James H Andrews

James H. Andrews, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, BCD, is a clinical and forensic social worker, university professor, educator, and behavioral health consultant with nearly 40 years of professional experience. He holds a PhD in Social Welfare from Case Western Reserve University, maintains independent clinical licensure in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, and is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. He has been recognized as an expert witness in state and federal courts. His expertise encompasses clinical practice, behavioral health leadership, forensic assessment, professional ethics, risk management, and higher education. He has held faculty and leadership positions at Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Moravian University. A NASW member since 1995 and former President of NASW Pennsylvania, Dr. Andrews has contributed extensively to professional education, advocacy, and ethical practice.

A systems-level analyst of human behavior, risk, and institutional responsibility. | Professor of Social Work & Forensic Social Worker | National Expert Witness | AI Utilization in Behavioral Health Expert

James H Andrews Quick Facts

I help individuals, professionals, and organizations improve their lives and effectiveness through education, evidence-informed behavioral health practices, ethical decision-making, and practical strategies for managing life's challenges. With nearly four decades of experience in clinical social work, behavioral health, higher education, and forensic consultation, I bring an interdisciplinary perspective to understanding human behavior, mental health, relationships, personal development, and professional responsibility. As a licensed clinical social worker, university professor, and forensic behavioral health consultant, my work focuses on translating complex psychological, clinical, and ethical concepts into accessible, practical knowledge that empowers people to make informed decisions. Through my writing and educational contributions, I aim to help readers better understand mental health, recognize patterns of behavior, develop critical thinking skills, navigate difficult interpersonal and professional situations, and appreciate the relationship between individual well-being and the broader social environment. My approach emphasizes scientific evidence, compassion, personal autonomy, ethical responsibility, and the belief that meaningful personal growth begins with greater understanding of ourselves, others, and the systems that shape our lives.

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When a Mother Kills Lindsay Clancy, Postpartum Psychosis, and the Limits of Criminal Responsibility

The Lindsay Clancy case raises questions about postpartum psychosis, criminal responsibility, and psychiatric assessment. This article explores distinctions between mental illness and legal accountability, challenges of predicting violence, and the importance of recognizing psychiatric deterioration.

October 8, 2026

Contacting James H Andrews

Email: jhandrews@forensicbehavioral.com
Phone: 724-493-4290
Location: Greensburg, PA, United States