I believe that immigrants and their families deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
Hi, I'm Daisy (she/her), and I believe immigrants deserve to be treated with dignity and respect because I grew up in a Mexican-immigrant home. Growing up I often felt uncomfortable interacting with professionals. My family and I would be quickly judged for speaking Spanish or for our particular struggles. I remember feeling the most comfortable with professionals who were respectful and spoke our language.
Because of where I come from and the 10+ years of clinical experience I have working with immigrant families and their trauma and grief, I am exceptionally qualified to conduct psychological evaluations for immigration cases. I will document the psychological aspects of your case professionally and objectively. I will coordinate with your immigration attorney to ensure that your written report is providing valuable information to the courts.
I conduct clinical evaluations for:
Extreme Hardship Waivers and Cancellation of Removal
For immigrants worrying about the impact deportation may have on their qualifying relatives.
For those fleeing persecution in their country of origin.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Cases
For victims of domestic violence.
For victims of human trafficking.
For victims of a serious crime.
When I'm not seeing clients, you can find me spending time with my family or biking around town. I value simple living, so I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and organizing our home. I enjoy baking, editing down our possessions, and spending quality time with friends. I also love thrifting!
I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal in my mid-twenties and absolutely loved my service! My Wolof and French are rusty now, but I have a very special place in my heart for West Africa.
Credentials and Certificates
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Minor in International Migration Studies, University of California, San Diego, 2007
Master of Social Work, University of Denver- Graduate School of Social Work, 2015
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), CO License CSW.09925253
National Association of Social Workers, Member
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Senegal, West Africa, United States Peace Corps
Pathfinders Community Provider, Comprehensive Grief Care, Judi’s House
Certificate in Comprehensive Immigration Evaluations, Immigration Evaluation Institute
Certificate in Social Work with Latinos/as, University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
Master of Social Work Concentration: Children and Adolescents, Risks and Healthy Development, University of Denver
Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Basic Training, Maiberger Institute
Certificate in Complex PTSD EMDR Protocol, Advanced Training Maiberger Institute
Certificate in Remote EMDR Grief Protocol, Advanced Training, Maiberger Institute