With 30 years of experience in social work, I work with attorneys to conduct immigration mental health evaluations.

 
 
 

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

Licensed in clinical social work and certified in forensic social work, I help diverse groups of children, families, and women dealing with child abuse, domestic violence, political unrest, migration, and trauma.

 
 

My evaluations include:

  • • Extreme Hardship Waivers

  • • Asylum Cases

  • • VAWA

  • • U & T Visas

  • • Cancellations of Removal

 

ABOUT DR. MICHELE KELLY

Michele Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana and Mississippi and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama. She graduated from Tulane University School of Social Work and received a Ph.D. in Family and Child Sciences from Louisiana State University. Over the years, Dr. Kelly has conducted numerous immigration forensic evaluations and appeared in various courts as an expert witness. She recently received training from the Immigration Evaluation Training Institute in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Kelly is also certified in Forensic Social Work through the National Organization of Forensic Social Work.

 

We’d be a great fit if, you need an evaluator who is:

  • • impartial and empathic

  • • knowledgeable of the immigration field

  • • skilled at interviewing

  • • works expeditiously

  • • produces objective, compelling reports

 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

“Prior to our marriage, my husband requested asylum in the U.S. It was a time of uncertainty and tremendous anxiety for us. Our concerns were for his safety and that we remain together. I have been there. I understand your client’s situation and how they are feeling. Due to my personal experience, I am uniquely qualified and have chosen to focus my practice on conducting forensic evaluations for immigrants. ”

— Michele Kelly, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

Evaluations are available in person in Metairie, LA or remotely.