Helping Families Stay Together

Dr. Karla Aguilu, bilingual CBT therapist for depression, anxiety, and grief, offers in-person appointments in Brandon/Riverview.

Helping those who need it most

A psychological evaluation can strengthen your immigration case by assessing your mental health, documenting trauma and highlighting the impact of family separation. Our clinicians are native Spanish-speaking, highly trained and equipped to assist you in your immigration process.

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Evaluations in support of…

  • U visas are a visa class that allows victims of certain crimes to enter or remain in the US. T visas are a class of visa that allows victims of human trafficking to stay in the United States.

  • This is an immigration tool that can help prevent extreme hardship as a result of forced family separation

  • This is a process that allows non-permanent residents and lawful permanent residents to apply for adjustment of their status from deportable to legal permanent resident.

  • Known as the “Violence Against Women Act,” VAWA allows victims of domestic violence to petition for immigration status in the United States without the involvement of the abuser.

  • These are forms of protection for people who are unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country.

  • Also known as a “disability exception,” this evaluation allows individuals with a mental impairment that significantly affects their ability to learn English and civics to apply for citizenship without having to pass the standardized tests.

FAQs

  • Our clinicians work closely with your attorney and provide a thorough and efficient evaluation using gold standard assessments. They will assess your mental health, help describe possible trauma experienced and provide documentation to support your case as best they can.

  • Your safety is our top priority. We offer the most secure, HIPAA complaint tools and all appointments are performed in a safe, welcoming environment.

  • We offer evaluations in person at 6515 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604.

    We also offer video appointments online via our secure telehealth platform.

    The choice for meeting location is based on your comfort preference.

  • Every person’s case is unique and our goal is to provide the best assistance possible in the cost-effective way we can. Typical evaluations range from $1,000-1,300. Our office is more than happy to discuss payment plans prior to the start of your evaluation.

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