Forensic Assessment Services Team - FAST

Forensic Assessment Services Team - FAST Evidence-driven psycholegal evaluations at the speed you need.

Dr. Ashbaugh and Dr. McLawsen co-founded, and co-direct, FAST’s team of top-tier forensic psychologists.

And that's a wrap on FAST's inaugural FAST Forward Speaker Series!We were honored to conclude the series with Dr. Amber ...
06/12/2026

And that's a wrap on FAST's inaugural FAST Forward Speaker Series!

We were honored to conclude the series with Dr. Amber Simpler's information-packed presentation, "When Psychosis Persists: Understanding Transitions from Substance-Induced Psychosis to Primary Psychotic Disorders."

Distinguishing between primary and substance-induced psychotic disorders is one of the thornier questions forensic psychologists encounter. Dr. Simpler did a remarkable job synthesizing the research and diagnostic complexities surrounding this topic.

We're incredibly grateful to Dr. Simpler, and to every speaker who contributed their time, expertise, and passion to helping our team stay up to date with research and best practices that inform top-tier forensic work.

Thank you, as well, to everyone who joined us throughout our inaugural speaker series. We view continuing education as an investment in better practice, better science, and better service to the individuals and systems we serve, and we're grateful to be in the company of folks who feel similarly.

Cheers to FAST Forward's first year! We're already excited about the outstanding lineup taking shape for our second speaker series.

This Mother’s Day, FAST is celebrating:🌸 the amazing mothers on our team,🌼 the people supporting our evaluators behind t...
05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, FAST is celebrating:

🌸 the amazing mothers on our team,
🌼 the people supporting our evaluators behind the scenes,
🌷 and the mothers (literal and figurative!) who raised children thoughtful, curious, empathic, and persistent enough to pursue careers in forensic psychology.

It takes a special kind of person to voluntarily spend years studying psycholegal standards, psychological science, and thousands of pages of records at a time. We suspect it often starts with a pretty special maternal influence.

Happy Mother’s Day from FAST 💐

When American Psychologist accepts your speaker’s manuscript on best practices in immigration evaluations……you listen.In...
05/01/2026

When American Psychologist accepts your speaker’s manuscript on best practices in immigration evaluations…

…you listen.

In today’s FAST Forward talk, we’re honored to learn from Cassandra Bailey, Ph.D., who is helping our team strengthen our evidence-driven work in a specialty area where the stakes are high and the impact on vulnerable populations is real.

In forensic practice, we think carefully about our impact: on individuals, processes, and systems.This Earth Day, we’re ...
04/22/2026

In forensic practice, we think carefully about our impact: on individuals, processes, and systems.

This Earth Day, we’re proud that our 2025 holiday giving reflected the same level of intentionality.

Through Gifts for Good, FAST’s contributions supported the wellbeing of hundreds of furry friends, reforestation, food security, clean water access, dignified employment, and critical health resources around the world.

From forensic work to holiday gifting, thoughtful inputs → meaningful outcomes.

We’re so grateful to our marvelous team for making it count 🌱

🚨 FAST is accepting applications for Lifestyle Influencers 🚨Why? Because the field of forensic psychology needs more ✨co...
04/01/2026

🚨 FAST is accepting applications for Lifestyle Influencers 🚨

Why? Because the field of forensic psychology needs more ✨content✨

We invite bold, visionary creators to showcase the day-to-day glamour of forensic evaluation life, including but not limited to:

- GRWM: Preparing for an 8-hour personal injury evaluation
- “What I eat in a day” (spoiler: lots of coffee)
- POV: Surprise! 5,000 pages of discovery just showed up at 4:47pm for tomorrow's evaluation
- Unboxing: Psychological test kits (ASMR edition)
- “Come with me to…” (a secure psychiatric facility!)

Ideal candidates will:

- Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-driven practice and aesthetically pleasing lighting
- Seamlessly integrate terms like mens rea into casual banter
- Keep camera-ready angles while plowing through thousands of pages of records
- Be willing to film in environments with questionable acoustics and fluorescent lighting

To apply, send a series of YouTube Shorts or Insta Reels that capture your unique voice as a FAST influencer. Bonus points for:

- Pre-existing security clearances
- Creative transitions between “clinical rigor” and “existential dread”
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex forensic concepts in under 30 seconds

We look forward to reviewing your submissions and identifying the next generation of FAST content creators.

From AP-LS in Reno to AAFP in Kansas City, we take FAST food very seriously 🍔Our star ingredients? Brilliant minds, grea...
03/27/2026

From AP-LS in Reno to AAFP in Kansas City, we take FAST food very seriously 🍔

Our star ingredients? Brilliant minds, great company, and a shared appreciation for a delicious meal.

We’re so lucky to call this our team 🤗

Happy International Women’s Day from FAST.Here’s a photo from Dr. Ashbaugh's and my professional version of a “meet cute...
03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from FAST.

Here’s a photo from Dr. Ashbaugh's and my professional version of a “meet cute.” Six weeks before our pre-doctoral residency/internship began in August 2010, we hatched plans to hike Mt. Rainier’s Spray Park trail. That trail eventually led us to FAST, and reveals one of the reasons we used a Spray Park topo map for fast-psych.com's website background.

We’re grateful for the fierce women who have blazed trails at the intersection of psychology and the legal system, and for our colleagues of every gender who walk alongside us in the shared pursuit of rigorous science and meaningful justice.

Today, we’re especially appreciative of the women who have mentored us, collaborated with us, and helped advance the field of forensic psychology.

Happy trails!

We’re sending big gratitude to Dr. Megan Carter, ABPP, for a truly exceptional FAST Forward presentation on how to more ...
02/28/2026

We’re sending big gratitude to Dr. Megan Carter, ABPP, for a truly exceptional FAST Forward presentation on how to more effectively screen for FASDs in forensic evaluations.

The research on prevalence within certain forensic populations was eye-opening, *especially* given how little formal training many psychologists receive in identifying these conditions!

Dr. Carter’s talk prompted meaningful reflection on past evaluations and reinforced the importance of knowing what red flags to look for and when to consult an expert. We’re deeply grateful that she shared her invaluable time and expertise.

Bonsai requires patience, discipline, and long-term vision: values that translate surprisingly well to our work at FAST....
02/27/2026

Bonsai requires patience, discipline, and long-term vision: values that translate surprisingly well to our work at FAST. It’s a refreshing change of pace to apply those skills to tiny trees rather than complex cases, especially in the company of such fabulous FASTies!

🌺 Different coast 🏝️ with that same FAST pace 🌊 We hope you’re feeling recharged after midwinter break 🌈 🤙
02/22/2026

🌺 Different coast 🏝️ with that same FAST pace 🌊 We hope you’re feeling recharged after midwinter break 🌈 🤙

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