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Founder & Lead Evaluator

About Dr. Nicol Igoche

Black Frame is led by Dr. Nicol Igoche, PsyD, LCSW, a Black woman–owned clinician based in Illinois. Our practice provides trauma-informed therapy and remote immigration evaluations, honoring client experiences while maintaining rigorous clinical and legal standards. We partner with individuals, couples, families, attorneys, and organizations to deliver culturally grounded care and court-ready documentation, guided by integrity, precision, and justice.

Trauma-Informed

Culturally Responsive

Licensed in Illinois

Court-Ready Reports

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Our Vision

To become the leading Black woman–owned immigration evaluation practice in Illinois, known for setting the standard in ethical, culturally responsive, and legally sound clinical documentation.

Our Mission

Black Frame Immigration Evaluations, led by Dr. Nicol Igoche, PsyD, LCSW, provides culturally grounded, trauma-informed psychological evaluations for immigration matters in Illinois. Through the lens of Black excellence, we deliver precise, ethical, and legally sound clinical documentation that honors lived experience and supports just outcomes.

Contract & Private Opportunities

Federal Contracts

Immigration evaluations, SSA/disability assessments, program evaluation, and behavioral health consulting.

Private Cash-Pay Clients

Individual, couples, family, and group therapy sessions available on a private-pay basis.

NGO / Nonprofit Partnerships

Trauma support programs, refugee services, and community-based mental health initiatives.

Workshops & Training

Paid presentations for professionals, schools, and community organizations.

Core Values

Honoring culture, upholding justice, and delivering excellence in every evaluation, we are committed to providing culturally grounded, trauma-informed services that empower our clients and ensure the highest standards of legal and clinical integrity.