Tilbe Ambrose, Ph.D.
CEO & Assessment Director
Dr. Tilbe Ambrose is a licensed psychologist (PSY36072) in California, CEO, and the Assessment Director at Restore Psychology. Her work focuses on psychological evaluation and assessment, with particular expertise in immigration psychological evaluations and trauma-informed diagnostic assessment.
Dr. Tilbe conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals navigating complex legal, clinical, or personal circumstances. As a forensic evaluator, her work frequently supports immigration cases that require detailed psychological documentation to help contextualize an individual’s experiences and mental health history for USCIS and the immigration court.
In addition to immigration evaluations, Dr. Tilbe provides psychological assessment services that help individuals gain deeper clarity about their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns. Her detailed, evidence-based assessments provide accurate diagnoses, clear insights, and personalized recommendations to help clients succeed at school, work, and in daily life.
About Dr. Tilbe
Dr. Tilbe specializes in psychological evaluations related to:
• immigration psychological evaluations (asylum, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, hardship waivers)
• trauma-informed psychological assessment
• diagnostic psychological evaluations
• cross-cultural mental health assessment
Her work often involves carefully documenting the psychological impact of trauma, adversity, and life experiences within the context of immigration and legal proceedings such as for USCIS or the immigration court. These evaluations can be conducted in Turkish, English, or German.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Dr. Tilbe has advanced training and research experience in forensic psychology, trauma, and psychological assessment, which informs her work conducting immigration psychological evaluations for USCIS and immigration court. She evaluates the psychological impact of trauma, persecution, hardship, and displacement, producing thorough, well-supported reports that meet legal and forensic standards. Her background in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care allows her to approach immigration evaluations with both clinical rigor and sensitivity to complex personal and cultural histories. These evaluations can be performed in Turkish and English.
Common immigration cases that may involve psychological evaluations include:
• asylum cases
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions
• U Visa and T Visa cases
• Extreme hardship waivers
These evaluations often involve exploring an individual’s life history, trauma experiences, and psychological functioning in order to produce a thorough clinical report that can assist attorneys and courts in understanding the psychological dimensions of the case.
Dr. Tilbe approaches this work with careful attention to cultural context, trauma-informed assessment practices, and professional documentation standards.
Approach to Psychological Evaluation
Dr. Tilbe approaches psychological evaluation as both a scientific and human-centered process. Psychological assessments are designed not only to gather diagnostic information but also to understand the broader life experiences that shape an individual’s psychological well-being.
Her work integrates structured psychological assessment methods with thoughtful clinical interviewing in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual being evaluated.
Because many evaluation cases involve sensitive personal histories, Dr. Tilbe prioritizes creating an environment where individuals feel safe sharing their experiences while maintaining rigorous professional standards for clinical documentation.
Cultural and Trauma-Informed Perspective
Many individuals seeking immigration psychological evaluations have experienced significant adversity, including displacement, violence, family separation, or long periods of uncertainty.
Dr. Tilbe approaches these evaluations with an awareness of the cultural and contextual factors that influence mental health. She works to understand each individual’s experiences within the broader social, cultural, and historical contexts that shaped their lives.
This trauma-informed perspective helps ensure that psychological evaluations accurately represent the emotional and psychological realities of the individuals being evaluated.
Professional Background
Dr. Tilbe earned her PhD in clinical psychology and is licensed to practice psychology in California. As the CEO and Assessment Director at Restore Psychology, she leads the practice’s psychological evaluation services and works closely with clinicians and legal professionals when psychological assessment is needed.
Her professional background spans university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, and hospital settings, where she has worked with individuals navigating complex and severe mental health presentations. This breadth of experience allows her to approach each assessment with a nuanced understanding of psychological functioning across diverse populations and contexts. Her current work involves preparing comprehensive clinical reports that may be used in legal proceedings, diagnostic clarification, or personal insight for individuals seeking greater understanding of their psychological functioning.
Dr. Tilbe Ambrose has received numerous awards for her publications and presentations in professional settings. Her extensive clinical experience, education, and research make her an expert in the field of trauma, immigration, and psychological evaluations.
Working With Dr. Tilbe Ambrose
Individuals seeking psychological evaluations often come to Dr. Tilbe during complex or stressful periods of their lives. Whether the evaluation is related to immigration proceedings or diagnostic clarification, her goal is to approach each evaluation with professionalism, empathy, and careful clinical analysis.
Through this process, individuals often gain a deeper understanding of their psychological experiences while receiving documentation for USCIS or the immigration court that can support legal, medical, or personal decisions.
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