expert Witness and Competency Panels, and is also a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the American Psychology and Law Society. Thanks for listening! See you again in two weeks for another amazing episode delving through psychology and the law.  Please Note: The podcast shows, guests, and all linked content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. Nor is it intended to replace professional advice from your healthcare or legal professional. Last, it is not a substitute for supervision. Please continue to seek the appropriate guidance form your clinical supervisor. The show content is to be used at listeners’ own risk.  I invite you to show your support for the show by:  Telling your friends and colleagues about the show Subscribing (free) and leaving a rating/review Find and connect with Dr. Vienna on Twitter, TT, Fb, or IG to continue the discussion Connect with Dr. Vienna: LinkedIn: Dr. Nicole M. Vienna IG: @drnicolevienna TikTok @laforensicpsychologist Facebook: Vienna Psychological Group, Inc. Are you an attorney looking for a forensic evaluation? Book a FREE 20-minute consultation with Dr. Vienna here.

Episode Notes

On today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Emin Gharibian, a Los Angeles based forensic psychologist. We talked about:

About Dr. Emin Gharibian 

Dr. Emin Gharibian is a licensed psychologist (PSY 29643) specializing in neuropsychological and forensic evaluations. He has over 10 years of education and training in clinical psychology and neuropsychology and extensive experience evaluating adults and adolescents for psychological and neuropsychological conditions.

Dr. Gharibian completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology through Fielding Graduate University.  His training and experience have been in psychological and neuropsychological assessment in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, forensic hospitals, and correctional facilities. 

He specializes in providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for a variety of neurological conditions including intellectual disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, complications from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussions, learning disabilities, and ADHD. He also specializes in forensic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for immigration hearings, civil and criminal competency, mental health diversion, NGRI, Franklin hearings, and personal injury.

He is appointed to the Los Angeles Adult Court Expert Witness Panel, Juvenile Court Expert Witness and Competency Panels, and is also a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the American Psychology and Law Society.

Thanks for listening! See you again in two weeks for another amazing episode delving through psychology and the law.  

Please Note: The podcast shows, guests, and all linked content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. Nor is it intended to replace professional advice from your healthcare or legal professional. Last, it is not a substitute for supervision. Please continue to seek the appropriate guidance form your clinical supervisor. The show content is to be used at listeners’ own risk.  

I invite you to show your support for the show by:  

Connect with Dr. Vienna:

LinkedIn: Dr. Nicole M. Vienna

IG: @drnicolevienna

TikTok @laforensicpsychologist

Facebook: Vienna Psychological Group, Inc.

Are you an attorney looking for a forensic evaluation? Book a FREE 20-minute consultation with Dr. Vienna here.