Dr. Sheehan has served as a forensic clinical consultation including expert testimony in both civil and criminal matters in state and federal cases. Her work is grounded in a sophisticated integration of developmental psychology, trauma science, and interpersonal neurobiology, offering courts a clear, clinically anchored understanding of behavior within context. She is frequently retained by defense counsel in complex, high-stakes cases to provide mitigation analysis, psychosocial formulation, and expert opinion regarding the effects of trauma, head injury, and prolonged environmental stressors, including confinement.
Dr. Sheehan is known for her ability to translate nuanced clinical concepts into precise, accessible language for the court. Her reports and testimony are carefully constructed to withstand cross-examination, drawing from peer-reviewed literature and decades of clinical experience. She brings a measured, impartial presence to legal proceedings, offering opinions that are both scientifically grounded and deeply attentive to the human realities underlying the record.
EXPERT TESTIMONY
Forensic clinical expertise that brings clarity, context, and composure to complex civil and criminal matters
In complex personal, professional, and family relationships, conflict is rarely shaped by a single event. More often, it is influenced by stress, emotional overwhelm, relational conflict, litigation, or the cumulative impact of prolonged instability.
I provide discreet consultation to individuals, families, and legal teams navigating complex, relational and reputation-sensitive situations where family systems, business interests, litigation, and personal relationships may have become increasingly intertwined. Drawing from decades of experience in trauma, interpersonal neurobiology, couples and family systems, mediation-informed practice, and collaboration within high-stakes legal and professional environments, I help clients stabilize situations before they further escalate personally, professionally, or publicly.
Potential outcomes may include:
Reduced conflict escalation
Improved communication and decision-making under pressure
Preservation of important personal and professional relationships
Greater emotional steadiness during periods of scrutiny or transition
More strategic navigation of complex personal, legal, or professional situations