Find a Parental Alienation Specialist
The founders of NAOPAS list other professionals on this website who have demonstrated their expertise in the area of Parental Alienation. The mere listing of a person’s name on this site does not suggest or imply an association or collusion with that person exists or has existed relative to any past or present litigation.
Legal Professionals
| Category | Contact | Business Name | Phone/Website |
| UNITED STATES | |||
| California | |||
| Legal | Tamatha Clemens | San Diego, California | (619) 821-0145 |
| Clemens | Warren LLP | www.clemenswarren.com | ||
| Legal | Karen Darling | Monrovia, California | (626) 755-4510 |
| Colorado | |||
| Legal | Kelly McPherson | Colorado Springs, Colorado | (719) 635-8499 |
| Knies, Helland & McPherson Law | www.khmattorneysatlaw.com | ||
| Florida | |||
| Expert Testimony | Robert A. Evans, PhD | Clearwater, Florida | (727) 786-0600 |
| Center for Human Potential, Inc. | www.drbobevans.com | ||
| Expert Testimony in parental alienation cases | |||
| Consultant | Michael Bone, PhD | Winter Park, Florida | (407) 645-0662 |
| J. Michael Bone Consulting | www.jmichaelbone.com | ||
| Litigation Consultation in Parental Alienation Cases | |||
| Legal | Ted Greene | Orlando, Florida | (407) 482-8212 |
| Law Office of Theodore F. Greene, LC | |||
| Legal | Jennifer LaVia | Tallahassee, Florida | (850) 570-8069 |
| LaVia Law, PA | www.lavialaw.com | ||
| Legal | Gary E. Williams, BCS | Clearwater, Florida | (727) 531-8737 |
| The Law Firm for Family Law | |||
| Legal | Anna M. Durstein, Esq | Jacksonville, Florida | (904) 241-0012 |
| Florida Women’s Law Group | www. floridawomenslawgroup.com | ||
| Georgia | |||
| Legal | Gary Graham | Atlanta, Georgia | (404) 256-0100 |
| Stern Edlin Graham | www.stern-edlin.com | ||
| Idaho | |||
| Legal | Brett C. Anthon | Rupert, Idaho | (208) 260-5280 |
| Anthon, Darrington, PLLC | |||
| Illinois | |||
| Legal | James Pritikon, Esq. | Chicago, Illinois | (312) 621-9700 |
| Beerman, Pritikin, Mirabelli, Swerdlove, LLP | |||
| Legal | Michael Roe | (331) 222-9161 | |
| Law Offices of Michael F. Roe | www.illinois-attorney.net | ||
| Kansas | |||
| Legal | Katherine S. Clevenger | Overland Park, Kansas | (913) 951-4545 |
| Parks Clevenger, LLC | www.pcfamilylaw.com | ||
| Michigan | |||
| Legal | Ashish Joshi | Ann Arbor, Michigan | (734) 327-5030 |
| Joshi Attorneys + Counselors | www.joshiattorneys.com | ||
| Mississippi | |||
| Legal | Steven Nixon | Ridgeland, Mississippi | (601) 506-1354 |
| McCalla, Raymer, Liebert, Pierce, LLC | www.mccalla.com | ||
| Missouri | |||
| Legal | Kevin Easley | Springfield, Missouri | (417) 881-1076 |
| Roberts & Easley, LLC | www.robertsandeasley.com | ||
| Legal | David G. Waltrip | St. Louis, Missouri | (314) 727-7755 |
| David G. Waltrip, LLC | |||
| New York | |||
| Legal | Rory Gilhooey, Esq. | Syracuse, New York | (315) 679-1591 |
| Attorney & Counselor at Law | |||
| Legal | Valeria H. Tocci | New York, New York | (212) 612-3295 |
| Mishcon de Reya New York LLP | |||
| South Carolina | |||
| Legal | Leslie Armstrong | (843) 396-8473 | |
| Armstrong Family Law | www.armstrongfamilylawllc.com | ||
| JD, Esquire, MA, LPCA, NCC (South Carolina and North Carolina Licensed Attorney; South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor Associate; National Certified) | |||
| CANADA | |||
| Legal | Brian Ludmer | Toronto, Ontario | (416) 781-0334 |
| Ludmer Law | www.ludmerlaw.com | ||
Mental Health Professionals
| Category | Contact | City/State | Phone/Website |
| UNITED STATES | |||
| California | |||
| Mental Health | Mark Mosk, PhD, | Highwood, Illinois | (847) 652-6565 |
| Dr. Mark D. Mosk | www.drmosk.com | ||
| Dr. Mosk is a seasoned clinical and forensic psychologist with over 35 years experience. Clinically, he specializes in complex cases of combined medical and mental illness, including severe depression and anxiety, and PTSD. Forensically, he has deep expertise in family law matters with specialization in parental alienation, custody evaluation preparation, and litigation preparation. As well, he has extensive experience in injury related assessments. Licensed in California and Illinois. | |||
| Mental Health | Lynn Steinberg, PhD, LMFT | Los Angeles, California | www.lynnsteinberg.com |
| Florida | |||
