Dr. Leonard Goldschmidt, PsyD, JD
Clinical Neuropsychologist • Forensic Neuropsychologist • Forensic Psychologist • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed in South Carolina.
Authorized to practice in 42 states under PSYPACT.
Dr. Leonard Goldschmidt is a nationally recognized Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist with nearly 25 years of experience. He holds both a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and a Juris Doctor (JD), a rare dual expertise bridging psychology and law. He has served on staff with Tidelands Health at Georgetown and Waccamaw Community Hospitals for nearly 25 years, providing evaluations across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Clinical & Forensic Focus
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), concussions, post-concussive syndromes, strokes, seizure disorders
- Autism and other neurodevelopmental assessments (ADHD, learning disorders)
- Neurocognitive disorders: dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment
- Neuropsychological complexity: PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders
- Forensic evaluations: competency, criminal responsibility, capacity/undue influence, damages, personal injury, workers’ compensation
Distinction & Public Recognition
- Jury selection and venue analysis in the Rabbi Fred Neulander murder trial
- Venue strategy consultation in the Andrea Yates case
- Forensic input in nationally followed civil and criminal cases
- Interviewed or cited by CNN, Court TV, Yahoo News, Forbes, WMBF News, and MyrtleBeachOnline
- Quoted in Forbes (Jennifer Eden Reports to Federal Prison: Why You Should Care) for expertise on justice, punishment, and rehabilitation
- Featured on WMBF News: Thrill to Kill (expert commentary on forensic psychology and violent crime)
- Contributions to legislative discussions and policy development related to psychology and forensic standards
- Public lectures and outreach on TBI, autism, and trauma; advocacy for improved access to neuropsychological services
Patient Trust & Recognition
Dr. Goldschmidt is widely praised by patients and families for his compassionate approach and comprehensive evaluations. He maintains a 4.4/5 rating on Healthgrades (33 reviews) and strong reviews on Google and Sharecare.