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Dr. Ozell Adams brings over 15 years of mental health experience and 13 years of administrative leadership in long-term care facilities. He has successfully guided specialized mental health rehabilitation facilities and group homes through institutional accreditation, policy development, and implementation.

For the past 10 years, Dr. Adams has also served as the owner of The Healing Journey Therapy Services PLLC in Chicago, helping individuals and families move toward healing and personal growth. As a dedicated community advocate and MHMHH leader, Dr. Adams combines clinical knowledge, strong leadership, and a genuine passion for making mental health support accessible, relatable, and rooted in the community.

As a Psychology major at Wake Forest University, she is passionate about understanding the human mind and what influences the way we think, feel, and behave. She chose psychology to "Help others recognize that mental health affects every part of our lives—and that caring for it is essential. Her message is simple: being human means having emotions, and everyone deserves the freedom to feel, heal, and grow."