Expert Witness & Consultation Services
Psychological Expertise for Civil Litigation
Dr. Kim Guarascio is a licensed psychologist with more than twenty years of clinical experience specializing in complex trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, and the psychological effects of trauma. She provides expert witness and consulting services to attorneys involved in civil litigation requiring psychological expertise.
Drawing upon extensive clinical experience, national presentations, and published scholarship, Dr. Guarascio offers thoughtful, evidence-based opinions grounded in current psychological research and accepted standards of practice.
Whether consulting during case development or serving as a retained expert, Dr. Guarascio is committed to providing objective, well-supported opinions and clear communication throughout the litigation process.
Areas of Expertise
- Complex Trauma and Developmental Trauma
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Eating Disorders
- Psychological Injury and Emotional Distress
- Trauma-Related Disorders
- Dissociation
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Differential Diagnosis
- Trauma-Informed Psychological Assessment and Treatment
Consulting Services
Dr. Guarascio provides consultation and expert witness services including:
- Psychological record review
- Expert consultation with counsel
- Expert psychological reports
- Review and analysis of opposing expert reports
- Deposition testimony, when retained
- Trial testimony, when retained
Qualifications
- Licensed Psychologist in New York State
- More than twenty years of clinical experience
- Private practice specializing in complex trauma and eating disorders
- National presenter on trauma, PTSD, and eating disorder treatment
- Author of Recovering from Eating Disorders: A DBT and Creative Healing Workbook (Johns Hopkins University Press)
- Author of The Other Side of the Table: A Compassionate Guide to Supporting Someone with an Eating Disorder (Johns Hopkins University Press, forthcoming)
Professional Approach
Every case receives careful, individualized attention. Dr. Guarascio approaches each referral with a commitment to objectivity, professionalism, and evidence-based psychological practice. Her opinions are based on the available clinical information, psychological literature, and accepted professional standards.
She understands the importance of clear communication with attorneys and strives to provide reports and consultation that are thorough, organized, and clinically well supported.
Contact
Attorneys, law firms, insurance carriers, and medicolegal referral organizations seeking expert psychological consultation are welcome to contact Dr. Guarascio regarding availability.
Phone: (315) 790-3639
Email: kguarascio71@gmail.com
