Professional Clinical Evaluations & Expert Oversight
High-stakes assessments for Immigration, Service Animals, and Level of Care, alongside specialized Professional Supervision for clinicians.
Evaluation Services
-
I take a tailored approach to every assessment, ensuring the final report directly addresses the specific legal nuances of your case:
Asylum Cases: Providing objective evidence of PTSD and trauma symptoms to corroborate claims of persecution, as well as establishing clinical documentation for why a client may have missed the one-year filing deadline.
Extreme Hardship Cases: Identifying and detailing the complex psychological stressors affecting petitioners and their families, including chronic illness, disability, financial/professional hardship, and the psychological impact of adverse home-country conditions.
VAWA Cases: Documenting the psychological trauma consistent with domestic violence, assessing credibility, and providing specialized context for nuanced dynamics, such as male victims of female intimate partner abuse.
-
Navigating the rules around ESAs can feel confusing, and unfortunately, the internet is flooded with "scam registries" that sell fake certificates. Landlords know the laws and will reject these unverified documents.
As a licensed professional, I provide legitimate, legally compliant ESA evaluations that give you peace of mind. Here is how my process works:
1. Compassionate, One-on-One Evaluation
We will schedule a private, stigma-free consultation (in-person or via secure telehealth) to discuss your mental health history, your current challenges, and how your animal helps alleviate your symptoms.
2. Clinical Assessment
I will evaluate whether you meet the criteria for a DSM-5 mental health diagnosis (such as generalized anxiety, major depressive disorder, or PTSD) and determine if an ESA is a justifiable recommendation for your treatment plan.
3. Delivery of Your Official ESA Letter
If you qualify, I will write a formal, legally compliant ESA letter on my official letterhead. It will include my license number, contact information, and the necessary legal language required by landlords.
-
While the ADA does not legally require service dog handlers to carry a formal letter in public spaces, having documentation from a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) is incredibly valuable.
Many clients require official documentation for reasonable workplace accommodations (under the EEOC), certain housing verification processes, or to confidently complete the Department of Transportation (DOT) Service Animal Air Transportation Form.
As a licensed professional, I provide comprehensive, ethical Psychiatric Service Dog Evaluations:
1. Diagnostic Evaluation
We will conduct a thorough, clinical assessment to determine if your mental health condition meets the legal definition of a disability under the ADA (a condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities).
2. Task Alignment & Review
We will discuss and document the specific, trained tasks your dog performs (or is being trained to perform) to directly mitigate your symptoms.
3. Formal Documentation (PSD Letter)
If you qualify, I will provide a formal, professional letter on my official letterhead stating that you are under my care for a diagnosed mental health disability and that a Psychiatric Service Dog is a prescribed part of your ongoing treatment plan.
Is a PSD Assessment Right for You?
A Psychiatric Service Dog assessment may be appropriate if you have a diagnosed condition such as:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Panic Disorder
Agoraphobia
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Bipolar Disorder or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Important Note: A PSD must possess a calm temperament and be trained to behave impeccably in public. While I can evaluate and document your mental health need for a service animal, the responsibility for the dog's task training and public access behavior rests on the handler/trainer.
Supervision &
Consulting Services
-
The bridge between graduate school and independent licensure is one of the most transformative phases of your professional life. But you shouldn’t have to cross it alone. If you are a pre-licensed clinician in Arizona or Colorado, I provide board-compliant, deeply collaborative clinical supervision that goes far beyond just checking off boxes. Together, we will navigate complex caseloads, sharpen your therapeutic lens, and build the clinical confidence you need to shape a sustainable, impactful career.
-
Even the most seasoned therapists hit clinical roadblocks. When you are managing heavy trauma loads, intricate OCD presentations, or cases that feel deeply “stuck,” you don’t need a lecturer—you need a trusted, experienced peer. I offer professional clinical consultation for licensed therapists looking to deconstruct complex case dynamics, explore countertransference, and integrate powerful modalities like IFS, EMDR, and ERP. Let’s collaborate to sharpen your clinical lens, protect your energy, and get your clients moving forward again
Clinical Mastery. Legal Precision.
Most evaluators understand therapy; we understand the system. We provide high-stakes documentation for those who cannot afford to have their paperwork questioned.
The Legal Edge: With a background in Law Enforcement and Probation, I provide evaluations that are "bilingual"—meeting both the clinical needs of the client and the rigorous evidentiary standards of lawyers, courts, and immigration officials.
High-Stakes Expertise: From emergency hospital crisis evaluations to expert court testimony, my 10-year foundation is built on delivering definitive assessments in the most complex environments.
Trauma-Informed Rigor: As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Complex Trauma Specialist, I conduct immigration and service animal evaluations with a level of ethical care and clinical depth that ensures every story is told accurately and safely.
Multistate Authority: Providing specialized virtual evaluations across 7 states and professional clinical supervision for the next generation of practitioners in CO and AZ.
Why Access Point Clinical?
