Leadership & Clinical Excellence

Guided by Purpose. Grounded in Clinical Excellence. Committed to Every Individual We Serve.

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Kelechi Ezeadi

LCSW, MS

Founder, Executive & Clinical Director

Clinical Psychotherapist • Organizational Leadership • Behavioral Health Services

Kelechi Ezeadi, LCSW, MSW, MS

Founder, Executive Director & Clinical Psychotherapist

Kelechi O. Ezeadi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, professor, organizational leader, and doctoral candidate with more than two decades of experience in behavioral health, child welfare, criminal justice, geriatric mental health, family services, and higher education.

As Founder and Executive Director of Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group, Kelechi provides structured, trauma-informed psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. His work combines evidence-based clinical care with a strong understanding of the systems, institutions, relationships, and life experiences that shape emotional well-being.

Kelechi also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at Seton Hall University. His teaching emphasizes ethical practice, cultural humility, professional identity, systems thinking, clinical reasoning, and the application of social work principles in real-world settings.

He is completing a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, with degree conferral anticipated in 2026. His doctoral work further informs his understanding of leadership stress, organizational culture, moral fatigue, high-performance pressure, and the emotional demands experienced by professionals, caregivers, and individuals carrying significant responsibility.

Clinical Areas of Focus

Kelechi provides psychotherapy and clinical support for concerns including:

  • Anxiety, stress, and emotional dysregulation
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress
  • Grief, loss, and life transitions
  • Depression and adjustment concerns
  • Burnout, leadership fatigue, and workplace stress
  • Parenting challenges and caregiver strain
  • Family and marital conflict
  • Child and adolescent behavioral concerns
  • Identity development and self-esteem
  • Older-adult mental health and life-stage transitions
  • Veterans and adults processing trauma exposure
  • Individuals seeking clinically rigorous and spiritually respectful care

He works especially well with people who appear capable and high functioning in their professional, family, or community roles but privately experience anxiety, emotional suppression, grief, exhaustion, relational strain, or uncertainty about identity and purpose.

Treatment Approach

Kelechi uses a collaborative, structured, and goal-oriented approach to psychotherapy. Treatment is individualized and may include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Family Systems Theory
  • Attachment-Based Interventions
  • Strengths-Based Practice
  • Psychoeducation
  • Behavioral and emotional-regulation strategies

Clinical care may include diagnostic assessment, evaluation of functional impairment, individualized treatment planning, measurable SMART goals, and ongoing monitoring of progress.

The purpose of treatment is not simply to reduce symptoms. Therapy also supports improved emotional regulation, clearer decision-making, healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, greater self-awareness, and sustainable psychological resilience.

Professional Perspective

Kelechi believes psychotherapy should be both compassionate and purposeful. Clients are supported in understanding the patterns, experiences, relationships, and beliefs influencing their current concerns while also developing practical skills for meaningful change.

His approach recognizes the importance of personal responsibility, ethical decision-making, emotional discipline, relational effectiveness, and long-term growth. Treatment is designed to create a respectful environment where clients can speak openly, examine difficult experiences, identify strengths, and work toward measurable goals.

Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness. It is a thoughtful investment in clarity, healing, resilience, and psychological strength.

Education and Professional Roles

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Founder and Executive Director, Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group
  • Clinical Psychotherapist
  • Adjunct Professor of Social Work, Seton Hall University
  • Doctor of Education Candidate in Organizational Leadership
  • Master of Social Work
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice

A Message from Kelechi

I understand that beginning therapy can feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable, especially for individuals who are accustomed to managing difficult situations on their own. My goal is to provide a respectful, structured, and supportive space where clients can examine what is happening, identify what needs to change, and develop practical strategies for moving forward.

Therapy in my practice is collaborative, but it is also intentional. We will work together to clarify your concerns, identify your strengths, establish meaningful goals, and monitor progress over time.

You do not have to wait until a situation becomes a crisis to seek support. Therapy can be a proactive step toward greater stability, stronger relationships, healthier coping, and a more purposeful life.

Services are provided in accordance with applicable licensing regulations, professional standards, and the NASW Code of Ethics.

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Dr. Beatris Ortiz-Drace

DSW, LCSW-S

Clinical Consultant 

Clinical Consultation • Complex Case Consultation • Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Practice

Dr. Beatris Ortiz-Drace, DSW, LCSW-S, serves as a Clinical Case Consultant with Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group and brings more than 24 years of leadership experience across child welfare, higher education, clinical practice, workforce development, and human rights. Her career reflects a longstanding commitment to systems change, professional and workforce development, curriculum design, leadership development, clinical practice, and translating research into meaningful practice.

Dr. Ortiz-Drace and Holy Trinity’s Founder and Executive Director share a longstanding professional relationship that began in child welfare leadership in 2011. Over the years, they have worked alongside one another in different leadership capacities and across numerous leadership initiatives, drawing upon principles of shared and visionary leadership to advance child welfare practice, workforce development, professional education, curriculum development, and employee horizontal leadership development.

