Your Questions, Answered
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A psychological immigration evaluation is a clinical assessment conducted by a licensed mental health professional to document an individual’s mental health, functioning, and psychological experiences relevant to an immigration case.
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I provide evaluations for cases such as asylum, VAWA, and hardship waivers. If you are unsure whether your case qualifies, you may contact me or your attorney for guidance.
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Yes. Evaluations are typically conducted in collaboration with the client’s attorney, and reports are released with proper authorization.
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No. Psychological evaluations do not guarantee legal outcomes. They provide clinical documentation that may support a case, but all legal decisions are made by immigration authorities.
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The process typically includes a clinical interview, standardized assessment tools, review of relevant documents, and a written psychological report.
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Timelines vary depending on availability, case complexity, and attorney deadlines, but most evaluations are completed within 2 weeks after the initial appointment.
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All services are confidential and follow professional ethical standards. Information is only shared with authorized parties through a signed release of information.
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Yes. Services are available in both English and Spanish.
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I offer limited therapy services for adults. My primary focus is psychological assessment and evaluation.
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At this time, services are provided to adults only.
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Fees vary depending on the type of service and complexity of the case. Detailed fee information is provided during the consultation process.
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Services are self-pay and insurance is not accepted.
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Yes. All services are provided via secure telehealth. Clients must be located in Arizona at the time of services, as I am licensed to practice in Arizona. Psychological evaluations and clinical services are conducted remotely using HIPAA-compliant platforms.