Professional Credentials & Qualifications

Last Updated: August 2026

Complete overview of education, licensure, court qualifications, and professional experience

Education

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology

Court Experience

400+ Expert Testimonies

Expert Witness States

FL, MD, NV, CA, AK

Experience

15+ Years Forensic Practice

Education & Professional Training

Doctoral Education

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Specialized focus in forensic and family court psychology

Specialized Training

  • Advanced training in narcissistic personality disorder and high-conflict personalities
  • Child custody evaluation methodology and best practices
  • Parental alienation assessment and intervention strategies
  • Domestic violence and coercive control dynamics
  • Forensic psychological assessment and report writing
  • Expert witness testimony and courtroom procedures

Continuing Education

Dr. Tolbert maintains active continuing education in:

  • Current research in narcissistic abuse and personality disorders
  • Evolving case law in child custody and family law
  • Updates to psychological testing instruments and protocols
  • Ethics in forensic psychology practice

Licensure & Professional Certifications

State Licensure & Certifications

Florida Licensed Psychologist

Licensed by the Florida Board of Psychology
License status can be verified through the Florida Department of Health

Florida Family Mediator

Completed Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediation Training; certification application pending with the Florida Dispute Resolution Center
Private family mediation available now; court-appointed mediation upon certification

Expert Witness Qualifications & Testimony History

States Where Qualified as Expert Witness

Primary Qualification States:
  • Florida
  • Maryland
  • Nevada
  • California
  • Alaska
Litigation Consultation Experience:
  • Texas, New York, New Jersey
  • Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina
  • Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Nebraska
  • International: Bahamas, South Africa, Netherlands

Testimony Experience Overview

400+
Total Expert Testimonies
15+
Years Active Practice
5
Expert Witness States

Court Experience Types

  • Family Court: Child custody disputes, modification hearings, relocation cases
  • Dependency Court: Child welfare and protective services matters
  • Circuit Court: Complex family law litigation
  • Deposition Testimony: Pre-trial discovery and expert depositions
  • Trial Testimony: Direct and cross-examination experience

Areas of Forensic Expertise

High-Conflict Custody Disputes

  • Personality disorder identification
  • Manipulation pattern analysis
  • Parent-child relationship assessment
  • Best interests of child evaluation

Narcissistic Abuse Recognition

  • Covert narcissistic behaviors
  • DARVO and gaslighting tactics
  • Impression management strategies
  • Psychological manipulation patterns

Parental Alienation

  • Alienating behavior identification
  • Impact on child development
  • Differentiation from estrangement
  • Intervention recommendations

Evaluation Critique & Analysis

  • Methodology review
  • Testing validity assessment
  • Bias identification
  • Alternative interpretations

Professional Standards & Ethics

Dr. Tolbert's practice adheres to the highest professional and ethical standards in forensic psychology:

  • APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
  • Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology
  • AFCC Model Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluation
  • Florida Board of Psychology Rules and Regulations

Ready to Discuss Your Case?

If you're a family law attorney seeking expert consultation or testimony, contact Dr. Tolbert to discuss how her qualifications can strengthen your case.

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