English · Português · Español
Your language, your words.
How language works in an evaluation — speaking your own language, interpreters, and documents written abroad.
Which language feels most like home?
Najla evaluates directly in these three. Choose one to see how to prepare.
A different language? The guidance below covers how evaluations work with professional interpreters — select any option to read it.
The next step
When you're ready to talk with a real person.
Najla Sallum, LCSW evaluates in English, Português, and Español at Aurora Counseling Center — in person in Florida or by secure telehealth.
Frequently asked questions
Does an evaluation in my own language change the quality of the report?
The report is written in English for the legal process either way. Being interviewed in the language of your heart usually helps you tell your story more fully — which is exactly what a good evaluation needs.
What about languages other than English, Portuguese, or Spanish?
Najla evaluates directly in those three languages. For other languages, ask any evaluator you are considering how they work with professional interpreters — it is a normal, well-established practice.
My documents are in another language. Is that a problem?
No — it is expected. Bring them as they are and tell the evaluator and your attorney what each document is. Your attorney will advise if any document needs a certified translation for the legal filing itself.
Can a family member interpret for me?
For a formal evaluation, a professional interpreter is strongly preferred. Family members mean well, but the interview touches private and painful topics, and their presence can change what you feel able to say.
Keep preparing
What to Expect
The full journey from first phone call to finished report, plus honest answers to the worries almost everyone has.
OpenQuestions to Ask
A curated question list — credentials, languages, fees, timing — you can trim to your situation and bring anywhere.
OpenReadiness Check
Mark what you already have and get an honest readiness picture — plus a personalized list of what would help next.
OpenThis tool is educational. Results help organize information — they are not legal advice, a diagnosis, or a prediction of any immigration outcome. A licensed immigration attorney can advise you about your legal matter, and the evaluator independently determines the appropriate clinical process.