Find the practitioner who best suits your needs.
Our Team of Counselors & Therapists
Note about Insurance/Payment: The Well accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna Plans. We accept self-pay clients, as well as self-pay on a sliding scale basis with clients who have need. We want to help you receive the care you need affordably, whether that is with us or another practice/practitioner.
Therapist // Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Khaliyah Stroud, MS, LCMHC
Khaliyah discovered her passion for helping others at just nine years old, and this calling led her to pursue a career in mental health. She specializes in creating a safe and supportive space for individuals, families, and groups to heal, grow, and strengthen their self-worth. She holds a BA in Psychology and Music from Johnson C. Smith University and an MS in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. Currently pursuing an Ed.D in Traumatology at Liberty University, Khaliyah is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based approach to treating trauma and PTSD.
Khaliyah brings years of experience working with children and adolescents, including time spent on an Intensive In-Home Team, and now provides individual, family, and group therapy for clients of all ages. Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, and she is deeply committed to helping each person reach their fullest potential. Outside of therapy, Khaliyah enjoys singing—she has performed in three operas, including Aida and Porgy and Bess—and is also a published poet featured in a collective poetry anthology!
Supervising Therapist // Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Greta R. Martin, MSW, LCSW
As a graduate of NC State University’s Master of Social Work program and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina, Greta’s extensive education, years of experience in the field, and compassionate approaches to care are unmatched. Greta is incredibly relatable and approachable. She is the supervising therapist for The Well’s Master of Social Work interns and their clients.
Greta is also an adjunct professor at Shaw University’s Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Justice studies and enjoys working with students at different levels.
Rabbi Dr. Lisa V. Ehrler, DO, MA
Rabbi Lisa is a Certified North Carolina Fee-Based Pastoral Counselor. She completed her Psychotherapy and Pastoral Counseling Internship at The Well. She is friendly and easy to talk to. She believes strongly in her clients' resilience and works to inspire hope and confidence in them. Lisa feels privileged to support people on their journeys, offering tailored care. She provides counseling for grief and loss, anxiety and depression, life transitions, perinatal mental health, spiritual concerns, relationship issues, and stress management. Lisa believes everyone can benefit from support when facing life's challenges. She holds a BA in Psychology from Hiram College and an MA in Jewish Studies and Education from Gratz College. She was ordained as a Jewish Renewal Rabbi in January 2022 and earned her Master of Pastoral Counseling degree from Regent University in spring 2024.
Lisa is a certified Grief Counselor and Clinical Anxiety Treatment Specialist, so she can offer personalized support and proven strategies to people dealing with loss or anxiety. She is also PSI-certified in Perinatal Mental Health, which helps her provide caring, knowledgeable support to individuals and families during pregnancy and after childbirth. These certifications help her meet a variety of client needs with skill, understanding, and practical healing tools.
With 30 years of experience as an OB-GYN, Lisa understands how physical and mental health are interconnected. She also has a Behavioral Health certification from UMass CIPC, which allows her to support patients' mental health in primary care. If you would like to schedule a consultation or learn more about her counseling services, please get in touch to start your journey toward support and healing.
Pastoral Counselor // Psychotherapist
Somatic Wellness Coach // Social Work Intern // Speaker & Educator
Precious Stepney, MPA, MSW Intern
Passionate about embodied healing, community care, and personal transformation, Precious Stepney (she/her) helps individuals move from burnout to balance through somatic practices, mindfulness, and radical rest. She is the founder of Body Mind Stretch and a social work intern at The Well Mental and Spiritual Center, where she supports trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, and purpose-aligned living.
With over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership and advanced training as a Duke Health & Wellbeing Coach, Precious blends Eastern wellness modalities, somatic movement, and culturally attuned coaching to guide changemakers, caregivers, and emerging leaders—especially those from BIPOC communities—through life’s transitions with clarity and care.
Currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill, Precious integrates her experience as a yoga teacher, iRest Level 2 meditation facilitator, and wellness strategist to empower others toward sustainable healing and soulful growth.
Focus Areas:
• 1:1 & group trauma-sensitive support
• Life transitions & professional reinvention
• Somatic coaching for purpose and clarity
• Equity-rooted wellness for BIPOC and under represented communities
Aster Bililign, BSW, MSW Intern
Aster is a graduate student currently enrolled in the advanced standing social work program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after having received her Bachelors of Social Work at North Carolina State University. Aster is committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care to individuals from a trauma-informed lens. Aster hopes to work with teenagers and adolescents to help them feel heard and empowered while navigating life transitions, grief, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, and family and relationship challenges. Aster is a proud advocate for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodiverse clients, and hopes to create a welcoming environment through holistic approaches to support clients in finding clarity, confidence, and connection.
Social Work Intern
Ryan Eves, MSW Intern
After 20 years in non-profit leadership focused on creating safe spaces for all, Ryan Eves (he/him) is transitioning into the world of mental health services and spiritual direction. Access to quality mental health care is critical, and Ryan is excited to join The Well’s team as a social work intern, where his focus will be on strengthening community partnerships.
Ryan is a Raleigh native and is currently in his final semester at the NC Institute for Spiritual Direction & Formation. He is pursuing his MSW through the University of Kentucky and plans to graduate in May 2027. Ryan lives in Raleigh with his wife and two daughters.
Social Work Intern // Spiritual Director In-Training