Immigration Evaluations
Psychological Evaluations for Asylum Cases
If you fled persecution, violence or threats in your home country, a psychological evaluation documents how those experiences continue to affect you — objective clinical evidence for your I-589 application.
What the evaluation documents
Asylum evaluations assess the psychological impact of persecution based on your political beliefs, religion, ethnicity, nationality or social group membership.
The report describes trauma-related symptoms — such as post-traumatic stress, anxiety or depression — and how past persecution continues to affect your emotional functioning and daily life, in language the court can use.
A trauma-informed process
Telling this story is hard. As a trauma specialist, I pace the interviews so you are never rushed or re-traumatized, and we work entirely in the language where you can speak freely.
Everything you share is confidential and handled with clinical care.
What your attorney receives
A professionally written, court-ready report in English that includes:
- A DSM-5-based clinical assessment of trauma and symptoms
- How your experiences connect to your fear of return
- Clear, objective findings your attorney can cite
Asylum evaluation questions
When in my asylum process should I get evaluated?
As soon as your attorney recommends it. Evaluations take time to schedule and write, so starting early avoids pressure near your hearing or interview date.
Do I have to relive everything in detail?
We go at your pace. I need enough detail to document the clinical impact, but the interview is structured, trauma-informed, and never an interrogation.
Can the evaluation be done from another state?
Yes — sessions are on Zoom. I evaluate clients located in Florida, Missouri, Kansas and Virginia.
Other evaluation types
After your evaluation, the journey can continue
The same therapist who documents your story can help you heal it. Many clients continue with trauma therapy or EMDR after their evaluation — no need to retell everything to someone new.
Hope starts with one conversation
Book a session online, or message us on WhatsApp — in English or Spanish.