Michelle was born and raised in Ohio. Having obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University, she began her career as a child welfare social worker.  With a desire to focus more on mental health, she became a case manager for several community based mental health agencies which led her to providing services within the school environment.

To gain more knowledge in managing behaviors, Michelle has also taken courses in Mild/ Moderate Special Education at Notre Dame College of Ohio.  Michelle enjoys helping others and this includes training and sharing her experience with staff in order to lead them in the right direction

Michelle Seals is an experienced mental health case manager and social service professional with a track record of delivering high quality services to at- risk children, adults, and families. She is experienced in service design and delivery. Using an eye for detail, organizational and communication skills, and years of experience in the field, Michelle Seals ensures that the agency is in compliance within all service areas.

Having personally designed corporate training manuals to better address the needs of a younger professional demographic, Micah understands the need for continuing education. 

A former HBCU student Alabama State University, Micah’s enjoyed success on the golf course as a semi-professional. He is most gifted as a competitor. This attitude also his approach to his administrative duties, as well. Micah is a true support officer, working behind the scenes assisting team members and maintaining a compliant commitment to excellence.

Dana is a dedicated Program Coordinator at RDBHS, where she brings a wealth of experience from both the education and mental health sectors. With a robust background spanning 8 years, Dana’s journey began in the classroom, where she spent four years as a teacher, shaping young minds and fostering learning environments. Building on her passion for helping others, Dana transitioned into the realm of mental health services, where she has spent the last four years immersed in case management and supporting individuals facing various challenges. Through this journey, Dana has cultivated a deep understanding of the diverse needs of individuals across different stages of life.

What is your WHY?
Driven by a profound desire to give back to the community, Dana finds immense fulfillment in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. Dana’s WHY is rooted in the rewarding nature of making a positive difference in the lives of others.

What do you enjoy about working at RDBHS?
What truly resonates with Dana about working at RDBHS is the shared passion among colleagues for giving back to the mental health community and making a meaningful impact, particularly in the lives of youth. Dana believes in the power of collaboration and compassion in creating a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and overcome obstacles.

Raneisha Felder is the Treatment Team Coordinator/ QMHS worker at Right Direction Behavioral Health Services. She has a master’s degree from Cleveland State University in Social Work. She has been work working in the social work field for 15 years with children, families, and individuals as an agent of support and guidance. Her professional life includes a commitment of serving the needs of children and families as a QMHS worker and coordinating care with agency and community resources.

She has studied many modalities of theories that help individuals become holistically well and engaged in healthy lifestyles. She is a life, long learner inspired by the abundance of opportunities available to broaden and enrich the life of children, families and individuals. Ms. Felder favorite talent is showing how a difference in ability is merely unrecognized strength in disguise.

She is passionate about self-development and self-improvement in her personal life. She enjoys uplifting, empowering, and helping others find their passion. This is where she cultivated her passion for advocacy and social justice.

Raneisha believes that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. Raneisha provides an environment of compassion and support to help individuals and families overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive.

What is your WHY?
My WHY for being in the field of Social Work is my drive to being a positive asset to all those we serve in the community. My WHY is being a constant reminder to our clients and myself, that we all fall short at times and need someone to lift us up through our journey of life. I enjoy being an ongoing support to those we serve , while embracing not being ashamed of our life’s shortcomings. I thrive on advocating for my clients that our diagnosis is not a label to identify us individually, yet to be in control of our diagnosis and to not allow our diagnosis to control us.

What do you enjoy about working at RDBHS?
I enjoy being able to have the opportunity to give back to our community. I enjoy being an example that we can go after our dreams and make them a reality, regardless of any of life’s setbacks. I enjoy that RDBHS is a judgement free zone. I enjoy that RDBHS provides it’s staff and myself the opportunity for professional growth within the agency.