Nella Ciciulla-Albrecht

Our Founder & CEO of BMH

Nella Ciciulla-Albrecht is a dynamic Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), forensic evaluator, and business consultant with over a decade of experience in behavioral health, operations, and clinical leadership. She is the CEO and founder of Bella Mental Health and Lighthouse Resolution Group, two multi-faceted practices providing outpatient therapy, forensic evaluations, corporate wellness programs, and high-conflict family law services across Florida and beyond.

Currently completing her PhD in Psychology at Northcentral University, Nella holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology. She also serves as a Qualified Supervisor for the Florida Department of Health, helping shape the next generation of mental health professionals.

Nella is deeply committed to mental health innovation, combining neuroscience-informed care, wellness principles, and practical business strategy. As a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, she embraces a holistic view of healing, supporting clients with tools that address the mind-body connection—including nutrition, stress reduction, and lifestyle interventions. Her therapy style is direct and solution-focused, challenging clients to break unhelpful patterns and create meaningful change.

With a strong background in the forensic mental health field, Nella has been a leader in developing programs for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, serving in roles such as Forensic Mental Health Director for a nonprofit agency and Court-Appointed Evaluator in Florida’s 18th Judicial Circuit. She is a:

• Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator

• Clinical Forensic Neuroscience-Informed Practitioner (CFNIP)

• Child Custody Evaluator

• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator

• Qualified Parenting Coordinator

• Court-Appointed Juvenile Competency Evaluator

Nella’s community impact has been recognized through multiple honors, including being a Top 12 Finalist for LEAD Brevard and a weVenture “Women Who Rock” Award nominee for Compassion in Caregiving.

Beyond her clinical work, Nella is also a consultant for businesses, schools, and law firms, offering expert guidance in areas such as mental health operations, program development, employee wellness, and high-conflict case management. She provides workshops, training, and custom wellness packages to organizations seeking to prioritize mental wellbeing.

She is also an Adjunct Professor at Florida Institute of Technology, podcast host of Therapists Unhinged, and a speaker and content creator passionate about wellness, leadership, and advocacy. Her bold yet compassionate voice resonates with professionals, parents, and organizations alike.

Whether she’s consulting for a Fortune 500 company, providing expert court testimony, or guiding a client through transformational healing, Nella blends clinical expertise, business acumen, and heart-centered leadership to help individuals and systems thrive.