Daniel L. Davis, Ph.D. ABPP
Services & Specialties
Dr. Davis offers a focused range of psychological services for adults and adolescents, drawing on more than 45 years of clinical and forensic experience. His practice emphasizes thorough assessment, evidence-based treatment, and expert consultation.
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive psychological testing and evaluation for diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making. Assessments are conducted using validated instruments and interpreted in the context of each individual's history and presenting concerns.
- Diagnostic psychological evaluation
- Personality assessment (MMPI-3, PAI)
- Cognitive and intellectual assessment
- Adolescent psychological assessment (MMPI-A-RF)
- Treatment planning evaluations
- Second-opinion evaluations
Forensic Evaluations
Court-ordered and attorney-referred forensic psychological evaluations for criminal, juvenile, and select civil proceedings. See the dedicated Forensic Evaluations page for a full listing of evaluation types.
- Competency to stand trial
- Criminal responsibility (NGRI)
- Mitigation evaluations
- Risk assessment
- Juvenile evaluations
- Adult and juvenile risk assessments using assessment methodologies that are supported by current research
- Expert witness testimony
Consultation
Professional consultation to attorneys, agencies, and institutions on psychological and forensic issues. Dr. Davis has served as a consultant to Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Ohio Department of Mental Health, the Ohio Department of Youth Services, and other state agencies.
- Attorney consultation on psychological issues in litigation
- Review of records and opposing expert reports
- Agency and institutional consultation
- Training and professional education
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Davis's clinical and research interests have focused on the following populations and problem areas throughout his career.
Adolescent aggression and violence
Assessment and treatment of aggressive and violent behavior in adolescents, including juveniles involved in the legal system.
Forensic psychology
Board-certified expertise in the intersection of psychology and law, with particular emphasis on criminal and juvenile proceedings.
MMPI-based assessment
Extensive experience with the MMPI-2, MMPI-2-RF, MMPI-3,MMPI-A, MMPI-A-RF, including co-authorship of case studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A and Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF both published by the University of Minnesota Press
Competency and criminal responsibility
Evaluation of defendants' competency to stand trial and mental state at the time of the alleged offense.
Risk assessment
Structured assessment of violence risk, sexual recidivism risk, and general recidivism using validated actuarial and structured professional judgment tools.
Adolescent and adult populations
Board certification with specialization in both adolescent and adult populations across clinical and forensic contexts.
Please note: Dr. Davis no longer accepts therapy clients. His practice is limited exclusively to psychological assessment, forensic evaluation, and professional consultation.
Schedule a Referral
To submit a forensic referral, please contact Dr. Davis's office. All inquiries are handled confidentially.
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