Client Support Services:

It goes without saying that folks fleeing indescribable violence in their home countries require therapeutic care. This need is two-fold: first, in order to properly present their immigration cases, the client must cogently retell their traumatic experience several times, and be prepared to do so under the pressures and scrutiny of a court & judge. Second, in order to heal and build safe and stable lives in the United States, clients must have access to trauma focused therapy for themselves and their families. Unfortunately, many immigrants are excluded from mental & behavioral health services due to lack of health insurance and resources for private pay.

 

In our experience, we have seen clients attempt to narrate the worst experiences of their lives, only to falter and struggle. When this occurs in court,  it can easily be used to invalidate the truth of the client’s story. Therapy helps the client heal and is a critical step in effective representation.

 

Based on need, clients receiving legal representation will be referred to one of our collaborating therapists for therapy services as well as mental health evaluations where necessary for their immigration cases (ie; Asylum, U-Visa, T-Visa, and VAWA processes). 

 

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