Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Malpractice
When a therapist performs below the standard of care and there is harm, you can bring a lawsuit for damages.
Areas of Possible Malpratice
- Misdiagnosis
- No progress notes or inaccurate ones
- Lack of informed consent
- Implanting false memories of abuse
- Wrong medication
- False Imprisonment in a psychiatric unit (W and I 5150 hold)
- Breach of Confidentiality
- Abandonment
- Exploitive dual relationship
- Boundary violations
- Bizarre or unapproved therapy
Donald A. Eisner, Ph.D. J.D., is a licensed attorney and psychologist. He has a Ph.D. from West Virginia University, a post-doctorate in gerontology studies at the University of Southern California, and a law degree from the University of West Los Angeles. He was licensed to practice as an attorney in California in 1988. Dr. Eisner has handled numerous psychotherapy malpractice cases, including abuse of transference and implanting of false memories as well as medication side effects. He has also obtained a Writ of Habeas Corpus for individuals who are involuntarily hospitalized and represented individuals in court with respect to a Welfare and Institutions Code 72 hour hold.
Donald A. Eisner has been a Visiting Professor of Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University, where he taught courses on law and ethics in mental health. Currently, Dr. Eisner is Dean of Eisner Institute for Professional Studies
He has testified in State and Federal court on mental health issues. He has published an article in the American Journal of Forensic Psychology on expert witness testimony. Dr. Eisner has written an academic book entitled, “The Death of Psychotherapy: From Freud to Alien Abductions”. Additionally, he has published over twenty professional articles, which include topics on forensic issues.
Donald A. Eisner, Ph.D., J.D.
Licensed Psychologist PSY5920
Licensed Attorney SBN 134400
16133 Ventura Bl., Ste. 700
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-6512