Tyler E. Morrison, M.D., M.A.S.

Adult and child psychiatrist, double board-certified. Trained at top 4 psychiatry residency. Active clinical practice, treating adults and children. Experienced educator. Leader of forensic rotation, as well as psychopathology course, for UC San Diego's child psychiatry fellows. Disaster & Trauma Psychiatry national committee, elected liaison. Trusted expert witness providing case merit reviews, independent medical evaluations, and testimony. Text or call 858-224-2537 or click the "Contact…" button above to reach out. CV available upon request.

Services

- Clinical Work
Dr. Morrison sees individuals (youth and adult), parents/couples, and families. He provides talk and behavioral therapy, medication when needed, and a safe place for exploration.

- Forensic Consulting
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Morrison conducts independent medical evaluations (IME's), and provides expert witness testimony. His expertise includes trauma from accidents like fires, competence and capacity, and psychedelic therapy.

- Education
Dr. Morrison teaches patients about relevant mental health challenges and solutions. He also teaches child psychiatry fellows at UC San Diego about mental health disorders.

Litigation Support Services

Dr. Morrison works at the intersection of psychiatry and the law. As an independent consultant and expert witness, he analyzes records and evaluates individuals to prepare reports and testify in court.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Expertise:

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Trauma, Fire, Wildfires, Adult & child, Independent medical exam (IME), FDIA, MSBP, Case merit review, Natural disasters, Malpractice, Psychedelic therapy, Ketamine, MDMA, Suicide, Competency to stand trial, Testamentary capacity, Undue influence, Will contests

Profile

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Areas Served

Most states - contact for details.

Professional Experience

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Licenses

Licensure and Certifications
• Physician and Surgeon's License, #A144917, State of California (exp. 09/2026)
• Board-Certified in (Adult) Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
• Board-Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
• Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Certificate, Psychedelic Research & Training Inst., 2023
• Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Certificate (74 hrs), Numinus Wellness Inc., 2024

Affiliations

2023 - present American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL)
2019 - present San Diego Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (SDACAP)
2014 - present American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

Qualifications

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Awards & Honors

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Seminars & Training

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Publications

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Professional References

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Education

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