Immigration Evaluations:
Trauma-Informed Psychological Assessments
Specializing in Trauma and Human Rights Evaluations​
With over a decade of experience as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a specialist in trauma therapy through EMDR, I provide comprehensive forensic psychological evaluations to support legal immigration cases. My background in trauma therapy, particularly with survivors of persecution, violence, and abuse, ensures that evaluations are thorough, trauma-sensitive, and designed to meet the specific legal requirements of each case.​
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Services Offered
I provide psychological evaluations and detailed legal affidavits for various immigration-related legal cases, including:
- Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601, I-601A): Assessing the emotional and psychological toll on U.S. citizen family members should a loved one be deported.
- Asylum and Withholding of Removal (I-589): Evaluating the psychological impact of persecution, trauma, and violence for asylum applicants.
- U and T Visas: Providing assessments for victims of crime and human trafficking, with a focus on the lasting effects of trauma and abuse.
- VAWA (Violence Against Women Act): Conducting evaluations that document the psychological harm resulting from domestic violence or abuse, supporting VAWA petitions.
Experience in Human Rights Advocacy
During my time as a volunteer with the Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights (WCCHR), I conducted forensic psychological evaluations for asylum seekers fleeing persecution based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. I worked with survivors of torture, providing the necessary documentation to support their asylum applications, with each affidavit playing a critical role in establishing the credibility of their cases.
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How My Expertise Can Benefit Your Case
- Trauma-Informed Approach: My background in trauma therapy, particularly through EMDR, allows me to deeply understand and assess the psychological effects of trauma and persecution. This ensures that each evaluation is not only thorough but also sensitive to the emotional needs of the client.
- Comprehensive Reports: Each evaluation includes a detailed forensic report designed to meet the legal standards required by immigration courts or legal professionals.
- Collaborative Process: I work closely with immigration attorneys and legal teams to ensure that each evaluation provides the critical insights needed to support a client’s case.
Why Work With Me?
Having worked at the intersection of trauma therapy and human rights advocacy, I am uniquely equipped to provide forensic evaluations that emphasize both clinical precision and compassion. Whether you are an immigration attorney seeking a professional to evaluate your client’s psychological state or an individual in need of an evaluation for your legal case, I bring both expertise and understanding to each evaluation.
​For inquiries about immigration evaluations or to discuss how I can assist in supporting your case, please contact me by phone at 646.481.5716, or email by clicking the button below.
I look forward to working with you to provide the documentation necessary for successful legal outcomes.