Who we are

The problem

Did you know that 2/3 of people in America have experienced at least one source of childhood adversity? Of those, 1 in 11 have experienced up to 6 different types of childhood adversity. Childhood adversity is linked to adult mental health issues, relationship issues, addiction, and medical issues and is now considered the #1 determinant of the health and well-being of our nation (Felitti, 2004). It also impacts one’s view of God.

We believe that God loves people and wants to have a relationship with each and every one of us. But the enemies plan is for people to wound people, creating adversity, and these wounds grow into behavioral health issues such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and addiction. These wounds, and the issues they create, distort people’s view of God and block their path to a relationship with Him. We focus on healing the wound of adversity, therefore resolving the issues that have grown out of it. We use professional counseling to prepare the way and clear the path for people to hear the Holy Spirit calling to them so that they have a chance to choose a relationship with God. We are impacting not only the present by easing people’s emotional pain, but also eternity by partnering with God to clear the path as He draws them to Himself.

ELCCC provides multiple services.

We employ professional counselors who specialize in working with people of all ages and believe in the integration of Biblical principles with current psychological research. We see children as young as three years old and have no top age limit.

We offer:

• Individual, marriage, family, and group counseling, with a focus on trauma-informed care.

• State approved mandated substance abuse evaluations for DUI and other offenses, ASAM Level 1 substance abuse outpatient treatment for DUI and other substance use issues.

• Insurance subsidized counseling, as well as reduced-cost and even free counseling services.

• Free or low-cost classes in our office and in local churches that focus on informing people about the impact of trauma in their life and the opportunities for healing.

• Training, supervision, and internships to train newly educated counselors in the integration of Biblical theology with the science of psychology and a trauma specific model, Strategic Trauma and Abuse Recovery©.

• Training for professional counselors, addiction counselors, marriage and family counselors, social workers, and pastoral counselors.

As our communities grow, we must to continue to grow!

We have grown from serving 75 clients per week in 2010 to serving 250 people per week in 2018. We currently have two locations, impacting people’s lives in more than nine counties; including Henry, Clayton, Butts, Spalding, Fayette, Fulton, Newton, Rockdale, and Walton. We have grown from one professional counselor and four lay-counselors in 2007 to a total of 18 counselors; 12 fully licensed counselors, 2 associate licensed counselors under supervision, and 4 student counselors preparing for licensure; give away up to $150,000 a year in free or low-cost behavioral health care; provided free practicums and internships to 15 developing professional counselors in the past 10 years; and offer Telemental Health treatment for clients who contact us from out of the area.