I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of psychiatry with specific knowledge in the areas of trauma, affective disorders and forensics. I have published on such topics as trauma, torture, dissociation, anxiety and personality disorders. I have testified 17 times on topics such as criminal responsibility, trauma and discrimination and harassment. I have unique experience in evaluating victims of trauma including domestic violence, child abuse, torture, and disasters. Recently I published a report of evaluations of American prisoners of war from the first Gulf War.