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Expand your clinical skills
IMMIGRATION EVALUATION EXPERT
Simona Badger, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Forensic Social Worker, and educator with over 17 years of experience at the intersection of mental health and the legal system. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Herbert H. Lehman College and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, specializing in Clinical Social Work and Law.
Ms. Badger conducts immigration mental health evaluations for asylum, VAWA, T-Visa, U-Visa, Extreme Hardship, and Cancellation of Removal cases. For over 17 years, I have provided specialized forensic mental health assessments and treatment to children and adults impacted by prolonged trauma, political trauma, and economic hardship, including survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, community violence, and torture.
She has trained hundreds of mental health professionals nationwide and provides expert witness testimony in legal proceedings.
MAKE AN IMPACT
AND CHANGE LIVES
EXPAND YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS
Learn how to conduct evidence-based, forensically sound immigration mental health evaluations from asylum and VAWA to U/T-Visa and hardship cases.
SERVE A VULNERABLE POPULATION
Gain the tools to document trauma, hardship, and psychological impact for immigrant survivors navigating the legal system with clarity, compassion, and cultural responsivity.
BUILD A NEW PRACTICE AREA
Learn how to reach immigration attorneys, take on evaluation referrals, and confidently step into expert witness work.
MY MISSION
As a forensic social worker, therapist and educator, I have always been passionate about providing culturally responsive care and training my fellow mental health professionals how to conduct Immigration Mental Health Evaluations. With everything happening right now, I’ve become even more certain that this is where I’m called to focus my time and energy. I want to help expand the number of clinicians who are equipped to serve immigrant communities with compassion, and cultural humility.
RESOURCES
GET TRAINED AS AN EVALUATOR
Ready to bring your clinical expertise to this meaningful work? Learn how to conduct forensically sound, culturally responsive immigration evaluations and join a growing community of clinicians making a real impact in the legal system.
TRAININGS
COMMUNITY
CONSULTATION
Learn how to conduct forensically sound, culturally responsive immigration mental health evaluations through live, expert-led training. Gain the tools and confidence to serve immigrant survivors and step into this specialized work.
I created this community to build a supportive space where Immigration Mental Health Evaluators can learn, grow, and encourage one another. Whether you're curious about this work or already conducting evaluations, I'd be honored to have you join.
Have questions about becoming an Immigration Mental Health Evaluator? Book a free call to talk through your background, your goals, and whether this path is right for you.
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