DR. ANDREW MENDONSA
Nationally Recognized Expert Psychologist
Nationally Recognized Psychologist, Forensic Expert, Professor & Regulatory Consultant
Dr. Andrew Mendonsa is a Board Certified, fellowship-trained forensic and clinical psychologist. He offers expert psychotherapy to adults, couples, and families.
Additionally, he provides a wide range of custom forensic and clinical services, including:
- Legal Matters: IMEs, AMEs, QMEs, second opinions, mandated evaluations, license-related issues, standards of care analysis, risk assessments, diversion assessments, profiling, and expert witness testimony
- Media Consultation: Interviews and expert commentary
- Organizational Support: Root cause analysis, clinical and forensic assessments
Licensed in over a dozen states, and authorized to provide therapy in an additional 30 states, Dr. Mendonsa also serves as an Expert Reviewer for numerous California and national licensing and regulatory boards, upholding the highest standards of practice in healthcare.
Regulatory & Organizational Expertise
Dr. Mendonsa supports both small and large organizations facing regulatory reviews, surveys, and licensing applications. He specializes in Joint Commission Accreditation preparation, policy and procedure development, and crafting comprehensive root-cause analyses to address sentinel and efficiency issues. His prior experience as a Quality Assurance Surveyor and Chief Psychologist within California civil service offers valuable insight.
Certifications
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP)
- AMHCA Diplomate
- Board Certified in Healthcare Practice (ABBHP/Diplomate)
Andrew Mendonsa, Psy.D., ABBHP, CCT MBA
Clinical / Forensic Psychologist
Clinical Adjunct Professor
