Michael Lindsey

Biography

Dr. Lindsey is a lawyer and clinical psychologist.  He received his B.A. degrees in psychology and political science from Johnson C. Smith University (Charlotte, N.C.).  His Master’s degrees were earned at the University of Louisville (teaching), and the University of Alabama (clinical-correctional psychology).  Dr. Lindsey’s legal studies were completed at Villanova Law School (Villanova, Pa), and his doctorate in clinical psychology was awarded at Hahnemann University (Philadelphia, Pa.).

Dr. Lindsey is a Lecturer in the department of psychology, at 91×ÔÅÄ in Dallas, TX; adjunct professor at the University of Nevada (Reno); and adjunct faculty for The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, in Reno, Nevada.  He is a member of the Gault (Youth Justice) Center, and the American Psychological Association.  Dr. Lindsey serves as a consultant to numerous juvenile and judicial organizations.

Dr. Lindsey is a member of the Board of Governors of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the Board of Directors of The Dallas Opera.

Nestor Consultants, Inc. (founded by Dr. Lindsey), is the primary consulting organization for the work he performs.  Those services include management and organizational needs assessment, trial science consultation,  training and consultation, diversity cultural audits, mission and vision statement planning and consultation, cultural competent program audits, training in administration and interpretation of culturally competent emotional, personality, intellectual, educational, and psychological testing, and well as juvenile justice staff development, consultation, and training.  He has provided these and related services for more than twenty years.

Courses

Fall 2025

PSYC 1300 | Intro to Psychology

Broad introduction to psychology as a behavioral science with special emphasis on cognition, development, learning, social, personality, physiological, and clinical psychology (psychopathology and psychotherapy).

PSYC 3360 | Health Psychology

A basic introduction to the subject. Topics include causes and correlates of health, illness, and dysfunction, as well as the interplay of emotions, cognitions, and behavioral and/or physical factors.

PSYC 2351 | Psychopathology

A study of the theories, causes, assessment, and treatment of abnormal behavior, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, and other forms of psychopathology in adults. There is an examination of the continuum of normal and abnormal behavior, with consideration of historical and cultural perspectives, ethical concerns, and research methodologies in understanding psychological disorders.