VAWA Psychological Evaluation for Immigration Cases in Texas

If you have experienced abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, you may be eligible to apply for immigration relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). A psychological evaluation can help strengthen your petition by documenting the emotional and psychological effects of the abuse you’ve endured.

At Motivations Counseling, we provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive evaluations designed to meet USCIS standards — while supporting you with compassion and care throughout the process.

Our physical offices are located in Sugar Land and Katy, but we can conduct an evaluation anywhere in the state. In fact, many of our clients hail from Dallas, Lubbuck, San Antonio, and other far-flung parts of the state.   If you're in Texas, we've got you covered!

All of our intake and assessment forms are filled out online and our licenced therapists can easily conduct the evaluation via a HIPAA-secure telehealth platform.

Who Can Apply for VAWA?

You may qualify if you have experienced abuse by:

• A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent
• A U.S. citizen child

Abuse can include:

• Emotional or psychological abuse
• Physical violence or threats
• Sexual abuse
• Verbal harassment or coercive control

What's included in your VAWA evaluation

• A private, trauma-informed clinical interview (in English, Spanish, or another language using interpreter)
• Discussion of your personal and family history
• Assessment of emotional and psychological symptoms (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety)
• Review of any relevant documentation (e.g., police reports, medical records, letters)
• Detailed report written in accordance with USCIS standards

We offer same day evaluations including in-person, telehealth, or via phone call for Texas residents.

Call or text us at (281) 858-3001 to get all your questions answered!

Steps to get your Immigration Evaluation Letter:

1. Schedule an evaluation - In-person, telehealth, or phone call
2. Complete intake form - All forms done online at your convenience
3. Meet with a licensed therapist - We require one 60-90 minute evaluation
4. Receive your Immigration Evaluation letter - In many cases, we can email your letter within 48 hours
5. Immigration Evaluation Letter Submission - We are here to support you and will talk to your attorney if they need more information