Psychology
Dr. Tracey Burrell
Dr. Tracey Burrell is an award-winning psychologist, published author, and Qualified Medical Evaluator with nearly three decades of clinical, forensic, and administrative experience. She is widely recognized for her expertise in Forensic Psychology and Trauma, and is frequently sought for her ability to manage both routine and high-complexity cases with exceptional clinical depth and professionalism.
Throughout her career, Dr. Burrell has worked across diverse healthcare, legal, and community settings, serving populations ranging from children and families to older adults and individuals navigating significant medical or psychological impairment. Her work spans medical-legal evaluation, disability assessment, trauma treatment, crisis intervention, program development, clinician supervision, and leadership in nonprofit and clinical organizations.
As the founder and Executive Director of Comfort Companions Inc., she leads a charitable organization dedicated to supporting medically fragile, underserved, and end-of-life patients. Her longstanding private practice includes specialized work in trauma, abuse, addiction, developmental disorders, grief, family systems, and veterans’ disability examinations.
Dr. Burrell’s career reflects a consistent commitment to clinical excellence, ethical integrity, and compassionate service to vulnerable populations.
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- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology (APA-Accredited)
California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles — 1997
Emphasis: Multicultural Community Clinical Psychology - M.A., Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles — 1995 - M.A., Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice — 1992 - B.A., Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara — 1990 - B.A., Law and Society
University of California, Santa Barbara — 1990
- Qualified Medical Evaluator — 2025 – present
- Executive Director, Comfort Companions Inc. — 2021–present
- Expert Utilization Review / Disability Evaluator — 2010–present
- Geropsychologist — 2010–2024
- Private Practice Psychologist — 2000–present
- Clinical Director, Haven Hills — 2003–2009
- Clinical Supervisor, Penny Lane — 2001–2003
- Services Coordinator & Child Advocate, Miller Children’s Abuse & Violence Intervention Center — 1998–2000
- Doctoral Psychology Intern & Staff Psychologist, Greater Long Beach Child Guidance Center — 1996–2000