| Mental Health | Wendy Coughlin, PhD | Largo, Florida | (717) 532-1997 |
| Licensed Mental Health Counselor Parenting Coordinator | www.drwendycoughlin.com | ||
| Mental Health | Tina Mayer | Jacksonville, Florida | (904) 337-0749 |
| Resolution Center of Jacksonville | www.resolutioncenterjax.com | ||
| Mental Health | Erica Jansen | Jacksonville, Florida | (904) 379-8094 |
| D’Arienzo Psychology | www.drdarienzo.com | ||
| Mental Health | Ellen Williams | (904) 379-8094 | |
| D’Arienzo Psychology | www.drdarienzo.com | ||
| Mental Health | Ana Silva, PsyD, ABPP | Boca Raton, Florida | (786) 493-5643 |
| Board Certified Clinical Psychologist | www.anasilvapsyd.com | ||
| Mental Health | Peggy Gummoe, LSCW | Tampa, Florida | (813) 968-7188 |
| Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator, Trained Collaborative Divorce Facilitator and Reunification Specialist | |||
| Iowa | |||
| Mental Health | Erin Helleso | Johnston, Iowa | (515) 240-7285 |
| Candor Recovery & Consulting, Inc. | www.candoriowa.com | ||
| Candor Recovery & Consulting, Inc. is a practice offering services to treat and support the complex issues affecting children and families related to trauma, court involvement, and parent-child estrangement. | |||
| Illinois | |||
| Mental Health | Mark Mosk, PhD | Highwood, Illinois | (847) 652-6565 |
| Dr. Mark D. Mosk | www.drmosk.com | ||
| Dr. Mosk is a seasoned clinical and forensic psychologist with over 35 years experience. Clinically, he specializes in complex cases of combined medical and mental illness, including severe depression and anxiety, and PTSD. Forensically, he has deep expertise in family law matters with specialization in parental alienation, custody evaluation preparation, and litigation preparation. As well, he has extensive experience in injury related assessments. Licensed in California and Illinois. | |||
| Michigan | |||
| Mental Health | Randy Flood | Grand Rapids, Michigan | (616) 456-1178 |
| Fountain Hill Center for Counseling | www.fountainhillcenter.org | ||
| Forensic Family Evaluations with specifc specialization of Resist and Refuse Dynamics in Parent-Child Contact Problems, Parenting Coordination/Co-Parenting Counseling, Reunifcation Counseling, Parent and Co-Parent Coaching, Non testifying and Testifying Expert Consultation |
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| Minnesota | |||
| Mental Health | Joy Lipa | Orono, Minnesota | (612) 707-6990 |
| Joy’s Way | www.joysway.org | ||
| Ohio | |||
| Mental Health | Jennifer Szeghi, MA | Cincinnati, Ohio | (513) 518-8657 |
| Successful Parenting, LLC | www.successfulparentingllc.com | ||
| Parent-Child Coach/Parenting Coordinator | |||
| Pennsylvania | |||
| Mental Health | Pam Moran, MSQ, LSW | Lemoyne, Pennsylvania | (717) 856-1750 |
| Treatment and Counseling | www.pammoran.com | ||
| South Carolina | |||
| Mental Health | Leslie Armstrong | South Carolina | (843) 396-8473 |
| Leslie Family Law | www.armstrongfamilylawllc.com | ||
| JD, Esquire, MA, LPCA, NCC (South Carolina and North Carolina Licensed Attorney; South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor Associate; National Certified) | |||
| Mental Health | Allison Foster, PhD, JD | Columbia, South Carolina | (803) 708-9087 |
| Forensic Family Associates | www.forensicfamily.com | ||
| Licensed clinical psychologist and Attorney at Law | |||
| Mental Health | Alicia Benedetto, PhD | Columbia, South Carolina | (803) 708-9087 |
| Forensic Family Associates | www.forensicfamily.com | ||
| Licensed clinical psychologist and Attorney at Law | |||
| Mental Health | Helen Elliott Wheeler, M. Ed, LPC, NCC | Charleston, South Carolina | (843) 736-5837 |
| www.helenwheelercounseling.com | |||
| Texas | |||
| Mental Health | Sandra Aguilar, MA, LPC-S, NCC | Texas | (512) 809-1018 |
| Mental Health | Amy Eichler, PhD, LP, LSSP | Georgetown, Texas | |
| Turning Point Psychological and Counseling Services | www.turningpointpsych.com | ||
| Mental Health | Kelley A. Baker, PhD, LPC | Texas | (512) 591-7872 |
| Forensic Consulting Services | www.kelleybakerphd.co | ||
| Mental Health | Amy JL Baker, PhD | Texas | (201) 321-9874 |
| www.amyjlbaker.com | |||
| Mental Health | Cera Johnson, MSW, LCSW | Texas | (281) 573-0124 |
| Rosehill Counseling | www.rosehillcounseling.com | ||
| CANADA | |||
