Supporting Those Who Serve.

Therapy and Wellness Services

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

I understand the emotional impact and the cost to those involved — and to the families who support them; I also understand the confidentiality concerns of those who work in high-profile environments. I am passionate about supporting first responders and assisting them in processing traumatic events that may become barriers to their ability to move forward. 

With 35 years of first responder community experience specializing in critical incidents and trauma, Teia is uniquely prepared to support clients in the law enforcement and public safety fields. After serving in the Navy, she worked as an Emergency Medical Technician, a Raleigh Police Officer, and a North Carolina State Trooper. She was a founding member of the State Highway Patrol's peer support team and the North Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program and is a certified instructor for the State of North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Educations Standards and with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. Teia has direct response experience with numerous large-scale disasters and traumatic events, to include the mass shootings at Virginia Tech University and the Carthage Nursing Home. 

Specializes in Trauma and Grief 

Utilizes EMDR, ACT, & CBT

 Offers Resilience & Wellness In-Service Courses

Evaluation and Clinical Services 

Licensed Psychologist

Evaluative work helps me to serve my clients in making the best personnel decisions possible about human reliability and suitability to perform in critical roles for their agencies. I appreciate the opportunity to partner with leaders in law enforcement and public safety in selecting and supporting their most important asset: their workforce. 

As an Air Force psychologist, Dr. Rella consulted to security forces on topics such as suicide prevention, hostage negotiation, alcohol-related incident prevention and stress management; he evaluated candidates for military police positions and assessed candidates seeking security clearance for other security-sensitive roles. Since assuming ownership of Cary Psychology in 2008, he has conducted thousands of evaluations for law enforcement and public safety agencies across the state. Dr. Rella is a member of the American Psychological Association, the North Carolina Psychological Association and the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology. 

Pre-Employment | Special Teams | Re-Evaluation Return to Duty | Fitness for Duty |Therapy

Practice Management and Administrative Support

Practice Administrator

I'm excited to be part of a team of highly trained and caring professionals. We are filling a gap in evaluative and trauma care services for those that selflessly serve our communities. I believe our work with first responders not only strengthens our communities, but helps the helpers to move forward in all aspects of their lives. 

An experienced and bilingual administrator in healthcare and human services, Nellie coordinates all practice systems for scheduling, reporting, and billing services. Since 2001, Nellie has supported a variety of mental health programs and services, to include work in trauma and with the criminal and juvenile justice systems. She is trained in the Community Resilience Model and Mental Health First Aid.