Dr. Julie Gallagher is a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is one of only seven psychologists in the state of Tennessee board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and is a diplomate of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP). She is president of the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP) and is a past president of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP). She also serves as a consultant to the Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology. Dr. Gallagher’s experience and expertise include forensic evaluation of both juveniles and adults involved in the legal system. She provides evaluation, consultation, and expert testimony regarding:
- Competency to Stand Trial
- Competency to Plead Guilty
- Competency to Waive Miranda
- Insanity
- Diminished Capacity
- Violence Risk Assessment
- Sex Offender Recidivism Risk
- Juvenile Waiver/Transfer to Adult Court (Declination)
- Sentencing Mitigation & Resentencing Evaluations
- Civil Commitment of Mentally Ill Offenders
- Civil Litigation/Psychological Injury
- Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation
- Forensic Ethics and Report Writing
Please note that Dr. Gallagher does not accept referrals for forensic evaluations in the context of divorce, child custody disputes, forensic interviewing of alleged victims, or assessment of the accuracy of abuse allegations. Her practice is limited to criminal and civil legal matters as described above.
Dr. Gallagher specializes in psychological assessment and does not provide therapy or ongoing treatment.
