Nicole Schneider, ABPP, received her dual emphasis doctoral degree in clinical psychology and psychology, policy, and law from the University of Arizona.

She completed an internship at the Veteran’s Affairs Healthcare System in Connecticut and went on to complete two post-doctoral fellowships—one at Yale University’s School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and a specialized fellowship in forensic psychology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Law and Psychiatry residency program. She has been in private practice in Denver, Colorado since 2009, where she conducts a variety of forensic mental health assessments, including competency to proceed, criminal responsibility, risk assessment, and mitigation. Dr. Schneider also testifies as an expert witness nationally and internationally on a variety of topics within the field of psychological science.

In 2013, Dr. Schneider began consulting for the United States military’s justice operations and has primarily occupied that role since. She has also served as a clinical associate supervising doctoral students at the University of Denver. She served as Chair of the Colorado Psychological Association’s forensic committee for a decade before stepping down to become Co-chair. During this time, she testified before the House and Senate, resulting in changes to mental health-related law in Colorado.

• ✔ Complex and high-profile criminal & civil cases.
• ✔ Media appearances pertaining to psychological topics.
• ✔ Advanced trainings to prosecutors & defense counsel.
• ✔ Internationally recognized expert in intimate partner violence.
• ✔ Internationally recognized expert in perception and memory.
• ✔ Published in peer reviewed journals and books
• ✔ Substantial testimony experience.
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Dr. Schneider teaches at the Judge Advocate General (JAG) school and at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) as well as at numerous colleges and universities.

Dr. Schneider has worked on high profile cases and is comfortable in that space. She is one of a small number of forensic psychologists in the nation who is board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). This certification ensures the highest level of competence in the field.