Unlocking the Power of Forensic Psychology: Expert Solutions for Your Legal Matters
When it comes to taking your legal matters to the next level, the guidance of a seasoned expert can make all the difference. Enter Dr. Kathryn Ambeau, a distinguished forensic psychologist with a wealth of experience in providing top-tier forensic psychological services to attorneys, courts, and various legal tribunals or agencies.
With dual licensure in Louisiana and Colorado, Dr. Ambeau’s expertise extends far beyond state lines. As a practitioner in 42 participating PSYPACT states, she offers her valuable services nationwide, combining her extensive education, training, and experience to deliver unparalleled insights.
Dr. Ambeau has authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the areas of forensic and developmental psychology. Her research and writing contribute to her ability to provide informed, evidence-based opinions that are grounded in psychological science and communicated clearly to the court.
Dr. Ambeau is routinely qualified by courts as an expert in forensic psychology. She has extensive testimony experience in both civil and criminal proceedings, including matters involving complex psychological, behavioral, and trauma-related issues. Her experience includes serving as both a defense and prosecution expert, as well as being appointed by the court in cases requiring independent evaluation.
Dr. Ambeau’s approach to expert work is defined by thorough preparation, objective analysis, and clear communication. She strives to ensure that complex psychological issues are presented in a way that is accurate, accessible, and meaningful to decision-makers.
Dr. Ambeau’s Training in Forensic Psychology
Dr. Kathryn Ambeau’s career in forensic psychology reflects a longstanding commitment to scientific rigor and the practical application of psychological knowledge within the legal system.
During her doctoral studies at the University of New Orleans, she worked as a graduate researcher with the Louisiana MacArthur Foundation’s Model for Change initiative, contributing to juvenile justice reform efforts focused on reducing racial and ethnic disparities and improving evidence-based decision-making for justice-involved youth across several Louisiana parishes.
Dr. Ambeau’s master’s thesis examined adolescent sexual offending and callous–unemotional traits, exploring developmental patterns associated with psychopathy. Building on this foundation, her doctoral dissertation provided a comprehensive analysis of juvenile offender subtypes, offense characteristics, and outcome variables relevant to rehabilitation and recidivism.
Following her doctorate, Dr. Ambeau completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship specializing in forensic and clinical assessment. Her advanced training encompassed a range of civil forensic evaluations, including personal injury, emotional damages, and employment-related assessments. She also received extensive experience conducting evaluations for fitness-for-duty and pre-employment screening of law enforcement and federal officers, as well as criminal forensic assessments involving competency, sanity, and sentencing considerations.
Today, Dr. Ambeau draws on this diverse training and years of professional experience to provide objective, evidence-based psychological opinions in both criminal and civil matters. Her work is characterized by careful preparation, clear communication, and an ongoing commitment to bridging the gap between psychology and the law.
“Dr. Ambeau is confident, attentive and insightful. I have retained her for psychological testing and testimony regarding competency to stand trial on several difficult cases and routinely recommend her to other attorneys in my office. Dr. Ambeau’s excellent rapport-building skills led to breakthroughs for several particularly challenging clients and judges. I highly recommend her.”
—Barksdale Hottenstine, Jr., Senior Attorney for Mental Health Litigation, Orleans Public Defenders