Life can be overwhelming, with emotions, habits, and relationships sometimes leaving us feeling stuck or out of balance. At Elu Counseling, Consulting, and Coaching, we are committed to helping clients throughout Florida, whether in-office in Lakeland or virtually across cities like Miami, Pensacola, St. Petersburg, Orlando, or Tampa. We help our clients find meaningful change through compassionate, Christ-centered support. Our Christian therapists are dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families toward greater emotional, relational, and spiritual health.
Elu Counseling, Consulting, and Coaching provides personalized counseling services to address a wide range of challenges, including trauma, stress, and relational conflicts. By working with professionally trained and experienced counselors, who accept most health insurance plans, clients can explore tailored strategies that empower them to overcome obstacles and develop lasting solutions. Our strengths-based and faith-informed approach ensures impactful and sustainable progress.
Elu Counseling, Consulting, and Coaching integrates evidence-based clinical excellence with deeply rooted Christian theology to offer care that addresses the whole person. By valuing each client’s individual story, faith, and unique strengths, we create a safe and supportive environment for growth. This combined focus results in a custom treatment plan crafted specifically to meet your goals and needs.
Our licensed professionals are honored to provide expert guidance, resources, and strategies through virtual therapy and in-office appointments, while supporting your healing and transformation. Take the first step today. Schedule an appointment to learn more about how our counseling and therapy services can make a lasting difference in your life.
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Counseling Resident
Anthony is a counselor dedicated to helping individuals and couples experience healing, clarity, and growth through a Christ-centered and clinically informed approach. He brings warmth, empathy, and attentiveness into each session, creating a safe and welcoming space for clients to explore their stories and discover hope.
Anthony draws from a variety of therapeutic models, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He works holistically to address emotional pain, trauma, addiction, anxiety, grief, and relational challenges. He is especially passionate about helping clients reconnect with their God-given identity and move toward lasting restoration.
Whether walking with someone through a season of loss, helping couples rebuild trust, or equipping individuals with practical tools for emotional resilience, Anthony sees counseling as a sacred partnership where deep and meaningful transformation can unfold.
Anthony provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Tennessee telehealth providers.
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Registered Mental Health Intern/ Counseling Resident
Anna works with clients ranging in age from adolescents (14+) to senior adults, offering couples and individual counseling. No matter the client’s background, she aims to create a warm, comfortable environment where clients look forward to sessions. Anna’s work primarily centers on those who are in a transitional period of life, especially new or expecting mothers and/or those who are beginning the process of defining who they want to be. She also has trauma-informed clinical training and years of experience working with clients who are suffering from symptoms of grief, anxiety, depression, and/or low self-esteem.
Anna uses an eclectic, integrative approach to therapy, emphasizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Therapy can be difficult, challenging work for the client, and Anna is committed to helping clients feel heard and supported from the initial meeting to the last. Anna is under the clinical supervision of Diana McCarley, LPCMH FL MH11201.
Credentials
Registered Mental Health Intern FL #23055
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Certifications & Trainings:
SYMBIS Certified
Clinical Experience
Life transition, Peripartum care, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Grief, Family conflict
Anna provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Florida telehealth providers.
Anna provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Florida telehealth providers.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Therapist
Kate has experience working with adults of all ages from different cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Kate is empathic and non-judgmental: counseling will be a place where you feel supported yet motivated to grow. Kate has experience with anxiety, depression, caregiving, family dynamics, and self-worth. Kate also specializes in issues facing older adults such as life transitions, health challenges, caregiving, and memory loss. Kate utilizes a flexible, person-centered therapeutic approach focused on measurable change in a client’s life.
Credentials:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, IL 149.014404
Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work, Older Adult program from the University of Chicago (Hartford Geriatric Leadership Fellow)
Bachelors of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame
Member:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
National Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW)
Clinical Experience:
Depression, Anxiety, Caregiving, Managing stress, Family Dynamics, Life transitions, Self-worth, Living with chronic illness, Memory loss, Relationship challenges.
Kate provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Florida telehealth providers.
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Licensed Counselor / Therapist
Diana has a history of work with clients who are interested in understanding how their faith intersects with the other areas of life.
Diana partners with her clients to ensure they are active members in their treatment and strives to provide individualized care, based on the client's strengths and needs. She believes that all clients have the capacity to learn skills which will improve their lives and allow them, with time, to experience life to its fullest. Diana has experience working with adolescents and adults with various life stressors and mental health diagnoses. She has experience using various treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, trauma informed practice, and mindfulness techniques.
