Curriculum Vitae
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SUMMARY
Clinical and forensic psychologist with over four decades of experience in psychological evaluation, expert witness testimony, immigration evaluations, and treatment of trauma, PTSD, and sex offenders. National presenter, published researcher, and trainer known for applying evidence-based methods in complex forensic and clinical contexts.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis, 1976
Internship, University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, 1974–1975
B.S., Purdue University, 1972
LICENSES & CERTIFICATION
Licensed Psychologist – Texas #36046 (since 2011), Wisconsin #597-057 (since 1977)
Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology
PRACTICE AREAS & EXPERTISE
• Forensic psychology since 1978; exclusive practice from 1999–2009
• Expert in sex offender risk assessment, NGRI, trial competence, guardianship, civil commitment, personal injury, and custody evaluations
• Testified approximately 2,500 times in civil and criminal court
• PTSD and trauma treatment with military and civilian populations
• Empirical validation and clinical use of MMPI-2-RF in evaluations of soldiers with PTSD
CURRENT POSITION
Independent Practice, Georgetown, TX (2010–Present)
• Immigration and forensic psychological evaluations
• Expert witness testimony in civil/criminal cases
SELECT PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Clinical Psychologist, Fort Hood, TX (2009–2016, 2020–2021)
• Lead psychologist for Warrior Combat Stress Reset Program, providing group and individual therapy to over 1,500 soldiers with PTSD
• Conducted evaluations for medical disability, separation, command referrals, and line-of-duty
• Participated in clinical care following 2009 shooting, though primary contributions focused on long-term trauma care through Reset Program
• Co-led MMPI-2-RF PTSD study with Dr. Yossef Ben-Porath
Forensic Psychologist & Director, Forensic Psych Associates, Ltd. (1978–2007)
• Directed multi-site forensic group practice in WI and IL
• Provided forensic evaluations for sex offender risk, criminal and civil competency, personal injury, custody, and commitment proceedings
• Testified in over 2,500 cases
Forensic Director, St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (2007–2008)
• Oversaw forensic division, trained staff, and conducted evaluations
Faculty & Training Roles
• Adjunct Instructor, Washington University in St. Louis (2007–2008)
• Internship Director, Rockford Memorial Hospital (1993–1997)
• Presenter: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Society for Personality Assessment, DePaul Law School, State Bar of Wisconsin
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
• Gordon & Gordon (2006). *No More Victims* (facilitator & learner guides)
• Forrest & Gordon (1990). *Substance Abuse, Homicide, and Violent Behavior*
• Gordon et al. (2014). MMPI-2-RF in active-duty soldiers with PTSD
• Peer-reviewed publications on malingering, suicide, PTSD, and sex offender evaluation
AFFILIATIONS
Fellow, Wisconsin Psychological Association
Former Board Member, CASA Advisory Board, Society of Clinical and Consulting Psychologists