Aspire Mental Health Counseling is a mental health clinic located in Bismarck, ND. Owned and operated by Christina Striegel, LCSW and Jenny Perezchica, LPCC.  Aspire provides quality outpatient mental health therapy for individuals ages 16+ and couples. In-person and telehealth options are available within the state of North Dakota. 


ChRISTINA striegel, MSW, LCSW

Christina is a North Dakota native who received her Masters in Social Work from the University of North Dakota.  She is experienced in working with individuals 18+ and couples. 

She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), sex therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and ego state interventions. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice and utilizes a strengths-based and person centered approach to help those she works with to  achieve their goals. 

She has experience working with those struggling with stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other emotional difficulties.

Jenny Perezchica, MS, LPCC

Jenny is a Wyoming native who came to North Dakota in 2012. Jenny has a history of working with individuals and families struggling with homelessness and addictions prior to earning her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mary. She is experienced working with individuals 16+ and couples. 

Jenny is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). Jenny also utilizes Reality therapy and Solution-Focused Brief therapy to assist those she works with to achieve their highest quality of life. 

Jenny has experience working with those struggling with major life transitions, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, substance abuse, and family and relationship issues.

Insurance

Jenny and Christina accept the following insurances:

BCBS, Sanford, Medicaid and Medicaid Expansion, Medicare, United, Optum, Medica, and Private Pay

Scheduling/Client Portal

If you are new to the clinic and are interested in scheduling, please, reach out by phone or email to schedule your first appointment. 

Please be advised the client portal is not for emergency situations. If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 

Contact Us

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm

Location: 120 N 3rd Street Suite 250, Bismarck, ND*

Phone: 701-353-5560

Fax: 701-299-9100

Emails: jennyp@aspirementalhealthnd.com or 

cstriegel@aspirementalhealthnd.com 

*90 minute street parking is available outside of our office. Additional, paid parking is available directly across the street in the Third and Main parking ramp. 

Aspire Mental Health Counseling, PLLC

120 N 3rd Street Suite 250, Bismarck, ND

701-353-5560