Their professional relationship has been shaped by years of collaboration, mutual trust, genuine respect, and an appreciation for one another’s perspectives, ideas, and leadership strengths. Together, they have helped spearhead and contribute to initiatives designed to strengthen how child welfare professionals learn, communicate, develop as leaders, and support one another across organizational levels. Their continued partnership reflects a shared belief that effective leadership extends beyond formal titles and is cultivated through relationships, innovation, mentorship, shared responsibility, and the intentional development of others.

Their professional paths have also extended together into higher education and social work education at Seton Hall University, where both have contributed to the education and professional development of future social workers. Their shared Seton Hall affiliation provides another avenue for collaborative leadership, allowing their extensive child welfare experience to inform classroom learning, professional preparation, mentorship, and the development of emerging social work professionals.

Dr. Ortiz-Drace has independently spearheaded and contributed to significant child welfare and workforce-development initiatives throughout her career. Within the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, her leadership has included developing statewide curricula and workforce-learning initiatives, supporting organizational change, supervising and mentoring child welfare professionals and interns, advancing leadership development, and contributing to initiatives designed to strengthen professional practice and organizational effectiveness.

An accomplished educator, Dr. Ortiz-Drace has taught within multiple institutions of higher education. Her academic experience includes Seton Hall University, where she has taught Introduction to Social Work and Family Violence; Rutgers University, where her teaching has included Foundations of Professional Development, Integration Seminar, and graduate-level Behavioral Health with Latinos; and Touro University, where she has taught Identity and Social Justice: Implications for Social Work Practice. She remains connected to higher education and continues to bring her experience as a child welfare leader, clinician, educator, and scholar into the preparation and mentorship of current and future social work professionals.

Dr. Ortiz-Drace’s individual accomplishments extend across scholarship, executive leadership, education, clinical practice, and community service. She earned her Doctor of Social Work from Monmouth University and is a published author, including co-authorship of Advancing Equity in Child Welfare: Navigating the Intersection of Policy, Practice, and Research. She has delivered keynote and invited presentations at professional and academic conferences and has been recognized with honors including the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Leadership Award, Monmouth University Dean’s Leadership Award, Outstanding EOF Alumni Award, and Published Author Recognition.

Her commitment to leadership and service extends beyond her formal professional roles. Dr. Ortiz-Drace is the Founder of the Iris Ortiz Scholarship Fund and has served in leadership and service capacities across nonprofit, professional, community, and human-rights organizations.

At Holy Trinity, Dr. Ortiz-Drace provides professional consultation related to assessment, case conceptualization, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention selection, risk considerations, documentation, ethical decision-making, and complex clinical-practice matters. Her extensive experience as a child welfare leader, educator, clinical social worker, workforce-development professional, scholar, and mentor strengthens Holy Trinity’s commitment to clinical excellence, education, professional development, shared leadership, visionary leadership, and the development of future generations of social work professionals.

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Yasmin Hassan

B.S.

Academic & Organizational Development Consultant

Child Welfare • Student Intern Development • Professional Education • Organizational Support

Yasmin Hassan serves as an Academic & Organizational Development Consultant with Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group. She brings experience in child welfare, crisis and safety assessment, family engagement, multidisciplinary collaboration, organizational management, and professional development.

Yasmin supports student intern development, educational programming, professional presentations, and organizational initiatives. She also serves as a guest speaker for undergraduate social work students, sharing practical insight from frontline child welfare practice, professional expectations, ethical decision-making, and career development.

Yasmin and Holy Trinity’s Founder and Executive Director share a longstanding professional relationship grounded in mutual respect, trust, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to education and professional growth. Their work together has included the development of educational and professional communication materials using platforms such as Prezi, Canva, and PowerPoint, as well as exchanging ideas about effective communication, student engagement, and the supports students need to succeed.

At Holy Trinity, Yasmin continues this collaborative partnership by contributing ideas, perspective, and practical insight to student-focused initiatives, guest lectures, professional education, presentations, and organizational development. Her role reflects Holy Trinity’s commitment to shared leadership—bringing together different strengths and perspectives to strengthen both students and the organization.

Yasmin earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Rutgers University, graduating cum laude.

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Leadership & Clinical Excellence

Guided by Purpose. Grounded in Clinical Excellence. Committed to Every Individual We Serve.

Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group is committed to delivering exceptional behavioral health services through visionary leadership, clinical excellence, and compassionate, evidence-based care. Our leadership team brings together expertise in psychotherapy, child and family services, organizational leadership, clinical supervision, and community-based behavioral health to support individuals, families, and communities across New Jersey.

Executive & Clinical Leadership

Kelechi Ezeadi, MS, MSW, LCSW

Executive Director, Founder & Clinical Director

Provides executive leadership, strategic planning, organizational development, business operations, direct behavioral health services, clinical leadership, quality improvement, and supervision of behavioral health programs.

Dr. Beatris Ortiz-Drace, DSW, LCSW-S

Clinical Consultant 

Provides clinical consultation, supervision for Licensed Social Workers, complex case consultation, and guidance on evidence-based behavioral health practices.

Yasmin Hassan, B.S.

