Who we are

Inner Grace Counseling and Wellness was started with the idea that we all deserve to be able to live our lives to the fullest, but sometimes we need some guidance to get there. Together we can learn to give ourselves that inner grace and space to grow into who we want to be!

Drew Bell, MA, LCMHCA

Owner, Licensed Therapist

Hey, I’m Drew! I grew up in Ohio but always knew that cold and snow was not for me. I moved to Wilmington in 2012 and have loved living here, especially being so close to the beach! After moving here, I went through many career changes before I made the leap into working in mental health. I worked a variety of jobs from customer service, to cleaning properties, to public service and social work before realizing helping people with their mental health journey was the right fit for me. I have a personal understanding of the process of learning about ourselves and growing into where we want to be in life, and love helping others with their own adventure!

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Bowling Green State University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of North Carolina, and am EMDR trained.

While I have worked with a variety of mental health issues, I am most passionate about working with anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I also enjoy working with other members of the community and the unique and complex issues that come with being part of that community. I recognize that each of our backgrounds influences who and where we are today, and strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment for people of all cultures and backgrounds.

I look forward to meeting you and starting this journey together!