What Is a Mental Health Immigration Evaluation and Why Might You Need One?
Learn how a mental health immigration evaluation from a licensed therapist can support your immigration case. Serving California, Oregon, and Arizona in English and Spanish.
Immigration cases are deeply personal and often involve complex emotional experiences. For many individuals and families, a mental health immigration evaluation can play a critical role in the outcome of their case. At Nueva Vida Therapy, we offer these evaluations with care, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants.
Key Takeaways
Mental Health Evaluations Strengthen Immigration Cases: Licensed therapists can document emotional trauma, family separation, and hardship in a way that legal forms alone cannot.
Therapist Reports Are Often Requested by Attorneys: These evaluations add credibility and emotional context to cases involving abuse, persecution, or fear of deportation.
Evaluations Are Specific to Each Case Type: Whether for VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, asylum, or hardship, each evaluation is tailored to the client’s experience and legal needs.
Bilingual & Multistate Services Are Available: Nueva Vida Therapy serves clients across California, Oregon, and Arizona with services in English and Spanish, offered via telehealth or in-person.
What Is a Mental Health Immigration Evaluation?
A mental health immigration evaluation is a detailed assessment conducted by a licensed therapist. It’s designed to document the emotional and psychological impact of experiences that are relevant to an immigration case. These evaluations are often used to support cases such as:
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
U Visa (for victims of crime)
T Visa (for victims of trafficking)
Asylum
Extreme Hardship Waivers
Our evaluations are trauma-informed and written with a clear understanding of what immigration attorneys and courts need to see. We aim to tell your story in a respectful, accurate, and compelling way.
Why Might You Need One?
If you or a loved one are applying for an immigration benefit and your case involves hardship, trauma, abuse, or fear of returning to your country, an evaluation may help strengthen your application. Immigration attorneys often refer clients for these assessments because:
They provide professional documentation of trauma, anxiety, depression, or fear
They highlight the emotional toll of family separation or potential deportation
They demonstrate hardship that would be difficult to convey through legal paperwork alone
Who Completes the Evaluation?
At Nueva Vida Therapy, our evaluations are completed by a licensed therapist experienced in working with immigrants from diverse backgrounds. We offer evaluations in English and Spanish, and serve clients across California, Oregon, and Arizona via secure telehealth.
What to Expect from the Process
Initial Consultation: We’ll talk with you about your case and explain the process
Evaluation Sessions: You’ll meet with your therapist over 1–2 sessions (depending on your case)
Written Report: A detailed evaluation will be prepared and sent to your attorney
Follow-Up Support: We’re available if your attorney needs clarifications or additional documentation
Why Choose Nueva Vida Therapy?
We understand that this isn’t just paperwork—it’s your future. Our goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard and supported. Our evaluations are:
Thorough and clear
Timely and professionally written
Aligned with immigration legal standards
Conducted with warmth, empathy, and respect
Whether you’re working with an immigration attorney or looking for one, we’re here to support you in this important step.
Need a mental health evaluation for your immigration case?
Nueva Vida Therapy provides trauma-informed evaluations in California, Oregon, and Arizona in both English and Spanish.
Call today: 619-728-9330
