Counseling Resident/ Therapist
Kelly provides in-person and telehealth therapy services for individuals, couples, and families ages 6 and older. Kelly believes every person’s path to growth and healing is unique, and her approach integrates multiple evidence-based therapies including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused and narrative therapies, attachment-focused therapy, somatic interventions, and patient-centered therapy. A diverse approach allows her to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique goals and preferences. She also has specialized training in emotionally focused therapy (EFT), which she utilizes in relationship/family counseling. Kelly’s goal is to help you grow in any aspect of your life—whether it's enhancing your relationsggles, or simply becoming the best version of yourself. Kelly is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW. and Christine Clark, LPC-MHSP
Credentials:
National Certified Counselor, NBCC
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Concordia University Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Clinical Experience:
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorder, Grief & Loss, Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Trauma, Couples/ Relationship/ Marriage/ Dating/ Premarital, Sexuality issues, Adjustment disorders, Burnout, Self-harm and Suicidality, Life transitions, Spirituality issues, Family distress, Chronic illness/pain, Personality disorders, Hallucinations, Bipolar and other mood disorders, Postpartum depression/anxiety, Career transitions, Child/Adolescent mental health issues, and more.
Kelly P. sees clients at the East Ridge/ Chattanooga, TN site and provides video/virtual sessions as one of our Georgia telehealth providers.
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Social Worker / Therapist
Kelly has a desire to help her clients feel seen. She is experienced with a variety of client issues, and treatment methods. She is dedicated to providing active listening and compassionate counseling support using solution-focused care, motivational interviewing, CBT, and person-centered therapy to work with clients toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing their personal strengths and milestones. Kelly is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW.
Credentials
Licensed Masters Social Worker, GA #MSW012189
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TN #9467
Master of Social Work, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Clinical Experience
Addiction Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, Family & Relationship challenges, Grief, ADHD, PTSD, Adjustment Disorders, Self-esteem.
Kelly sees clients at the East Ridge/ Chattanooga, TN site and provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Georgia telehealth providers.
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Counseling Resident/ Therapist
More information coming soon.
Constance provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Georgia 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 Georgia 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, and Strategic Planning.
Bobby provides video/ virtual sessions as one of our Georgia clergy coach - leadership consultants.
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