PTV offers psychological evaluation, individual and family psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation and follow-up, and psychological affidavits for immigration court. 

Working with Families. PTV works with family members of torture survivors. The overall goal of intervention is to restore a healthy dynamic after the rupture created by persecution, uncertainty, and separation.

Healing Club.  The Healing Clubis an informal gathering of clients, their family, and staff for cultural and recreational activities.  This activity creates a sense of community among and between torture survivors from different countries, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. 

Women’s Support Group.   Nearly half of PTV’s clients are women.  The aim of program is to empower them to recover their inner strengths and hope for the future.

Asylum Readiness Group.  This group provides clients with information about the asylum process, and addresses ways to reduce the stress that accompanies the process.  The goal is to give survivors confidence and optimism about their future.

To refer a client, please call Shoshana Martinez, Case Manager, (213) 747-4944 ext 252. If you are an attorney and would like to refer a client, please download the attorney referral form and fax it to PTV at (213)747-4662.

Journals/Articles

“Psychological evaluation of asylum seekers as a therapeutic process”
Co-written by PTV Clinical Director, Ana Deutsch, MFT