In her forensic psychology practice, Dr. Peters conducts comprehensive forensic psychological evaluations, provides attorney consultations, and serves as an expert witness in the areas of intimate partner violence (domestic violence), adult survivors of childhood sexual/physical/psychological abuse, rape and sexual assault, child abuse, child pornography, alcohol and memory, emotional distress and traumatic stress disorders. Dr. Peters' findings and opinions are objective as she consults in matters for both criminal defense and prosecution, as well as both plaintiff and defense in civil matters.

Dr. Peters is frequently consulted on criminal, civil, military court martial, and Federal immigration cases involving the multiple and varied psychological and traumatic effects of the various types of interpersonal violence and traumatic experiences.

Dr. Peters has 20 years of clinical/forensic experience with diverse populations in various settings to include:

U.S. Navy/Marine Corps-Family Advocacy Program
U.S. Army-Behavioral Health
Denver VA Medical Center
Heathright International, Human Right's Clinic
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network
Private Practice
Kaiser Permanente
Rape Assistance and Awareness Program
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Memphis Sexual Assault Resource Center

Dr. Peters has served as guest lecturer and provided trainings on topics to include domestic violence/Intimate partner violence, sexual assault, childhood sexual/physical abuse, working with torture and refugee populations, posttrauma sequelae and impact of victimization, combat related PTSD, and biology of trauma in settings to include:

University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology
University of Denver, International Disaster Program
Military and Civilian law enforcement agencies
University of Maryland, Graduate Program in Counseling
Colorado Department of Corrections
Planned Parenthood
Rape Assistance and Awareness Program
Numerous community groups

Specialties

• Forensic Psychology
• Psychology

Subpecialties

• Intimate Partner Violence (Domestic Violence)
• Rape and Sexual Assault
• Adult Consequences of Childhood Sexual/Physical/Psychological Abuse
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Related Traumatic Sequelae
• Complex Trauma and Complex PTSD
• Campus Sexual Assault and Title IX