Immigration Mental Health Evaluations
Trauma-sensitive, culturally aware evaluations to support with your immigration case.
Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases
Immigration cases can feel overwhelming and the process is often filled with uncertainty and fear. Many of our clients are applying for asylum, facing a waiver process, or seeking protection as survivors of violence. A mental health evaluation can provide essential documentation to support your application and help your story be clearly understood by immigration officials.
At Esprit Therapeutics, we provide trauma-informed, compassionate mental health evaluations tailored to your legal and personal needs. These evaluations give voice to your emotional and psychological experiences, helping to show how your life has been impacted by hardship, separation, abuse, or trauma. We are experienced in writing reports that meet USCIS and court standards and are familiar with the language, detail, and documentation legal teams need.
Each evaluation is approached with care, respect, and cultural sensitivity. We know how important your story is, and we are committed to helping you tell it with dignity and clarity.
Some clients are survivors of violence. Others are parents worried about being separated from their children or individuals fleeing dangerous conditions. Whatever your situation, we are here to help you be heard and supported.
Cases We Support
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Documenting the emotional and mental health impact of abuse or trauma in support of waiving the joint filing requirement.
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Demonstrating how your removal would cause exceptional emotional or mental health hardship to your qualifying relative(s).
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Documenting the emotional and mental health effects of abuse for individuals petitioning under the Violence Against Women Act.
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Supporting a history of persecution, trauma, or credible fear with mental health evidence.
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Highlighting the mental health impact of a qualifying crime and your helpfulness to law enforcement.
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Supporting survivors of human trafficking with trauma-informed documentation.
Immigration Mental Health Evaluation Process:
What You Need to Know
We know it can be difficult to open up about painful experiences. That’s why we move at your pace and create a safe, respectful space where you fan feel supported. You won’t need to tell your entire story all at once. Our job is to help make sense of what you’ve lived through and put it into language that supports your case.
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A brief 15 minute consultation (optional)
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Clinical Interview
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A detailed, professional report written specifically for your case
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Completion of standardized mental health questionnaires
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Collaboration with your attorney (with your permission)
Language support
Evaluations are conducted in English. Interpreters are welcomed and encouraged, and can be provided for Spanish and other languages upon request. Please note that use of interpretation may require a longer session to account for translation time.
Pricing & Turnaround
Standard Evaluation
$1000 (5-7 business days following the second interview)
Two (2) virtual, clinical interviews for approximately 60 minutes each time to gather information for your report.
Complete assessments between interviews
Rush Evaluation
Standard evaluation ($1000) + $500;
Total: $1500 (Under 5 business days following the interview)One (1) virtual, clinical interview for gather information for your report for approximately 2.5 hours with completion of assessments
Payment plans available. A non-refundable deposit is required to schedule.
We believe in transparent pricing. There are no hidden fees, and we are happy to work with you and your attorney to find a schedule and payment plan that fits your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a lawyer first?
No, but it’s helpful. We can still begin the evaluation and coordinate with your lawyer once they’re involved.
What if I don’t want to talk about everything?
That’s completely okay. You set the pace. We work in a gentle, respectful, and nonjudgmental way.
Will this guarantee approval of my case?
No one can guarantee outcomes. But a thorough, well-written evaluation can make your case much stronger.
Can I get a copy of the report?
Yes. We’ll send it to you and to your attorney, if you give permission.
What states do you provide evaluations for?
I provide immigration clinical mental health evaluations for residents of Virginia and Florida. Of you are in a neighboring state, I can work with you if you are able to be physically located in Virginia or Florida at the times of our sessions.
What does my evaluation include?
Your personal and family background. This information makes the decision maker for your case aware of your personal circumstances.
Your medical/psychiatric condition history and associated medications emphasize the type and level of care that you may need to manage your conditions. This may not be attainable in your home country.
Your current mental health state with a mental status evaluation and psychiatric assessment scales shows how this case and the upcoming life changes are impacting you now.
Any hardship factors alert the decision maker to the specifics in your life that would create problems for you if the case were rejected.
Diagnosis, if applicable, add legitimacy and professional language to describe the impact of everything listed above on your mental and emotional experience.
Professional recommendations for support.
A review of scientific research and literature related to your case for supporting documentation.
Start Your Immigration Mental Health Evaluation, Now!
You’ve taken the first step by looking for help. Now let’s take the next one together. Our simple intake form helps us understand your needs so we can reach out with next steps, answer your questions, and get you scheduled.
About the Evaluator
Jocelyn Cooper, LPC is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and Florida with years of experience conducting mental health evaluations for immigration cases. She is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and trained in working with survivors of complex trauma and chronic stress.
Jocelyn has completed evaluations for hardship waivers, asylum seekers, VAWA petitions, and survivors of trafficking and abuse. She is committed to providing a respectful, thorough, and affirming experience for every client.
En Español
Ofrecemos evaluaciones de salud mental para casos de inmigración. Podemos trabajar con intérpretes y le ayudamos a explicar su historia de una manera profesional y respetuosa.