LMSW, NPT-C

Founder/Board President

Elizabeth Westbrook is a sought after community leader, activist, educator, and provider in private practice, with decades of experience uniting groups, community collaboration, trauma recovery, sexual health, and relational wellness. She specializes in helping individuals navigate complex experiences—whether healing from betrayal trauma, religious harm, high-conflict relationships, or sexual shame—with authenticity and compassion.

As the Founder of the Mental Wellness Collective, Elizabeth leads the organization’s mission to care for both providers and the communities they serve. She is passionate about building sustainable mental health systems where providers are cared for as much as their clients.

Elizabeth is known for her grounded, relatable approach and often infuses humor and real-talk into her workshops and clinical work.

Prior to curating The MWC, Elizabeth pioneered upLIFTed Movement, a nonprofit focused on restoring dignity to survivors of sexual exploitation and other social justice issues through trauma-informed fitness and peer-led empowerment. This work deeply informs her belief that healing is not linear, and it must be rooted in community, choice, and access.

Learn more about her work at elizabeth-westbrok.com

M.A., Ph.D.

Board Secretary

Dr. Neal Sarahan has spent his life cultivating inclusive, developmental communities—whether in classrooms, advocacy spaces, or systems of care. With a background in urban policy and a Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology, he brings a rare blend of strategic vision and heart-centered practice to his work.

As Secretary of the Mental Wellness Collective, Neal plays a vital role in advancing our mission to care for both communities and providers. His expertise in provider development, organizational culture, and relationship-centered education supports MWC’s efforts to create trauma-informed trainings, mentorship pathways, and sustainable care networks. He’s a vocal advocate for funding innovative wellness events that destigmatize mental health through movement, art, and connection.

Through his consulting work, Neal helps systems and individuals grow in alignment with developmental theory and inclusive practice. His lifelong passion for community-building makes him a powerful asset in helping MWC lead with compassion, collaboration, and equity.

LP, LSSP

Board Treasurer

Dr. Kelly Poirot is a licensed psychologist and founder of Brightside Psychology, where she provides compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming care to children, adolescents, and families. With advanced training in psychoeducational assessment and school psychology, Dr. Poirot specializes in helping clients better understand how their brains work—empowering them with tools to thrive both academically and emotionally.

As a board member of the Mental Wellness Collective, Dr. Poirot brings a systems-focused lens to our mission of connecting care, supporting providers, and breaking down barriers to access. She is a passionate advocate for mental health education and community-centered outreach, and she helps guide MWC’s programming for provider development and family engagement.

Known for her collaborative spirit and deep empathy, Dr. Poirot works at the intersection of clinical care, family advocacy, and provider support. Whether she’s working one-on-one with a child or contributing to broader wellness initiatives, her work reflects a belief in the power of understanding, connection, and strengths-based care.

Learn more about her work at brightsidetx.com.