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Christopher C. Ward, Ph.D.

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Dr. Chris Ward received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2001. Dr. Ward worked as a staff psychologist in the Addictions Treatment Program at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Ward carried a joint appointment as an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri. Dr. Ward also worked as an Organizational Psychologist with the National Center for Organization Development, an office providing organizational consultation to services within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Ward has been working with ForPsych since 2005 and has a specialty in the treatment of individuals struggling with substance abuse and dependence. He provides psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, couples and families. For a copy of Dr. Ward’s curriculum vitae, Click here (.pdf).

Nicole A. Leisgang, Psy.D

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Dr. Nicole Leisgang has been involved with For Psych since its inception. She is a 2004 graduate of Xavier University, receiving her doctoral degree after completing a one-year internship at the Fulton State Forensic Prison/Hospital in Missouri. Her clinical experiences include working with juvenile and adult offenders. She has performed psychological evaluations for both prosecuting and defense attorneys in the areas of competency, mitigation, and criminal responsibility. She is particularly skilled in preparing evaluations to assist the courts with the disposition of juvenile offenders. Dr. Leisgang is also skilled in the areas of disability determination, worker’s compensation, and personal injury. She currently serves as the Associate Director of For Psych and is also a consultant to a local juvenile court in Cincinnati, Ohio. Finally, she provides psychological evaluations to school systems throughout the state of Ohio. For a copy of Dr. Leisgang’s curriculum vitae, Click here (.pdf).

Paul A. Deardorff, Ph.D., ABPP, MBA

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Dr. Deardorff is a Board Certified Clinical psychologist with twenty years of forensic experience. He has served as the Director of a major juvenile court psychology clinic and has consulted in adult cases involving murder, rape, arson, post traumatic stress disorder, psychotic disorders, malingering, and other areas of forensic psychology. He has testified in both state and federal courts. He earned his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and has published numerous scholarly works in the field. For a copy of Dr. Deardorff’s curriculum vitae, Click here (PDF).