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A MENTAL HEALTH FORENSIC GROUP PRACTICE
Dr. William Stone
Dr. William Stone is a neuropsychologist who has been a clinician and researcher in the field of mental health for approximately twenty years. He is widely considered to be an internationally well respected researcher in the field of schizophrenia. He completed his fellowship in neuropsychology at Harvard Medical School. He performs evaluations for civil and criminal cases with an expertise in major mental illness, learning disabilities and neurological disorders. He has published over 150 journal articles, reviews, book chapters and books. In addition to his work at BFA, he is also on staff at The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry and he is the Director of Training for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is national speaker on a range of mental health topics.
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Dr. Robert Mendoza
Dr. Robert Mendoza is a neuropsychologist has been working in the field of forensic mental health for 20 years. He completed his fellowship in neuropsychology at Harvard Medical School. He is hired for criminal and civil cases and performs a wide range of court related evaluations including criminal responsibility, competence to stand trial, and aid in sentencing evaluations. He has consulted on many homicide and multiple homicide cases. Dr. Mendoza has extensive knowledge of a wide range of psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological tests. He also frequently lectures in these areas. Dr. Mendoza also provides educational and scientific presentations to undergraduate and graduate students, attorneys, and medical and mental health professionals throughout the United States.
Dr. Shannon Abraham-Cook
Dr. Shannon Abraham-Cook is a consulting psychologist who conducts evaluations for a range of clinical and immigration issues, including extreme hardship, UVisa, asylum, and trauma cases. Dr. Abraham-Cook holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University, 3 and a M.A. from New York University. She completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship at the Department of Veterans Affairs - New Jersey Healthcare System, and postdoctoral fellowship at Youth Opportunities Upheld with an emphasis on trauma, multicultural psychology, and assessment. Dr. Abraham-Cook has conducted research and co-authored publications on psychological trauma, stress, and cognitive functioning.
Sarah Lehner
Sarah Lehner has been the forensic case assistant for Boston Forensic Associates since 2023. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Psychology at Boston University before continuing her pursuit of a doctorate degree. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in 2023 from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in psychology and biology. She has over 3 years of clinical experience in the psychological field including working in a hospital, school, and research setting, both professionally and academically. Within the company, she has assisted each professional in their respective areas, focusing on forensic neuropsychology with Dr. Robert Mendoza. Her responsibilities include assisting in neuropsychological testing, psychological evaluations, and synthesizing data.