Immigration Mental Health Evaluations

California & New York

Compassionate. Precise. Culturally Attuned.

As a dually licensed clinical social worker in California and New York, I offer comprehensive immigration mental health evaluations for:

VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, Asylum, and Extreme Hardship Waivers.

These evaluations are a critical component of your legal case as recommended by your attorney. Together with your attorney, I ensure that your immigration mental health evaluation is crafted with clinical expertise capturing the emotional and psychological impact of your lived experience with accuracy, objectivity and respect.

Work with a seasoned psychotherapist who values compassion and trauma informed care right from the start of our initial phone call.

Our services.

  • Clinical Expertise You Can Trust

    Each evaluation is approached with compassion, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care. With years of experience as a therapist, I make sure your report honors your story while meeting the legal standards and objectivity required for your case.

    The report may include diagnostic information as part of the assessment. I know that can bring up questions or concerns, and I’m here to support you through it.

    During our consultation—and anytime you need—I’ll explain why it’s included and answer any questions that come up for you.

  • Culturally Responsive, Client-Centered

    As a first-gen and daughter of immigrants, I approach every evaluation with cultural humility, honoring your lived story.

    Interpreters are available as needed.

  • Timely & Thorough Reports

    I offer expedited evaluations and deliver reports within an agreed timeframe—complete, clear, and formatted to meet USCIS and court requirements. Collaboration with legal teams is welcomed and encouraged.

  • VAWA, Asylum, U-Visa, T-Visa & Hardship

    I specialize in evaluations for immigration relief:
    • VAWA (Domestic Violence Survivors)
    • U-Visa (Crime Victims)
    • T-Visa (Human Trafficking)
    • Asylum (Persecution & Safety)
    • Extreme Hardship Waivers
    Each evaluation is written to highlight psychological impact, resilience, and credibility.

    The filing is dependent on your immigration lawyer.

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Types of Evaluations Offered

  • For survivors of domestic violence seeking protection under the Violence Against Women Act.

  • For victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse

  • For victims of human trafficking.

  • For individuals fearing persecution in their home country

  • For individuals demonstrating that deportation would cause extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent

The Process

  • Schedule a consultation

    I offer a free 20-minute consultation call to explore your needs and determine if we’re a good fit.

    During this call, we’ll discuss your immigration case and walk through the next steps.

    If we decide to move forward, your evaluation interview will typically be scheduled depending on availability and your legal timeline.

    Expedited scheduling may be available for urgent legal deadlines. please mention this during your consultation call.

  • Fees & Payment

    VAWA, U-VISA, Asylum, T-VISA, Extreme Hardship:

    $1,000-1,500 depending on the complexity of your filing as directed by lawyer.

    Please note we require a non-refundable $300 deposit, during the time initial paperwork has been sent you.

    Payment plans are available, with final reports released once the balance is paid in full.

    We offer rush services at an additional fee 7 business day return.

  • The Interview Process

    Your story deserves time and care. This interview may take place in one 2.5 to 3-hour session or be divided into two 1.5-hour sessions, depending on what feels most supportive for you.


    Together, we’ll move through a series of guided and necessary questions that help illuminate your history, current symptoms, and gathering as much detail for the purpose of your application.

    Please note that this report may include diagnostic information as part of my assessment. During our consultation and throughout our time together I am more than happy to explain why diagnostic information needs to be included in the report if you have any questions.

  • The Written Report

    After the interview is complete, I will provide your comprehensive mental health evaluation report within 10-14 business days, sent securely to your legal team or directly to you if you’re self-represented.


    Expedited reports are available upon request for an additional fee and are dependent on therapist availability—please share your legal timeline at the time of booking.

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Why Choose Me?

Legal Experience Meets Mental Health Expertise

As a first-generation chicana, and proud "hija" and grandaughter of immigrants, I come to this work not just as a clinician, but as someone whose roots are deeply shaped by migration, hard work, and the stories passed down for a better life para la familia.

I approach this work as both a seasoned clinician and someone who intimately understands the emotional toll of navigating legal systems.

What I Bring:

  • Over a decade of experience in mental health care

  • Dually licensed therapist in California and New York

  • Advanced training in immigration evaluations

  • Former Associate Director of Social Work supporting DACA and first gen under resourced recent college grads students across the U.S. obtain employment in the tech and creative industry

  • Clinical internships with NYC public defenders for under-resourced communities preserving low income New Yorkers and seniors in their home

  • Direct experience supporting families in LA County’s child welfare and court systems and NYC Education System supporting Latino/ Caribbean youth and their families

  • Traveling along the route of “La Bestia” to better understand the migrant experience and unaccompanied minors and local support systems through NYU Silver School of Social Work

Whether you're seeking safety, reunification, or a new beginning, you deserve to be seen and supported. I’m here to walk beside you—offering clarity, respect, and clinical expertise every step of the way.

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