Asylum Psychological Evaluation

What Is an Asylum Psychological Evaluation?

 

An asylum psychological evaluation helps document the emotional and psychological effects of persecution, violence, or threats faced in your home country. These evaluations are used by immigration attorneys to strengthen asylum claims by providing clinical evidence of trauma, fear of return, and ongoing mental health impact.

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At Restore Psychology, our licensed psychologists conduct evaluations that are culturally respectful, legally relevant, and rooted in best practices for working with trauma survivors.

 

Who Needs an Asylum Evaluation?

 

An asylum psychological evaluation may be recommended if you have experienced:

• Physical or sexual violence

• Political, religious, or ethnic persecution

• Threats, intimidation, or targeted harm

• Forced displacement

• Torture or imprisonment

• Exposure to war, gangs, or organized crime

 

Clinical documentation can help demonstrate the severity of your trauma and how returning to your home country may place you at risk of further psychological harm.

 

What the Evaluation Addresses

 

Your asylum evaluation may include assessment of:

• PTSD symptoms (intrusive memories, nightmares, hypervigilance)

• Depression & anxiety resulting from trauma

• Impact of persecution on daily functioning

• Why returning to your home country may be psychologically unsafe

• Consistency of symptoms with reported traumatic events

• Cultural factors influencing coping and resilience

 

Our goal is to provide the court with clear, clinically supported findings that help explain your mental health needs and lived experiences. Learn more about immigration evaluations.

 

Culturally Competent & Trauma-Informed Approach

 

We recognize the courage it takes to relive difficult events. Our clinicians use a gentle, compassionate approach designed to avoid re-traumatization while still gathering the information needed for your legal case.

 

Evaluation Process

1. Consultation — We review your case type and answer any questions.

2. Clinical Interview — Conducted in person or via secure telehealth anywhere in California.

3. Psychological Testing (if appropriate)

4. Attorney Collaboration — Ensuring the report addresses the legal issues relevant to your claim.

5. Final Report — A detailed, USCIS-ready evaluation completed within 1–2 weeks.

 

Expedited services are available for urgent deadlines.

 

Serving Clients Throughout California

 

We provide asylum evaluations statewide, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Orange County, and the Bay Area.

 

Start Your Asylum Psychological Evaluation

 

To schedule your asylum evaluation, please contact us:

📞 619-728-4177
📧 info@restore-psychology.com
↓ Submit the contact form below

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We can provide your immigration evaluations in Turkish and English. For other languages, we can arrange for translation services for a fee.