If you or your teen is in crisis, call or text 988, or text HOME to 741741.

(919) 335-5053

Meet our team.

The clinicians and staff responsible for assessment, treatment, and support at Joshua Tree Health.

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Leadership

The people building the program.

Gabriela Forter

Founder & CEO

Leadership

Clinical team

The clinicians your teen may work with.

Our clinical team focuses on adolescent behavioral health. Admissions can walk you through who will be part of your teen’s assessment and care.

Beth Bertram

Licensed Therapist

IOP Clinical Lead

Caitlyn Dowdy

Licensed Therapist

Clinical Director

Grace Beasley

Licensed Therapist

Primary Therapist

Alayna West

Licensed Therapist

Primary Therapist

Ask who will be part of your teen’s care.

Admissions can explain who handles assessment, therapy, family communication, and treatment planning.