Frances Adomako, Ph.D.

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Professional Biography

Frances Adomako, PhD received her degree in Counseling Psychology from Howard University and a master’s in education from
Teachers College of Columbia University. Frances completed her internship and postdoctoral training at Washington DC VA Medical Center.
She has more than 10 years of clinical experience working with diverse clients with a specialized focus on thetraumatic experiences of marginalized individuals and groups.Frances is currently providing services for individuals and couples.
Dr. Adomako provides comprehensive, high-quality psychological evaluations for both clinical and legal purposes, with a specialized focus on immigration evaluations (self-pay). She partners with attorneys to deliver clear, well-documented reports that are aligned with legal standards and submitted within clinically appropriate timelines. Evaluations are conducted with a strong emphasis on cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and diagnostic accuracy.
Immigration Evaluations Offered (Self-Pay):

Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601 / I-601A)
Asylum Evaluations
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
U-Visa and T-Visa Cases
Each evaluation includes a detailed clinical interview, assessment of psychological functioning, and a comprehensive report tailored to support legal arguments.

Additional Psychological Assessment Services:

ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Learning Disorders
Personality and diagnostic clarification evaluations
Dr. Adomako has extensive experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, and race- and identity-related stress, allowing for nuanced and culturally responsive evaluations.

Insurance (Clinical Assessments Only):
Blue Cross Blue Shield (commercial plans, including HMO; excluding Medicare Advantage), Aetna (commercial and State Health Plan), UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna.
Immigration evaluations are self-pay. 

Certifications and Associations:
Licensed Psychologist

Location(s): Chapel Hill, Telehealth
Insurance(s): Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial, including HMO policies (not including BCBS MedicareAdvantage); AETNA commercial, AETNA State Health Plan, United Health Care, Cigna