About Dr. Ari
Munchausen by Proxy, also known as Medical Child Abuse is my primary area of forensic specialization. My name is Dr. Ari Gartin and I am a National Board Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, and the owner of Ariga Psychological and Forensic Services, LLC. In addition to my work in Munchausen by Proxy and Medical Child Abuse, I provide forensic psychological consultation, parenting evaluations, general psychological evaluations, and other specialized forensic assessment services.
I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in forensic psychology from Walden University and I have more than fifteen years of experience in mental health and forensic settings.
My doctoral research examined factors that influence the accurate identification of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another among counseling professionals, reflecting my longstanding commitment to advancing awareness and understanding of this often misunderstood form of abuse.
In addition, I am an active researcher, speaker, and writer. I am the author of Munchausen by Proxy: Clinical and Forensic Case Analyses, a collection of contemporary writings examining real-world cases, emerging research, forensic issues, and clinical considerations related to Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another and Medical Child Abuse.
I am also the creator of Investigation with Dr. Ari, a publication dedicated to the intersection of psychology, forensic investigation, true crime, and human behavior.
Dr. Marc D. Feldman says:
"In my professional interactions with Dr. Gartin, I have observed a level of clinical and analytical rigor, and commitment to ethical forensic practice that is both rare and necessary in this highly specialized field. Her work reflects a clear alignment with best practices in FDIA evaluation, including comprehensive chronological record review, careful differentiation between reported and observed symptomatology, and appropriate integration of collateral data across medical, educational, and psychosocial systems".
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