Dr. Derek Ream, Psy.D., M.S.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
I’m Dr. Derek Ream, a Forensic Psychologist and the Owner/CEO of Sugar Land Psychological Associates. I am regularly appointed by courts across Texas to evaluate competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, and I am also retained privately by attorneys for both criminal and civil forensic evaluations, including personal injury and Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs). In addition, I conduct psychological suitability assessments for law enforcement and security personnel and frequently provide expert testimony to assist courts and attorneys.
My background includes advanced training in neuropsychological assessment, neuro-rehabilitation, and clinical psychopharmacology. I have extensive experience in the VA Healthcare System, where I specialized in suicide and violence risk assessment, comprehensive evaluations, and treatment for individuals with severe mental illness, trauma, substance use, chronic pain, and neurocognitive disorders. Professionally, I have served in academic, clinical, and forensic roles, published and presented in neuropsychology and rehabilitation, and remain active in leadership as President of the Fort Bend Psychological Association, on the Texas Psychological Association’s Prescribing Psychology Committee, and as a peer reviewer for a neuropsychology journal.
- Addiction Medicine
- Brain Injury
- Competency
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Distress
- Forensic Psychology
- Malingering
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Psychology
- Sanity/Competency to Stand Trial
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: EDUCATION
Post-Doctoral Master of Science (M.S.CP.) in Clinical Psychopharmacology
Fairleigh Dickinson University (In Progress, Expected 2025)
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology
Albizu University
Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology
Albizu University
Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in General Studies
Collin College
LICENSURE & QUALIFICATION
Licensed Psychologist
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Licensed Psychologist
State of Ohio, State Board of Psychology
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission (PSYPACT)
TRAINING
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology
Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center
Internship in Health Service Psychology
Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
2025 – Present Fort Bend Psychological Association
President
2022 – Present Texas Psychological Association
Texas RxP Committee Member
2023 – Present Fort Bend Psychological Association (FBPA)
2022 – Present Texas Psychological Association (TPA)
2022 – Present Forensic Practice Division (TPA)
2022 – Present American Psychology-Law Society (APA, Div. 41)
2021 – Present Society for Prescribing Psychology (APA, Div. 55)
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: 09/2022 – 10/2023 Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
08/2020 – 08/2021 Adjunct Professor
Clark State College
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Six times.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility (sanity).
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 100
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: Never
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: Six times
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: Twice
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 1
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, testing, reports, assessment.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $350
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $350
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $625
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $625
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Forensic Interviewing: $350.00/hour
• Phone Call Correspondence >15 minutes: $50 per additional 15
• Psychological Testing: $350.00/hour
• Report Writing: $350.00/hour
• Research & Records Review: $350.00/hour
• Deposition Review/Preparation: $350.00/hour
• Deposition: $5,000.00 Full day (Refund for 4-hour Half-day: $2,500.00)
• Trial Preparation: $350.00/hour (4-hour minimum)
• Trial Consultant/Expert Testimony: $5,000.00 Full day (8 hours) or $2,500 for Half day (4
hours)
• Presentation/Seminar/Training: Variable rates
• Travel and Lodging Expenses: Current rates
When defense retained, there is a $3,000 retainer that is required before business can commence.
Available Upon Request