Dr. Casey Mangnall is a licensed psychologist and forensic psychologist based in Salt Lake City who provides thoughtful, high-quality evaluations with a personalized and grounded approach. As a forensic psychologist that Utah clients and referral sources trust, she specializes in complex clinical and legal assessments that require both precision and real-world practicality.
Dr. Mangnall is known for combining rigorous psychological evaluation with a warm, collaborative style. Her goal is not simply to answer referral questions but to provide meaningful insight, clear recommendations, and conclusions that people can actually use.
Education and Specialized Training
Dr. Mangnall earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver, where she focused on the assessment and treatment of adolescents and adults. Her doctoral training included specialized experience in:
- Psychological evaluations
- Forensic psychology
- Military psychology
- Diagnostic assessment
- Adult and adolescent mental health
She later completed both her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Utah State Hospital, where she developed advanced expertise in forensic and high-acuity psychological assessment.
Forensic Evaluation Expertise
During her training and professional career, Dr. Mangnall built a strong foundation in forensic work involving both adults and complex systems of care. As a forensic psychologist who Utah professionals often seek out, her experience includes evaluations related to:
- Competency and legal decision-making concerns
- Violence risk assessment
- Parental fitness evaluations
- Personal injury and psychological damages
- Trauma-related psychological concerns
- Complex diagnostic clarification
- Court-involved psychological matters
She understands that forensic cases often involve significant consequences for individuals, families, and legal systems. Her evaluations are designed to be objective, thorough, and clearly reasoned.
Clinical Assessment with a Human Approach
What often sets Dr. Mangnall apart is her ability to integrate the precision of clinical assessment with the collaborative spirit of therapeutic assessment. She believes evaluations can be both scientifically rigorous and deeply helpful. Rather than reducing people to labels, she works to understand the full context of each person’s functioning, history, strengths, and struggles.
Clients often seek her for:
- Comprehensive psychological evaluations
- ADHD and diagnostic clarification
- Trauma-related concerns
- Personality and emotional functioning assessment
- Court-related psychological evaluations
- Cases where previous answers have felt incomplete
Whether serving an individual, family, attorney, or referral professional, she focuses on providing practical answers with respect and care.
Known for Thoroughness and Approachability
Dr. Mangnall is often described as both meticulous and easy to talk with—someone who listens closely, thinks critically, and genuinely cares about getting it right. She values clear communication throughout the process so clients understand what to expect, what was learned, and what next steps may be most helpful.
Rooted in Utah and the Outdoors
Outside of work, Dr. Mangnall feels most at home in the outdoors. She and her husband spend as much time as possible hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking, and skiing. She also once completed the entire Pacific Crest Trail, hiking from Mexico to Canada—an experience that reflects the resilience, curiosity, and determination she brings to her work today.
Whether someone is seeking a forensic psychologist Utah expert or a clinician who offers thoughtful and comprehensive psychological evaluation, Dr. Mangnall is committed to helping people find clarity and direction.