Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D

Education & Experience

I am a licensed psychologist and licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the field. My expertise is centered at the intersection of clinical psychology and family law, with a specific focus on matters arising in Family Court.

I earned my Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) with distinction from Capella University, my Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University, and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Franklin Pierce University, where I graduated magna cum laude with honors in psychology. Throughout each of these advanced degrees, I worked full time in the field, which allowed me to integrate academic learning with real-world clinical and forensic experience from the outset. Over the years, my work has spanned psychiatric emergency services, child protection, forensic evaluation and private practice, with my work consistently gravitating toward emotionally complex and high-stakes situations. These experiences have shaped my ability to think clearly in crisis, manage emotionally charged dynamics, and maintain professionalism and objectivity even under the most challenging circumstances.

To support my specialization in high-conflict family matters, I have pursued extensive advanced training in parenting coordination, child custody evaluation, co-parenting interventions, and psychological risk assessment. I am a certified provider in New Ways for Families®, an evidence-informed method designed to reduce conflict and improve co-parenting dynamics in high-conflict separations. I have completed Level 3 training in the Gottman Method for Couples Counseling, which is grounded in decades of empirical research on relationship stability and conflict resolution. My advanced certification in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) provides a structured, cognitive-behavioral approach to addressing emotional and behavioral challenges. Additionally, I hold a domestic violence designation as a Parenting Coordinator on the New Jersey Judiciary’s statewide roster, ensuring that I meet the highest standards for handling cases involving safety concerns. I am also a certified Divorce Mediator, trained to facilitate resolution in emotionally and legally complex family law disputes.

While I have experience in various evaluative and treatment roles, I’ve come to recognize that I am most aligned with—and most effective in—serving in a neutral capacity. In a neutral role, I am not advocating for one side or representing the interests of any single party. Instead, I remain objective, transparent, and focused on the best interests of the family system—particularly the emotional needs and well-being of the child.

For detailed information about Dr. Forshee’s experience and training, her curriculum vitae can be accessed here

Academic Lectures, Training & Consulting

Throughout my career, I have created and provided a total of over 50 trainings on the topics of suicide and risk as well as de-escalation strategies at hospitals throughout the Hackensack Meridian and RWJ Barnabas systems; the NJ chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; The New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative; local police departments; the Ocean County Police Academy; several acute-care inpatient psychiatric hospitals in NJ and PA; the National Association of Social Workers, Rutgers University; the Monmouth County Bar Association and guidance departments in several Ocean County school districts