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Immigration Evaluations & Psychotherapy Services

[email protected] | (845) 364-9226
Licensed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Texas
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    • Attorney Referrals: Immigration Mental Health Evaluations

    For Attorneys and Legal Teams Only 

     This page is intended exclusively for attorneys and accredited legal representatives. 

    Claudia Olave-Guillermo, MA, MSSW, LCSW is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker,  Licensed in FL, NY, PA, GA, SC, NJ, MA, and TX  providing immigration mental health evaluations for use in legal matters. 

    Services provided in compliance with applicable state regulations 

    Clinical Role & Scope

    I serve as an independent clinical evaluator, not as legal counsel. My role is to assess psychological functioning, trauma history, and psychosocial hardship when clinically relevant to a legal matter. I do not provide legal advice or opinions.

    Evaluations are:

    • Trauma-informed and culturally responsive

    • Clinically thorough and clearly organized

    • Written for legal readability and evidentiary use

    Licensure & Service Area 

    I am licensed to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in the following states:

    Florida (FL), New York (NY), Pennsylvania (PA), Georgia (GA),
    South Carolina (SC), New Jersey (NJ), Massachusetts (MA), and Texas (TX)

    Virtual evaluations are available for clients located in these states, in accordance with licensure requirements.

    Evaluations are conducted virtually unless otherwise clinically indicated. 

    Types of Evaluations Commonly Provided

    I provide mental health evaluations commonly used for:

    • VAWA / Domestic Violence (Intimate Partner Violence)

    • Extreme Hardship (I-601 / I-601A)

    • T-related matters (human trafficking)

    • Protection-based matters (including asylum-related cases, if applicable)

    • Other humanitarian or family-based matters where mental health documentation is clinically relevant

    Case acceptance is determined after review of scope, timeline, and clinical appropriateness. 

    Process Overview

    1. Attorney Referral Submitted (secure form below)

    2. Scope Review & Availability Confirmation

    3. Fee Quote & Timeline Discussion

    4. Clinical Interviews & Record Review (as applicable)

    5. Written Evaluation Delivered Within Agreed Timeline

    Timelines & Urgency

    Attorneys are encouraged to indicate:

    • Court or filing deadlines

    • Whether the matter is time-sensitive

    • Desired completion timeframe

    Expedited requests may be considered based on availability.

    What Attorneys Can Expect

    • Trauma-informed clinical interviews with appropriate pacing

    • Diagnostic impressions consistent with clinical standards

    • Functional impact analysis (daily functioning, relationships, employment, parenting)

    • Review of records and collateral information (when clinically appropriate)

    • Clear, well-organized reports written for legal readability and use

    Evaluation Process

    1. Referral & Intake: Attorney provides case type, language needs, and deadlines

    2. Scheduling: Evaluation scheduled promptly (virtual available)

    3. Assessment: Clinical interview and measures as clinically indicated

    4. Report Preparation: Drafted, reviewed, and finalized

    5. Secure Delivery: Final report provided through secure means

    Fees & Scheduling

    Fees vary based on:

    • Case type

    • Case complexity

    • Number of interviews

    • Records review and collateral involvement

    Payment: Private pay.

    Language Access

    • Evaluations available in English and Spanish

    • Other languages are accommodated with professional interpreters when needed

    About the Evaluator

    With over 27 years of experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, abuse, and major life stressors, I bring clinical depth, cultural humility, and consistency to each evaluation. I have worked extensively with immigrant and underserved populations throughout my career.

    Request an Evaluation

    For attorneys and legal teams only

    Secure Attorney Referral

    Please submit referrals using the secure Paubox form below. Submission does not guarantee availability.

    Secure Attorney Referral Form

    Attorney Acknowledgment

    By submitting a referral, you acknowledge that:

    • This is a clinical evaluation, not legal advice

    • Acceptance is subject to clinical appropriateness and availability

    • Fees, scope, and timelines must be confirmed prior to scheduling

    Contact

    (845) 364-9226
    [email protected]

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