Our Practice
Meet the Enerje
Wellness Team
Compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed professionals committed to supporting healing, growth, and meaningful care.
Who We Are
A Team Built on Shared Values
Enerje Wellness is a collaborative team of compassionate behavioral health professionals united by a shared commitment to high-quality, inclusive, and meaningful care. Each clinician brings their own background, specialty, and lived understanding — and together, we create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered to heal.
Owner & Founder
Shawnnell Pugh
LCSW
Shawnnell Pugh, LCSW, is the Owner and Founder of Enerje Wellness and a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience. She is passionate about changing the narrative around mental health in minority communities and helping clients protect their energy through healthy boundaries, self-care, and emotional wellness. Through Enerje Wellness, she has created a supportive space for healing, growth, and empowerment in the Riverside community.
Clinical Leadership
Almease Byrd
LCSW, PPSC
Almease brings extensive clinical experience and compassionate leadership to Enerje Wellness, overseeing associate clinicians and ensuring every client receives ethically grounded, evidence-based care. Her presence strengthens the practice's commitment to excellence and consistency.
Associate Therapists
Alec Duran
AMFT
Associate Therapist
Alec creates a safe, compassionate space where clients feel supported to explore, grow, and heal at their own pace.
Michelle Edwards
AMFT
Associate Therapist
Michelle walks alongside clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional wellbeing with warmth and genuine care.
Kortnee Hull
ACSW
Associate Therapist
Kortnee offers trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care tailored to each client's unique story and personal strengths.
Yahaira Rosas
ACSW
Associate Therapist
Yahaira brings deep cultural responsiveness and clinical skill to her work, supporting clients from diverse communities with dignity and care.
Anela Ortega
ACSW
Associate Therapist
Anela meets clients with empathy, respect, and evidence-based practice — holding space for growth while honoring where each person is.
Kimberly Williams
ACSW
Associate Therapist
Kimberly provides strengths-based, culturally affirming care that honors the whole person — their background, identity, and lived experience.
Keren Garcia
AMFT/APCC
Associate Therapist
Keren brings a thoughtful, multidisciplinary perspective to supporting clients across a range of emotional and behavioral health needs.
Alexander Black
ACSW
Associate Therapist
Compassionate ACSW supporting clients through trauma, stress, identity, relationships, and life transitions with warmth and insight.
Angelina Lepe
AMFT, APCC
Associate Therapist
Angelina Lepe helps clients build boundaries, confidence, and healthier relationships while managing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Our Guiding Principles
What Guides Our Care
Every member of the Enerje Wellness team is guided by the same core values — values that shape how we show up for every client, every session, every day.
Compassionate Care
Every interaction begins with empathy, patience, and genuine care for the whole person.
Cultural Responsiveness
We honor the diverse identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences of every person we serve.
Trauma-Informed Support
We understand how trauma shapes experience and approach all work with sensitivity and safety.
Clinical Integrity
Our practice is grounded in ethical, evidence-based standards and professional accountability.
Collaboration
We work as a unified team — supporting each other and our clients with consistency and care.
Client-Centered Care
Treatment is always built around your goals, your pace, and what matters most to you.
Ready to Connect With
the Right Therapist?
Our team is here to support you with care, compassion, and professionalism. Reach out today and take the first step toward healing.