BIO
Dr. O'Donnell has been working in the mental health field since 1998. Her background and training have been diverse, ranging from specialized training in Forensic Psychology and Applied Developmental Psychology to Clinical Psychology. She has conducted evaluations for both juvenile and adult clients with a wide range of issues including: persistently mentally ill, substance abuse, sexual and violent offenders. Her academic interests involve the development of violent behavior and psychopathic personality traits. Dr. O’Donnell has worked with a variety of cultures and has also traveled extensively; she brings a broad cultural perspective to her work. Dr. O'Donnell provides clinical psychological assessments to both juveniles and adults within a developmental psychopathology framework. She also works closely with attorneys and the courts to provide comprehensive forensic evaluations on a variety of issues.
 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Forensic Psychology
Clinical Psychology

Applied Developmental Psychology

CREDENTIALS:
WA Examining Board of Psychology (active)
NV Board of Psychological Examiners (active)
BC College of Psychologists (active)

NC Psychology Board (inactive)

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EDUCATION
PhD, University of New Orleans, 2007
MSc, Acadia University, 2002

BSc, University of Victoria, 1998