Comprehensive Immigration Psychological Evaluations You Can Trust

Compassionate, trauma-informed psychological evaluations for individuals and families navigating the immigration process.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) • PSYPACT Authorized Provider • Trauma-Informed Care • Interpreter Services Available

Clinically Rigorous. Attorney-Trusted.

A Safe Space to Share Your Story

MindWorks Psychological Services specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults, children, and families involved in the immigration process. Our trauma-informed psychological evaluations are clinically rigorous, culturally responsive, and tailored to meet the professional and legal standards required by immigration attorneys, USCIS, and immigration courts.

Hello!
I'm Dr. Mary Lou Ancheta

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive psychological evaluations for individuals and families navigating the immigration process. I understand that sharing your story can be difficult, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and respected. Every evaluation is conducted with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality psychological evaluation services that accurately reflect each individual's experiences.

why clients choose

Our evaluations are comprehensive, objective, and grounded in psychological research to support immigration petitions and court proceedings.

Clear, Legal 
Defensible Reports

We provide a safe, respectful environment for clients sharing complex and sensitive life experiences.

Trauma- Informed & Compassionate Care

We serve clients across PSYPACT states via telehealth, provide California Immigration Psychological Evaluations, and in-person services are available in the San Antonio area and by appointment in Las Vegas, Nevada.

California, Nevada, Texas & PSYPACT Coverage

Standard and expedited evaluations are available to meet attorney and court deadlines.

Fast Turnaround 
Options
who we serve
Supporting Individuals and Families Through the Immigration Process

You may be applying for asylum, seeking protection under VAWA, pursuing a U-Visa, or trying to keep your family together through a hardship waiver. The immigration process can be overwhelming, especially when it requires revisiting traumatic or deeply personal experiences. We work with adults, children, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds who need compassionate psychological evaluations and professional documentation to support their immigration cases.

Professional. Compassionate. Thorough.

MindWorks Psychological Services specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations for immigration and family-building matters.

Our trauma-informed psychological evaluations are culturally responsive, evidence-based, and tailored to each client's circumstances. Every evaluation is conducted with professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to producing high-quality reports that clients, attorneys, agencies, and fertility clinics can trust.

WHAT SETS US APART

✓ Trauma-informed approach

✓ Culturally responsive care

✓ Adult, child, and family evaluations

✓ Secure telehealth appointments available

✓ Interpreter services available

✓ Standard and expedited report options

✓ Collaboration with attorneys and other professionals when appropriate

✓ Licensed across multiple states through PSYPACT

Trusted By Clients, Families, and Attorneys

"From the outset, she created a safe, respectful, and professional environment where I felt heard and understood. Her evaluation was thorough, well-structured, and conducted with both sensitivity and precision."

— Former Evaluation Client
Trusted By Clients, Families, and Attorneys

"The process was very structured and thorough without feeling rushed or invalidating. She was professional, attentive, and able to accurately capture my story. I highly recommend her, especially if you’re on a tight deadline."

— Former Evaluation Client
Trusted By Clients, Families, and Attorneys

“She is exceptional, professional, and very knowledgeable in her field. She took the time to listen carefully, understand every concern, and prepared a well-organized report with great attention to detail. I highly recommend her services.”

— Former Evaluation Client
Trusted By Clients, Families, and Attorneys

“We were pleased with the level of professionalism and promptness in responses to our emails. Her availability to accommodate our needs, including conflicting schedules, time zone differences, and clients in detention centers, was exceptional. I highly recommend her.”

— Attorney / Legal Professional
Serving Clients Across Multiple States

Based in Texas and serving clients throughout Texas, California, Nevada, Iowa, and participating PSYPACT states through secure telehealth appointments.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Schedule your consultation to learn how a comprehensive psychological evaluation can support your immigration case, family-building journey, or veteran mental health claim.