ABOUT MindWorks PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
ABOUT US
We provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive Immigration Psychological Evaluations for individuals and families across California, Nevada, and PSYPACT-authorized states.
MindWorks Psychological Services is grounded in compassion, clinical excellence, and deep respect for the diverse experiences of immigrants navigating the U.S. legal system.
Our practice specializes exclusively in immigration psychological evaluations, allowing us to maintain the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy, clinical clarity, and legal relevance in every report.
Our mission is to support clients with empathy and professionalism while delivering thorough, objective assessments that meet the expectations of immigration attorneys, USCIS, and immigration courts.
DR. MARY LOU ANCHETA
PSYPACT • Nevada • Las Vegas
Dr. Mary Lou Ancheta is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Immigration Psychological Evaluations. She brings extensive experience in trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, cross-cultural mental health, hardship-related distress, and family-based immigration stressors.
Dr. Ancheta provides:
Telehealth immigration psychological evaluations through PSYPACT
In-person evaluations in Las Vegas, Henderson, and surrounding Nevada communities
Clinically rigorous, legally defensible immigration report
A warm, supportive, trauma-informed evaluation experience
Her approach balances empathy with clinical precision. She understands the emotional weight of immigration cases and is committed to helping clients feel safe, respected, and understood while gathering the information necessary for a comprehensive psychological assessment.
Dr. Ancheta has conducted evaluations across all major immigration case types, including VAWA, Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601 / I-601A), U-Visa, T-Visa, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, and N-648 Disability Exceptions.
Her reports integrate culturally informed interviewing, evidence-based assessment tools, and clear, defensible clinical reasoning tailored to the specific immigration benefit requested.
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
MS in Clinical Psychology
American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University
BA in General Psychology
San Jose State University
Immigration Evaluation Training Center
Specialized training in Immigration Psychological Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
CREDENTIALS AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (NV, IA)
PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology
(Mobility #19644)Extensive experience conducting psychological assessments
Specialized training in trauma, PTSD, and cross-cultural mental health
Expertise in Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Collaborates with immigration attorneys nationwide
ALEXUS HIGA, LCSW
Alexus specializes in evaluations for:
VAWA
U-Visa & T-Visa
Extreme Hardship Waivers
Asylum
Family-based immigration cases
Alexus Higa, LCSW, provides Immigration Psychological Evaluations exclusively for California clients. She offers extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, domestic violence, persecution, and complex family hardship. Her work is grounded in cultural humility, emotional safety, and trauma-informed care.
Her work is grounded in cultural humility, emotional safety, and trauma-informed care. She collaborates closely with immigration attorneys throughout California to ensure each evaluation aligns with case requirements and provides clear, clinically supported documentation for legal review.
Master of Social Work
University of Southern California
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Social Work
California State University, Sacramento
Immigration Evaluation Training Center
Specialized training in Immigration Psychological Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
OUR APPROACH
Our practice integrates:
Trauma-informed interviewing
Culturally responsive assessment
Evidence-based psychological screening
Clear diagnostic impressions
Functional impairment analysis
Case-specific clinical reasoning
Collaboration with immigration attorneys (with client consent)
We recognize that sharing painful or private experiences can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can share their story at their own pace.
Our mission is to provide evaluations that are:
Compassionate — honoring each client’s emotional experience
Culturally aware — recognizing diverse backgrounds, identities, and histories
Clinically strong — grounded in psychological science
Legally relevant — aligned with immigration case requirements
Accessible — offered through telehealth or in-person services
OUR MISSION
WHERE WE PROVIDE EVALUATIONS
We are committed to helping clients feel empowered, supported, and validated throughout their immigration process.
Telehealth evaluations through PSYPACT-authorized states
California immigration psychological evaluations (telehealth)
Nevada & Las Vegas — in-person and virtual evaluations
Ready to Begin?
We welcome you to reach out with any questions or to schedule your immigration psychological evaluation.
