Immigration Psychological Evaluations in California
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Providing professional, trauma-informed psychological evaluations for immigration cases across California. Services are available via secure telehealth statewide and in person in Whittier, CA.
Types of Immigration Psychological Evaluations
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Psychological Evaluations
A VAWA psychological evaluation documents the emotional and psychological effects of domestic violence, abuse, or extreme cruelty experienced by an immigrant seeking legal status under VAWA protections.
These evaluations provide clinical documentation for individuals—regardless of gender—who have experienced physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.
Assessment includes:
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Personal and cultural background
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Relationship history
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Specific incidents of abuse
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Psychological impact of trauma
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Current mental health functioning
Asylum Psychological Evaluations
An asylum psychological evaluation documents the psychological impact of persecution, violence, trauma, and hardship experienced in the individual’s country of origin.
Assessment includes:
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Personal and migration history
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Experiences of persecution or violence
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Trauma exposure
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Psychological symptoms
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Current mental health status
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Functional impairment
Extreme Hardship Psychological Evaluations (I-601 / I-601A Waiver)
An Extreme Hardship psychological evaluation assesses the emotional, psychological, and practical impact that deportation or separation would have on a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident qualifying relative.
These evaluations are commonly used in waiver applications (I-601 and I-601A) to document "extreme hardship" and may include:
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Emotional and psychological dependency
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Family dynamics
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Financial impact
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Medical and mental health conditions
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Caregiving responsibilities
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Educational and developmental impact on children
U-Visa Psychological Evaluations
The evaluation serves as supporting evidence for U-Visa petitions for individuals who have suffered substantial harm and cooperated with law enforcement.
A U-Visa psychological evaluation documents the psychological impact of being a victim of a qualifying crime, including but not limited to:
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Domestic violence
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Sexual assault
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Human trafficking
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Kidnapping
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Serious physical assault
T-Visa Psychological Evaluations
A T-Visa psychological evaluation documents the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of human trafficking for individuals seeking protection under the T-Visa program.
Includes assessment of:
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Labor trafficking
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Sex trafficking
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Coercion and control
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Trauma symptoms
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Psychological harm
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Current mental health functioning
What to Expect
Free Consultation
15-minute free phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine the appropriate evaluation type.
Documentation & Consent
Consent forms and intake documents are provided prior to the interview and must be completed before the evaluation session.
Evaluation Interview
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One interview lasting 2.5–3 hours, or Two interviews of approximately 1.5 hours each
You will be provided with a safe, supportive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive space to share your story. A structured clinical interview process is used to gather comprehensive information for your immigration evaluation.
Report Delivery
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Reports provided within 10 business days after completion of interviews
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Reports sent securely to your attorney/legal team or directly to you if self-represented
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Reports released after balance is paid in full if a payment plan is selected
Expedited reports available based on clinician availability
FAQs
How long are sessions?
Sessions are 50 minutes long. 90 minute sessions are available upon request and dependent clinician’s availability.
What is your cancellation policy?
Session dates and times are reserved specifically for you. If you are unable to attend a session, please be sure to cancel at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, you will be charged for the missed session in full.
Do you accept insurance?
I work with both insurance-based and private-pay clients.
Insurance
Insurance services are offered through third-party platforms such as Headway and Octave. These platforms manage eligibility, benefits, and billing directly. Clients using insurance may experience differences in scheduling, documentation, or communication processes based on platform requirements.
Private
Pay Private-pay clients receive onboarding, documentation, and communication through my secure client portal.
Do you offer texting or between-session support?
No. To protect the therapeutic relationship and ensure sustainability, communication is limited to sessions and scheduled appointments.
Do you offer texting or between-session support?
This depends on your payment method and referral source. Details are reviewed during the consultation.
Rates
Rates are based on the type of evaluation.
Payment plans available upon request.
Non-Refundable Deposit
$400 (applied toward total evaluation fee)
Evaluation Fees
U-Visa, VAWA, T-Visa, Asylum: $1,000
Extreme Hardship (I-601A Waiver): $1,150 – $1,200
Additional Services
Court Testimony / Legal Appearance: $300 per hour
Expedited Report (within 5 business days): $300
Available based on clinician availability
Service Locations
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In-person: Whittier, CA
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Virtual: Throughout California
Available for T-Visa, U-Visa, VAWA, Asylum, and Extreme Hardship evaluations
Booking
Contact us to schedule your free 15-minute consultation and begin the evaluation process.