Expert Witness

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Robin Stern can offer expert insight, expert witness, and psychological consultation in legal cases involving complex emotional and relational dynamics. She is available for a range of proceedings, including divorce, custody disputes, high-conflict mediation, and civil litigation. Dr. Stern will provide informed expertise, clear and compelling testimony, and research-based assessments to support legal professionals in building stronger, psychologically grounded cases.

• Gaslighting and Defamation
  Analysis of manipulative behaviors and their psychological impact, including credibility concerns, emotional abuse, and reputational harm in both personal and professional contexts. This can include medical gaslighting, legal, family-based and domestic gaslighting, social media gaslighting and more.
• Emotional Intelligence
  Assessment of emotional regulation, empathy, and interpersonal functioning—relevant in parenting evaluations, workplace disputes, and leadership assessments..
• Coercive Control
  Identification and interpretation of patterns of psychological control and intimidation, particularly in domestic violence, custody, and protective order cases.
• Narcissism
  Expert insight into narcissistic traits and behaviors, and their influence on conflict, communication, parenting, and credibility within legal disputes.

Additionally she is available on a consult basis to help guide clients navigate their case through the legal system.

For more information, or to hire Dr. Stern as an expert witness, contact her at: