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Emerita Verdejo, LCSW, CCFP

Adults, Children and Families in New York and New Jersey

IMMIGRATION Evaluation Expert

PSYCHOLOGICAL Evaluations IMMIGRATION AND MILITARY CASES

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Where Healing Meets Justice: Mind, Heart & Community

In- Person & Online Services

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Legal Services

    • Immigrants

    • Asylum Seekers

    • Family Members of Immigrants

    • Victims of Domestic Violence

    • Victims of Crimes

    • Immigrants Facing Extreme Hardship

    • Undocumented Immigrants in Deportation Proceedings

    • Immigration Attorneys and Their Clients

    • Conduct psychological evaluation

    • Provide hardship evaluation

    • Complete asylum evaluation

    • Prepare U Visa evaluation

    • Prepare VAWA evaluation

    • Conduct extreme hardship waiver evaluation

    • Write detailed psychological report

    • Collaborate with immigration attorney

    • Offer culturally sensitive evaluation

    • Support immigration case through expert testimony

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We Are Glad you Are Here!

Rooted in a deep commitment to social justice and culturally affirming care, this space was created with intention— to uplift and empower you.

Here, you are supported to heal, grow, and reclaim your life with authenticity, purpose, and the strength that’s already within you.

Why Choose Us?

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Culturally Responsive Care: Your unique story matters. We honor your identity and lived experiences in every step of your journey.

Expertise You Can Trust: With over 16 years of experience in therapy, coaching, and advocacy, we bring a trauma-informed and evidence-based approach to every session.

Holistic Support: From therapy to academic coaching and immigration evaluations, we provide integrated services that meet your needs.

Healing Starts Here
Feel Seen, Heard, and Empowered.
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Sounds Familiar?

  • “I can’t sleep - my mind keeps replaying what happened.”

  • “Trusting others is hard, I am always on guard.”

  • “I worry constantly about my family and what will happen next.”

  • “I miss my home, but I can’t go back -it’s not safe.”

  • “I served my country, but now I feel like I’m fighting a battle in my own mind every day.”

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How We Help

  • We provide culturally sensitive and thorough psychological evaluations to support immigration cases, tailored to meet legal and emotional needs.

    Evaluations Include:

    • VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases.

    • U-Visa and T-Visa applications.

    • Asylum applications.

    • Extreme Hardship Waivers.

    • Psychological Evals for Military personnel include: PTSD, Forensic Evaluations and Mental Health Diagnostic Exams

    Our evaluations are conducted with professionalism and care, helping to strengthen your case while honoring your unique story.

  • Support for Victims of Crime

    We provide trauma-informed therapy and psychological evaluations to support individuals impacted by crime, abuse, or violence.

    Therapy Can Help You:

    • Heal from trauma and rebuild a sense of safety.

    • Develop healthy coping strategies for anxiety and stress.

    • Regain control and resilience.

    Psychological Evaluations for:

    • VAWA cases.

    • U-Visa, T-Visa, and asylum applications.

    • Extreme hardship waivers.

    Compassionate care to support your healing and advocacy journey.

  • Your cultural identity and experiences matter. Our culturally responsive therapy provides a safe, affirming space to address challenges like systemic oppression, identity struggles, or intergenerational dynamics.

    Therapy Can Help You:

    • Navigate cultural stressors and life transitions.

    • Explore identity and heritage with understanding and respect.

    • Build resilience rooted in your unique values and traditions.

    Honoring your identity while supporting your healing and growth.

  • Individual Counseling
    A supportive space to explore overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts, and persistent anxiety caused by trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, or chronic stress. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, counseling helps you develop coping strategies and create meaningful change.

    Therapy Can Help You:

    • Find relief from anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

    • Develop healthy coping strategies for stress and trauma.

    • Strengthen relationships and set guilt-free boundaries.

    • Increase self-awareness and emotional resilience.

    Empower yourself to heal and build a life filled with balance, strength, and purpose.

  • Anxiety and depression can disrupt your daily life with constant worry, racing thoughts, and tension. Our therapy offers evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness to help you manage stress, find relief, and regain control.

    Therapy Can Help You:

    • Reduce persistent worry and overthinking.

    • Develop healthy coping strategies for stress and anxiety.

    • Build confidence and emotional resilience.

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Our Clients Have Said Things Like…

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    "Working with Pathways to Healing has been life-changing. From the moment I walked in, I felt truly listened to and supported. The guidance I’ve received has helped me heal in ways I didn’t think were possible."

    – Therapy Client

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    "The team at Pathways to Healing has helped me find clarity during some of my darkest moments. Their expertise and empathy have been invaluable in helping me move forward with confidence and strength."

    – Therapy Client

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    “I was in desperate need of direction as an administrator. Emerita expertise and compassion was evident in everything we collaborated on. I have her to thank for the policy change at our university. “

    -Coaching Client

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    "As a colleague in the mental health field, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Pathways to Healing. Their commitment to social justice and mental health is evident in every interaction. They take a holistic, client-centered approach that truly makes a difference."

    – Mental Health Professional

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No pressure, no commitment—just a quick phone call to see if we’re a good fit.