Immigration

I provide trauma-informed, clinically rigorous immigration psychological evaluations for VAWA, Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601/I-601A), Asylum, and U/T Visas. My assessment approach is grounded in evidence-based interviewing, differential diagnosis, functional-impairment analysis, and a deep understanding of trauma and chronic stress.

My reports are comprehensive, attorney-collaborative, and aligned with USCIS and court standards. Evaluations include clinical interviewing, validated trauma and symptom measures when indicated, detailed psychosocial formulations, and clear documentation of hardship and psychological impact. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and offer expedited evaluations when needed.

Experience:

I have been conducting clinical assessments since 2020 and practicing independently as a licensed clinical social worker since 2023. Before licensure, I worked directly with immigrant communities, beginning in Arizona shortly after the introduction of SB 1070 in 2010.

In my clinical practice, I provide therapy primarily to first-generation and immigrant individuals and families in both English and Spanish. My work centers on trauma recovery, intergenerational healing, and the psychological impact of migration and systemic oppression.

Over the past decade, I have specialized in working with survivors of labor and commercial sexual exploitation through direct service, training, and systems-change initiatives. At WestCoast Children’s Clinic, I deliver and support the development of the CSE-IT (Commercial Sexual Exploitation–Identification Tool) training curriculum and contribute to the creation of a complementary labor-trafficking identification tool.

This combined experience informs a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach to immigration evaluations. Each assessment is conducted with clinical rigor and deep cultural humility, integrating an understanding of trauma, displacement, family separation, and community violence to accurately capture psychological hardship and resilience.