Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluation & Consultation

Bilingual Forensic Neuropsychology LLC

Carolina Posada, Ph.D.

Bilingual neuropsychological evaluation and consultation in English and Spanish, serving attorneys, clinicians, and individuals across Connecticut and beyond.

About the Practice

Carolina Posada, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist (Connecticut License #003522) specializing in neuropsychological assessment and consultation. She evaluates both monolingual English-speaking and Spanish-speaking individuals, with extensive experience across a broad range of neurological and cognitive conditions in adolescents and adults.

She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology through the joint program of San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego, and completed post-doctoral training through the Harvard-Partners Consortium at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to her work with Bilingual Forensic Neuropsychology LLC, she practices at NeuroHealth of Connecticut and Hartford Hospital/Institute of Living where she also trains neuropsychology residents.

Education

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology — San Diego State University / UC San Diego Joint Program (2013)
  • M.S., Clinical Psychology — San Diego State University (2011)
  • B.A., Psychology — Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia (2002)

Training

  • Post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology, Harvard-Partners Consortium — Brigham and Women's Hospital & Massachusetts General Hospital (2013–2015)
  • Pre-doctoral internship in neuropsychology — UC San Diego Medical Center, VA San Diego Healthcare System (2012–2013)

Services

Forensic neuropsychology applies the science of brain–behavior relationships to legal questions. Carolina Posada, Ph.D., provides the following services.

Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluation

Comprehensive, objective assessment of cognitive and emotional functioning to address questions raised in legal proceedings.

Independent Medical Examinations (IME)

Impartial evaluations for personal injury, disability, and insurance matters, including traumatic brain injury claims.

Records Review & Case Consultation

Review of medical, academic, and psychological records to inform case strategy and identify relevant issues.

Areas of Clinical Experience

  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Stroke & brain tumors
  • Aphasia & cognitive disorders
  • Intellectual disability
  • Seizure disorders
  • Substance use
  • Adolescent & adult neurological disorders

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Carolina Posada, Ph.D., conducts evaluations and consultations fluently in both English and Spanish, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment for Spanish-speaking clients.

La Dra. Posada realiza evaluaciones y consultas con fluidez en inglés y español, ofreciendo servicios cultural y lingüísticamente apropiados para clientes hispanohablantes.

Contact

To request a consultation, evaluation, or case review, please get in touch.

Email Carolina Posada, Ph.D.

carolina.posada@bfnct.com