Immigration Evaluation Directory

Rita Diaz, LPCC: Her goal is to offer clients the support they need with the utmost professionalism and respect. She understands that convenience and comfort are crucial during such times, which is why she’s committed to making the process as seamless as possible. To accommodate your needs, she’s available to travel to your home to conduct the evaluation interview, ensuring a private and stress-free experience. This service is offered within a 20-mile radius at no additional cost, reflecting her dedication to providing comprehensive care without any added burden.

Jim Schlinsog, Ph.D. LPC-MHSP: He offers a comprehensive mental health evaluation to help tell your story and provide evidence of risk and hardship faced by family members in the event one member is removed from the US. He believes there is great value in helping families stay together when possible. He also has over 20 years of experience conducting and consulting on mental health evaluations in the medical and educational settings.

Seeking the right therapist whose approach resonates with you and can provide tailored solutions to meet your needs? Here are some of them:

👉Tonia Zarrella, M.Ed., LMHC: Licensed as a psychotherapist since 2009 where she provided case management and psychotherapy to many recent immigrants. This led her to become interested in using her expertise in clinical assessments and trauma-informed work to learn more about immigration law cases and receive specialized advanced training in immigration evaluations.

👉Jim Schlinsog, Ph.D. LPC-MHSP: He offers a comprehensive mental health evaluation to help tell your story and provide evidence of the risk and hardship faced by family members in the event one member is removed from the US. He believes there is great value in helping families stay together when possible. He also has over 20 years of experience conducting and consulting on mental health evaluations in medical and educational settings.

👉Rita Diaz, LPCC: Her goal is to offer clients the support they need with the utmost professionalism and respect. She understands that convenience and comfort are crucial during such times, which is why she's committed to making the process as seamless as possible. To accommodate your needs, she's available to travel to your home to conduct the evaluation interview, ensuring a private and stress-free experience. This service is offered within a 20-mile radius at no additional cost, reflecting her dedication to providing comprehensive care without any added burden.

Our www.immigrationevaluationdirectory.com connects you with experienced therapists who specialize in guiding individuals through every step of their immigration process. Visit our website now to learn more!

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This day reminds us of the importance of honoring all workers, especially those who have traveled great distances and overcome numerous challenges to build a better life for themselves and their families. Their efforts make our communities stronger and our society more inclusive.

Here's to the hardworking individuals who embody the American dream every day. Happy Labor Day!

Join us for a LIVE interview with Claudia Olave-Guillermo, MA, MSSW, LCSW-R, a fellow clinician and course alum who transformed her practice from family therapy to immigration evaluations by going fully virtual! 🌍✨

When: Tuesday, September 10th
Time: 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 11 AM PT

Claudia will talk about her journey, what she learned, and how the course has transformed her practice. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from someone who has been in your shoes and can provide valuable insights and advice. During the session, we’ll dive into:

✅Real-world experiences and challenges.
✅How the course helped her build confidence and skills in conducting immigration evaluations.
✅Practical advice on getting started and growing this aspect of your practice.

Got questions? You can ask them live during the session, or if you can’t attend, feel free to email us at [email protected] in advance.

Found the right professional for you? Check out our directory of therapists and evaluators who can help with your needs and unique requirements. Featuring:

⭐Denise Thomas, LCSW, LICSW: Through traveling and professional training, she had the opportunity to know and work with different cultural groups across many continents. Because of this, she developed the ability to relate to and understand many different cultures. She became interested in completing immigration evaluations when she witnessed an immigrant client suffer through psychological, mental, and emotional abuse by his wife/sponsor.

⭐Alba Villegas, LPC: She is a cultural-diversity-trained, bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor serving Texas for the last 15 years. She is a native Venezuelan with personal knowledge of immigration procedures and challenges. Experienced in completing immigration evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and counseling services through the lens of trauma-informed care. Alba served as a Clinical Team Leader and Operations Manager at one of the largest Mental Health Authorities in Texas and worked in forensic services at a Juvenile Detention Facility.

⭐Dr. Michael Grey, PsyD, LMFT: Trauma Psychotherapist specializing in Immigration Psychological Evaluations known for being an efficient and accurate evaluator, tailoring each assessment to the needs of your case. He identifies unique factors contributing to your psychological distress, details psychological symptoms, and provides support for your case while detailing your story of resilience.

Join our directory now and increase the chance of clients finding you.

Featuring the last 'Therapists of the Week' for the month!

These dedicated professionals have been making a positive impact on lives, one session at a time. Let’s give a virtual round of applause to these outstanding therapists!

