Charletta Dennis
Dr. Charletta Dennis is a board‑certified forensic psychiatrist, nationally recognized for her expertise in medical‑legal evaluations, trauma‑related psychiatric conditions, and complex workplace mental health cases. She provides trusted forensic assessments across correctional, court, and workers’ compensation settings, known for objective and defensible psychiatric opinions.
She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University, completed psychiatry residency at Henry Ford Hospital, and a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Michigan. She also holds a Medical Leadership Fellowship from Henry Ford Health System, with licensure in ten states and certifications spanning Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Correctional Health, and Consulting Forensic Examination.
Dr. Dennis currently serves as Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Priority Health, overseeing complex psychiatric care across a multi‑state health plan. She also leads competency restoration programs and provides expert testimony as Chief Medical Officer of Forensic Psychiatric Services, PLLC.
Dr. Dennis has appeared as a mental health expert on ABC, CBS, FOX, and national true‑crime programs. Named a Notable Leader in Behavioral Health by Crain’s Detroit Business in 2023, she has also contributed to publications on violence risk and global mental health during the COVID‑19 pandemic.
- Community Mental Health
- Correctional Healthcare
- Emergency Medicine
- Emotional Distress
- Emotional Trauma
- Fitness for Duty Evaluation
- Independent Medical Examinations
- Personal Injury
- Psychiatry
- Sleep Medicine
Available Upon Request