Bilingual Therapy, Immigration Psychological Evaluations, and Consulting
Compassionate, evidence-based mental health services and professional consulting by Dr. Xiaofang (Bethanie) Wang Lanterman, PhD, LCMFT, offering bilingual therapy, immigration psychological evaluations, and federal research & program evaluation expertise.
Side By Side Counseling & Consulting LLC provides bilingual (English–Mandarin) psychotherapy, immigration psychological evaluations, and federal research and consulting services. Led by Dr. Xiaofang (Bethanie) Wang Lanterman, PhD, LCMFT, services include trauma-informed therapy, immigration evaluations (VAWA, asylum, hardship, U-visa, T-visa), and federally funded program evaluation, survey research, training and technical assistance (TTA), and data analysis for government and nonprofit partners.
You’re Carrying Too Much Alone
Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally disconnected.
You may be navigating:
- Anxiety, stress, or burnout
- Trauma or painful past experiences
- Cross-cultural adjustment or identity confusion
- Relationship conflict, emotional distance, or challenges in interracial or intercultural relationships
- Parenting challenges or intergenerational tension
- Family pressures, caregiving stress, or academic pressure
- Immigration-related uncertainty
- Difficulty finding a therapist who understands your cultural background
If you’ve been searching for a Mandarin-speaking therapist, a trauma therapist, or a clinician who understands the immigrant experience, you’re in the right place.
Trauma-informed, culturally responsive psychotherapy and immigration psychological evaluations for clients in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Telehealth services are available in these states and to Florida residents under Florida Out-of-State Telehealth Provider registration.
Bilingual Mandarin-English Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist providing evidence-based care, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).
You don’t have to carry everything alone—healing becomes possible with the right support.
Three Ways I Support Your Journey
Whether you need therapeutic support, immigration psychological evaluation, or research expertise, I provide culturally responsive services grounded in evidence and experience.
Individual, Couples & Family Therapy
Compassionate, culturally responsive therapy to help you navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Using evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, Brainspotting-informed therapy, CBT, and attachment-based work, I tailor each session to your goals and lived experience.
In-person services in North Bethesda and College Park, Maryland.
Telehealth available in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Florida (under registered Out-of-State Telehealth Provider status).
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Psychological evaluations conducted for immigration legal matters, including VAWA, Extreme Hardship (I-601 / I-601A), Asylum, U-Visa, and T-Visa.
Immigration evaluations are mental health assessments prepared for legal immigration purposes. They are not therapy services and do not involve ongoing treatment.
Services are available in English and Mandarin Chinese.
In-person services are available at my North Bethesda and College Park, Maryland offices.
Telehealth services are available to clients physically located in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, and to Florida residents under registered Out-of-State Telehealth Provider status.
Research, Program Evaluation & Consulting
Program Evaluation, Training, Coaching & Workshops
Organizational consulting for federal agencies, universities, nonprofits, and international organizations, including program evaluation, survey research, training and technical assistance (TTA), and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with the capacity to offer coaching, workshops, or facilitated learning experiences related to emotional resilience, parenting and cross-cultural family dynamics, relationship and communication skills, and workplace stress and wellness, as appropriate or by request.
Availability: Nationwide & International
Warm. Experienced. Culturally grounded. Evidence-based.
Why work with me
A Rare Bilingual & Bicultural Perspective
Trauma Treatment Expertise
Clinical Depth
Strong Federal & Applied Research Background
Ph.D.-level program evaluator with 9+ years of federal contracting experience supporting U.S. government agencies, research institutions, and nonprofits.
Safe, Inclusive, Evidence-Based
Let’s Get Started
FAQs
Commonly Asked Questions
Who do you work with?
What languages do you offer therapy and immigration psychological evaluation in?
Do you offer in-person and telehealth therapy?
Yes. I offer in-person therapy in Maryland at my North Bethesda and College Park offices. I also provide secure telehealth sessions for clients who are physically located in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
For clients in Florida, telehealth services are available under my registered Florida Out-of-State Telehealth Provider status.
Whether we meet in person or online, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood.
Do you accept insurance?
Do you offer trauma-focused therapy such as EMDR or Brainspotting?
Yes. I am trained in EMDR (EMDRIA-approved basic training), Brainspotting, and other trauma-informed and somatic approaches. Trauma work is always paced carefully and grounded in safety, stabilization, and your readiness.
DO YOU OFFER CONSULTING SERVICES SEPARATE FROM THERAPY?
Yes. Consulting, research, evaluation, training, and technical assistance services are professional services and are not subject to clinical licensure restrictions. These services are available nationwide and internationally.
Have more questions?
Take the First Step
You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. Whether you need therapy, an immigration psychological evaluation, or research support, compassionate and expert help is available now.