Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Services
At Rise Counseling and Consultation, we are dedicated to improving mental health and well-being through personalized psychotherapy and psychological assessment services. Our practice specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions, trauma, and immigration-related challenges. With expertise in behavioral health consultation, we provide tailored solutions for legal, employment, and healthcare industry clients. Our evidence-based approach integrates cognitive processing therapy, trauma-informed care, and intersectional frameworks to address diverse client needs.We prioritize cultural competence and inclusivity, serving clients from all backgrounds while offering specialized support for LGBTQIA2+, immigrant, and intercultural communities. Our team combines decades of experience in clinical practice, behavioral health program development, and immigration case assessments to deliver comprehensive, client-centered care.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychological Assessment
Clinical Supervision
Business Consultation
Immigration Case Support
Trauma Therapy
Family Counseling
Couples Therapy
Licensure Preparation
Behavioral Health Strategy
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapy modalities for trauma and life transitions
- Our team provides specialized immigration psychological assessments for legal cases
- 20+ years of behavioral health leadership experience in clinical and administrative roles
- Culturally competent care for LGBTQIA2+, immigrant, and intercultural communities
- California-licensed clinical supervision for mental health professionals
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual, couple, and family therapy addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our evidence-based approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care for clients of all backgrounds. Sessions focus on building coping skills and improving mental wellness through personalized treatment plans.
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive evaluations for immigration cases including extreme hardship, VAWA, U-Visa, and political asylum. Our licensed professionals provide detailed reports within 10-15 business days with expedited options available. Services include multilingual interpreter support for major languages.
Clinical Supervision
Approved clinical supervision for mental health trainees seeking licensure in California. We offer individual and group sessions for ACSW, APCC, and AMFT professionals, including exam preparation and practical skill development for independent practice.
Business Consultation
Behavioral health strategy and program development for healthcare organizations. Our consultation services focus on health equity, social determinants of health, and operational improvements using Six-Sigma methodology to enhance care delivery systems.
Immigration Case Support
Specialized psychological documentation for immigration legal cases. We provide expert testimony and written reports that address mental health impacts in asylum applications and family-based petitions, with a focus on trauma and cultural considerations.
People
Dr. Mary Nickel-Nguy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Mary Nickel-Nguy is a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience in behavioral health. She specializes in trauma therapy, immigration assessments, and behavioral health integration. Her background includes U.S. Peace Corps service and leadership roles in healthcare systems.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you use?
We utilize evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Narrative Therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Optum Health and Cigna, and provide superbills for out-of-network PPO reimbursement. Sliding scale options are also available.
How long does psychological assessment take?
Standard assessments require 10-15 business days after the initial interview, with expedited options available for urgent immigration cases.
What populations do you specialize in?
We specialize in serving LGBTQIA2+, immigrant, and intercultural communities with culturally competent care across all services.
Do you offer clinical supervision?
Yes, we provide California Board-approved clinical supervision for mental health professionals pursuing independent licensure in various disciplines.
