Immigration Psychosocial Evaluations
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Navigating an immigration matter can involve sharing deeply personal experiences. I provide immigration psychosocial evaluations with an approach centered on dignity, cultural responsiveness, and emotional safety throughout the evaluation process.
Discussing immigration experiences, family circumstances, violence, trauma, loss, or other difficult experiences can feel overwhelming. Evaluations are approached with sensitivity to each person's cultural background, lived experiences, and individual needs.
Clients may request breaks, ask questions, and communicate when they need additional time during the evaluation process. My role is to provide an objective clinical assessment while treating each person with dignity and respect.
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An immigration psychosocial evaluation is a clinical assessment that explores relevant psychological, emotional, and psychosocial factors related to an immigration matter.
Depending on the referral question and individual circumstances, the evaluation may include comprehensive clinical interviews, assessment of psychological symptoms and functioning, relevant history, strengths and coping, standardized measures when appropriate, and review of relevant supporting records.
Following the evaluation, a comprehensive written clinical report is prepared. With appropriate written authorization, the report may be provided to the client’s immigration attorney.
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U Visa
VAWA
Asylum
T Visa
Cancellation of Removal
Each referral is reviewed individually before acceptance to determine the referral question, scope of the evaluation, language needs, timeline, and clinical fit.
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Comprehensive clinical interview(s)
Assessment of psychological symptoms and functioning
Relevant personal and psychosocial history
Strengths, coping, and resilience
Standardized clinical measures when appropriate
Review of relevant supporting records when appropriate
Consideration of relevant cultural and linguistic factors
Comprehensive written clinical evaluation report
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Evaluations are conducted in English. I have conversational Spanish proficiency and can communicate with and understand Spanish-speaking clients; however, to support clinical accuracy and professionalism, a qualified interpreter may be used when a client is more comfortable completing the evaluation in Spanish.
Language preferences and interpreter needs are discussed during the initial consultation.
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100% Telehealth
Available to clients located in Florida during their evaluation appointments.
Approximately 2–3 Week Turnaround
Reports are generally completed approximately 2–3 weeks after the evaluation interviews and necessary information/records have been received.
Attorney Collaboration
Attorney referrals are welcome. When appropriately authorized, communication can occur with the referring attorney regarding the referral question and relevant case information.
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$650 Introductory Fee
$325 to schedule and reserve the evaluation
$325 remaining before release of the final written report
The evaluation fee includes the clinical interview process, appropriate standardized measures when indicated, review of relevant information, preparation of the written clinical report, and one round of reasonable factual corrections.
Additional services outside the standard evaluation process, including testimony, deposition, or substantial supplemental work, may involve additional fees that will be discussed in advance.
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Whether you're seeking an evaluation for yourself or referring a client, you're welcome to contact Strength(in) You to discuss a potential referral.
Free 15-Minute Consultation
Call: 863-225-2404
Email: adilene@strength-in-you.com
Important: Immigration psychosocial evaluations are clinical services and do not constitute legal advice or legal representation. Strength(in) You LLC does not determine eligibility for immigration benefits or guarantee any legal or immigration outcome. Individuals should consult a qualified immigration attorney regarding legal questions and eligibility.