Credentials:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor # MH11201
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL
Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Certifications
Qualified Mental Health Counselor Clinical Supervisor, Florida
Clinical Experience
Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Caregiver issues, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Response, DBT, Depression, Family Therapy, Grief- Loss, Life Transitions, Parenting skills, PTSD, Solution-focused Therapy, Stress Management, Women's Issues, Christian Therapy, Narcissistic relationship recovery, Clients with medical/mental health diagnosis.
Diana sees clients at the Lakeland, FL site and sees clients throughout Florida via telehealth/video sessions.
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Licensed Clinical Counselor/Therapist
Angie always knew she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives therefore setting her sails to becoming a Mental Health Counselor. With over 20 years of dedicated, compassionate experience, she has been a trusted counselor and an active group facilitator over the years to children, teens, couples, the military, military dependents, behavioral health programs, organizations and state/local agencies. Angie has extensive training in testing and reporting, often utilizing test instruments as a tool within overall treatment. Angie applies attentive listening skills-taking the time to get to know her client and what is important to the client throughout the counseling process. Trained in a range of counseling modalities, her belief “one size does not fit all” allows tailored counseling approaches. Angie is prepared to navigate the journey with you, together- a destination to calmer waves when life brings out rough seas.
~ “Our feelings are a lot like waves, you cannot stop them from coming, But we can choose which ones to surf” ~ (Jonatan Martensson)
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor - NC S5187
Licensed Telehealth Professional Counselor- SC #1689 https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/SocialWork.html
Licensed Telehealth Profession Counselor- FL #5585
Master of Art in Professional Counseling, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
Certifications
Recognized Authoring, Presentation & Training Development by National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Certified Child & Family Forensic Evaluator Supervisor– NC Child Medical Program
Certification Service Member Marriage Counseling Program
Certification of Equine Therapy
Clinical Experience & Specialties
Individual, couples, family & group therapy for ages 5 years to 65 years. Facilitates workshops, training groups, presentations, organizational development/coaching, school systems, military behavioral health programs, military commands, and local/state agencies.
CBT, Behavioral Activation, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Humanistic, Integrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Parent-Child Interaction, Play Therapy, Behavior Modification, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT
Academic & Developmental Concerns, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment, Couples & Marital Counseling, Anxiety, Test Assessments, Attachment, Burn-out/Fatigue, Child/Teenage Behavior, Communication, Depression, Family & Relationship Issues, Parenting/Step-parenting, Military Life, Military Adjustment, Corporate Mental Health, Resiliency/Readiness, Relaxation/Stress Reduction and Trauma.
Angie provides video/virtual session as one of our Florida telehealth providers.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Therapist/ Supervisor
Regret, self-criticism, guilt and shame are far too often root causes of the depression and anxiety plaguing our minds. Sometimes we don’t even realize these feelings until we examine our thoughts more carefully. Toni's goal in therapy is to help you recognize how thoughts and emotions impact your behaviors so we can break unhealthy patterns and find strategies that work best for you. She works to create a casual, stress-free environment where you can truly be yourself, feel understood, and validated. Using empathy and a conversational style, Toni brings knowledge, experience, and most importantly, a fresh perspective into the (virtual) therapy room. You will work together to build upon your strengths, and Toni will strive to help you find insight and practical solutions to implement into your daily life to find a path forward and heal.
Toni works with adults and couples aged 18+ with issues including anxiety, depression, women’s issues, empowerment, work stress, improving communication, interpersonal and relationship issues, life transitions, aging, living with chronic illness, spiritual growth, and resolving trauma.
Credentials:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, IL #149.024480
Licensed Independent Social Worker, IA #095533
Licensed Telehealth Clinical Social Worker, FL
#TPSW2328
Master of Social Work, University of Iowa
Certificate in Aging, Boston University Institute of Geriatric Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Cultural Anthropology, Cornell College, Mt Vernon, Iowa
Clinical Experience
Anxiety, Depression, work stress, family conflict, life transitions, living with chronic illness, resolving trauma, spiritual growth, Christian counseling.
Toni provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Florida telehealth providers.
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Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Maggie provides a warm and caring space for those she serves to walk through challenges in life and relationships and toward meaningful change. In this process she seeks to help clients understand their strengths and equip them with what is needed for their growth journey. She works with individuals, couples, families. She has experience working with a variety of people with diverse backgrounds as well as with ministry leaders and their families. Maggie uses an integrative approach to counseling by drawing from CBT, narrative, IFS, Non-Violent Communication, Collaborative Problem Solving, Gottman Method, EFT/EFIT, and trauma informed care.
