About Dr. Deborah Leporowski...

Dr. Leporowski is a forensic and clinical psychologist with a private practice in Palm Beach County, Florida and Greenville County, SC. Dr. Leporowski holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Psychology, a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology, which she received in 1992 from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Leporowski is currently licensed in Florida and South Carolina.

Dr. Leporowski has extensive clinical and forensic experience and has worked in the community mental health center setting, as a court psychologist, in a secure forensic facility, and as a staff psychologist for the Veteran's Administration. With 18 years experience as a licensed psychologist, she has conducted over 2000 evaluations and has testified over 100 times in criminal, civil, and federal court. Forensic evaluations and consultation are available both in Florida and nationwide, as licensing laws permit.

An experienced speaker and seminar presenter, she has appeared on t.v. and radio shows, frequently providing commentary on psychological issues as requested by the media. Dr. Leporowski provides continuing education workshops for psychologists, mental health professionals, attorneys, and nurses.

Dr. Leporowski is a certified member of the National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology and a member of the American Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology, the American Psychology-Law Society, the Florida Psychological Association, and the South Carolina Psychological Association. She is also a past president of the Palm Chapter of FPA, and is an American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services volunteer worker.

If you are a legal professional or agency who would like to inquire about retaining Dr. Leporowski's professional services, please contact the office to obtain a copy of her complete curriculum vitae and fee structure.

What is Forensic Psychology?

Forensic psychology refers to the interface between two rather disparate disciplines: psychology/behavioral sciences and the law. Forensic psychology is a subspecialty in which the clinical and scientific expertise of the psychologist is applied to legal issues in the legal community.

A forensic psychologist must have a fundamental understanding of the legal as well as professional standards that govern their participation as psychological experts in legal proceedings in addition to specialized expertise. Therefore, psychologists who conduct forensic evaluations must have a broad clinical background as well as superior assessment skills.

Dr. Leporowski practices in accord with the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists, a joint statement of the American Psychology-Law Society and Division 41 of the APA