I help people share their stories with dignity, compassion, and clarity. My goal is to make the immigration evaluation process feel safe, supportive, and empowering honoring each client’s resilience and unique life experiences.
My approach blends clinical expertise with cultural humility to ensure every assessment is thorough, trauma-informed, and respectful.
With training in immigration evaluations and years of experience serving diverse and underserved communities as a mental health supervisor, administrator, and therapist, I understand the emotional, cultural, and systemic challenges immigrants face. Through compassionate collaboration with attorneys, my mission is to amplify voices, honor resilience, and provide credible, well-documented reports that strengthen immigration cases.
Daphne Jones has been verified by Immigration Evaluation Directory
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The name and contact details of the professional
That the professional's license, if applicable, is valid within the state(s) in which they practice
That the professional is not subject to any license strictures preventing practice
Immigration Evaluation Directory verifies the information at the time a therapist is initially listed in the directory and then upon expiration of the professional's credentials.
If you find any of the information in Immigration Evaluation Directory directory to be inaccurate in any way, please tell us by emailing: hello@immigrationevaltraining.com.
You assume full responsibility for the communications with any therapist you contact through Immigration Evaluation Directory. Immigration Evaluation Directory shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in Immigration Evaluation Directory.
Immigration Evaluation Directory directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any therapists it lists. Inclusion in Immigration Evaluation Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission from Immigration Evaluation Directory imply Immigration Evaluation Directory disapproval. Immigration Evaluation Directory does not warrant or represent that Immigration Evaluation Directory directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. Immigration Evaluation Directory disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to providing the professional expertise and compassionate care your case deserves.
I specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration relief, including asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, and extreme hardship waivers. All assessments are conducted via telehealth, and I coordinate interpreter
services as needed to ensure clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate communication.
My reports are clinically sound, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. Each evaluation is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the unique emotional and psychological impact of trauma, abuse, family separation, and systemic barriers. I strive to deliver comprehensive, high-quality assessments that effectively support both clients and their legal teams.
Above all, I’m committed to helping individuals tell their stories with dignity, clarity, and compassion.
Elizabeth Elster has been verified by Immigration Evaluation Directory
The information in Immigration Evaluation Directory is provided exclusively by participating therapists. When you see this seal, it means Immigration Evaluation Directory has verified the following:
The name and contact details of the professional
That the professional's license, if applicable, is valid within the state(s) in which they practice
That the professional is not subject to any license strictures preventing practice
Immigration Evaluation Directory verifies the information at the time a therapist is initially listed in the directory and then upon expiration of the professional's credentials.
If you find any of the information in Immigration Evaluation Directory directory to be inaccurate in any way, please tell us by emailing: hello@immigrationevaltraining.com.
You assume full responsibility for the communications with any therapist you contact through Immigration Evaluation Directory. Immigration Evaluation Directory shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in Immigration Evaluation Directory.
Immigration Evaluation Directory directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any therapists it lists. Inclusion in Immigration Evaluation Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission from Immigration Evaluation Directory imply Immigration Evaluation Directory disapproval. Immigration Evaluation Directory does not warrant or represent that Immigration Evaluation Directory directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. Immigration Evaluation Directory disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide immigration evaluations in the states of Illinois, Texas, and Louisiana via video sessions. I provide services in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. I conduct the following types of immigration evaluations: extreme hardship waivers, violence against women acts (VAWA), U-Visas, T-Visas, Asylum Petitions, and cancellation of removal petitions.
I have been providing mental health counseling since the last 10 years. I primarily work with trauma, mood disorders and adjustment disorders. As an immigrant, I want to support you in this journey as I have seen my family go through similar process. Waiting for your loved ones or unsure of your future can be stressful process. My goal is to provide exceptional service so you don't feel alone and can get the support you need to move through immigration process.
Mehwish Issa has been verified by Immigration Evaluation Directory
The information in Immigration Evaluation Directory is provided exclusively by participating therapists. When you see this seal, it means Immigration Evaluation Directory has verified the following:
The name and contact details of the professional
That the professional's license, if applicable, is valid within the state(s) in which they practice
That the professional is not subject to any license strictures preventing practice
Immigration Evaluation Directory verifies the information at the time a therapist is initially listed in the directory and then upon expiration of the professional's credentials.