Credentials
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, IL 166.001766
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CO MFT.0002671
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Telehealth, FL TPMF1492
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, NC 20523
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Wheaton College
Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Certifications
Gottman Method Level 2
Training in Adults with ADHD
Clinical Experience:
ADHD, Anxiety, depression, marital challenges, family challenges, life transitions, cross cultural living, boundaries, burnout, grief and loss, trauma, spirituality, and Christian counseling
Maggie provides video/virtual session as one of our Florida telehealth providers.
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Director & Therapist/ Consultant
Kim is the Clinical Director at Elu and also works with families, couples, individuals, and groups on a variety of issues, including relationships, mental health, spiritual growth, behavioral problems, trauma, parenting, adoption/foster care, and crisis response. She works with children of all ages and is trained in play therapy. She also has extensive experience working with teens, adults, professionals, ministers, and leadership in non-profit organizations. Her experience includes serving as the Executive Director with CentrePointe Counseling (a multi-state, nonprofit) and the Director of Operations with the North American Association of Christians in Social Work. Kim was an Individual Award recipient through the Samaritan Insitute (now Solihten) for counseling program development. She is a frequent continuing education instructor and has been keynote speaker for professional conferences and churches. She is also a part-time professor at Covenant College in Lookout Mtn, GA and Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA teaching counseling and social work.
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker- MD, #11609 VA # 0904009757, TN #6757, NC #C012712 , GA #CSW007326, IA #120220, FL #68 (telehealth), SC #239 (telehealth) https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/SocialWork.html,
Master of Social Work, University of Maryland
Master of Arts, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Social Work, Messiah College
Member- North American Association of Christians in Social Work
Certificate in Non-Profit Management, Montgomery College, Maryland
Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM-Mitchell model)
Specialties
ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, ASD, Attachment Disorders, Behavioral Problems, Children, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Response, Depression, Family Therapy, Foster Care, Life Transitions, Play Therapy, PTSD, Relationship Conflict, School Collaboration & Consultations, Solution-focused Therapy, Stress Management, Tourette's, Women's Issues, Clergy Coaching/ Counseling, Christian Therapy, Non-Profit Management, Board Development, Fundraising, Organizational Consulting, Executive & Leadership Transitions, Appreciative Inquiry & Strategic Planning.
Kim is an approved supervisor for clinical / licensure supervision (MD & VA). Kim also offers supervision in IA, TN, NC and GA which do not require specific approval. She has been trained in telehealth supervision.
Kim provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Florida telehealth providers.
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Director & Coach/ Consultant
Bobby is the Operations Director at Elu and also works with organizations, ministers, professionals, and churches on issues related to leadership development, mentoring, program improvement, planning, risk assessment, spiritual discipleship, and personal growth. He has a background as a church staff member in the area of family ministry (children, youth, and parents), recreation ministry, and preaching. Bobby's experience includes serving on pastoral staff for over 20 years, teaching as a professor at Leland Seminary, and speaking at many retreats and discipleship events. He has served on numerous short-term and long-term mission trips. He is trained by the IMB in international mission trip leadership. He has experience in local and state level denominational leadership, including Board membership. His doctoral work focused on mentoring as a method of leadership development which he has written on and presents about to churches and groups. He serves as a Chaplain with the US Army Reserve and has completed significant training in crisis response, suicide prevention, and conflict resolution.
Credentials
Chaplain, US Army Reserve (Captain)
Ordained Pastor, Licensed to Ministry
Doctor of Ministry in Leadership, Southeastern Baptist Theol. Seminary
Master of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Psychology, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Associate of Science, Chattanooga State
Certifications
Certified in Leadership Coaching through Coaches Net
Facilitator for Prepare/Enrich Marriage Assessment
Facilitator Taylor-Johnson Temperaments Analysis
Trained in ICIFS Assisting Individuals in Crisis Training
Specialties
Pastoral Counseling, Family Relationships, Marriage Enrichment, Crisis Response, Military Life, Life Transitions, Clergy Coaching, Staff Development, Child Abuse Policy Formation, Church Growth, Program Development, Discipleship, Ministry and Leadership Consulting, Workplace Conflict Resolution, Enneagram, and Strategic Planning.
Bobby provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Florida clergy coach - leadership consultants.
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Office hours are typically Monday- Friday 8am-5pm, excluding holidays
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