Biography
Dr. O'Brien is a forensic psychologist with clinical interests in competency in both criminal and civil cases, juvenile competency, child custody, expert testimony, and police psychology. She coordinates the Forensic Psychology concentration at Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She has extensive experience working within court systems and as a private practitioner. Dr. O'Brien consults with the Chicago Police Department, performing applicant screenings and fitness for duty evaluations. She has studied child custody with Dr. Barry Bricklin and maintains a private practice conducting 604B psychological investigations for Will County Court. She teaches courses in psychological assessment, ethics, and forensics. She is an elected member of the Illinois Psychological Association's Ethics Committee. Dr. O'Brien can be reached at 312-777-7691 or via email at kobrien@argosy.edu.