| Mental Health | Dr. Kathleen Reay | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | www.familyreflectionsprogram.com |
| Mental Health | Erin Powley, MSW, RSW, CDBT | Toronto, Canada | www.peacepsychotherapy.ca |
| SOUTH AFRICA | |||
| Mental Health | Christie Els | George, South Africa | +27 (0)44 884 1252 |
| Christie Els Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd | christie@nulltekel.co.za | ||
Reunification Programs
| Program Name | Website |
| Family Bridges | www.buildingfamilybridges.com |
| Family Reflections Program | www.familyreflectionsprogram.com |
| Resolution Center of Jacksonville | www.resolutioncenterjax.com |
| Turning Points for Families | www.lindagottlieb.com |
Parental Alienation Experts
Parent-child conflicts are devastating to the family dynamic, especially in parental alienation cases. Parents are often looking for answers as to how this happened and what can they do to help repair the relationship with their child. The following is a list of organizations and experts who help educate and counsel families.
| Organization/Person | Website |
| Amy J.L. Baker, PhD | www.amyjlbaker.com |
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Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation, and parent-child relationships, especially children of divorce, and emotional abuse of children. She has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Teachers College of Columbia University. She is the author or co-author of 10 books and over 120 academic articles on topics related to children’s well-being. |
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| Kelley A. Baker, PhD, LPC | www.kelleybakerphd.co |
| Kelley Baker has counseled individuals and families in the Austin area since 1994. She was educated at Texas State University, where she earned a B.A. degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance. Dr. Baker has specialized in providing mental health services to families during divorce and post-divorce since 2001. She has completed over 200 hours of specialized training for mental health professionals working with families of divorce, conducting custody evaluations, and the assessment and treatment of parental alienation. She has worked on over 600 divorce related cases since beginning her private practice and provided testimony throughout central Texas, Washington D.C., and Colorado. | |
| Bill Bernet, MD | |
| Bill Bernet is a Harvard Medical School graduate, professor emeritus at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, board certified in general psychiatry, child psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. Dr. Bernet has written professional articles and book chapters on a variety of subjects, including: group and individual therapy with children and adolescents; humor in psychotherapy; forensic child psychiatry; child maltreatment; true and false allegations of abuse; satanic ritual abuse; reincarnation; child custody and visitation; parental alienation; testimony regarding behavioral genomics; and risk management. He is the founder of PASG, the Parental Alienation Study Group. |
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| Michael Bone, PhD | www.jmichaelbone.com |
| Dr. Bone is an experienced consultant for cases involving Parental Alienation & has spent over 25 years working with high conflict divorce as a therapist, expert witness, mediator, evaluator and consultant, both nationally and internationally. Additionally, he is co-founder of the National Association of Parental Alienation Specialists (NAOPAS). |
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| Amy Eichler, Ph.D., LP, LSSP | www.turningpointpsych.com |
| Dr. Eichler is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and has been working with children and families since 1997. She has been recognized for her work and research in parental alienation and continues to work with families struggling in this area. Amy testifies in court as a therapist and has also served as an expert witness in the areas of child abuse (sexual, physical, and emotional), child development, and parental alienation. Other services include forensic consultation and presentations. |
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| Robert A. Evans, PhD | www.drbobevans.com |