👉Amy Odin, LCSW-S: With over 20 years working with people who have suffered from trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders and using interpreters. She offers evening and weekend appointments via telehealth. She also has specialized training in completing immigration reports and will professionally proofread the report to ensure the highest quality, very detailed work to tell your story.

👉Micaela Garofalo, PhD, MFT: Dr. Garofalo offers attorneys and their clients affordable mental health assessments for their immigration cases. She has 18 years of experience conducting psychosexual and other forensic evaluations for criminal justice and immigrant populations. She also has experience testifying in depositions and in court with a jury present.

👉Argelia Chavez Sanchez, LMHC: She has 16+ years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and certified as a Latin American Family Therapist. Also, she's a Child Mental health specialist and an Ethnic Mental Health Specialist who is passionate about serving diverse communities. She can relate to the challenges of acculturation and language barriers faced by immigrants as she had experienced immigration herself, relocating to the USA in 2007.

Join our directory now and increase the chance of clients finding you.

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Therapists of the Week Spotlight! 🌈✨

This week, we’re shining six well-deserved spotlight on our exceptional therapists who’ve gone above and beyond to make a positive impact. Their dedication, empathy, and commitment to mental health are truly inspiring. The other half goes as follows:

1. Dr. Sèkou Fraser, PhD, LPC-S: A psychologist and marriage & family therapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My passion lies in assisting families seeking asylum through comprehensive immigration evaluations. He also deeply understands the challenges and complexities that families face when navigating the immigration process in the United States.

2. Denise Valentin, LMHC, LPC, NCC: At Discovery Mental Health Counseling, our team has been conducting assessments and reports for immigration since 2014 and can serve clients in NY, FL, NJ, and TX remotely and in person. We have worked on thousands of cases, including high-profile cases. We have trained several clinicians in the field on conducting assessments.

3. Maria Jefferson, LPC: As the first Chilean-American born, her careers and volunteer work speak to her continued commitment to individuals and communities, particularly BIPOC and Limited English Proficient individuals. For 20+ years, she dedicated her career as a trained Spanish interpreter in legal, judicial, social, government, corporate, medical, therapeutic, and psychiatric settings, significantly contributing to immigration cases and psychological evaluations, which influenced her career change into the mental health field to expand bilingual access to quality care.

Join our directory of incredible professionals. 💙

In just an HOUR, you can have a basic understanding of immigration evaluations. If you're looking to expand your services or just curious about the process, our FREE 60-minute webinar is packed with valuable insights:

✅Different types of immigration evaluations
✅Which clinicians are qualified to complete these evaluations
✅The basic elements of an immigration evaluation
✅How to get referrals and collaborate with immigration lawyers

BONUS: There’s a live Q&A session where I’ll answer all your burning questions. Plus, you’ll get 48-hour access to the webinar replay if you can’t attend live!

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This week, we’ll shed light again on a talented group of therapists from our directory. These compassionate professionals are here to support you on your journey to mental and emotional well-being.

👉Dr. Ina Creekbaum, Ed.D.: Our vision is to create realistic and lasting change in the mental well-being of those we serve. Our purpose is to aid in the healing journey of our clients as they move toward self-acceptance, empowerment, and growth. By providing a framework of client-specific modalities and interventions intertwined with our personal therapeutic styles we bring empathy, genuineness, and positive regard to each client allowing for maximum benefit and impact.

👉Rachel Singer, PhD: Licensed Psychologist in Rockville, Maryland. I have over 5 years of experience conducting immigration evaluations and 10 years of clinical experience in working with immigrant and refugee populations. In addition to my specialized evaluation and clinical training with immigrants and refugee clients, I have engaged in research and publications related to immigrants’ mental health and ethical interventions with refugee clients. I was awarded the American Psychological Association’s Citizen Psychologist award for my outreach to this population.

👉Karem Negron Vega, LPC: Licensed Professional Therapist in Virginia. I have experience working with clients with a history of abuse and trauma. My approach is to work closely with attorneys and their clients to provide an efficient evaluation process in a safe and welcoming environment. I offer virtual and weekend appointments for your convenience.

Let your future clients find you by joining our directory! 🤩

A well-crafted psychological evaluation can be a game-changer for U or T visa applications. Your objective clinical findings provide crucial evidence of the psychological harm the client has endured.

When preparing your evaluation, make sure to:

✅Conduct a thorough assessment of the client’s mental health history.
✅Document current symptoms and how trauma impacts daily life.
✅Highlight cultural factors that may influence their experiences and coping mechanisms.
✅Your expertise can make all the difference in supporting clients through their immigration journey.