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Shahna Duerksen

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Fresno, CA, providing Psychotherapy services through in-person therapy (Fresno, CA) and tele-health throughout California.

I also provide Immigration psychological evaluations 

for individuals and families involved in immigration proceedings throughout California via tele-health and in-person appointments.

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Evaluation Types

  • Asylum Evaluations

  • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Evaluations

  • U Visa Evaluations

  • T Visa Evaluations

  • Extreme Hardship Waiver Evaluations

  • Cancellation of Removal Evaluations



CONTACT to schedule: (for Psychotherapy appts:)
www.Psychologytoday.com. (Shahna Duerksen, Fresno)
headway.co/providers/shahna-duerksen 

Phone: 559-374-9616

Email: Shahna.RedDoor@gmail.com

For Immigration Psychological Evaluations:
Phone: 559-374-9616 
Email: Shahna.RedDoor@gmail.com

​Instagram:
​Instagram @shahnaduerksentherapy
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About/My Approach

Psychological Immigration Evaluation Services

I provide objective, trauma-informed, culturally responsive psychological immigration evaluations for individuals and families involved in immigration proceedings throughout California via telehealth and in-person appointments.

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Evaluation Types

  • Asylum Evaluations

  • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Evaluations

  • U Visa Evaluations

  • T Visa Evaluations

  • Extreme Hardship Waiver Evaluations

  • Cancellation of Removal Evaluations

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Populations Served

  • Immigrants (all ages, all genders) seeking humanitarian or family-based immigration relief

  • Survivors of trauma, abuse, violence, and persecution

  • Individuals and families experiencing hardship due to immigration-related separation

  • Culturally diverse populations

  • Clients requiring interpreter support

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Evaluation Process

Each evaluation includes:

  • Two comprehensive clinical interviews

  • Detailed psychosocial history

  • Trauma history assessment

  • Mental health symptom assessment

  • Standardized psychological measures

  • DSM-5-TR diagnostic formulation when clinically appropriate

  • Comprehensive written report prepared for immigration proceedings

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Areas of Assessment

  • Trauma-related symptoms

  • Psychological impact of persecution, abuse, or victimization

  • Emotional and mental health functioning

  • Family and relational functioning

  • Parenting functioning

  • Occupational and educational functioning

  • Impact of family separation

  • Extreme hardship considerations

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Professional Approach

I provide evaluations that are:

  • Objective and evidence-based

  • Trauma-informed

  • Culturally responsive

  • Clinically rigorous

  • Legally relevant and psycho-legally informed

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My extensive background in psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, clinical interviewing, and diagnostic assessment allows me to identify complex psychological factors and clearly communicate findings in a manner that supports immigration attorneys and adjudicators.

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Additional Services

  • Telehealth and in-person appointments

  • Interpreter support available

  • Expedited turnaround options

  • Sliding scale availability (when applicable)

  • Payment plans available (when applicable)

  • Pro bono consideration in select circumstances

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Immigration Psychological Evaluation Fee's (The Investment)

  • $1200.00 Psychological Immigration Evaluation: 2-4 week turnaround

  • Need it sooner? Expedited evaluations are available:  

  •       - Within 7 days: $500.00 plus $1200 

  •       - Within 5 days: $700.00 plus $1200

  • Compassion is at the heart of this work. Ask me about sliding scale and payment plan options—because your story matters.

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​​Contact For Immigration Psychological Evaluations:

Phone: 559-374-9616 Email: Shahna.RedDoor@gmail.com​

Psychotherapy Services

I provide psychotherapy exclusively for women ages 18 and older who are seeking support, healing, personal growth, and greater self-understanding. My approach is warm, collaborative, client-centered, and tailored to each client's unique needs.

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Populations Served in Psychotherapy:

  • Women (18+)

  • Adoptive mothers

  • Women experiencing betrayal trauma related to infidelity or a partner's sexual addictive behaviors

  • Women navigating life transitions and personal growth

  • Mental health professionals and therapists seeking therapy for themselves

  • Graduate-level clinicians and therapists-in-training​

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Areas of Focus in Psychotherapy:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Stress and overwhelm

  • Relationship distress

  • Women's issues

  • Self-development and identity exploration

  • Adult ADHD symptoms, screening, and referral recommendations

  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion

  • Betrayal trauma

  • Adoptive parenting challenges

  • Boundaries and self-care

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Therapy for Therapists

I offer a supportive and confidential space specifically for mental health professionals. I understand the unique demands of the profession and help therapists address:

  • Burnout

  • Compassion fatigue

  • Vicarious trauma

  • Emotional fatigue

  • Imposter syndrome

  • Boundary challenges

  • Self-care and professional sustainability

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Therapeutic Approach

My work integrates:

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Strengths-Based Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

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Clients often describe my therapeutic style as warm, welcoming, relatable, validating, and encouraging. I utilize humor, compassion, and gentle accountability to help clients move from insight to meaningful action and lasting change.

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FEE'S: (The Investment)

Invest in your mental and emotional well-being today!

​Psychotherapy fee's: 

  • Some insurances accepted, check with me to see if your specific insurance is in network.

  • Private pay: $175.00 per session

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CONTACT to schedule: (for Psychotherapy appointments:)

www.Psychologytoday.com

headway.co/providers/shahna-duerksen

Email: Shahna.RedDoor@gmail.com

Phone: 559-374-9616

 

Instagram:​Instagram @shahnaduerksentherapy ​

Contact/Fees

CONTACT ME to schedule:

Shahna Duerksen, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #140986
Phone: 559-374-9616

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Psychotherapy appointments:

www.Psychologytoday.com (Shahna Duerksen, Fresno)

headway.co/providers/shahna-duerksen 

 

Immigration Psychological Evaluations:

Phone: 559-374-9616

Email: Shahna.RedDoor@gmail.com​

 

Instagram:​ Instagram @shahnaduerksentherapy ​

 FEE'S: (The Investment)

​Psychotherapy Fee's: 

  • Some insurances accepted, check with me to see if your specific insurance is in network.

  • Private pay: $175.00 per session

​

Immigration Psychological Evaluation Fee's:

  • $1200.00 Psychological Immigration Evaluation: 2-4 week turnaround

  • Need it sooner? Expedited evaluations are available:  

  •       - Within 7 days: $500.00 plus $1200 = $1700 total

  •       - Within 5 days: $700.00 plus $1200 = $1900 total

  • Compassion is at the heart of this work. Ask me about sliding scale and payment plan options—because your story matters.

 

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Shahna Duerksen, M.A., LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #140986

Phone: 559-374-9616

Email: Shahna.RedDoor@gmail.com

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