Inclusive Care Services

About the Program

Inclusive Care Services at Pillars of Wellness provides culturally responsive, affirming mental health care for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our program is built on the belief that every person deserves therapy that honors their full identity—including their culture, language, immigration experience, sexual orientation, gender identity, and lived experiences.

Our clinicians are trained in multiculturalism, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based approaches to ensure that each client feels genuinely seen, respected, and supported. We also offer specialized Immigration Mental Health Evaluations for individuals navigating immigration cases.

Who Our Clinicians Are Already Serving

91% of clients bring up race, ethnicity, or culture as an important part of their therapeutic journey

87% of clinicians serve clients in the LGBTQIA2S+ community

70% of clinicians work with multilingual clients

52% of clinicians serve clients affected in some way by immigration

Based on an internal survey of 23 Pillars of Wellness therapists.

What You Can Expect

Inclusive Care Services provides affirming, culturally responsive support tailored to each client's unique identity and lived experience.

Each session may include:

• Psychoeducation on the mental health impacts of diverse backgrounds
• Coping tools tailored to cultural context
• Guided open discussion in a validating, affirming space
• Multicultural approaches to therapy
• Trauma-informed care throughout

All care is delivered in a culturally inclusive, trauma-informed, judgment-free environment.

Meet Our Clinicians

Lead Clinician: Alexa Zapata, LSW, MSW

LGBTQ+ Services Specialist: Jennifer Jones, LMHC

Immigration Services Specialist: Sarah Rodriguez-Helm, LSW

LGBTQ+ Youth Services Specialist: Kara VanHimbergen, LMHC-A

Our clinicians are licensed, trauma-informed, and trained in multiculturalism, CBT, DBT, mindfulness approaches, and more. Each clinician brings lived experience and specialized expertise to provide care that is truly affirming and culturally responsive.

Pillars of Wellness is a community-based mental health organization providing therapy, education, and specialty programs across Indiana and surrounding regions.

Applicant Information

Interested in joining our team?

Pillars of Wellness is growing a team of clinicians passionate about supporting the Latinx community and diverse populations.

We offer:

• Flexible schedule with work-from-home opportunities
• Clinical supervision and professional development
• Career and organizational growth opportunities

Current opportunities:

• Immigration Services Specialist

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Immigration Mental Health Evaluations

What is an Immigration Mental Health Evaluation?

An immigration mental health evaluation is a specialized forensic clinical assessment conducted by licensed mental health professionals to document an individual's psychological state for immigration cases. These evaluations consist of clinical interviews and assessments, resulting in a detailed report for legal proceedings.

What Makes Us Different?

Our Inclusive Care Services program includes an Immigration Services Specialist and bilingual clinicians trained in culturally sensitive approaches. We provide detailed reports (10-20 pages) and work alongside you and your attorney throughout the entire process to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Types of Evaluations We Provide:

• Hardship Evaluations (I-601): Document extreme hardship to U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• U-Visa: For victims of certain crimes who suffered mental/physical abuse
• VAWA (Violence Against Women Act): For victims of domestic violence (not solely for women)
• Political Asylum: For individuals fearing persecution in their country of origin
• T-Visa: For victims of severe human trafficking

Investment & Process:

All evaluations require a minimum of 10 clinician hours. Estimated cost: $1,500-$2,000+ depending on complexity. Research shows immigration cases with mental health evaluations have double the chance of approval.

5-Step Process:

Step 1: Get Started - Call 219-323-3311 or click Get Started Step 2: Schedule Meetings - Virtual sessions, max 2 hours each Step 3: Report Writing - Clinician drafts detailed report Step 4: Draft Review - Attorney provides feedback Step 5: Final Report - Delivered after full payment

Contact our Immigration Services Specialist: Alexa Zapata: azapata@pillarsinspires.com

Even after your evaluation is completed, ongoing mental health services can be provided as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Immigration Mental Health Evaluation? An Immigration Mental Health Evaluation is a clinical assessment conducted by a licensed mental health professional to support immigration cases. These evaluations document the psychological impact of trauma, persecution, or other experiences relevant to an individual's immigration proceedings.

Do you offer services in languages other than English? Yes. Several of our clinicians are multilingual and can provide services in languages other than English. Please contact us to discuss your specific language needs.

Is this program only for the LGBTQIA2S+ community? No. Inclusive Care Services supports individuals from a wide range of backgrounds including those navigating immigration, cultural identity, race and ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomic challenges.

Are services available in person or virtually? We offer virtual, in-person, and hybrid options to best meet each client's needs and circumstances.

Can youth access these services? Yes. We have clinicians who specialize in supporting youth who are questioning their sexual identity and orientation, as well as young people navigating cultural and immigration-related challenges.

How do I get started? Click the "Get Started Today" button on this page or contact us directly at 219-323-3311 or info@pillarsinspires.com .