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Immigration Psychosocial Evaluations — Tampa, FL & Online (FL, NY, WA)

Your Story Deserves to Be Heard and Documented.

We provide compassionate, court-ready immigration psychosocial evaluations prepared by licensed mental health professionals.

Whether you're navigating an asylum claim, VAWA petition, U-Visa, T-Visa, or hardship waiver, our licensed clinicians are here to help you tell your full truth with dignity, cultural sensitivity, and clinical expertise.

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✦ Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMFT / RMHCI) ✦ IEI-Trained Immigration Evaluators ✦ Bilingual: English · Español · Kreyòl ✦ Serving All of Florida + Online (NY & WA) ✦ Reports Delivered to Your Attorney ✦ Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMFT / RMHCI) ✦ IEI-Trained Immigration Evaluators ✦ Bilingual: English · Español · Kreyòl ✦ Serving All of Florida + Online (NY & WA) ✦ Reports Delivered to Your Attorney
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What Is an Immigration Psychosocial Evaluation?

An immigration psychosocial evaluation is a comprehensive, clinician-prepared mental health assessment that documents how your history, trauma, and circumstances support your immigration case.

These evaluations are routinely requested by immigration attorneys to provide the courts, USCIS, and immigration judges with professional, evidence-based documentation of psychological harm, fear, hardship, or vulnerability.

At Journey Forward ~ Somatic Therapy Tampa, our evaluations are prepared by licensed clinicians trained in immigration assessment — and conducted in the language you feel most comfortable speaking. Your experience matters. Your words matter. We’re here to make sure they’re reflected accurately and powerfully on paper.

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Who We Help

We prepare psychosocial evaluation reports for a range of immigration case types, including:

If you fled your home country due to persecution, violence, or fear of harm, a psychological evaluation can document the trauma you’ve experienced and support your case for protection in the United States.

Survivors of domestic violence, abuse, or extreme cruelty may qualify for immigration relief under VAWA. Our evaluations document psychological impact, trauma symptoms, and the conditions that make return dangerous or impossible.

Victims of qualifying crimes — including human trafficking — may be eligible for a U-Visa or T-Visa. We document the psychological harm and ongoing effects of the crime to support your petition.

When a visa waiver or appeal depends on demonstrating exceptional hardship to a qualifying U.S. relative, our clinicians assess and document the psychological, emotional, and practical toll that separation or deportation would cause.

We work closely with attorneys and their clients to determine the right assessment for each case. When in doubt, schedule a free consultation — we’ll help you figure it out together.

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What to Expect: The Evaluation Process

We know this process can feel overwhelming, especially when so much is at stake.
Our goal is to make every step as clear, calm, and compassionate as possible.

01

Free Consultation

We start with a no-cost phone or video consultation to understand your case, answer your questions, and confirm whether an evaluation is the right next step.

02

Schedule Your Sessions

We'll coordinate session times that work for your schedule — available in person in Tampa or virtually throughout Florida, New York, and Washington.

03

Clinical Interviews

Your evaluator will conduct two in-depth clinical interviews — a safe, structured space to share your history and experiences in your own words and your own language.

04

Psychological Testing

Standardized psychological assessments are administered to support and strengthen the clinical findings of your evaluation.

05

Scoring, Analysis & Report Writing

Your evaluator carefully scores all data, synthesizes the clinical findings, and prepares a thorough, attorney-ready psychosocial evaluation report — typically 8 to 10 hours of total professional work.

06

Report Delivery to Your Attorney

The completed report is delivered directly to your referring attorney, ready to be submitted as supporting evidence in your immigration proceedings.

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Evaluation Fees

Our immigration psychosocial evaluations represent a significant investment of clinical time — typically 8 to 10 hours of professional work, including interviews, testing, scoring, analysis, and report writing.

We believe no one should face this process alone because of cost. Contact us to discuss fees and payment options — we’re happy to talk through what works for your situation.

What’s included in every evaluation:

✔ Free initial consultation

✔ Two 90-minute clinical interviews

✔ Psychological testing

✔ Scoring and clinical analysis

✔ Full written psychosocial evaluation report

✔ Report delivered directly to your attorney

✔ Conducted in English, Spanish, or Creole

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Why Families Choose Journey Forward

We’re not a forms factory. Every evaluation we conduct is handled by a licensed, trained clinician who understands the weight of what’s at stake — and who takes the time to truly hear your story.

