Cassandra Bell-Gash , LPC

Cassandra Bell-Gash, M.Div., MEd., LCMHC, LPC, combines formal theological training with clinical counseling experience to support individuals and families across a wide range of concerns. Her Master of Divinity (M.Div.) reflects advanced study in ministry, her Master of Education (MEd.) indicates graduate-level training in education, LCMHC denotes a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and LPC identifies her as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Together these credentials inform a practice that attends to both spiritual and mental health needs.

Born in Shelby, North Carolina, she embraced her faith at a young age and was baptized at age 12 at Light Oak Baptist Church by the Rev. Johnny Browner. She was licensed as a minister in November 2007 under Rev. Zeno T. Borders and has served in Christian education at Faith Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. Borders and later Rev. Dr. Anthony Negbenebor. Her background in teaching and preaching has translated into specialized workshops, retreats, and leadership conferences for women, young adults, and youth, and has led to consulting work in organizational planning and development.

Motivated by a commitment to serve marginalized communities, she pursued academic and professional training beyond her initial degrees, earning a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 1995 from Gardner Web University and later additional certifications in mental health counseling. Her roles have included chaplain, therapist, mental health liaison, and crisis counselor at facilities such as Caro Mont Hospital, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Broughton, and Kings Mountain Hospital. She emphasizes a multifaceted, holistic approach that integrates spiritual care with clinical techniques to meet the needs of those she serves.

As CEO of Life Provisions, with chapters in North and South Carolina, she continues advocacy and program development while maintaining a clinical focus on issues such as stress, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, LGBT matters, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, and coping with life changes. She is a mother who values time with family and identifies strongly with her role as a citizen of the Kingdom of God.