Dr. Marissa Vasquez
Welcome! Bienvenidos! I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Monterey County, California, providing specialized virtual services to adults across California and Nevada. I offer personalized, culturally sensitive psychological evaluations in both English and Spanish.
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals find clarity, validation, and the clinical support they need to move forward in life. I specialize in two distinct areas of evaluation:
1. Immigration Psychological Evaluations: Providing objective, compassionate, and culturally informed evaluations to support legal cases (including Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA).
2. Neurodiversity-Affirming ADHD & Autism Assessments: Helping adult women understand their unique brains, uncover answers to lifelong questions, and access the support they deserve.
My clinical approach
I believe it is essential to recognize how a person’s upbringing, cultural background, and life experiences shape their self-view and how they navigate the world. Each individual’s unique experiences inform their perspective, and I approach every evaluation with a deep respect for this diversity, remaining grounded in humility, compassion, and clinical expertise.
Cultural and intersecting identities are central to who we are. Whether I am conducting an assessment for ADHD/Autism or an evaluation for an immigration case, I am dedicated to understanding how these intersecting identities influence your lived experience.
My aim is to foster a collaborative, supportive space where you feel truly seen and understood. By exploring these unique elements of your story, we can work together to provide you with a richer understanding of yourself, your history, and your path forward.
I help my clients uncover the answers they need to embrace their true selves, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for the supportive, nurturing environments they deserve to grow.
Clinical Background and Training
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley in 2013. I then earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University in 2020. As part of my clinical training experiences, I completed an APA-accredited internship within the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas from 2019-2020. My training experiences have included settings in community mental health clinics and correctional facilities.
California PSY #33224
Nevada PY1297