| Dr. Evans has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Evaluation. He has over thirty years of experience in individual, group & family counseling; psychological & educational evaluations; training & training research. He provides expert testimony in parental alienation matters, co-authored a book on parental alienation and provides continuing education courses for psychologists and attorneys. He is also a co-founder of National Association of Parental Alienation Specialists (NAOPAS). |
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| Family Access – Fighting for Children’s Rights | www.familyaccessfightingforchildrensrights.com |
| Richard Gardner | |
| Richard A. Gardner (April 28, 1931 – May 25, 2003) was an American child psychiatrist known for his work in psychotherapy with children, parental alienation and child custody evaluations. Based on his clinical work with children and families, Gardner introduced the term parental alienation syndrome (PAS). He wrote 41 books and more than 200 journal articles and book chapters. He developed child play therapy and test materials that he published through his company Creative Therapeutics. Gardner was an expert witness in child custody cases. |
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| Jennifer Jill Harman, PhD | |
| Dr. Jennifer Jill Harman, graduated from the Univerity of Connecticut with her Masters degree. She is a teacher, mentor, author and researcher. She specializes in intimate relationships, power, family violence (e.g., parental alienation), application of social psychological theories to underrepresented populations. | |
| Ashish Joshi | www.joshiattorneys.com |
| Ashish Joshi, owner and managing partner of the firm, serves as the lead counsel in high-stakes, complex disputes and litigation matters. Mr. Joshi has counseled and/or represented clients in state and federal courts across the United States and internationally, including in India, United Kingdom, Canada, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, British Virgin Islands, and China.A prolific author, Mr. Joshi has published a number of articles and co-authored books on several legal topics including parental alienation, criminal defense, commercial litigation, international litigation, and trial practice. |
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Demosthenes Lorandos, Ph.D., J.D.
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www.drlorandos.net |
| Dr. Lorandos is an attorney, forensic psychologist, editor, and writer. Dr. Lorandos is the Editor-in-Chief of the new three volume set by Thomson Reuters WEST Litigator’s Handbook of Forensic Medicine, Psychiatry and Psychology – Providing consultation to Courts, Law firms, Professional Associations and Experts on the interface of science and law. Drawing on fifty years of clinical and forensic behavioral sciences expertise and thirty years as a litigator and legal scholar, to provide scholarship, effective science and legal education services as well as forensic litigation consultation. | |
| PASG – Parental Alienation Study Group | www.pasg.info |
| Parental Alienation Study Group, Inc (PASG), is a nonprofit international organization of mental health professionals, legal professionals, targeted parents and grandparents, and child and family advocates who are interested in the study of parental alienation. | |
| Yvonne Parnell | |
| Yvonne Parnell, based in Toronto, ON, CA, is currently a Psychoanalyst and Registered Psychologist at Port Union Medical Centre. Yvonne Parnell brings experience from previous roles at Etobicoke General Hospital, Toronto East General Hospital and University Hospital. Yvonne Parnell holds a 1977 – 1982 PhD in Neuropsychology @ Liverpool John Moores University. With a robust skill set that includes Clinical Supervision, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Neuropsychology and more. |
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| Kathleen Reay, PhD | www.drkathleenreay.com |
| Dr. Reay is the Founder and Clinical Director of the Family Reflections Reunification Program for Severely Alienated Children and Their Families. She has worked with over 4,000 alienated children and gained much of her knowledge from clinical private practice experience. |
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| The Anti Alienation Project | Youtube – Anti Alienation Project |