Leadership
Meet the leaders of Grace Therapy & Wellness Center.
Founder & Director of Advancement
Dr. Grace Martin
Dr. Grace founded GTWC in 2018 with the goal of revolutionizing the group therapy practice model to provide wraparound support for clinicians, with the knowledge that cared-for therapists provide higher quality services to clients. As the Director of Advancement, Dr. Grace continues to innovate and implement policies and initiatives that improve the way the practice enacts its social justice values. She also serves on community committees for mental health advocacy, teaches, supervises, and writes. Dr. Grace also founded and leads GTWC’s nonprofit with the goals of providing low cost therapy to clients and quality training and loan forgiveness to therapists.
President
Elana Thomas
Elana serves as President of Grace Therapy and Wellness Center, guiding the organization with a dynamic blend of clinical expertise and visionary leadership. Her strategic approach balances ethical integrity, innovative client care, and the practical demands of running a thriving therapy practice. Navigating the complexities of professional regulations, insurance frameworks, and team collaboration, she fosters an environment where both clinicians and clients feel supported in their journeys toward growth and transformation.
Chief Operating Officer
Samantha Arroyo
Sam serves as Chief Operating Officer, providing strategic and clinical leadership to ensure ethical, high‑quality care across GTWC. She partners closely with our Intake and Workforce Manager to make certain that every person seeking support is welcomed with compassion and respect, while clinicians receive the guidance and structure needed to uphold best practices, grow professionally, and maintain clinical integrity within a dynamic therapeutic environment. Through collaborative supervision and thoughtful, grounded leadership, Sam helps cultivate a workplace where clinicians feel supported and clients experience effective, affirming care.
Clinical Director
Gabriela Betancourt
Gabi serves as the Clinical Director, bringing nearly a decade of therapeutic, supervisory, and operational experience to the practice. She provides clinical leadership across the organization, guiding client services and supporting clinicians with clarity, compassion, and a deep commitment to ethical, high‑quality care. Gabi oversees the Nonprofit’s Internship Program, offering supervision, training, and mentorship to emerging clinicians as they develop their skills and professional identities. She is passionate about supporting therapists as they grow, refine their craft, and deepen their self‑understanding within a supportive, relational environment. Her work integrates clinical insight with strong documentation and operational practices, ensuring alignment between...
Support Staff
Meet the support staff of Grace Therapy & Wellness Center.
