Our Forensic Psychology Team | Dana Anderson, PsyD

Dana R. Anderson, PsyD

Licenses: CA PSY33167, NV PY1101, PSYPACT 14010

Clinical & Forensic Psychologist

Dr. Dana R. Anderson is a forensic psychologist and the Founder and CEO of California Forensic Psychology, specializing in high-stakes criminal, civil and family law matters. Her work centers on complex psychological evaluations, risk assessment, and litigation-focused analysis in cases involving violence, severe personality pathology, and contested allegations.

Dr. Anderson is routinely retained in difficult and high-conflict cases where psychological factors are central to legal strategy. She provides expert evaluation, consultation, and testimony in matters involving homicide, sexual violence, suicide, and complex custody disputes. Known for her ability to translate nuanced psychological data into clear, defensible opinions, she is a trusted resource to attorneys and courts navigating high-risk decisions.

She maintains active contracts with multiple government agencies and courts across California and Nevada, including Superior Courts, county health and human services agencies, and public defense systems. Her work spans both court-appointed and privately retained matters, with a focus on delivering objective, evidence-based conclusions under demanding legal scrutiny.

In addition, Dr. Anderson is a true crime correspondence for shows and is the host of the Killer Psychologist Podcast, where she examines criminal behavior and the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Her work extends beyond the courtroom, contributing to public understanding of complex psychological and forensic issues.

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Craig Wetterer, PhD, JD, MSCP

Attorney, Forensic Psychologist

Dr. Wetterer is a licensed psychologist, attorney, and professor with a multidisciplinary background that includes prior service in law enforcement. This combination of clinical, legal, and investigative experience informs his work in complex forensic matters.

He serves as a senior expert witness and provides consultation on high-level forensic cases, offering expertise that integrates psychological science with legal standards. Dr. Wetterer also provides clinical supervision and contributes to the development of forensic reports and case strategy.

In addition to his forensic practice, he is a contributor to the Killer Psychologist Podcast, where he provides expert analysis on psychological and criminal behavior. He is licensed to practice in California, Nevada, and all PSYPACT jurisdictions.

CA Psy29037 | NV PY0899

Ruth Rinaolo, MS

Case Manager

Ruth holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Wright Institute and is currently completing her post doctoral training.

In her current role, Ruth contributes to forensic casework by integrating clinical and empirical research with psychological assessment data to support the development of forensic reports. She has experience in the assessment and treatment of adult sexual offenders and has conducted forensic evaluations in areas including competency to stand trial, child custody, and civil litigation. Her clinical background and forensic training support a structured, evidence-based approach to evaluation and report development.

Sera Quintana, PhD

Psychological Assistant, 94029321

Dr. Quintana is a postdoctoral fellow supervised by Dr. Anderson. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in forensic psychology from Palo Alto University and completed her predoctoral internship at the Center for Behavioral Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.

Her clinical background includes work in community mental health and inpatient competency restoration, as well as conducting a range of forensic evaluations. Dr. Quintana contributes to forensic casework through assessment, research integration, and report development.

Her research has focused on community mental health and recidivism, including the development of a suicide risk assessment application for law enforcement and the cultural adaptation of suicide risk assessment tools for adolescents. Dr. Quintana is located in San Fransisco.

Lia Grinsell, MA

Psychological Assistant, 94029762

Lia Grinsell is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School, Los Angeles, expected to earn her PsyD in May 2027. She is supervised by Dr. Anderson and has experience comprehensive forensic evaluations involving competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of the offense, mental health diversion, mitigation, and Franklin/Miller hearings.

Her clinical training includes providing evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions in correctional and community-based treatment settings. Lia is in the process of receiving her Psychological Assistant registration as a pre doctoral intern and is located in Los Angeles.

Monisha Chandrashekar, MA

Forensic Researcher

Monisha holds a master’s degree in forensic psychology and provides specialized research support across complex criminal, civil, immigration, and sexual offense cases. She focuses on synthesizing medical, psychological, and legal records, along with conducting targeted psycholegal research to inform forensic evaluations and expert conclusions.

In her role, Monisha collaborates closely with licensed forensic psychologists to interpret assessment data and integrate empirical findings into formal reports. She produces research-based analyses that support litigation strategy, conducts evidentiary review, and develops clear, data-driven materials to effectively communicate findings to attorneys and the court.

Shannon Boyett, RN

Legal Nurse Consultant

Shannon Boyett holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and serves as a Legal Nurse Consultant with California Forensic Psychology. She brings extensive clinical experience and assists with medical malpractice, wrongful death, and other complex cases involving medical records and treatment histories.

Shannon supports attorneys and the forensic team by reviewing medical records, clarifying diagnoses and treatment, identifying significant medical issues, and organizing complex clinical information for case evaluation and expert review. In wrongful death cases and psychological autopsies, she helps assess relevant medical history, medications, hospitalizations, and treatment factors that may inform the forensic analysis.

Her nursing background allows her to identify gaps in care, treatment patterns, and medically relevant factors that may affect causation, damages, or case strategy.