About Dr. Armstrong
“Dr. Armstrong is a licensed forensic psychologist and the founder of ArmstrongPhD, providing psychological assessment and expert witness services for justice-involved individuals. He brings extensive experience across correctional, federal, and county systems, with recognized expertise in violence risk, sexual offense recidivism, and forensic evaluation.”
CAREER EXPERIENCE
2024 - Present
**Undisclosed Organization**
Forensic Psychologist
2021 - Present
California Department of Corrections
Forensic Psychologist
2014 - 2021
San Quentin State Prison
Staff Psychologist
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Fitness for Duty Exam for various federal agencies
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Mental Health evaluations for various federal agencies
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Conduct violence risk and sexual offense recidivism assessments for determinately and indeterminately sentenced inmates seeking parole.
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Provide psycho-diagnostic screening as part of San Quentin’s Developmental Disability Program.
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Facilitate both structured and process groups with varying prison populations (e.g., Administrative Segregation and Condemned).
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Work as part of California Department of Correction’s first Psychiatric Inpatient Unit for male condemned inmates. This role includes treatment/stabilization of inmates placed in a Mental Health Crisis bed.
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Complete mental health intakes and forensic assessment on all newly condemned inmates upon their arrival to San Quentin.
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Maintain daily observation notes, treatment updates and special incident reports when applicable.
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Provide psycho-diagnostic assessment.
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Plan, organize and implement individualized treatment plans for a diverse population as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
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On-call Psychologist for Use of Force incidents.
2016 - 2024
San Francisco Forensic Institute
Forensic Psychologist
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Complete outpatient sex offender assessment and treatment for juveniles and adults.
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Provide group and individual therapy.