Dr. Julie Gallagher is a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is one of only five 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 the past president of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) and is on the board and the examination faculty of the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP). 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
- Civil Commitment of Mentally Ill Offenders
- Civil Litigation/Psychological Injury
- Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation
- Forensic Ethics and Report Writing
Dr. Gallagher is also available to perform psychological assessment of children and adults to aid in diagnosis outside of the legal arena. Such assessments may be of assistance to schools, workplaces, and to therapists wishing to clarify treatment goals.
