Professional Clinical Assessments for Immigration Attorneys and Their Clients
Root & Renewal Counseling | Elizabeth Graves, LCSW
Request an Immigration EvaluationRoot & Renewal Counseling provides independent, trauma-informed clinical mental health evaluations for individuals and families involved in immigration proceedings.
I work collaboratively with immigration attorneys to provide thorough, objective psychological assessments that document the emotional, behavioral, and mental health effects of trauma, family separation, abuse, and other immigration-related circumstances.
My goal is to provide attorneys with clear, professionally written clinical reports that offer meaningful psychological evidence relevant to their clients' cases.
Clinical assessments examining the psychological impact of family separation, deportation, or relocation on qualifying family members, including spouses, parents, and children.
Evaluations may address existing mental health conditions, emotional dependency, family functioning, developmental concerns, and the potential psychological consequences of separation or relocation.
Trauma-informed evaluations documenting the psychological effects of domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, and related experiences.
Clinical assessments documenting psychological symptoms and emotional consequences associated with qualifying criminal victimization.
Evaluations assessing the psychological effects of human trafficking, exploitation, coercion, and trauma.
Clinical assessments documenting trauma-related symptoms, emotional distress, and psychological effects associated with reported persecution, threats, or violence.
I recognize the importance of thorough documentation, professional objectivity, and clear communication in immigration proceedings.
My evaluation process includes:
Reports are structured to clearly communicate clinically relevant information and may be tailored to address specific referral questions within the scope of an independent clinical evaluation.
Family separation and immigration uncertainty can have significant psychological consequences for children.
My evaluations consider the child's developmental stage, attachment relationships, emotional functioning, family stability, and potential psychological vulnerabilities.
When appropriate, I also assess caregiver mental health and family dynamics to better understand the broader impact of immigration-related stressors on the child.
I welcome referrals from immigration attorneys and understand the importance of coordinating evaluations with case preparation and filing deadlines.
With appropriate authorization, I communicate with referring attorneys regarding the purpose of the evaluation, relevant clinical questions, scheduling, and report completion.
All assessments are conducted independently, and findings reflect my professional clinical judgment rather than a predetermined legal conclusion.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with individuals and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and complex psychosocial circumstances.
My clinical approach emphasizes trauma-informed assessment, cultural sensitivity, and a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between individual mental health and family functioning.
Through Root & Renewal Counseling, I provide professional clinical evaluations designed to assist attorneys in presenting relevant psychological evidence in immigration proceedings.
I welcome inquiries from immigration attorneys seeking clinical mental health evaluations for their clients.
Please contact Root & Renewal Counseling to discuss referral needs, evaluation availability, fees, and anticipated report timelines.
Root & Renewal Counseling
Elizabeth Graves, LCSW
www.rootandrenewalcounseling.com
For general inquiries only. Please do not include confidential or sensitive health information.
Clinical evaluations provide independent mental health findings and do not constitute legal advice or guarantee a particular immigration outcome.
