Hi there, I’m Dr. Derek Ream, a Forensic Psychologist and the Owner and CEO of Sugar Land Psychological Associates. My practice focuses on forensic psychological assessment, and I am regularly appointed by courts across Texas to evaluate competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility (insanity). In addition, I have been retained privately by attorneys in Texas and other states to conduct criminal forensic evaluations. I also conduct psychological suitability assessments for law enforcement and security personnel. Beyond assessment, I frequently provide expert testimony to assist courts in understanding the psychological factors most relevant to each case. My experience spans a range of psychiatric settings, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs within the VA Healthcare System. A large part of my responsibilities on inpatient and residential units involved assessing suicide and violence risk, in addition to conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing treatment for individuals with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, chronic pain, trauma-related conditions, and neurocognitive impairments. I received advanced training in neuropsychological assessment and neuro-rehabilitation through the VA Healthcare System, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the Design Neuroscience Center. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with veterans, active-duty service members, and law enforcement personnel, bringing a deep understanding of the unique needs of these populations. Professionally, I have held roles as an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, a Clinical Psychologist in the Substance Disorders Treatment Program at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, an Adjunct Professor at Clark State College, and a Forensic Psychologist with Forum Ohio, LLC. In academia, I have published peer-reviewed book chapters and journal abstracts and have presented in the areas of neuropsychology,