Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychological Associates (CFNA) is a Southern California neuropsychology practice founded and led by Dr. Selina Mangassarian, Psy.D., CBIS. CFNA provides comprehensive neuropsychological and forensic psychological evaluations for clinical, civil, and criminal matters across Southern California.
What sets CFNA apart is the combination of credentials, court recognition, and clinical depth Dr. Mangassarian brings to her work. As a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, a POST-Compliant Psychological Evaluator, and a court-paneled neuropsychologist and forensic psychologist in both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, she is equipped to handle the full range of neuropsychological questions that arise in clinical, civil, and criminal contexts.
Dr. Mangassarian personally conducts every aspect of every evaluation, from the initial clinical interview and record review through test administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing. No portion of the evaluation is delegated to technicians, trainees, or support staff. The person who evaluates you is the same person who analyzes the data and signs the report. In a field where delegation is common, this level of direct, personal involvement is a meaningful distinction, and one that matters both to the quality of the findings and to the defensibility of the opinions.
Dr. Mangassarian is retained by plaintiff and defense counsel, insurance carriers, employers, and courts. Her evaluations are grounded in objective data and current scientific standards, independent of the referral source. She is frequently retained in matters involving conflicting expert opinions, providing an independent neuropsychological assessment when parties need a scientifically rigorous, neutral evaluation to inform the dispute. She also regularly provides rebuttal expert services, offering critical analysis of opposing neuropsychological and psychological opinions and methodology.
