Psychology
Dr. Ashley Mezzasalma
Dr. Ashley Mezzasalma is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist licensed by the California Board of Psychology in 2017 (PSY29667). She earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in 2016, and her B.A. with Honors in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley in 2010. Dr. Mezzasalma completed her APA-accredited psychology internship at the Integrated Health Psychology Training Program and her APA-accredited postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente, Antioch. She currently serves as a Forensic Neuropsychologist at Psychological Assessment, Inc., conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessment batteries addressing complex forensic referral questions including competency to stand trial, risk evaluations, and independent medical evaluations for both adult and pediatric populations. Dr. Mezzasalma is also a certified Qualified Medical Evaluator help to address psychological and neuropsychological concerns in the workers compensation field. Dr. Mezzasalma has extensive experience in psychological assessment, having conducted over 1,000 comprehensive neuropsychological, psychodiagnostic, and neurodevelopmental evaluations throughout her career. She previously served as Assessment Program Training Director at Kaiser Permanente Richmond, where she led a program supervising postdoctoral fellows and practicum trainees. She designed and launched a specialized adult ADHD assessment clinic and successfully adapted assessment programs to virtual formats during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her clinical experience spans forensic neuropsychology, disability assessment examinations, telehealth therapy, crisis intervention, and specialized treatment programs across diverse populations.
Neuropsychology and Psychological Assessment: Specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological batteries and psychodiagnostic evaluations for both adult and pediatric populations.
Forensic Assessment: Expert in competency to stand trial evaluations, 6500 risk evaluations, and sex offender risk assessments.
Disability Determination: Extensive experience conducting social security consultative examinations and independent medical evaluations.
ADHD Evaluation: specialized expertise in adult ADHD assessment, treatment planning, and clinic management.
Evidence-Based Treatment: Skilled in delivering various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Crisis Intervention: Experienced in performing risk assessments, 5150 evaluations, and emergency treatment planning.
- Commitment to timely and thorough report delivery
- Easy scheduling with quick appointment availability
- Comprehensive medical evaluations and detailed reports tailored to meet legal needs
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology: The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA (2016).
B.A. Honors in Psychology (Minor in Anthropology): University of California, Berkeley, CA (2010).
Postdoctoral Residency (APA Accredited): Intensive Outpatient Services, Kaiser Permanente, Antioch, CA (2016–2017).
Psychology Internship (APA Accredited): Integrated Health Psychology Training Program (IHPTP) (2015–2016).
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME): Certified in the state of California (QME No. 197692).
Forensic Neuropsychologist: Psychological Assessment Inc., Oakland and Sacramento, CA (January 2025–Present).
Psychiatric Examiner – Disability Assessment: Megalithic Psychology, Oakland and Antioch, CA (September 2023–December 2024).
Clinical Psychologist: Octave Health, Remote/Online Platform (August 2023–July 2024).
Clinical Psychologist & Training Director: Psychodiagnostic Assessment Program, Kaiser Permanente, Richmond, CA (September 2017–January 2023).
ADHD Clinic Manager: Kaiser Permanente, Richmond, CA.
Crisis Response Team Clinician: Kaiser Permanente, Richmond, CA.