Uche F. Chibueze, Psy.D., ABPP

Uche F. Chibueze, Psy.D., ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist who received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas School of Professional Psychology in 2009. She also has a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Baylor University. Dr. Chibueze completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship with the Harris County Juvenile Forensic Unit, where she then served as the Chief Psychologist and Assistant Training Director for eight years prior to becoming the Training Director in September 2021. Dr. Chibueze also conducts the forensic evaluations for the juvenile court that include Waiver to Adult Court, Fitness to Proceed, and Lack of Responsibility evaluations. In addition, she provides expert witness testimony on a continuous basis for the juvenile court. Dr. Chibueze has also provided several presentations at various conferences on the topic of juvenile forensic evaluations. Dr. Chibueze is currently assisting with policy reform for youth involved in the legal system with a mental illness and/or intellectual disability. She also played an integral role in the development of the outpatient fitness attainment program. Dr. Chibueze has conducted research that explored the impact of the acculturation process on African immigrant families. She also maintains a small private practice where she conducts immigration evaluations and forensic assessments with youth.