About Dr. Altes
“As a psychologist in private practice for over 34 years, my goal is to help others and ease the challenges that may be making life chaotic, dramatic or difficult. The work I do is centered around psychoeducational evaluations, as well as child custody evaluations and immigration evaluations for attorney-represented individuals.”
– Dr. Linda M. Altes
Meet Dr. Altes
Dr. Altes is honored to be a psychologist and to be available to help people at difficult times in their lives. Her work combines analytical skills with emotional intelligence. Dr. Altes is a thoughtful, caring professional who brings integrity and credibility to her evaluations. Her evaluation reports are clear and thorough and convey detailed information to those who make the ultimate decisions. Dr. Altes will take the time to listen and understand and sees every individual as unique.
Licenses & Highlights
Psychologist - State of California #PSY11113 (1989 - Present)
Past Ethics Committee Member of the San Diego Psychological Association
Past President and Fellow of the San Diego Psychological Association
Past President of the San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Professional Memberships
California Psychological Association
San Diego Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
International Dyslexia Association
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Community Work and Supporting the Field
- Immigration Psychology Partnership, Board Member and Treasurer, 2023 – Present
- La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, Board Member, 2023 – 2026
- San Diego Psychological Association, Past-President 2014; President 2013; President-Elect 2012; Ethics Committee 2010 – 2013; Psychologist Retirement, Incapacity, or Death (PRID) Committee Member 2008 – 2014; Science Fair Committee Chairman 1996 – 1998
- Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego, Board Member 2010 – 2011, 2007 – 2008
- Lisa Hirschman Memorial Fund Committee, Member 2007 – Present
- Educational Therapy Program, UCSD Extension, San Diego, Advisory Board 2000 – 2006
- Women Together, Chairman 2003 – 2004; Committee Member 2001 – 2005
- SD Psychological Association Community Services Group, Board Member 2001 – 2003
- Winston School, Del Mar, CA, Advisory Board Member 1999 – 2004
- San Diego County Commission on Children and Youth, Commissioner 1990 -1993
- International Dyslexia Association, San Diego Branch, President 2004 – 2008; President 1990 – 1994; Executive Board Member 1985 – 1998
Services
Expert Witness Testimony
Expert Witness Testimony from Dr. Altes can provide current research and knowledge to the Court to bolster your client case.
Child Custody Evaluations
Dr. Altes can provide the Court with unbiased recommendations to help determine the best interest of the children.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Psychoeducational evaluations can document disabilities and recommend reasonable accommodations for support.
Immigration Evaluations
Dr. Altes conducts interviews and psychological testing to strengthen an application for residency in the United States.