R.E.B. Human Services was founded by Ryan E. Bates, M.Ed, LMHC, with a clear and compassionate mission: to provide high-quality, affordable, and accessible psychological evaluations for immigrants facing the emotional toll of legal proceedings and past trauma. Ryan understands the unique challenges immigrants endure and is committed to offering supportive, trauma-informed care that empowers clients and strengthens their cases.
R.E.B. Human Services is proud to partner with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), serving as a clinical training site for future healthcare professionals. Ryan E. Bates, M.Ed, LMHC, oversees the field experience of clinicians, nurses, and nurse practitioner students, providing mentorship and hands-on guidance in trauma-informed mental health care.
As a preceptor, Ryan E. Bates, M.Ed, LMHC, provides direct supervision to students, offering real-world field experience, motivational feedback, and structured clinical oversight. The training experience at R.E.B. Human Services is enriched by a diverse client population and a wide range of clinical cases, offering students and interns unique, hands-on learning opportunities in a supportive and trauma-informed environment.
The use of electronic information and communication technology to allow remote access to medical care as well as the management of one’s own medical requirements is referred to as “telehealth.”
Individual therapy is a subset of psychotherapy in which a therapist works one-on-one with a single patient to help them go through the process of addressing their own distinct collection of issues.
At R.E.B. Human Services, we provide in-depth psychological evaluations to support individuals seeking political asylum in the United States. These evaluations are often a critical component in asylum cases, helping to document the psychological impact of past persecution, trauma, and ongoing fear of return to one’s home country.
Over 800 clinically sound, culturally sensitive psychological evaluations completed — supporting Asylum, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, and Extreme Hardship Waiver cases with care and expertise.
Trusted by attorneys and clients for delivering impactful, clinically grounded mental health reports that make a difference in immigration outcomes.
Ryan E. Bates is a seasoned psychotherapist, educator, and community advocate with over 22 years of experience in the field of mental health.
When your immigration status is on the line, the right psychological evaluation can change everything.
At R.E.B. Human Services, we deliver clinically grounded, trauma-informed psychological evaluations that stand up in court and speak powerfully to your truth.
Whether you’re applying for Asylum, a U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, or an Extreme Hardship Waiver, our evaluations are trusted by attorneys and recognized by immigration courts across the United States. We serve individuals and families nationwide via secure and confidential telehealth.
Our evaluations are crafted with precision, care, and deep clinical insight. We collaborate directly with your immigration attorney to ensure that each report not only meets legal standards but meaningfully amplifies your voice and lived experience.
Our Mission
We are driven by one clear purpose: to make expert-level mental health evaluations accessible and affordable for individuals facing the emotional weight of immigration proceedings. We understand the pressure and vulnerability many of our clients feel and we’re here to provide strength, clarity, and support through every step of the process.
Licensed for Telehealth Services Across the U.S.
Telehealth refers to the use of secure electronic communication and technology to provide remote access to healthcare services, including mental health evaluations and therapy. At R.E.B. Human Services, telehealth allows us to offer high-quality, trauma-informed psychological evaluations to clients across the United States, regardless of location.
Family & Couples Therapy At R.E.B. Human Services, we recognize that emotional challenges often affect not just individuals, but entire families and relationships. Our Family and Couples Therapy services are designed to help loved ones reconnect, heal, and strengthen their communication during times of stress, trauma, or transition.
At R.E.B. Human Services, we offer individual therapy tailored to support clients through a range of emotional, psychological, and life challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and the stress of immigration-related transitions. Our therapy sessions are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and delivered through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms. We create a safe and confidential space for healing, personal growth, and emotional resilience.
At R.E.B. Human Services, we understand that expert testimony can be a critical component in legal and immigration cases. Ryan E. Bates, our lead clinician, is experienced in providing clear, credible, and professional testimony in court as an expert witness. With over 22 years of clinical and forensic expertise, Ryan brings both deep knowledge and compassionate insight to the courtroom. He clearly explains psychological findings, the impact of trauma, and the clinical basis for his evaluations — helping judges and attorneys understand the human realities behind complex cases.
At R.E.B. Human Services, we specialize in psychological evaluations that support immigration cases with clinical precision, cultural sensitivity, and human compassion. These evaluations are critical tools in helping individuals and families seek protection, legal relief, or the right to remain together in the United States. We provide detailed, trauma-informed assessments for: Asylum VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) U Visa (for victims of qualifying crimes) T Visa (for victims of human trafficking) Extreme Hardship Waivers Cancellation of Removal
R.E.B. Human Services provides trauma-informed psychological evaluations to support individuals applying for a T Visa, a form of immigration relief available to survivors of human trafficking. These evaluations are designed to document the emotional and psychological impact of trafficking, and to help strengthen each client’s petition for protection and legal status in the United States. Our licensed clinicians are trained in complex trauma, PTSD, and culturally responsive assessment. Through a compassionate and confidential telehealth process, we conduct in-depth clinical interviews and apply standardized measures when appropriate.
R.E.B. Human Services offers comprehensive psychological evaluations to support U Visa applications, which are available to individuals who have been victims of certain qualifying crimes and who have cooperated with law enforcement. These evaluations play a critical role in documenting the psychological impact of the crime, including trauma, fear, anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Our reports help demonstrate the emotional harm experienced by the survivor and provide strong clinical evidence to support their application for immigration relief. Each evaluation is conducted by a licensed mental health clinician with expertise in trauma-informed care and forensic reporting.
R.E.B. Human Services provides trauma-informed psychological evaluations in support of VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions. These evaluations are designed to help individuals who have experienced domestic violence from a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, partner, or parent seek immigration relief without relying on their abuser. We understand that survivors of domestic violence face not only physical harm, but also deep emotional and psychological trauma. Our evaluations are conducted with compassion, discretion, and cultural sensitivity to ensure clients feel safe and respected throughout the process.
At R.E.B. Human Services, we provide in-depth psychological evaluations to support individuals seeking political asylum in the United States. These evaluations are often a critical component in asylum cases, helping to document the psychological impact of past persecution, trauma, and ongoing fear of return to one’s home country. Our clinicians are trained in trauma-focused care and have extensive experience working with asylum seekers from diverse cultural and geopolitical backgrounds. We understand that survivors of political violence, torture, religious persecution, or state-sponsored harm may carry invisible wounds — and our role is to help ensure those experiences are clearly and respectfully represented in the legal process.
(I-601 & I-601A Waivers, Cancellation of Removal) R.E.B. Human Services offers detailed, trauma-informed psychological evaluations to support immigration cases involving Extreme Hardship Waivers and Cancellation of Removal. These evaluations are designed to document the emotional, psychological, and medical impact that a deportation or separation would have on a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member. Extreme hardship evaluations are often critical in helping immigration authorities understand how removal would go far beyond the normal consequences of separation. We work with clients and their attorneys to identify and clearly communicate the unique emotional, medical, financial, and psychological factors that would cause disproportionate hardship.
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