Immigration Evaluations
Many immigrants have courageously escaped conditions of trauma, torture, effects of climate change, and destitution; striving for safety and better living conditions for their families. Stringent and exclusive immigration laws have made it extremely difficult for them to legalize their status. As the US government has stepped up enforcement and deportations, families are being torn apart, further traumatized, and many are unable to be reunified.
We support immigrants.
We honor their stories.
We advocate for their safety and dignity.
Creative Ways Therapy's licensed clinicians conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations and can support you and your clients in matters including:
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Asylum
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Extreme Hardship
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VAWA
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U Visas
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T Visas
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Cancellation of Removal
What is an Immigration Evaluation?
A comprehensive psychosocial assessment and written report which:
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Details client's history and current functioning in various life realms,
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Describes social, economic, and political conditions of client's country of origin,
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Specifies adversities, traumas, and dangers
which necessitated client's departure from
country of origin, and
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Details hardship that would befall client and family if client were returned to country of origin
How is the evaluation prepared?
A client and evaluator meet for a 3 hour interview, over 1 - 2 sessions.
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Sessions will be in-person or via HIPPA-compliant telemental health platform
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Sessions will be recorded, solely for purpose of assisting evaluator in drafting report
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The evaluator will review pertinent documents and collaborate with client's attorney
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The evaluator may pose follow-up questions to client for clarification
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In most cases, a detailed report will be submitted within 1 month of referral
Evaluaciones psicológicas disponibles completamente en español.
Investment
Most immigration evaluations range from $1,200–$1,800, depending on the scope and complexity of the case. Factors may include the number of individuals interviewed, length of the report, document review, and turnaround time.
Meet the Clinicians
Jessica Larios, LGSW, LMSW
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Extensive experience in trauma-informed care and assessment
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Primary clinician conducting evaluations
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Licensed in DC and VA
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Fully bi-lingual in Spanish and English
jessica@creativewaystherapy.com ~ 571-502-8449
Donna Geraci, LICSW
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Co-owner of Creative Ways Therapy
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Three decades of clincal experience
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Provides consultation and clincial oversight
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Licensed in DC
donna@creativewaystherapy.com ~ 202-285-1690