About
Dr. Alexandra Linscott
Dr. Alexandra Linscott is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist recognized for her thoughtful, grounded approach and her dual expertise in therapeutic and legal contexts. She provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples and conducts forensic psychological evaluations in support of legal proceedings across courts in California, Oregon, and other jurisdictions.
Education and Forensic Foundations
Dr. Linscott earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, along with an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. This interdisciplinary training deepens her capacity to integrate existential and humanistic insight into clinical care. She completed specialty training in behavioral medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and in neuropsychological assessment at LAC+USC Medical Center. During her graduate studies, she participated in national and international research on trauma and PTSD.
Dr. Linscott completed her forensic psychology training at Patton State Hospital, one of the nation’s largest forensic psychiatric institutions, before joining the hospital’s medical staff as a clinical psychologist. There, she treated individuals under criminal commitment and served as a hospital-wide assessment consultant. Her work focused on psychosis, violence risk, malingering, and competency to stand trial, laying the groundwork for her continued specialization in high-acuity assessment and the integration of psychological science into legal systems.
Clinical Work and Approach
In private practice, Dr. Linscott offers therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples navigating relational conflict, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD. Many clients seek her care to gain deeper insight, emotional clarity, and practical strategies for long-term growth, even when not in immediate crisis.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and deeply relational. Drawing from psychodynamic and humanistic frameworks, Dr. Linscott fosters an emotionally safe space for reflection, connection, and long-term healing. She also incorporates mindfulness, emotion regulation techniques, and insights from interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory. This multi-layered approach allows clients to address immediate concerns while developing greater resilience, self-awareness, and meaning in their lives.
Expertise in Complex Mental Health Conditions
Dr. Linscott brings advanced clinical expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other serious mental health conditions. Her background includes work in inpatient, residential, and intensive outpatient settings, equipping her to support clients and families navigating the complexities of chronic mental illness. She regularly collaborates with psychiatrists to assist with diagnosis, stabilization, and long-term care planning.
Forensic Evaluation and Testimony
Since 2013, Dr. Linscott has provided forensic psychological evaluations and expert witness testimony in criminal, civil, and immigration matters. She is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California and has served as a consultant for a competency restoration program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Her forensic reports are widely regarded for their clarity, clinical rigor, and alignment with current psychological science.
As a native Spanish speaker, Dr. Linscott frequently provides assessment and therapy services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring both linguistic and cultural accessibility.
Whether working in the courtroom or the therapy room, Dr. Linscott brings a rare blend of clinical depth, scientific rigor, and human compassion to her work.