Gayle Beese is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health. She currently serves as a program director with Coastal Horizons overseeing outpatient therapy, SAIOP, medication management, and opioid treatment services. Gayle is also an adjunct professor at UNC Pembroke, where she teaches field placement and serves as a university supervisor for students pursuing licensure in clinical mental health counseling and addictions. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed care, clinical supervision, and building sustainable practices that prevent burnout.