Dr. Pierce is a clinical and forensic psychologist with extensive experience performing forensic evaluations for the Juvenile, District, Superior, Probate, and Federal Courts. Dr. Pierce renders opinions on various competencies, criminal responsibility, civil psychiatric commitment, risk for violence, sexual risk and sexual dangerousness, and aid to disposition, involving both adults and juveniles. For many years she served as a Designated Forensic Psychologist to the Massachusetts court system and a Qualified Examiner regarding sexual dangerousness. Dr. Pierce has also testified before the Sex Offender Registry Board. She received forensic training with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is currently licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and has a telehealth license in Florida.