Mental Health Evaluation for Asylum, Hardship Waiver, VAWA Petition, or U/T-Visa in NJ, NY, FL
Comprehensive, trauma-informed immigration evaluations from a licensed therapist in Jersey City, NJ. Below, you'll find pricing, what to expect, and answers to the questions I hear most.
Immigration Evaluation Services and Pricing
Fees will also incur a total credit card processing fee of $30
Hardship Waiver Evaluation
$1,000
For individuals facing the possibility of separation from their family members due to immigration restrictions, mental health evaluations can assess the psychological impact of such separation, providing essential evidence for hardship waiver applications.
Asylum Evaluation
$1,000
When seeking asylum due to experiences of persecution, trauma, or violence in your home country, our evaluations can provide valuable documentation to support your case.
VAWA Evaluation
$1,000
Our evaluations help victims of domestic violence who are applying and seeking relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by documenting the psychological effects of the trauma they have experienced.
U/T-Visa Evaluation
$1,000
U-Visa and T-Visa evaluations offer comprehensive assessments to support victims of crime and trafficking seeking legal protection.
Add-On Interpreter Services
$Cost dependent on interpreter service rates
Interpreter services are available to ensure clear communication and understanding throughout the evaluation process. This is available for clients who prefer to communicate in their native language or if I determine a translator would be beneficial to provide the best evaluation possible.
Add-On Rush Fee
$300
For urgent needs, I offer an add-on rush fee service to expedite evaluations within one week, ensuring timely support for your immigration case.
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Owner, Heights Psychotherapy
Stephanie brings a compassionate understanding of mental health challenges and a wealth of experience, offering expert evaluations and trauma-informed care to empower individuals navigating the complexities of the immigration system.
About Stephanie and FAQs
As the child of an immigrant, I bring empathy and understanding to the challenges immigrants face when navigating the United States immigration system.
I am passionate about giving back to my community. I worked in the New York City court system helping victims of crime and domestic violence. As a result, I am deeply committed to providing comprehensive, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive services, including mental health evaluations for hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, U-Visa and T-Visa applications.
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First, I’ll connect with you to confirm that my services are a good fit for your case, answer any questions, and schedule your first appointment. After booking, I’ll contact your attorney to gather any important background information. We’ll meet for two 90-minute sessions—either in my Jersey City office or via video—and I can arrange a translator if needed. Afterward, I’ll complete a detailed mental health evaluation, which you and your attorney can review before receiving the final report by email or mail.
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You’ll receive the draft evaluation 2 weeks after your 2nd appointment. I’ll let you know the exact date. If you need it sooner, I offer a 3–5 business day turnaround for an additional $300.
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A mental health evaluation can be a key part of an immigration case. It helps show that trauma, abuse, or hardship has affected your mental health, and it supports your case for legal relief. A strong evaluation adds credibility and makes sure your story is clearly understood in the legal process.
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Hardship Waivers, Asylum, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U-Visa and T-Visas.
For Attorneys
If you have a client who needs a mental health evaluation for a hardship waiver, asylum, VAWA, or U/T-Visa case, I'm glad to work with you. As an LCSW with over 16 years of experience, including work in the New York City court system supporting victims of crime and domestic violence, I provide thorough, trauma-informed evaluations designed to give your client's case strong, well-documented support.
A rush option is available for time-sensitive cases, expediting evaluations to within one week. Interpreter services can also be arranged if your client is more comfortable communicating in their native language.
If you'd like to discuss a case, ask questions about the evaluation process before referring a client, or arrange interpreter services in advance, feel free to reach out directly.
Book a consultation.
Take the first step to get the support you need with an immigration evaluation. Schedule a consultation to learn more about working together.