If you find any of the information in Immigration Evaluation Directory directory to be inaccurate in any way, please tell us by emailing: hello@immigrationevaltraining.com.
You assume full responsibility for the communications with any therapist you contact through Immigration Evaluation Directory. Immigration Evaluation Directory shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in Immigration Evaluation Directory.
Immigration Evaluation Directory directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any therapists it lists. Inclusion in Immigration Evaluation Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission from Immigration Evaluation Directory imply Immigration Evaluation Directory disapproval. Immigration Evaluation Directory does not warrant or represent that Immigration Evaluation Directory directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. Immigration Evaluation Directory disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
Dr. Lewis is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Johnson City, TN. She specializes in immigration evaluations. After obtaining her doctorate in Los Angeles, Dr. Lewis returned to her East Tennessee home, and she is passionate about bringing awareness to the unique mental health needs of immigrants. She has received advanced assessment training at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at UCLA and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. She completed her predoctoral internship at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Lewis enjoys working with diverse clients of all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, ages, national origins, & cultures.
Bess Lewis has been verified by Immigration Evaluation Directory
The information in Immigration Evaluation Directory is provided exclusively by participating therapists. When you see this seal, it means Immigration Evaluation Directory has verified the following:
The name and contact details of the professional
That the professional's license, if applicable, is valid within the state(s) in which they practice
That the professional is not subject to any license strictures preventing practice
Immigration Evaluation Directory verifies the information at the time a therapist is initially listed in the directory and then upon expiration of the professional's credentials.
If you find any of the information in Immigration Evaluation Directory directory to be inaccurate in any way, please tell us by emailing: hello@immigrationevaltraining.com.
You assume full responsibility for the communications with any therapist you contact through Immigration Evaluation Directory. Immigration Evaluation Directory shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in Immigration Evaluation Directory.
Immigration Evaluation Directory directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any therapists it lists. Inclusion in Immigration Evaluation Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission from Immigration Evaluation Directory imply Immigration Evaluation Directory disapproval. Immigration Evaluation Directory does not warrant or represent that Immigration Evaluation Directory directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. Immigration Evaluation Directory disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of experience working with diverse clients in DC, MD, VA, LA, and MI. I am passionate about using my clinical assessment skills and understanding of trauma to help clients and families with immigration cases. I strive to be warm, affirming, client-centered, and culturally sensitive, and I am personally rooted in a desire for social justice. I will work with you and your lawyer to produce a thorough, timely, and comprehensive psychosocial evaluation.
When I am not with my clients or my family, I am a Girl Scouts leader and a volunteer in the gun violence prevention movement. I recently relocated back to my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan; I have a telehealth practice serving MI, DC, VA, and MD. Most people value the time saved on travel to and from appointments and appreciate the flexibility to meet where it is convenient for them.
Sara Kerai has been verified by Immigration Evaluation Directory
The information in Immigration Evaluation Directory is provided exclusively by participating therapists. When you see this seal, it means Immigration Evaluation Directory has verified the following:
The name and contact details of the professional
That the professional's license, if applicable, is valid within the state(s) in which they practice
That the professional is not subject to any license strictures preventing practice
Immigration Evaluation Directory verifies the information at the time a therapist is initially listed in the directory and then upon expiration of the professional's credentials.
If you find any of the information in Immigration Evaluation Directory directory to be inaccurate in any way, please tell us by emailing: hello@immigrationevaltraining.com.
You assume full responsibility for the communications with any therapist you contact through Immigration Evaluation Directory. Immigration Evaluation Directory shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in Immigration Evaluation Directory.
Immigration Evaluation Directory directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any therapists it lists. Inclusion in Immigration Evaluation Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission from Immigration Evaluation Directory imply Immigration Evaluation Directory disapproval. Immigration Evaluation Directory does not warrant or represent that Immigration Evaluation Directory directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. Immigration Evaluation Directory disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
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