Meet Dr. Tilbe Ambrose
Tilbe Ambrose, Ph.D. is the founder of Afresh Immigration Psychology and a licensed psychologist in California (PSY36072) who specializes in immigration psychological evaluations. She provides comprehensive psychological assessments designed to document the psychological impact of trauma, persecution, abuse, and family separation in immigration cases.
Dr. Ambrose brings extensive experience in psychological assessment and report writing, producing detailed clinical reports that translate psychological findings into clear language for attorneys, immigration officers, and courts.
Her approach combines clinical rigor with compassion and cultural sensitivity, ensuring that evaluations are both thorough and respectful of each individual’s experiences.
Professional Background
Dr. Ambrose maintains two private practices in San Diego, where she provides a range of psychological assessment services in addition to immigration evaluations.
Her work includes conducting psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessments for both children and adults, giving her extensive experience evaluating cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning across diverse populations.
Through this work, she has developed significant expertise in psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluation, skills that are essential when preparing psychological reports for legal contexts.
Research and Expertise in Trauma
Published trauma researcher
Dr. Ambrose has extensive experience researching trauma, its psychological impacts, and methods for evaluating trauma-related conditions. Her work has included research on the assessment of trauma and the detection of malingering in psychological evaluations.
Dr. Ambrose presented her research findings in multiple professional settings and has received awards recognizing her contributions. In addition, she has published a peer-reviewed research article on the assessment of malingering in patients with dissociation and trauma.
Her doctoral dissertation focused on immigration and colorism, reflecting a longstanding interest in how social and cultural experiences shape psychological outcomes.
Experience With Trauma and Minority Populations
Dr. Ambrose has worked extensively with individuals from diverse cultural and minority backgrounds in therapeutic and assessment settings. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals who have experienced trauma, displacement, discrimination, and other complex life stressors. She has also received specialized training from the Center for Deployment Psychology in the assessment and treatment of trauma and PTSD, further strengthening her expertise in trauma-informed evaluation.
Documenting the psychological effects of persecution, violence, or trauma experienced in a home country.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Dr. Ambrose has received expert training in immigration psychological evaluations and conducts evaluations for a range of immigration petitions, including:
Evaluation for victims of serious crimes who have suffered abuse and are cooperating legally.
These evaluations focus on documenting the psychological effects of trauma, persecution, abuse, or potential family separation when relevant to an immigration case. Each evaluation results in a detailed psychological report prepared for use in immigration proceedings.
Assessing consequences a U.S. citizen or permanent resident may face if a family member is removed.
Evaluations for survivors of human trafficking, documenting trauma with clinical expertise and sensitivity.
Clinical assessments for survivors seeking stability through documentation of domestic abuse impact.
Schedule an Evaluation
If you are an immigration attorney seeking an evaluation for a client, or an individual pursuing an immigration petition, you can contact our office to schedule an immigration psychological evaluation.
Our team will respond promptly to coordinate scheduling and answer any questions about the evaluation process.