VAWA Psychological Evaluation Washington DC
Violence Against Women Act Psychological Evaluations by a Licensed Therapist in Washington DC
You deserve protection. You deserve to be believed. And you deserve immigration relief that recognizes what you've survived.
If you're a woman experienced abuse from a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, a VAWA psychological evaluation documents the emotional and psychological impact of that abuse. This comprehensive report becomes vital evidence for your VAWA self-petition, validating your experience with the clinical detail immigration officials need to see.
At Life Migration Therapy, I provide trauma-informed VAWA psychological evaluations for survivors throughout Washington, DC. As a licensed mental health professional who understands the intersection of abuse, power, and survival, I create detailed reports that honor your truth while meeting the strict requirements of your immigration case.
Your evaluation is confidential, culturally affirming, and designed to strengthen your path toward safety and legal status in the United States.
What is a VAWA Psychological Evaluation?
A VAWA psychological evaluation is a comprehensive clinical assessment that documents how abuse has affected your mental health, emotional well-being, and daily functioning. This evaluation provides the objective evidence your immigration attorney needs to demonstrate that you qualify for protection under the Violence Against Women Act.
Despite its name, VAWA protections extend to all survivors of abuse, regardless of gender. Whether you're a woman, man, or nonbinary individual who has endured domestic violence, battery, or extreme cruelty from a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member, this evaluation documents your experience in a way that immigration officials recognize and respect.
The psychological evaluation serves multiple purposes in your VAWA case. It establishes the severity and pattern of abuse you experienced. It documents the psychological impact that abuse has had on your mental health, from symptoms of trauma to changes in how you function in relationships, at work, or in your community. And it provides clinical findings that support your legal right to self-petition for immigration status without your abuser's involvement or knowledge.
This isn't just paperwork. A VAWA psychological evaluation becomes part of the evidence that helps immigration authorities understand what you've survived and why you deserve protection. The report I prepare offers detailed documentation that strengthens your case, giving your immigration attorney the clinical support needed to advocate for your safety and your future in the United States.
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Below you’ll find transparent session fees for Charika’s private-pay services, plus at-a-glance details on reduced fee spots, out-of-network reimbursement, and how your superbill works with insurers in Maryland and Washington DC.
Use this guide to choose the plan that fits your budget—then book with confidence, knowing every cost is spelled out before therapy starts.
| Service | Standard Fee (55 min unless noted) |
Reduced Fee Availability |
Superbill & Reimbursement |
Notes / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Psychotherapy Session | $230 | Limited spots | Superbill provided; most PPO plans reimburse 50 – 80 % |
Telehealth • 55–60 min |
| Follow-Up Psychotherapy | $200 | Yes | Same as above | Telehealth • 50–55 min |
| ADHD Evaluation (adult) | $600 | Not offered | Not offered | Includes testing, report + feedback session |
| Immigration Evaluation (Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, U/T Visa) |
$1,000 (Expedited + $500) |
Not offered | Not offered | Clinical evaluation + report |
| Consulting / Speaking Engagements | Quote-based | N/A | N/A | Workshops, trainings, retreats, keynotes |
Services and Rates
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Psychotherapy Sessions
Initial Appointment (55-60 mins)
$230
Follow-Up Sessions (50 mins)
$200
Includes support for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, cultural identity, LGBTQIA+ topics, and more. -
ADHD Evaluations
Comprehensive ADHD Evaluation
$600
Includes clinical interviews, behavioral screening, and culturally informed diagnostics. -
Immigration Evaluations
Standard Immigration Evaluation
$1,000
Covers Extreme Hardship Waiver, Asylum, VAWA, U & T Visa Evaluations
Expedited Processing (optional) — +$500
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Consulting & Speaking Engagements
Consulting, Workshops, & Training Events
Price upon request
Tailored to organizations, schools, and community initiatives. Please contact us for a quote.
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