Meet Our Team

Dr. Rolanda Gabriel earned a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling with a concentration in Community Mental Health Counseling, both from Hampton University, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She also pursued post-Master studies in Counseling at UNC-Charlotte and obtained North Carolina licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in the state of North Carolina, and licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. She is the Founder and CEO of two private mental health group practices for over 15 years and has 20 years of counseling experience in the Outpatient, Intensive In-Home, and Residential settings. Her experience includes working with individuals to resolve problems, work through life transitions, and learn to live and experience life more successfully and pleasurable. Her area of special interest is working with adolescents, adults, and families that face a variety of problems ranging from emotional adjustment, school, peer, and family relationships to adults with mood disorders and trauma. In addition, she has also offered psycho-educational groups, which focus on empowerment, self-esteem, anger management, healthy relationships, coping, and stress management, and has over a decade of experience working with clients who suffer from ADHD, mood disorders, behavior disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss, family conflict, sexual abuse and offending, and crisis interventions.

Dr. Gabriel has provided clinical supervision for associate-level professional counselors for ten years and approaches clinical supervision from the aspect of customizing the experience to enhance the licensee's professional development. She values spending time examining professional ethics, conceptualizing clients’ cases, professional behavior, and counseling skills. She has also founded and developed two specialized wellness programs, BeFIT and Elevate Your Wellness.

The executive specialist, Dr. Trenita Crouch holds a doctorate in human services with a focus in leadership & organizational management. Dr. Crouch has more than 25 years of experience in the field of mental & behavioral health. Twenty of those years have been spent supplying organizations with knowledge and direction for tasks including stability, restructuring, expansion, training, and financial management.

Dr. Crouch has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to identifying internal and external issues that threaten business stability and recommending best practices for change management. In addition to developing operational plans with goals and objectives that complement the company's strategic direction, Dr. Crouch's knowledge also extends to analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to develop insights and produce quantifiable results.

Dr. Crouch has a demonstrated history of success in inspiring others to provide seamless, high-quality customer experiences, developing self-assurance, skill development, and an outstanding reputation through collaboration and partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Dr. Crouch was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. A Capella University alumna and a sister of the prestigious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dr. Crouch is eager to join the Be Well Therapy team and contribute to extending the organization's reach both locally and internationally as it continues to offer high-quality services.

Nena Ahmad El Bey Is a National Certified Counselor who completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix and her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Grand Canyon University. Nena is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She also attended Delphi University of Spitritual studies where she became a Certified Spiritual and Meditation Guide Therapist, a Rohan Therapist, and an ordained Minister. Nena works passionately to bring creative components that will allow her to connect with her client’s individual and family needs to restore peace of mind. 7 years of counseling experience across a variety of treatment settings include; private practice, and community based services. Nena serves children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups in the following areas:

Nena is an eclectic therapist who prides herself on implementing holistic approaches to connect with each client and assist throughout the healing journey. A number of modalities are incorporated in her therapeutic style including Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Solution Focused, Reality Based, psycho-education to individuals, energetic cleansing &; balancing, and mindfulness to name a few . A holistic approach is utilized by exploring with and educating clients about how mind, spirit and body are interconnected. Her theory is that when someone is supported and guided to move through life’s challenges, there is a possibility to heal and truly accept, love and celebrate the better version of self they are becoming. In a world with so many traumas, kayos and confusion Nena strives to support and guide her clients to a more positive mental health and wellness experience.

Justina Ankrah is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Justina earned her master’s degrees in Human Development and Learning, and in Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has over twenty-five years of experience working with diverse populations in the human services field providing services for individuals and families in need.

Justina’s professional counseling experience consists of providing services for relief of stress, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health and life challenges. She uses a solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques to assist individuals in identifying their goals for the future and exploring behaviors and circumstances that have supported a pathway toward those goals. Justina’s aim as a counselor is to collaborate with the individual and assist in achieving growth with the goal of lasting emotional and mental wellness.

Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate through the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Alabama. She operates from a strengths-based approach, empowering individuals to develop a stronger sense of well-being. She has recently spent some time providing intensive in-home therapy services to at-risk youth and families. She has experience with providing case management services, crisis intervention, and outpatient therapy services that include individual, group, and family therapy. She also has experience working with underserved communities. She is currently assisting Be Well Therapy, PLLC with implementing the BeCalm fitness program that aims to empower youth through a combination of mental health techniques, exercise, meditation, and yoga. Stephanie is passionate about promoting overall wellness. She likes to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Trauma Informed Care approach to improve behavioral challenges and problems. She enjoys traveling, exercising, sports, outdoor activities, and all things fashion.

Janet Evans, Business Specialist, is a highly skilled billing and coding professional with over two decades of billing and office management experience. Her leadership and management skills are an asset to our office. She plays a critical part in the billing, and is responsible for much of the "behind the scenes" work that allows Be Well Therapy’s therapists to focus on our #1 priority – our clients!

Cierra Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate through the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. She earned her Master's in Social Work from The Catholic University of America. She often utilizes a strengths-based approach that assists clients in identifying personal strengths already working in their lives. Her clinical style is person-centered and highly collaborative, with a large focus on building therapeutic relationships that feel empowering, safe, and supportive.

Cierra is passionate about working with those experiencing challenges with relationships, depression, life transitions, anxiety, stress management, self-worth and self-compassion, work-life balance, creating and maintaining healthy boundaries, and family issues. She is trained in therapeutic approaches that include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Solution-Focused Practice. She is committed to providing clients with comfortability through rapport building while promoting lasting change throughout their healing and wellness journey!

Jada Wright is a two-time graduate of the illustrious Johnson C. Smith University, shortly after graduating Jada received her licensed clinical social worker associate and is diligently working towards becoming fully licensed. Jada has experience working with children six and up, the LGBTQ community, individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and individuals battling substance abuse. Jada is passionate about uplighting and serving under-marginalized communities. Jada uses cognitive behavior therapy, a strengths-based approach, and motivational interviewing skills to assist her clients with their needs and overall improve a client's wellbeing. Jada enjoys building rapport with her clients and becoming social support for individuals and families. Jada looks forward to assisting clients with accomplishing their goals and overcoming their challenges.

Frank Wright has a Bachelors in Psychology from Kean University and a Masters of Social Work from Ramapo College. Frank is originally from New Jersey and worked with children as young as five as well as adults. Frank is proficient in play therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). Frank shows a passion for working with people in his community.