Dr. Christine E. Valdez
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Dr. Valdez is a board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in forensic psychology. She is retained in civil litigation to provide forensic psychological evaluation and consultation in cases involving trauma, PTSD, interpersonal violence, and psychological injury.
Dr. Valdez has conducted over 1,000 forensic evaluations through her work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her evaluations address diagnosis, causation, and functional impairment and are grounded in both clinical expertise and research in traumatic stress.
Dr. Valdez is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay, where she teaches psychopathology and research methods and trains clinicians in assessment and diagnosis.
- Disability
- Emotional Distress
- Emotional Trauma
- Forensic Psychology
- Malingering
- Military Mental Health
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
- Spousal Abuse
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Christine Valdez, Ph.D., ABPP is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY 28590) and is board-certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has specialized training and expertise in trauma, PTSD, and psychological injury.
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Dr. Valdez is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and affiliated professional organizations related to clinical and forensic psychology.
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Dr. Valdez is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay, where she teaches psychopathology and advanced research methods, with a focus on assessment and diagnosis of trauma-related conditions.
She has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and delivered more than 50 professional presentations on trauma and traumatic stress. Dr. Valdez has also provided continuing education and professional training to psychologists and organizations, including hospital-based continuing medical education programs and public sector agencies such as Alameda County Behavioral Health and Alameda County Victim-Witness Services. - Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Dr. Valdez provides forensic psychological evaluation and consultation in civil litigation. Services include:
Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)
PTSD and trauma-related assessments
Psychological injury evaluations
Record review and expert rebuttal
Consultation with legal counsel
Deposition and trial testimony
Evaluations address diagnosis, causation, and functional impairment and are grounded in clinical expertise and research in traumatic stress.
Available Upon Request