Benjamin Motley, MA, CCFC, CCSOTS is the Founder and Director of Three Trees Center for Change.  He is a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, and a Clinically Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist. Prior to Three Trees, Ben supervised court diversion programs and worked as a mental health therapist in residential treatment facilities and community mental health agencies. Ben has been awarded clinical membership in the internationally recognized Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and has received specialized training in the assessment of sociopathic/psychopathic offenders. Ben is the recipient of the Linda J. Allen Community Service Award for “significant contributions that have brought honor and credit to the field of criminal justice.” Ben developed the Stop Drop Think forensic counseling model that emphasizes the use of evidence-based practices, accountability and community teamwork in working with offenders, including the series of Stop Drop Think forensic counseling workbooks and E-Courses.

Jamesa Motley, MA, LPC, NCC is the Clinical Supervisor for Three Trees Center for Change.  Jamesa is a native of Florence, South Carolina. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology and her masters in Mental Health Counseling. She has had over fifteen years of experience working to improve her community through working with juvenile and adult offenders. Jamesa is a licensed professional counselor, nationally certified counselor and certified in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the South Carolina Counseling Association. Jamesa co-authors the Stop Drop Think forensic counseling work book series and as a graduate of the University of South Carolina-Columbia, she is a die-hard Gamecock fan.

Melissa Rowell is the Assistant Director for Three Trees Center for Change.  Melissa is a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina. She graduated in 2013 from Winthrop University with her undergraduate degree in Psychology.  Melissa spent the first 5 years of her professional life as a probation officer with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon services.  She was one of the first domestic violence offender specific agents in the state where she received specialized training in the supervision of domestic violence offenders and the factors that lead to creating positive life change, while ensuring victim and community safety.  Melissa is excited to continue this work through her role as the Three Trees Center for Change Assistant Director where she facilitates classes, supervises case management and develops our programs and curriculums.