Kristin M. Tolbert, Psy.D.

Professional Summary

Florida-licensed psychologist and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator specializing in high-conflict child custody matters. Court-qualified expert witness in five states with 15+ years of experience providing forensic psychology litigation consultation, expert testimony, custody evaluation critique, and family mediation services to attorneys and families across the United States and internationally. Specialized expertise in narcissistic abuse patterns, parental alienation, high-conflict personalities, and complex family dynamics in custody litigation.

Education

Licensure & Certifications

Professional Experience

Areas of Expertise

Expert Witness Qualifications

States Where Qualified as Expert Witness:

• Florida
• Maryland
• Nevada
• California
• Alaska

Court Experience Types:

• Family Court: Child custody disputes, modification hearings, relocation cases
• Dependency Court: Child welfare and protective services matters
• Circuit Court: Complex family law litigation
• Deposition Testimony: Pre-trial discovery and expert depositions
• Trial Testimony: Direct and cross-examination experience

Services Provided

For Family Law Attorneys

• Behind-the-scenes litigation consultation under attorney-client privilege
• Custody evaluation and psychological assessment critique
• Deposition and cross-examination question development
• Daubert and Frye challenge preparation
• Expert witness identification, vetting, and preparation
• Trial theme development and case presentation strategy
• Second chair support at depositions and trial
• Narcissistic abuse and alienation pattern analysis

For Families

• Family law mediation services (neutral facilitation)
• Educational consultation on the custody process and psychological dynamics

Expert Witness Testimony

• Retained expert witness testimony in custody litigation
• Rebuttal witness testimony challenging flawed evaluations
• Court-qualified expert in five states
• In-person and remote testimony available where permitted

Specialized Training

• Advanced training in narcissistic personality disorder and high-conflict personalities
• Child custody evaluation methodology and best practices
• Parental alienation assessment and intervention strategies
• Domestic violence and coercive control dynamics
• Psychological assessment and report writing
• Expert witness testimony and courtroom procedures
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediation Training

Professional Standards & Ethics

Practice adheres to:

• APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
• APA Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology
• AFCC Model Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluation
• Florida Board of Psychology Rules and Regulations
• Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators

Contact Information

Disclaimer: Dr. Tolbert is a licensed psychologist and certified mediator, not an attorney. She does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Litigation consulting does not create a psychotherapist-patient relationship. Mediation services do not create a psychotherapist-patient relationship or provide therapy.