Psychological Evaluations

Immigration & Forensic Mental Health Evaluations

I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for legal and administrative matters, including immigration cases and court-related referrals. Evaluations are conducted with clinical rigor, cultural sensitivity, and an understanding of legal standards and documentation requirements. Reports are clear, organized, and written to support attorneys, judges, and adjudicating bodies in informed decision-making.

Immigration Psychological Evaluations

I provide psychological immigration evaluations for VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, Asylum, and Extreme Hardship Waiver cases. Evaluations are trauma-informed, individualized, and written to objectively document psychological experiences, symptom presentation, and functional impact in a manner appropriate for USCIS review. Evaluation Types include: VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, Asylum, Extreme Hardship Waivers

Forensic & Court-Related Psychological Evaluations

I provide forensic mental health evaluations for court and legal matters requiring objective, clinically sound assessment. Evaluations are trauma-informed, ethically grounded, and designed to address specific legal or referral questions. My approach balances compassion with neutrality, ensuring assessments are unbiased, clinically appropriate, and clearly documented for legal use.

Forensic services may include court-ordered mental health evaluations, psychosocial or biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning or monitoring reports. Reports are written clearly and concisely for attorneys, judges, and other legal decision-makers.

What My Evaluation Reports Include

All evaluation reports are structured, objective, and written with legal review in mind. Reports integrate interview data, relevant history, behavioral observations, and clinical impressions, with attention to functional impact and referral purpose.

Report components may include:

  • Comprehensive clinical interview

  • Biopsychosocial assessment

  • Psychological functioning assessment

  • Standardized self-report measures (when appropriate), including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and PTSD-based screening tools

  • Symptom and functional impact analysis

  • Cultural, contextual, and environmental considerations

  • Diagnostic impressions (when appropriate)

  • Clinical findings and summary

  • Clinically informed recommendations

Evaluation Process

  1. Consultation Call
    Brief discussion to determine appropriateness, timelines, and next steps.

  2. Evaluation Session (1.5–2 hours)
    In-depth clinical interview focused on history, symptoms, and referral-specific questions.

  3. Record Review
    Review of relevant documentation and attorney-provided materials.

  4. Report Writing
    Preparation of a comprehensive psychological evaluation based on clinical findings.

  5. Final Report
    Completed report shared with the client and attorney, as appropriate.

Working With Attorneys

Attorneys value my evaluations for:

  • Clear, well-structured reports

  • Trauma-informed and culturally responsive assessment

  • Objective, evidence-based documentation

  • Reliable communication

  • Predictable turnaround times

  • Priority scheduling when available

Attorneys may contact me directly to discuss case appropriateness, timelines, and documentation needs.