Immigration Mental Health Evaluations in California
If you or your client needs a mental health evaluation for an immigration case, you're in the right place. I'm Heather Moore, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT #132201), and I provide trauma-informed immigration mental health evaluations for asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, and Extreme Hardship cases. All evaluations are conducted virtually throughout California, with fast turnaround options available.
"Your story matters, and the right documentation can make all the difference in your case."
What Is an Immigration Mental Health Evaluation?
An immigration mental health evaluation is a formal psychological assessment conducted by a licensed therapist. It documents the emotional, psychological, and trauma-related impact of your experiences in a detailed clinical report that can significantly strengthen your immigration case.
These evaluations are not therapy. They are professional clinical documents that are court-ready, detailed, and written specifically to support your attorney's legal strategy.
Types California Cases I Can Help With
Heather Moore, California, LMFT #132201
Extreme Hardship/Cancellation of Removal Cases
I identify and document unique psychological factors contributing to your distress, including illness, disability, financial hardship, family separation, and adverse home-country conditions that would affect you or your family members.
VAWA Cases
I document psychological symptoms common in domestic violence survivors, assess credibility, and explain complex phenomena, including abuse in same-sex relationships and situations where men are abused by female partners.
U-Visa and T-Visa Cases
I identify psychological factors related to assault or human trafficking, document elements of coercion and control, and provide clinical evidence that supports your visa petition.
Asylum Cases
I explain psychological reasons for missing the one-year filing deadline and document how PTSD symptoms provide clinical evidence of the persecution you suffered.
Evaluation Fee Options
Standard (report delivered within 4 weeks of meeting): $ 1200
Expedited (report delivered within 2 weeks of meeting): $ 1500
Priority (report delivered within 72 hours of meeting): $ 2000
What Does the Evaluation Process Look Like?
Free Consultation: Consult with your attorney to confirm an evaluation fits your case, then contact me to schedule a free consultation
Intake Documents: Complete intake paperwork and a pre-interview questionnaire before we meet
Clinical Interview: Two 90-minute sessions scheduled 3–5 days apart. Conducted in English; *Spanish and other languages available via professional interpreter for an additional fee
Report Delivery: A detailed 10–15 page clinical report delivered to you and your attorney within your chosen timeframe
Why Work With Me?
Trauma-Informed Approach- I understand that sharing your story is not easy. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment that honors the emotional weight of what you've been through.
Licensed and Credentialed- I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over 10 years of clinical experience and specialized training in trauma assessment.
Attorney-Ready Documentation- My reports are written to be clear, professional, and directly usable by your legal team as clinical evidence.
Fast Turnaround Options- Priority reports available within 72 hours when your case requires it.
FAQs
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No. While the evaluation process may feel supportive, it is not therapy. If you are experiencing ongoing distress, anxiety, or depression, I encourage you to seek therapeutic support from a licensed provider in addition to completing your evaluation.
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Yes, all immigration mental health evaluations are conducted via secure video format, making them accessible throughout California regardless of your location.
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Evaluations are conducted primarily in English. If another language is needed, professional interpreter services can be arranged for an additional fee.
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We meet for two 90-minute sessions scheduled 3–5 days apart. Expedited scheduling may be available if your case requires a faster timeline.
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Yes, I regularly coordinate with attorneys and deliver reports directly to legal teams. If your attorney has specific requirements for the report format or content, I'm happy to discuss those during our consultation.
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A therapist letter is typically a brief letter of support from a treating clinician. An immigration psychological evaluation is a comprehensive clinical assessment — usually 10–15 pages — that provides detailed documentation of your psychological history, symptoms, and the impact of your experiences. It carries significantly more clinical and legal weight.