Meet Our Team

Rolanda Gabriel possesses a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), a Master of Arts degree in Community Mental Health Counseling (Hampton University) and is a PhD candidate for Counseling Education and Supervision (Hampton University). She is licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in other states as well. Rolanda has directed private mental health group practices for fourteen years and provided direct mental health therapy services for nineteen years. Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, she enjoys healing, uplifting, and educating her clients with professional counseling and therapeutic services.

Rolanda’s professional experience includes providing counseling and therapy in the Outpatient, Intensive In-home and Residential settings to children, teens, adults, families and couples. She has a gift of understanding the thoughts and feelings of others, allowing others to feel comfortable to talk about difficulties in their life and implementing necessary steps to achieve solutions. She utilizes person-centered, solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques. Her experience includes working with individuals of all ages to resolve problems, work through life transitions, and learn to live and experience life in a more successful and pleasurable way. She has the experience to handle a variety of needs, including, but not limited to: life stressors, family conflict, stress and anger management, mood swings, depression, bipolar, anxiety, and attaining personal goals. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Supervisor in the state of North Carolina and has provided clinical supervision for licensees for nine years.

Latoya is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.

Latoya began her work in the counseling profession at a crisis intervention unit, where she provided short-term behavioral health services to adults undergoing significant emotional or psychiatric distress. Latoya has experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has provided clinical assessments, individual, couples, family, and group counseling, as well as, addiction recovery services which include, Relapse Prevention, Early Intervention and Intensive Outpatient (IOP).

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 Associate. 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 Associate (LCMHCA), currently working towards full clinical licensure. She earned her master’s degrees in Human Development and Learning, and in Counseling both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has over twenty-five years of experience working with diverse population in the human services field providing services for individuals and families in need. Justina’s professional counseling experience consist of providing services for relief of stress, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health and life challenges. Justina 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 a 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.

Dajah Black graduated with a Master's in Social Work from Johnson C. Smith University in 2020 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate shortly after. Dajah has experience working with children 6 and up, women, and families. She is trauma informed and utilizes a cognitive behavior therapy, strengths based approach in which we will focus on how thoughts influence feelings, and behaviors as well as your strengths and self determination to meet your desired goals. Although this is an approach Dajah typically utilizes, she understands the importance of being flexible in meeting the client's needs as she will focus on rapport building to ensure comfortability, transparency, and growth. She looks forward to being a support for you!

Holly McDonald is the Elevate for Wellness Program Director. She possesses an Undergraduate degree in Sociology and Ethnic Studies and a Master's degree in Social Work. Holly's professional counseling experience consists of providing services for depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues,grief and loss, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, military family life supports, career transitions, and hospice. Holly has worked with various populations including children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Holly's worked with individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural populations, including backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identifications. Holly uses psychodynamic counseling, solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques to assist individuals in identifying their goals and work through their challenges.

Shaquesha Campbell has been practicing social work for nearly 6 years with youth, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. As a licensed clinical social work therapist, Shaquesha Campbell has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Person Centered Planning, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing skills. The majority of her practice consists of working with individuals who experience the following: Depression, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar, Substance use, Anxiety, Anger, Panic Attacks, marriage / relationship issues and parenting skills. Mrs. Campbell infuses evidenced based practices with client-centered strategies and techniques to help clients achieve real measurable and lasting change. She works primarily with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, family conflicts and childhood traumas.

Janet Evans, Office Manager, 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. When you arrive at Be Well Therapy, PLLC, you will be greeted with her smiling face, and pleasant attitude. She plays a critical part in the billing, office administration, and scheduling for Be Well Therapy, PLLC. She 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!