Mission & Practice
Via Psychology is dedicated to providing comprehensive, culturally sensitive psychological evaluations that support immigration and hardship cases. Each assessment is approached with empathy and cultural competence, ensuring that every client's unique story is accurately communicated.
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Via Psychology specializes in asylum, VAWA matters, U visas, and hardship waivers. With extensive experience in these areas, Via Psychology helps clients share their stories in an authentic and thorough manner, offering expert guidance throughout the evaluation process and drafting reports that meet the nuanced legal requirements of immigration cases.
Culturally Sensitive Approach
Via Psychology combines bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural expertise, ensuring a deep understanding of clients’ cultural backgrounds. This culturally competent approach leads to evaluations that are empathetic, accurate, and truly reflective of each client’s unique experiences.
WHY CHOOSE
VIA PSYCHOLOGY
Expertise in Immigration Cases
With extensive experience in conducting psychological evaluations for asylum, VAWA matters, U visas, and hardship waivers, Via Psychology provides highly relevant and compelling reports that meet the specific legal standards and requirements of these cases.
Comprehensive Evaluations
Via Psychology fosters trust with clients, creating a comfortable space where they can share their stories openly. This leads to richer, more comprehensive evaluations, which ultimately enhance the credibility and effectiveness of the assessment in legal proceedings.
WHO IS DR. VARGAS
Angela P. Vargas, Ph.D.
FOUNDER & LEAD PSYCHOLOGIST
"As a Latina psychologist, I deeply understand the complexities and challenges that come with immigration. My commitment is to provide culturally sensitive, compassionate, and thorough psychological evaluations that not only meet legal requirements but also honor the emotional and psychological experiences of individuals navigating the immigration process. Through my work, I strive to offer a supportive and empathetic space where my clients feel heard, respected, and understood—helping them move forward with confidence and dignity in their journey."
Angela P. Vargas, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist in the states of New Jersey and New York. She earned her Master's in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University. In addition to leading Via Psychology, Dr. Vargas is also the Clinical Liaison for the Mental Health Counseling MA program at Fordham University and Outreach/Program Coordinator for Clinical Mental Health Services (CCMH) in the Bronx Community. She has been on the Latino Mental Health Association of NJ (LMHANJ) Executive Board since 2016 and has held different positions throughout her tenure, including President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Program Coordinator.
Dr. Vargas is fluent in Spanish and has experience conducting all clinical services, therapy, assessment, and supervision, with Spanish-speaking clients. She has extensive education, training, and experience in the field of mental health across the lifespan, with communities of diverse backgrounds and resources, and in varied settings, including public hospitals and community mental health centers. Specialty areas include treatment of mood disorders and trauma via individual, group, and family therapies, as well as psychological assessment (cognitive, academic, forensic, immigration, and personality) and comprehensive evaluations. Dr. Vargas particularly enjoys working with adolescents and individuals navigating major life transitions and issues surrounding identity (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation).