Clinical and Forensic Psychologist  

Dr. Rebecca Cook is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with specialized expertise in psychological and child custody evaluations. At Optima Forensic, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based assessments to support legal decision-making in complex cases. 

Dr. Cook earned her doctorate in psychology from the PSG-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium in California. She completed her clinical training through a doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Healthcare System, where she developed advanced skills in trauma assessment and intervention. 

Her clinical focus includes in-depth psychological evaluations for adults, with particular emphasis on the effects of chronic traumatic experiences and how these can contribute to long-term personality and interpersonal difficulties. Dr. Cook also brings a strong understanding of how environmental and biological factors interact to shape behavior over time—an insight that informs her approach to forensic evaluation. 

With advanced training in trauma-informed care and a nuanced, research-based perspective, Dr. Cook is committed to providing thorough and ethical evaluations that prioritize clarity, fairness, and clinical integrity.