Milka Lara-Rincon

MY BACKGROUND AND APPROACH: I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinician with over 10 years of experience providing therapy and assessments to children, adolescents, and adults. As the daughter of immigrants, I have a personal and professional understanding of the unique challenges faced by immigrant communities. In my immigration evaluation work, I approach each client with cultural sensitivity, compassion, and professionalism. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing your story. I conduct thorough psychosocial assessments, which include clinical interviews, validated screening tools, and—when appropriate—review of medical, legal, or educational records. Each evaluation results in a comprehensive written report that highlights your unique circumstances and provides documentation to support your immigration case. ABOUT MY CLIENTS: I work with individuals and families navigating the immigration system who may be seeking: •Asylum – documenting psychological effects of persecution or trauma in your home country. •Hardship Waivers – highlighting the emotional, psychological, and medical impact of family separation. •VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions – providing assessments for survivors of domestic violence. •U Visas – documenting the psychological consequences of being a crime victim. •T Visas – documenting trauma related to human trafficking. My clients often come to me during a very stressful time in their lives. Many are experiencing fear, uncertainty, or trauma related to past or current experiences. I honor your story and aim to make the evaluation process as supportive and respectful as possible. FEES AND INSURANCE: The fee for a standard immigration psychosocial evaluation is $700, which includes: •One or two structured clinical interviews (in English or Spanish) •Use of psychological screening tools, if needed •Coordination with your attorney (if applicable) •A comprehensive written report tailored to your case A non-refundable $350 deposit is required to schedule, with the balance due before the final report is released. Expedited reports (completed within 5 business days after the last interview) are available for an additional $350. Please note: Immigration evaluations are not covered by health insurance. Payment is accepted by cash or card. Payment plans may be available upon request. LOCATION AND HOURS: I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, which means I practice and work with clients throughout the entire state of California in person and online using a secure video conferencing platform. My current hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm. HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: WEBSITE: Click "Contact" button at the top of this page and enter requested information. EMAIL/PHONE: Leave a brief message including your name and number, and you will be contacted within 48 hours business hours to get set up.