Tag Archives: psychosocial evaluation

What to look for in a clinical evaluator for an immigration case:

Posted on July 2, 2012 by lizbcraig

Look for a therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Psychologist) who has experience  doing clinical evaluations specifically for immigration purposes. A good evaluator will be able to create an open and sharing environment for the client.  Sometimes this is … Continue reading →

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Female-specific trauma evaluations

Posted on June 7, 2012 by lizbcraig

One of the specialized types of evaluations I conduct are with women who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) procedures.  These brutal mutilations are still performed, according to the World Health Organization, in 28 countries, mainly in Africa and the … Continue reading →

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How to prepare a client for a psychological evaluation:

Posted on May 13, 2012 by lizbcraig

 1. It is helpful for the client to call the therapist directly prior to the evaluation meeting to have a conversation about what to expect during the evaluation. 2. Encourage your client to be as open and honest as they … Continue reading →

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Why refer a client for a psychosocial evaluation?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by lizbcraig

Some immigration lawyers use psychological evaluations regularly with their clients.  Others have been slower to identify the strong benefits such evaluations provide.  Here are two (of many) reasons immigration lawyers prioritize clinicial evaluations with their clients: 1,  The impartial nature … Continue reading →

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