Immigration Mental Health Evaluations

Immigration Mental Health Evaluations in Georgia and South Carolina

Professional evaluations for hardship waivers, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, and more.

Meaningful Changes Counseling provides immigration mental health evaluations for individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration process. These evaluations offer a detailed clinical picture of the emotional, psychological, and functional impact that deportation, family separation, or relocation would have on you or your loved ones.

What Is an Immigration Hardship Evaluation?

An immigration mental health evaluation is a comprehensive clinical assessment designed to support your legal case by documenting the emotional and mental health effects of a potential immigration decision. These evaluations are used in cases such as:

• I-601 / I-601A Hardship Waivers

• VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions

• U-Visa applications for victims of crime

• T-Visa applications for victims of trafficking

Each evaluation includes an in-depth clinical interview, mental health assessment, review of symptoms, functional analysis, and supporting documentation to help your attorney clearly communicate the human impact of your case.

Why Choose Meaningful Changes Counseling

Led by Pierre Hooten, LCSW, these evaluations are conducted with professionalism, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. With extensive experience in trauma, family systems, and cross-cultural mental health, Pierre creates a supportive space where clients can share their stories openly and authentically.

We work collaboratively with immigration attorneys to ensure every report is:

• Clinically accurate

• Culturally informed

• Thorough and well-documented

• Aligned with legal standards

• Written clearly and respectfully in the client’s voice

Our evaluations are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and designed to reflect your lived experiences in a way that strengthens your case.

What to Expect

Clients can expect a structured, compassionate, and professional process:

• Two 75–90 minute comprehensive clinical interview (virtual, HIPAA-compliant)

• Review of mental health history, symptoms, family context, and functional impact

• Collection of supporting materials (medical, academic, or family documents)

• Collaboration with your attorney (with consent)

• Delivery of a professional written evaluation within 10–14 days

• Rush evaluations available when needed

You will receive a detailed and accurate evaluation that captures your emotional reality and supports your legal case.

For Immigration Attorneys

If you are an immigration attorney seeking a reliable partner for mental health evaluations, Meaningful Changes Counseling provides:

• Clear, defensible reports

• Fast turnaround times

• Collaborative communication

• Clinically grounded assessments

• Trauma-informed interviewing

• Virtual services for GA and SC clients

Please reach out directly for referrals or recurring partnerships.

Serving Clients in Georgia & South Carolina

All evaluations are conducted virtually using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

Ready to Begin? 

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