Mental Health Evaluations for U.S. Immigration Cases
Navigating the U.S. immigration process can be overwhelming, especially when emotional and psychological well-being is critical to your case.
Heather Stambaugh, LMHC LPC NCC CAP CFMHE provides comprehensive mental health evaluations for immigration cases to support your legal journey and ensure that your unique situation is fully understood.
Specialized Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration
As an experienced licensed counselor, I offer immigration mental health evaluations for the following immigration cases:
U-visa: For victims of crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse.
T-visa: For victims of human trafficking seeking a pathway to stay in the U.S.
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act): For individuals who have experienced domestic violence or abuse.
Extreme Hardship: Demonstrating the significant emotional, psychological, or financial hardships that would affect family members if deportation occurs.
Asylum: For individuals facing persecution in their home country due to race, religion, political beliefs, or other protected grounds.
Each evaluation is conducted with care, confidentiality, and a deep understanding of the complex issues that accompany immigration-related trauma and stress. I work closely with your legal team to provide detailed reports to submit as evidence for your case.
Good Moral Character Evaluations
In addition to mental health evaluations for visa, waiver, and asylum cases, I also offer ‘Good Moral Character’ evaluations. If you have prior criminal charges, this evaluation can demonstrate your personal growth, rehabilitation, and eligibility for immigration relief. If you are facing a “crimmigration” case, my expertise can help.
Former Criminal Charges: Evaluations focus on personal development and the steps you’ve taken to rehabilitate, showing that you have reformed and possess good moral character.
Why Choose My Services?
Certified Expertise: I am a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator. This certification acknowledges my expertise in providing mental health evaluations for immigration cases.
Experienced and Licensed: With years of experience providing mental health evaluations for immigration cases, I understand the sensitive nature of your situation. My approach is gentle and empathetic toward your mental health, including any stress or trauma you may be experiencing.
Tailored Reports: Each evaluation is customized to your specific needs, helping to strengthen your immigration case.
Quick Turnaround: I know that time is often of the essence in immigration proceedings. My evaluations are thorough, accurate, and delivered within an efficient timeframe. Expedited evaluations and reports are available. Weekend scheduling for appointments, if needed.
Collaboration with Attorneys: I work closely with immigration attorneys to ensure that every evaluation aligns with legal requirements, providing a strong foundation for your case.
How It Works
Initial Consultation: We’ll begin with a confidential consultation to briefly discuss your case, your experiences, and your emotional or psychological history as it relates to your immigration status.
Comprehensive Evaluation: The evaluation process includes interviews, assessments, and gathering relevant information to create a detailed evaluation report.
Delivery of Report: You and your attorney will receive a professionally written report that clearly explains the findings and how they support your immigration case.
