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- Company: Michael J. DiTomasso, Ph.D., P.A.
- Phone: (305) 256-4324
Specialty 1: Psychology
Specialty 2: Forensic Psychology
Keywords/Search Terms: Forensic Psychological Evaluations, Mitigation, Downward Departure, Substance Abuse, Trauma, PTSD, Psychosexual, Competency to Proceed, Competency Waive Miranda, Coerced Confession, Parenting, Parental Alienation, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, False Allegations, Malingering, Diagnosis, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizophrenia spectrum, Depressive, Bi-polar, Anxiety Disorder.
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License(s): Florida
Additional Information
Dr. Michael J. DiTomasso is a licensed, PhD-level Forensic Psychologist specializing in forensic psychological evaluations and trial consultation. Dr. DiTomasso provides objective, evidence-based opinions to assist triers of fact, insurers, employers, and legal counsel for defendants and plaintiffs. Dr. DiTomasso can provide IMEs to address complex questions regarding mental health diagnoses, causation, functional impairment, treatment recommendations, and prognosis. His clinical expertise encompasses a broad range of diagnostic categories, including: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related conditions; depressive, bipolar, and anxiety disorders; schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders; substance use and co-occurring disorders; Personality disorders, including psychopathy; and malingering. Dr. DiTomasso utilizes a multi-method assessment approach incorporating a thorough review of medical, occupational, and collateral records; objective psychodiagnostic testing using standardized psychological instruments; symptom validity testing (SVT) and performance validity testing (PVT) to assess response bias and effort; clinical interviews and structured clinical judgment. Dr. DiTomasso is available for personal injury & tort claims: evaluating psychological damages, causation, and pre-existing conditions in civil litigation, including cases involving allegations of child abuse or neglect within institutional settings (e.g., schools, daycare centers); fitness-for-duty & disability; assessing functional capacity and psychological readiness for return-to-work.