PsychEval is a team of highly dedicated and experienced professionals offering quality evaluations that are based on each individual's needs.

A 2021 study published by Physicians for Human Rights found that of those who submitted forensic evaluations, “81.6% of applicants for various forms of immigration relief were granted relief, as compared to the national asylum grant rate of 42.4%.”

About Us

What is a Psychological Evaluation?

Psychological evaluations can help increase a client’s self-awareness, assist in gaining resources, or confirm clinical impressions. Evaluations are based on your individual needs.

Our team offers high-quality evaluations in English, Farsi, Armenian, Spanish, and other languages with certified interpreters. We provide timely reports and collaborate with many attorneys and immigration organizations.

Services

Medical Certification of Disability (N-648)

For clients seeking an exception to the testing requirements for naturalization due to physical or developmental disability or mental impairment.

Asylum (I-589)

For clients who have been persecuted or fear of future persecution in their country of origin.

Hardship / Cancellation of Removal (EOIR-42B)

Evaluations focus on hardship to family members who are US citizens or legal residents. For clients who are in the deportation proceedings seeking relief from the immigration court.

T Visa (I-914)

For clients who have been victims of human trafficking and have cooperated with the legal investigation.

U Visa (I-918)

For clients who have been victims of a qualifying crime within the United States and cooperated with the legal investigation.

VAWA (I-360)

For clients (all genders) who have suffered substantial harm and/or abuse commited by US citizens or long term resident (LTR) spouse. Disability/ Social Security/ PI

Disability

For clients seeking privately-funded long-term disability benefits due to psychological or cognitive impairments.

Social Security

For clients seeking SSI benefits based on psychological disorders, learning disabilities, or cognitive impairment.

Personal injury

For clients psychologically or cognitively impacted by injury or trauma that require impartial evaluations. Fitness for Duty (FFD)

Fitness for Duty (FFD)

For clients required by an employer to undergo an evaluation to determine if they can safely do a job or task. Other

Bariatric Surgery

For clients in the preparation phase of bariatric surgery to enable treatment for any mental conditions to improve outcomes post-surgery.

Mitigation of Sentencing

For clients in the legal system that may have had mitigating circumstances during the crime (e.g., developmental delay, psychological difficulties).

Dr. Bahareh Talei

Dr. Bahareh Talei received her Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Throughout her career, Dr. Talei has been actively engaged in the assessment of a diverse population and training of other professionals. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and has a private practice. In addition, Dr. Talei has a nonprofit mental health agency that provides low-fee mental health services in the community.

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Partner Testimonials

"Our 15 years plus relationship is second to none. I'm so grateful for the guidance and support Dr. Talei provided me."

"Over the past year, I have worked with Dr. Talei and have been impressed with her drive. She has taken a process that was so convoluted and made it seamless."

"We were so impressed by Dr. Talei professionalism and caring attitude. She was really great with our whole family."

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