01

Truly Bilingual — Not Just Translated

We conduct evaluations in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole — meaning you tell your story in the language it actually happened in. No lost nuance. No emotional mistranslation.

02

Trauma-Informed from Start to Finish

Our entire approach is rooted in trauma-informed care. We understand that recounting your history is not easy — and we create a space that is safe, paced, and compassionate at every step.

03

Culturally Responsive Clinicians

Our team includes BIPOC, Latina, and immigrant-affirming clinicians who bring both professional training and lived cultural understanding to every evaluation.

04

IEI-Trained Evaluators

Our clinicians are trained through the Immigration Evaluation Institute (IEI), ensuring your report meets the professional standards that attorneys and courts expect.

05

Attorney-Ready Reports

We work with your legal team to ensure the final report is thorough, well-documented, and formatted for court or USCIS submission.

Meet our team

Our Professional Team

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Credentials: Ada Rodriguez, MS, RMHCI · Terapeuta en Español · Hablo Español
Focus Area: Especializada en problemas de la mujer, PCOS, ansiedad y apoyo de pareja.
Approach: Terapia en español, prácticas somáticas y terapia cognitiva basada en mindfulness para adultos.
Payment: Accepting Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, EAPs, HSA, and self-pay.

Ada Rodriguez, MS, RMHCI

Women’s Specialist | Therapist

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Credentials: Sheli Aguirre, MS, LMFT · Licensed Psychotherapist · Owner & Founder
Focus Area: Specializing in burnout, trauma recovery, life transitions, and stress management—especially for BIPOC professionals and caregivers.
Approach: Her integrative approach combines EMDR, Somatic CBT, movement-based therapy, and resilience consulting.
Payment: Accepting Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, EAPs, HSA, and self-pay.

Sheli Aguirre, MS, LMFT

Trauma Specialist | Senior Therapist

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Credentials: Jessica Gonzalez, MS · Adolescent & Young Adult Specialist · Certified Coach
Focus Area: Supporting teens, college students, and young adults through life transitions, ADHD, and stress.
Approach: Jessica brings a unique blend of therapeutic tools and coaching rooted in positive psychology and school-based coordination.
Payment: Self-Pay

Jessica Gonzalez, MS

Family Specialist | Certified Life Coach

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Credentials: Ketsia Alexandre, PhD, MS · Teens & Adults
Focus Area: ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions · Bilingual therapy in Creole & French
Approach: CBT with a mind-body focus · Shares her own ADHD journey to connect authentically
Payment: Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Aetna, HSA, and self-pay

Dr. Ketsia Alexandre, PhD, MS

Teen & Adult Specialist | Doctoral Therapist

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Got a question?

Frequently Asked Questions
About Immigration Evaluations

It’s a comprehensive mental health assessment prepared by a licensed clinician that documents your psychological history, trauma, and how your immigration situation has impacted your well-being. It is used as professional evidence to support your attorney’s case before USCIS or an immigration court.

Your attorney is the best person to advise on this. However, evaluations are commonly used in asylum claims, VAWA petitions, U-Visa and T-Visa applications, and hardship waivers. If you’re unsure, we offer a free consultation to help clarify.

Yes. Our team includes bilingual clinicians who conduct evaluations in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. You will never have to filter your experience through a translator — your story will be heard in your own language.

The process typically involves two 90-minute clinical interviews, plus psychological testing. After your sessions are complete, report preparation generally takes 1 to 2 weeks, depending on case complexity and attorney timelines.

The completed psychosocial evaluation report is delivered directly to your referring attorney, formatted for use in immigration proceedings.

Yes. We offer virtual evaluations for clients throughout Florida, New York, and Washington state. All sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.

Yes. We regularly collaborate with immigration attorneys and are experienced in preparing reports that meet the documentation standards required for court and USCIS submissions. Attorneys are welcome to reach out directly to discuss referrals.

All clinical sessions are confidential within the bounds of professional ethics and law. The written report is prepared specifically for use in your legal case and shared only with your attorney unless you authorize otherwise.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

The immigration process is hard enough. You don't have to navigate it without support. Our team is here to listen, document, and advocate for your story — with the clinical expertise and cultural compassion it deserves.

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Evaluations available in English · Español · Kreyòl
Serving Tampa, FL — and online throughout Florida, New York & Washington

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