About Dr. Anderson

Qualifications & Experience Highlights

Undergraduate Education:Brigham Young University, B.S. in Psychology (Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Valedictorian Candidate)
Graduate Education:Brigham Young University, M.S. in Psychology
Brigham Young University, Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavioral Neurobiology Emphasis)
Brigham Young University, Clinical Psychology Program (Clinical Neuropsychology Emphasis)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship:Yale University
Board Certification:American Board of Professional Psychology
Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology
Professional Licenses:Idaho (2006-Present) - License #: PSY-202288
Utah (2012-Present) - License #: 8113966-2501
Nevada (2019-Present) - License #: PY0942
Colorado (2022-Present) - License #: PSY 0006034

Forensic Psychology Idaho FallsEducation

Dr. Carol Anderson received her Bachelor of Science Degree in psychology, (1993) at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She continued her studies of experimental psychology (behavioral neurobiology) and clinical psychology (clinical neuropsychology) at Brigham Young University, where she graduated with a master’s degree (M.S.-Psychology, 1994) and doctoral degree (Ph.D.-Psychology, 1996).

Dr. Anderson went on to complete a post-doctoral fellowship at Yale University (1997). Since her experience at Yale, Dr. Anderson has pursued several career interests. Her work has included quantitative neuroimaging (academic research), funded by grants provided by Brigham Young University, Duke University, and Ohio State University.

Experience

Dr. Anderson has contributed to over 30 research publications on a variety of neuropsychological subjects. Research interests include traumatic brain injury (TBI), hypoxic brain injury, dementia, and other cognitive/behavioral disorders.

In addition, Dr. Anderson has served in faculty positions at Weber State University (Assistant Professor) and Brigham Young University – Idaho (Adjunct Professor). Dr. Anderson’s teaching experience includes several academic courses, including:

  • Neuroanatomy (Seminar)
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • Research Design and Analysis
  • Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
  • Experimental Psychology: Research Design
  • Child Development
  • Theories and Practice of Counseling

Dr. Anderson has been in private practice since 2007. She is a highly sought-after clinical neuropsychologist and forensic neuropsychologist. She has evaluated patients living all across the United States (from California to Maine).

In her role as an expert witness, Dr. Anderson offers diagnostic opinions and expert testimonies related to alleged neurocognitive, behavioral, and psychological impairments.

For detailed information about Dr. Anderson, review her Curriculum Vita.