GUNNIN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, LLC
Deborah Gunnin, Ph.D.
Dr. Gunnin earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kansas in 1996. She completed a post-doctoral Forensic Psychology Fellowship through the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the Missouri Department of Mental Health in 1997. She has been practicing as a forensic psychologist for over 20 years. She spent 16+ years working for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as a forensic evaluator, and then as a Community Forensic Director. She has completed over 2000 evaluations of competency to stand trial and over 600 evaluations of criminal responsibility.
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
Dr. Gunnin conducts a range of forensic psychological evaluations, including assessments of:
Competency to Stand Trial
Competency to Waive Miranda Rights
Criminal Responsibility/Mental State at the Time of the Alleged Offense
CONSULTATION
Dr. Gunnin provides information on psychological disorders, reviews forensic psychological reports, and assists with cross-examination of mental health experts.
TESTIMONY
Dr. Gunnin has over 20 years experience in providing relevant expert witness testimony.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Dr. Gunnin provides talks to students, legal professionals, and mental health professionals on topics including:
Psychological Disorders
Competency to Stand Trial
Mental State at the Time of Alleged Offense
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND NON-FORENSIC ASSESSMENTS
Dr. Gunnin provides psychotherapy at Northeast Georgia Psychological Services (NGPS). She uses an integrative/cognitive approach to psychotherapy. To schedule psychotherapy or general (i.e., non-forensic) psychological assessments with Dr. Gunnin or other mental health providers at NGPS, please call 770-882-5884. See NGPS website at www.ngpsych.com for more details.
TESTIMONIALS
"I am a defense attorney who has worked with Dr. Gunnin in her capacity as a forensic psychologist for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for 16 years. She is respected and trusted by both prosecutors and defense attorneys throughout the State. When working for the State of Georgia, she never let extrinsic or political considerations distract her from making an honest and thorough evaluation of each client. I am excited that she has decided to enter private practice. Prosecutors and defense attorneys alike will be lining up to hire her because they know that she will devote herself 100% to making the right call."
Anthony S. Carter
Circuit Public Defender
Alcovy Judicial Circuit
"I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Gunnin as forensic psychologists for a number of years. Dr. Gunnin has the ability to rapidly dissect complex clinical and diagnostic issues, and a keen insight into forensic concerns. Her reports are thorough, and her conclusions are presented in a manner that is easily understood despite addressing complicated legal and clinical matters. I highly recommend Dr. Gunnin for anyone looking for a forensic psychologist."
Darcy L. Shores, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Director, Community Forensic Services-West
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