Academic & Organizational Development Consultant

Supports academic and organizational initiatives through student intern development, guest lectures, professional education, child welfare-informed programming, and organizational support. She collaborates with leadership to strengthen educational opportunities, professional development, and emerging workforce initiatives within Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group.

Growing Our Clinical Team

Building a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to clinical excellence, integrity, and exceptional care.

As Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group continues to grow, we are thoughtfully expanding our multidisciplinary clinical team to better serve individuals, children, adolescents, couples, families, and communities throughout New Jersey.

Our long-term vision includes the addition of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Social Workers (LSWs), Behavioral Assistants (BAs), Clinical Interns, and other qualified behavioral health professionals who share our commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, ethical practice, and evidence-based treatment.

We believe that exceptional behavioral healthcare begins with exceptional people. For that reason, we are committed to building a team of highly qualified professionals who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, cultural responsiveness, collaboration, and a genuine passion for serving others.

As our organization expands, team members will receive ongoing mentorship, clinical consultation, supervision, and professional development designed to promote lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and the highest quality of care for every individual and family we serve.

Together, we are building a culture of clinical excellence, compassionate service, and leadership that strengthens individuals, families, and communities.

Our Approach to Care

At Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group, we believe effective behavioral health care begins with understanding the whole person. We recognize that emotional, behavioral, relational, cultural, spiritual, environmental, and developmental factors all influence well-being and personal growth.

Our clinicians utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches to help individuals, families, and communities overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful change. Treatment is individualized to each client's unique strengths, needs, goals, and life experiences.

We provide comprehensive assessment, DSM-5-TR diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, psychotherapy, behavioral health consultation, parent coaching, youth mentoring, crisis intervention, and care coordination services. Our team works collaboratively with clients to develop practical solutions while promoting long-term emotional health and personal empowerment.

Evidence-Based Interventions

Our clinicians integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Family Systems Approaches

  • Strengths-Based Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Parent Coaching and Parent Mentoring

  • Youth Mentoring and Skill Development

  • Behavioral Modification Strategies

  • Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning

  • Gestalt-Based Techniques for Self-Awareness and Emotional Processing

Populations We Serve

We provide services across the lifespan, including:

  • Children

  • Adolescents

  • Transitional Age Youth

  • Adults

  • Older Adults and Geriatric Populations

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Caregivers

Faith-Informed Care

We welcome individuals from all faith traditions, spiritual backgrounds, and belief systems.

For clients who desire it, we offer faith-informed psychotherapy that thoughtfully integrates spiritual beliefs, values, meaning-making, forgiveness, prayer, and faith-based coping strategies into the therapeutic process. Faith integration is always client-directed, voluntary, culturally responsive, and consistent with ethical and evidence-based behavioral health practice.

Our Commitment

We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics, clinical excellence, and respect for human dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families heal, grow, strengthen relationships, develop resilience, and thrive throughout every stage of life.

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Professionals Who Care About Your Progress

Each member of our team shares a common mission: to help people build healthier lives and stronger futures. We work collaboratively with clients to identify goals, address challenges, and develop tools that promote lasting wellness.

Our clinicians are dedicated to helping individuals:

Through professional guidance and supportive relationships, our team strives to empower every client to move forward with clarity and confidence.

A Team Committed to Your Growth

At Holy Trinity Wellness & Leadership Group, we believe growth occurs when individuals feel understood, supported, challenged, and empowered. Our team is dedicated to helping clients build resilience, develop healthier relationships, strengthen coping skills, and achieve meaningful personal goals.

We provide evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care designed to meet individuals and families where they are while helping them move toward lasting change. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, family conflict, substance use concerns, life transitions, or personal development, our clinicians work collaboratively with clients to create practical and achievable pathways toward wellness.

Our Clinical Interventions Include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Depression

  • Mood Disorders

  • Adjustment Disorders

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Life Transitions

  • Family Challenges

  • Goal Setting and Problem Solving

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Substance Use Disorders

  • Behavioral Change

  • Treatment Engagement

Family Systems Therapy

  • Parent-Child Conflict

  • Family Communication Difficulties

  • Relationship Stressors

Parent Coaching and Parent Mentoring

  • Behavioral Concerns

  • ADHD

  • Autism Spectrum Conditions

  • Family Structure and Consistency

  • Youth Mentoring

  • Leadership Development

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Social Skills

  • Self-Esteem and Confidence Building

Trauma-Informed Interventions

  • Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

  • Emotional Regulation Difficulties

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences

Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning

  • Behavioral Health Crises

  • Risk Assessment

  • Stabilization and Support

Faith-Informed Care (When Requested)

  • Integration of spiritual beliefs, values, and faith-based coping strategies into the therapeutic process while maintaining evidence-based and ethical clinical practice.

Our goal is to help every client develop the skills, insight, confidence, and support necessary to navigate life's challenges and thrive across every stage of development—from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and older adulthood.

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Our Care Pathway

Starting therapy can feel like a lot, so we guide you with clear options and steady support from day one. Review our care plans and take your next step today.