| Dr. McNaught has an extensive background in clinical as well as forensic issues. She is a Licensed Psychologist with the State of Minnesota and has been in private practice for over 25 years.
In 1982, Dr. McNaught received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology. During her internships, Dr. McNaught worked in a school setting as well as two different clinical mental health settings, treating and evaluating children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health issues.
After receiving her Ph.D., Dr. McNaught entered private practice, specializing in forensic and clinical practice. In addition to a general clinical practice with adults and children, Dr. McNaught specializes in diagnosing and treating adults and children who have been sexually assaulted. She also specializes in working with adults and children in the areas of divorce and custody issues.
Dr. McNaught has presented numerous workshops for psychologists, social workers, physicians, attorneys and judges on clinical and forensic issues. Dr. McNaught was one of a few psychologists chosen to be an invited Expert on the Minnesota Supreme Court Task Force on Visitation. She has also been invited to participate in State and County Policy Making Boards related to sexual assault as well as divorce custody issues. Dr. McNaught is regarded as a state and national expert in the areas of: Sexual Assault, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Divorce related issues.
Dr. McNaught has taken extensive post-graduate training over the past 15 years in Forensic Psychology. She has attended numerous Board Certified seminars presented by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, which is a division of the American Psychological Association. This specialized training has provided Dr. McNaught with the unique skills required to conduct independent psychological examinations. Dr. McNaught is well versed in the understanding of the legal issues involved in the civil, criminal, and family law issues within her areas of expertise. Dr. McNaught also is trained to use psychological tests and other evaluative procedures to assess emotional functioning within the context of legal issues.
Dr. McNaught has frequently been asked both locally and nationally to critique other professional’s forensic evaluations. Such reviews address: ethical standards and considerations for forensic psychological evaluations; the use of psychological testing in forensic evaluations; assessing the plaintiff’s credibility in comparison to collateral records; and the review of underlying documents used to substantiate forensic opinions. Dr. McNaught’s training, and more than 25 years of experience conducting forensic evaluations, has enabled her to become an experienced and effective witness.
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