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Speciality Focus

Dr. Luizza is routinely retained by attorneys and the courts throughout California to provide forensic psychological evaluations, case consultation, and expert witness testimony in criminal and civil matters. Her niche specialty areas include high-risk offenses, Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and criminal behavior, mental health diversion, violence risk assessment, psychosexual evaluations, and emotional distress and trauma. Dr. Luizza is trained in a number of forensic psychological assessments and has over 10 years of experience providing clinical and forensic evidenced-based treatment and evaluations for a broad spectrum of patients and clients ranging from those with emotional adjustment difficulties to sociopathic and violent behaviors.

Details of Expertise

Dr. Luizza provides Forensic Psychological Evaluations, Case Consultation, and Expert Witness Testimony in Criminal and Civil Matters at the County, State, and Federal Level, including, Mental Health and Military Diversion Evaluations | Psychosexual Evaluations | Pretrial and Sentencing Mitigation Evaluations | Violence Risk Assessment | Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) | Malingering | Emotional Distress and PTSD | Sexual Abuse and Harassment | Adverse Childhood Experiences | Criminal Thinking and Behavior | Substance Abuse | High-Risk Offenders | Psychological Injury | Fitness to Stand Trial | Adolescent Brain and Behavior | Diminished Capacity and Criminal Responsibility

Licenses and Certifications

B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience from DePaul University, Chicago | Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (M.A.) (2017) and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) (2020) from California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA | APA internship at the Los Angeles County Jail | Post-doctoral training at Todd D. Pizitz, Ph.D., Inc. | Fellowship from San Diego Psychoanalytic Center | Specialized Training in Sex Offender Specific Treatment and Evaluation

Education

Years in Practice

Number of Time Deposed/Testified in the Last Four Years

Additional Information

Court-Appointed Forensic Evaluator, Consultant, and Expert Witness for the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego | Independent Medical Evaluator for the Independent Claims Consultant Network (ICCN) | Fee Schedule: Forensic Evaluation Fees: $350 per hour | Court Testimony Fees: $350 per hour