What concerns do you help with?

I work with women navigating concerns such as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, grief and loss (including early pregnancy loss), relationship stress, relational trauma, and life transitions.

What is it like to work with you?

My style is warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I tailor therapy to your needs and goals, and we move at a pace that feels supportive while still making meaningful progress.

How do I get started?

You can contact me through my website, email, or phone to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. If we decide to move forward, we will schedule your first appointment and I will send you the next steps for paperwork and intake.

Do you offer services in Spanish?

Yes. I provide services in English and Spanish.

Do you accept insurance?

I am a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance directly. If applicable, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Working outside of insurance allows your therapy to stay focused on you, not on requirements or limitations set by a third party. This means we are not restricted by diagnoses, session limits, or pre-approved treatment plans, and your personal information remains more private. We can move at your pace, focus on what truly matters, and use approaches that best support your healing, rather than what insurance dictates.

What are your therapy fees?

My current private-pay fees are $150 per session for clients in Ohio and Florida, and $100 per session for clients in Puerto Rico. I also offer a 4-session package with a 25% discount.

What Happens During an Online Psychological Evaluation for Immigration?

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During an online psychological evaluation for immigration, a licensed mental health professional meets with you via private video to discuss your history, current emotional health, and experiences relevant to your case. The evaluator may review records, administer psychological questionnaires, and prepare a detailed report for your attorney regarding your immigration matter. The evaluation provides independent clinical evidence, but it does not offer legal advice or guarantee approval.

USCIS considers relevant and credible evidence when reviewing immigration matters, and its guidance recognizes psychological evaluations prepared by qualified professionals in certain contexts. You can read more in the USCIS Eligibility Requirements and Evidence guidance.

How does an online immigration psychological evaluation work?

The evaluation takes place through a private video appointment. You will need a confidential space, reliable internet, and a device that allows us to see and hear each other clearly.

Before the appointment, you may complete consent forms and provide relevant documents electronically. You must be physically located in a state or territory where I am authorized to practice during the evaluation.

An online evaluation follows a careful clinical process while allowing you to participate from a private location.

What will the evaluator ask me during the interview?

I may ask about your personal and family history, migration experiences, important relationships, health, emotional symptoms, and daily functioning. The questions will depend on whether your evaluation involves VAWA, asylum, extreme hardship, a U visa, or another immigration matter.

I slow the interview down when needed, explain why I am asking sensitive questions, and do not expect a perfectly chronological account.

The interview explores psychological impact; it is not an interrogation or legal credibility determination.

Will I have to talk about traumatic or painful experiences?

Yes, some painful experiences may need to be discussed when they are relevant to the evaluation. You can request clarification, ask for a pause, or tell me when you feel overwhelmed.

Trauma can affect memory, concentration, physical reactions, and the ability to describe events in perfect order. My role is to document the psychological effects, not determine whether you qualify for immigration relief.

Imperfect recall does not erase the psychological impact of a traumatic experience.

Will I complete psychological questionnaires?

Possibly. I may use questionnaires to gather information about anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, sleep, or daily functioning.

Questionnaires support the interview; they do not replace your story. I interpret the results within the context of your language, culture, education, health, and circumstances.

I provide evaluations in English and Spanish so you can communicate in the language that best allows you to describe your experiences.

A questionnaire provides useful information, but it cannot tell your whole story.

What documents should I provide for the evaluation?

Helpful materials may include an attorney’s referral letter, personal declaration, medical or mental health records, police reports, court documents, and relevant immigration paperwork. You may not have every type of record, and missing documentation does not automatically invalidate your experience.

With your written authorization, I may communicate with your attorney to clarify the purpose of the evaluation and provide the completed report. Your attorney determines the legal strategy; I remain responsible for reaching an independent clinical opinion.

A credible evaluation answers its purpose without allowing legal strategy to dictate the clinical findings.

What happens after the immigration evaluation interview?

After the interview, I review the information you shared, questionnaire results, my observations, and relevant records. I then prepare a report describing your background, reported experiences, current symptoms, daily functioning, clinical findings, and, when appropriate, a diagnosis.

The report is released in accordance with the authorization and process established before the evaluation, typically to you or your attorney. An attorney may request clarification, but any additions must remain consistent with my independent findings.

The final report connects your experiences with their emotional and everyday consequences.

Is an immigration psychological evaluation the same as therapy?

No. An immigration psychological evaluation gathers information and produces an independent report for a specific legal purpose.

Therapy focuses on ongoing emotional support, treatment, and change over time. Before beginning, I explain the limits of confidentiality, who may receive the report, and how the information may be used.

If you need ongoing emotional care, I may recommend working separately with a therapist to keep the evaluation and treatment roles clear.

An evaluation documents your psychological condition; therapy focuses on healing and change.

An immigration psychological evaluation documents emotional impact; it does not decide the legal case or guarantee its outcome.

Frequently asked questions

How long does an online immigration psychological evaluation take?

The time varies according to the type and complexity of the case. The process may include one or more video interviews, questionnaires, document review, authorized communication with your attorney, and report preparation.

Can I complete my online immigration psychological evaluation in Spanish?

Yes, I provide online immigration psychological evaluations in English and Spanish. Using the language in which you can describe your experiences most accurately may support a clearer and more culturally responsive evaluation.

Do I need an immigration attorney before scheduling?

Not always, but working with an immigration attorney is strongly recommended. An attorney can identify the legal issue, explain what evidence may be relevant, and clarify the purpose of the evaluation.

Can I complete the evaluation from any state?

No, you must be physically located in a jurisdiction where I am authorized to practice at the time of the evaluation. Online appointments are available for eligible clients located in Ohio, Indiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico.

Will a psychological evaluation guarantee that my case is approved?

No, a psychological evaluation cannot guarantee approval. It provides independent clinical information that may support the case, while immigration authorities make the legal decision after considering all submitted evidence.

Taking the next step

Completing an immigration psychological evaluation online may make the process more accessible when distance, transportation, work, caregiving, or safety concerns make travel difficult. My goal is to provide a clear, respectful, and culturally sensitive process while preparing an independent report that accurately reflects the psychological impact of your experiences.

I provide private-pay online psychological evaluations for VAWA, asylum, extreme-hardship, and U visa matters in English and Spanish. Virtual appointments are available for eligible clients physically located in Ohio, Indiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico. You may schedule a consultation to ask about availability, fees, the online process, and the documents needed to begin.

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