Everyone Deserves a Positive Change

Behavioral Health Services

Leading By Example is a trusted mental health provider and community-based organization dedicated to supporting the holistic well-being of children, adults, and families. Through a combination of mental health treatment and supportive educational services, we promote healing, growth, and long-term stability for those we serve and their communities.

Our compassionate and experienced staff work with individuals seeking to manage their mental, emotional, and physical health more independently. We also provide essential support for those transitioning back into the community after hospital stays, detention, residential care, or recovery programs – ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to thrive.

“We believe that therapy and community-based support promotes healing and strengthens families and their communities.”

– Founders Subramonianpillai Teal, LCSW-C and Johnnie Fielding, MSW

The goal of Leading By Example is to produce healing and restoration through mental health treatment – resulting in greater confidence and success. We are committed to promoting the holistic health and development of children, adults, families, and communities.

The goal of Leading By Example is to produce healing and restoration through mental health treatment – resulting in greater confidence and success. We are committed to promoting the holistic health and development of children, adults, families, and communities.

Empowering Communities, Enriching Futures

Behavioral Health Services

LBE’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adults, and families by utilizing mental health treatment and education services to produce healing and restoration for our clients and their community.

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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

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Residential Rehabilitation Program

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Therapeutic Behavioral Services

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Targeted Case Management

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Youth Care Coordination

Helpful Information

  • “Free Mind” Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health

    Care Coordination Programs Are Key to Lasting Impact. Recently, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially launched Free Mind, a new national campaign designed to raise awareness of the connection between mental health and substance use in youth ages 12 to 17.

  • Bridging Awareness to Action – Helping Young People Build Healthy, Supported Futures

    While awareness is critical, long-term outcomes depend on the availability of services that can support families and youth beyond the first conversation. That’s where care coordination programs, such as those provided by Leading By Example, can make a lasting impact.

  • The Importance of Mental Health for Adolescents

    Depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global burden of disease in this age group.