Assessments

Dr. Teresa Serrano is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience providing mental health services to children, individuals, and families across diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. She is specially trained in conducting immigration evaluations, particularly focusing on Hardship Waiver cases.

With a clinical background rooted in trauma-informed care, Dr. Serrano offers comprehensive psychological assessments that document the emotional, psychological, and relational impact of immigration-related stressors. Her evaluations are detailed, culturally sensitive, and tailored to meet the legal standards required by immigration proceedings.

Dr. Serrano holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Social Work, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, and a Doctorate in Social Work. She has over a decade of experience in outpatient, in-home, and school-based settings. Her specialties include trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, crisis intervention, and family dynamics—areas that are often central to immigration cases.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Serrano has served as a child mediator, parent educator, university instructor, and facilitator for professional development groups. These roles have deepened her ability to assess complex family systems and provide well-rounded, ethically sound evaluations.

Dr. Serrano is committed to supporting immigrants and their families with compassion, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the intersection between mental health and the legal immigration process.