Forensic Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration

Friday, August 21, 2026

Online on ZOOM

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST

Description: This webinar provides a basic understanding of the types and requirements of forensic mental health immigration evaluations and general information about immigration court. Therapists may work with clients who are directly or indirectly affected by immigration policy and current enforcement. Cultural considerations for the therapist will be addressed.

Learning Objectives

Objective 1 - Differentiate between forensic and non-forensic evaluation.

Objective 2 - Describe 3 different types of immigration evaluations.

Objective 3 - Name 3 differences between immigration court and other courts.

Objective 4 - State a cultural consideration for clients involved in immigration proceedings.

Presenter

 Dr. Kathy Lanthorn-Cardenas, EdD, CFMHE, LMHC

Lanthorn Counseling & Forensic Evaluation, Inc.

Dr. Lanthorn Cardenas earned her CFMHE credential through NBFE and Dr. Hoffman in 2008. Since then, she has completed over 1400 forensic mental health evaluations, many of them for immigration cases. She also conducts criminal, family court and civil cases performing evaluations in both English and Spanish. She continues to provide counseling services in a private practice setting but most of her time is spent on forensic work.

CE Broker Tracking No. 20-1382591 This event is offered by SMHCA - Approved Continuing Education Provider - CE Broker Provider #: 50-13528. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW and Registered Interns.

Once payment is completed you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom Meeting ID.  TRAINING FEES (members need to be logged in to be able to register at the member rate) Completed Registrations including Payment Guarantees Participation: $15 Member $30 Nonmember $5 Student (with membership) $10 Student Nonmember (no CEUs)