Conducted in English or Spanish by a bilingual doctoral-level clinician who works directly with clients and their attorneys. Chicago office, and secure video anywhere in Illinois.
Free initial consultation for clients and referring attorneys.
Dr. Tom Naratadam, Psy.D., Ed.S., LCPC, is a bilingual doctoral-level clinician with more than 20 years of experience in psychological assessment, counseling, and school psychology, including more than 15 years conducting immigration psychological evaluations.
He works directly with immigration attorneys and with Spanish- and English-speaking clients throughout the evaluation process.
Each evaluation is written to the legal standard of the filing, and conducted at a pace the client can manage.
Comprehensive reports include relevant history, clinical findings, standardized assessment when appropriate, diagnostic impressions, and a clear clinical opinion.
Information for attorneysExamines the hardship a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent would face, both if the family separates and if they relocate together. The report addresses whether that hardship goes beyond what separation ordinarily causes.
Learn moreDocuments the psychological effects of persecution and flight. It can also explain how trauma may affect memory and the way a person tells their story.
Learn moreDocuments a pattern of battery or extreme cruelty and its psychological impact, including coercive control, isolation and immigration-related threats. VAWA is not limited to women.
Learn moreDescribes the psychological harm linked to the qualifying crime, and its ongoing effect on daily life and relationships.
Learn moreEvaluates survivors of trafficking with care for prolonged control and dependency. Sessions are paced so nothing has to be shared before the client is ready.
Learn moreAddresses exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to qualifying relatives, a higher bar than extreme hardship. Testimony is available when the case requires it.
Learn moreFree, by phone, in English or Spanish.
In the client’s own language, across one or more sessions.
When appropriate, so the evaluation speaks to what the filing requires.
Generally within 7–10 business days.
Hable directamente con el evaluador, en español o inglés. La consulta inicial es gratuita.
Need an evaluation? Speak directly with the evaluator. The first consultation is free.
There is nothing you are supposed to say and nothing you need to avoid saying. There are no right or wrong answers. The goal is to understand your experiences and current functioning as accurately as possible. The most useful thing you can do is answer honestly, including when the honest answer is that you do not remember something or would rather not talk about it yet.
It depends on the case. The interview and any testing may be completed in one session or spread across several, paced to what the client needs. Ask during the free consultation for an estimate for your situation.
Appointments are typically available within a few days. When a filing deadline is close, an expedited timeline may be possible.
Yes. Assessments can be conducted by secure video for clients located anywhere in Illinois, or in person at the Chicago office if you prefer.
Yes. Evaluations are conducted directly by the evaluator in Spanish or English, without an interpreter.
Reports are generally completed within 7–10 business days after the evaluation is finished.
Free initial consultation for clients and referring attorneys. If an evaluation is not the right step, you will hear that first.
