Compassionate Therapy and Specialized Psychological Evaluations for Family Building, Adoption, Immigration, and Life Transitions
Meet Dr. Amy Hecht
Meet Claudia Ribas
Meet Victoria Ferrer, MAS
Our Areas of Practice
Therapy
Family Building Evaluations
Immigration Evaluations
Detailed psychosocial and psychological reports for immigration matters, prepared with cultural sensitivity and timely turnaround.
Adoption Services
Thoughtful adoption-related evaluations and psychotherapy for the emotional issues related to adoption for adoptees, adoptive parents, and first parents, with sensitivity, professionalism, and clinical depth.
A Trusted Clinical Team for Therapy and Evaluations
We are a multidisciplinary team that includes licensed psychologist Amy Hecht, PhD and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Claudia Ribas, LCSW. We specialize in psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families dealing with all of life’s struggles, including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We also provide clinical assessments and psychosocial reports for individuals and families involved in immigration, adoption, third-party reproduction, infertility, and other meaningful life transitions.
Our approach is warm, thoughtful, and clinically rigorous. We are committed to providing services that are thorough, responsive, and tailored to the needs of each client and referring professional.
Immigration Cases
Over 20 years in practice providing evaluations, therapy and psychological reports
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Work with Amy Hecht, PhD and Claudia Ribas, LCSW
Our team brings warmth, professionalism, and careful clinical judgment to every stage of the process.
Amy Hecht, PhD provides psychotherapy and specialized evaluations for individuals, couples, and families. Her work includes therapy, immigration-related support, infertility support, adoption-related evaluations, and family-building consultations and assessments.
Dr. Hecht is a National Register Health Service Provider (#55991) and is licensed in North Carolina (#PP5378), New York (#014934-1), Florida (#PY10042), Colorado (#PSY0005065), Iowa (#135447), California (#34613), and Oregon (#4140). She also holds ASPPB Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) / E.Passport Mobility #4622, which allows her to provide telepsychology services in more than 40 participating states.
Claudia Ribas, LCSW provides psychotherapy and specialized psychosocial evaluations with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and extensive experience working with diverse individuals and families. Her work includes immigration evaluations, therapy, and supportive clinical services in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Whether you are seeking therapy for any of life’s challenges, support related to infertility, preparing for adoption, pursuing a third-party reproduction evaluation, or in need of an immigration assessment, our practice offers thoughtful and responsive care.
Immigration Evaluations with Cultural Sensitivity and Care
We prepare psychosocial and psychological reports for immigration matters with thoroughness, compassion, and attention to detail. Our evaluations are designed to support immigration cases with clarity, professionalism, and a strong understanding of the emotional impact these experiences can have on individuals and families.
Our evaluations may also include the use of verified, statistically reliable psychological testing measures when clinically appropriate. These evidence-based assessment tools help support and strengthen our clinical findings by providing objective data that can be clearly documented within the report. The integration of psychological testing can enhance the credibility and depth of an evaluation, helping create well-supported reports that serve as strong advocacy tools in immigration and court-related matters.
Services are available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, allowing us to support clients from a wide range of backgrounds with cultural sensitivity and ease of communication.
Support for Infertility and the Emotional Challenges of Family Building
Infertility can be emotionally exhausting and deeply personal. We provide psychotherapy and supportive consultation for individuals and couples navigating infertility, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, uncertainty, and the complex emotional impact of the family-building process.
Our work offers space for clients to process grief, stress, disappointment, decision-making, relationship strain, and the ongoing uncertainty that can accompany attempts to build a family. We provide compassionate, thoughtful support grounded in clinical expertise and respect for each person’s experience.
Whether you are at the beginning of this journey or have been navigating it for some time, we are here to support you with care and understanding.
Family Building and Reproductive Evaluations
We provide psychological evaluations and consultations for individuals and families involved in third-party reproduction and family-building journeys. These consultations and evaluations are often required by fertility clinics and are widely considered best practice. Beyond being a requirement, they can also be an important opportunity to slow down, ask thoughtful questions, prepare emotionally, and support informed decision-making for everyone involved.
We work with:
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Intended parents
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Egg donors
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Sperm donors
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Gestational carriers
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Couples and individuals pursuing assisted reproduction
Our role is not simply to complete a requirement. We help take some of the weight off our clients’ shoulders by guiding them through the process with warmth, clarity, and clinical care. Our team offers responsive communication, thoughtful assessments, and high-quality written reports designed to support clients and referring professionals with clarity and care.
Adoption Services and Evaluations
We offer adoption-related evaluations and supportive services for individuals and families navigating the adoption process. We understand that adoption can be both meaningful and emotionally complex, and we provide a professional, compassionate approach that supports clients every step of the way.
We also provide adoption-competent psychotherapy for adoptees, adoptive parents, and first parents across the lifespan. Adoption experiences can raise important questions related to identity, attachment, grief and loss, relationships, trauma, belonging, and life transitions at different developmental stages. Our approach is thoughtful, affirming, and grounded in an understanding of the unique emotional experiences that can arise within adoptive families and for individuals touched by adoption. Whether clients are seeking support during the adoption process or later in life, we offer a safe and supportive space for exploration, healing, and growth.
Our goal is to make the process feel clear, respectful, and well supported while providing clinically sound evaluations that meet the needs of clients, attorneys, agencies, and other professionals involved.
Convenient, Secure Online Therapy Across Multiple States
Research shows that therapy conducted online can produce outcomes comparable to therapy done face-to-face. With secure videoconferencing and other technology-supported tools, clients can work toward meaningful goals and receive support from the comfort and privacy of home.
Whether you travel frequently, care for children, work from home, or do not live near our office location, online therapy can make treatment more accessible and convenient.
Hecht Ribas Group offers secure online sessions through Doxy.me, a HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing platform designed to help maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Dr. Amy Hecht is licensed in multiple states and also holds ASPPB Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) / E.Passport Mobility #4622. This credentialing framework is often referred to as PSYPACT-related mobility and allows psychologists who hold the appropriate ASPPB credentials to provide telepsychology services across participating jurisdictions
Online therapy is easy and convenient. Book a consultation to see whether virtual care is the right fit for you.
What Clients Can Expect
Clients can expect a warm, professional, and individualized experience from the first contact through the completion of therapy or evaluation services. We prioritize:
- Clear communication
- Clinical excellence
- Cultural sensitivity
- Timely responses
- Thoughtful, well-prepared reports
- A supportive and respectful process
We believe that strong clinical work begins with trust, and we are committed to making each client feel heard, respected, and well cared for.
For Attorneys, Agencies, Clinics, and Referring Professionals
We value collaborative relationships with attorneys, agencies, fertility professionals, adoption professionals, and other referral partners. Our team is known for clear communication, thoughtful evaluations, and responsive service. We understand the importance of reliability, clinical quality, and timely turnaround when supporting legal, medical, and family-building matters.
If you are looking for a trusted clinical partner for immigration, adoption, reproductive evaluations, or infertility-related support, we would be glad to connect.
Flexible, Secure, and Multilingual Care
We offer services in English, Portuguese, and Spanish and provide both secure virtual appointments and in-person sessions. Our fully encrypted virtual platform allows us to work with clients in a way that is accessible, convenient, and confidential.
Whether you are seeking therapy or a specialized evaluation, we strive to make the process feel welcoming, efficient, and easy to navigate.
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Whether you are seeking therapy, support related to infertility, an adoption or family-building evaluation, or an immigration report, we are here to help. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about the services that best fit your needs.