Founder & Clinical Psychologist
About Dr. Chris Barnes
Clinical Psychologist. Founder. Technology Advocate.
Dr. Chris Barnes is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 14 years of experience conducting psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational evaluations in both private practice and clinical settings.
Founder of PsychAssist.ai
He is the founder of PsychAssist.ai, the first AI-powered, end-to-end platform designed specifically for assessment psychologists. Built from the ground up by clinicians, for clinicians, PsychAssist reflects Dr. Barnes' commitment to streamlining workflows without compromising clinical nuance or ethical standards.
Dr. Barnes brings a unique dual perspective as both a practicing psychologist and product founder. He approaches every product decision as a clinician first — ensuring tools serve the practitioner's voice, not overwrite it.
Areas of Focus
Why He Built PsychAssist
After over a decade writing reports by hand, Dr. Barnes experienced firsthand the burnout caused by repetitive documentation, diagnostic bottlenecks, and disconnected tools. Rather than compromise quality or hand off work to generic tools that misrepresent his thinking, he built a better way — one that reflects how assessment psychologists actually think, write, and deliver care.
PsychAssist is now used by clinics across the country to streamline evaluations, reduce documentation time, and protect clinician voice.
Education
Invite Dr. Barnes to Speak
Dr. Barnes regularly speaks at industry events, webinars, and professional organizations on topics such as responsible AI in healthcare, modernizing clinical documentation, and building tech that respects clinician judgment.