Welcome to Rising Hope Healing and Helping Hands Organization

Our Services

What we do

Individual and Group Therapy

Find support, healing, and practical coping strategies through personalized individual counseling or supportive group therapy designed to improve emotional well-being and everyday life.

Couples and Family Therapy

Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and resolve conflict with therapy designed to help couples and families create healthier, more connected relationships.

Complex Reoccurring Trauma

Heal from the lasting effects of repeated trauma through compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that helps you regain stability, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Substance Abuse Programs

Recovery from substance use is a journey that requires compassionate support, structured care, and personalized treatment.

Relationships

Build healthier relationships by improving communication, setting boundaries, resolving conflict, and developing stronger emotional connections with the people who matter most.

Anger Management

Learn healthy ways to manage anger, improve emotional control, and develop effective communication skills that lead to stronger relationships and better daily interactions.

DEPRESSION

Depression also puts you at risk for a wide range of other health conditions, including sleep disorders and substance abuse...

BI-POLAR DISORDER

The dramatic changes in mood, from mania to deep depression, typical of bipolar disorder can be exhausting and make normal life...

ADHD

The developmental condition attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins in childhood but can continue to cause problems into ...

CHILD PSYCHIATRY

Children are just as vulnerable to mental health problems as adults and require expert diagnosis and treatment. If you have...

ANXIETY

When feelings of anxiety or fear get out of control, you become a prisoner of your emotions. If you’re avoiding going out or your relationships....

ADULT PSYCHIATRY

Mental health disorders are a growing problem that require expert diagnosis and treatment. If you need adult psychiatry services....

We use Evidence-based Treatment Approach:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Eastern Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Somatic Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy

" Mental Health, The Gateway to a fulfilled life"

wE ALSO ACCEPT INSURANCE

insurance Services

Health Psychology

Depression Treatment

Mental Stability

Personal Development

A Bit About Therapy

Guiding You On the Path of Self-Actualization

According to the American Psychological Association, “Psychologists help people of all ages live happier, healthier and more productive lives.” Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, my patients develop life-changing habits to help them cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide patients with effective tools to help them see the glass half full instead of half empty.

10+

years

of experience

We care about you

Mental Health is very important

You too can make a difference in the life of people. We accept donations as a means to be able to fund treatments and other bills associated with well being of patient

    meet our team

    Our Providers

    Provider

    Carol Shepard

    Carol Shepard, LCSWA, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with several years of experience providing compassionate, client-centered psychotherapy to individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. She specializes in working with high-acuity and high-risk populations and has extensive experience in Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT/CST) services, wellness coaching, crisis counseling, and trauma-informed care.

    Her clinical expertise includes the treatment of anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, emotional dysregulation, and trauma-related conditions. She utilizes an integrative and evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs, incorporating modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Trigger Point Therapy, and Group Therapy.

    Carol is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment where clients can heal, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth and emotional wellness.

    meet our team

    The Building Block

    President

    Dr. Christina Rama

    Director

    Shirley Spain

    Director

    Leah Price

    Director

    Nora Iwunze

    Director

    Dawn Nxasana

    Director

    Chioma Okonkwo

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    “Give me a sound mind and good sleep, and I will wake up happy, healthy, and wise.”

    Dr. Tina Okonkwo