Dr. Derek Ream, Psy.D., M.S.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Hi there, I’m Dr. Derek Ream, a Forensic Psychologist and the Owner and CEO of Sugar Land Psychological Associates. I specialize in criminal and civil forensic evaluations, including assessments of competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility (insanity), violence risk, and testamentary capacity. I have been appointed by multiple courts across Texas, qualified as an expert, and have provided testimony to assist judges and attorneys in understanding the psychological factors relevant to each case.
My background includes extensive work across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, with specialized experience in suicide and violence risk assessment, severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and neurocognitive impairment. I received advanced training in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation through the VA Healthcare System, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the Design Neuroscience Center. I have worked extensively with veterans, active-duty service members, and law enforcement professionals.
Professionally, I have served as an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, a Clinical Psychologist in the VA’s Substance Disorders Treatment Program, an Adjunct Professor at Clark State College, and a Forensic Psychologist with Forum Ohio, LLC. I’ve published and presented in neuropsychology, rehabilitation psychology, and cognitive neuroscience at national and international levels.
In addition to managing my practice, I currently serve as President of the Fort Bend Psychological Association, sit on the Prescribing Psychology (“RxP”) Committee of the Texas Psychological Association, and act as a peer reviewer for a neuropsychology journal.
- Competency
- Emotional Distress
- Forensic Psychology
- Malingering
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Probate
- Psychology
- Sanity/Competency to Stand Trial
- Testamentary Capacity
- 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