I am deeply blessed by Christiana’s professionalism and by the genuine friendship we developed during our season of counseling. From the very beginning, I appreciated how relatable, gracious, and yet straightforward she is, especially when addressing areas that need correction. Her ability to speak truth with love created a safe and trusting environment for real growth.

Before meeting Christiana, I was already familiar with the biblical counseling approach and had benefited from it while working through difficult issues in my life. However, when I encountered another significant challenge, I realized I needed a counselor who was not only trained, but also mature, discerning, honest, and compassionate—someone who could lovingly identify my “blind spots” and provide clear biblical direction toward resolution. Christiana was exactly that counselor.

She listened attentively and thoughtfully, seeking to truly understand rather than rush to conclusions. Instead of offering quick solutions, she presented a purposeful plan of work that encouraged vibrant personal growth and deeper dependence on Christ. That approach immediately resonated with me, and I fully committed to the process.

Christiana gently guided me into a humble examination of my character, encouraging repentance, transformation, and lasting change. Each session was grounded in prayer—we prayed before and after our meetings, meditated on Scripture together, and thoughtfully reviewed my assigned homework. I especially valued how she used her knowledge of Greek to explain certain biblical words and passages on a deeper level, enriching my understanding of God’s Word.

She introduced me to excellent resources and practical principles for application, always encouraging transparency and honesty. Christiana welcomed raw emotions and invited me to “open up” and bring my whole self before Jesus. She faithfully prayed for me and my circumstances. This meaningful “soul work” has proven to be a truly profitable and life-changing investment in my spiritual journey."

"The time I spent with Christiana was very valuable. We met during a time in my life when I was low and I needed someone to point me back to Jesus. Christiana was exactly the right person for me. She is not only reliable, on-time, and committed, but she is loving, trustworthy, a woman of integrity, and honest. She was not afraid to show me where I was going off the path and needed to be corrected, but she did (and does) it all in love. If you feel like this is something you too may need right now, I highly recommend Christiana."

“Christiana has been a wise and steady companion in a journey of deep healing in my life. Her love for God, biblical insights, patient listening and question asking skills, and genuine care, have been catalytic in that healing. I am thankful for her unwavering commitment to truth and her fearlessness in saying hard things to help me grow. My view of God, others, and myself have come into sharper and more accurate focus through our time together, and just this morning my husband told me that the change in my life has become very evident. I know this is a work of God and his Spirit, but I also know that he uses people to do that work; Christiana has been one of those people. I am so very thankful to have her as a counselor and sister in Christ!”

“I found Christiana in the midst of one of the biggest struggles in my life. She lovingly came along side me and helped guide me to the Bible.. the real source of direction and strength I needed.

She was an understanding friend whom entered my world at just the right time, when I needed her most. When I had no one else to talk to, she was there. Sometimes she would lovingly but sternly show me where I was seeing things incorrectly and sometimes she would just tell me that my struggles were real and hear me cry.

Biblically counseling is majorly needed in our world today and it’s a far cry from a counselor whom happens to be a Christian. I had searched and searched before I found Christiana… I highly recommend this wonderful lady.”

“Christiana teaches the Bible—God’s Word—in a way that relates personally to individuals struggling with the weight of personal sin or the difficulties of suffering, so that they might become more like Jesus. She personally helped me to ask myself tough questions that helped me to look at situations with a Biblical view. Applying the truth that God is sovereign and He is good, so I can find peace and comfort by trusting in Him.”

“When I first considered starting to meet with Christiana for zoom counseling sessions I was scared it would be awkward and I wouldn't feel comfortable opening up, but Christiana is so easy to talk to and being able to walk through multiple different challenges from a Biblical perspective has been so helpful for me. It can be very easy to get caught up in self and unbalanced theology from my growing up years but Christiana has faithfully pointed me back to what scripture says every time. This has helped me to more consistently look beyond what people expect to what God really wants from me - to find peace and joy in trusting Christ and following His word.”

BVB

“Christiana is an amazing counselor. She is compassionate and caring, tailored all of our sessions according to my capacity and natural learning style, and went above and beyond in helping me better grasp my identity in Christ and the lies I was believing without even realizing.

My initial connection with Christiana was entirely arbitrary. I searched through an extensive list of counselors and was quickly overwhelmed with the choices. Ultimately, I chose Christiana because I have family ties in Seattle area and had recently returned from a mission trip to Greece, near Christiana’s home turf. Little did I know that the Lord was connecting me with an incredible woman, a steadfast counselor, and someone whose story would so neatly reflect my own. He truly brought Christiana into my life at just the right time, and I have benefitted greatly from her expertise, humor, and directness in rebuke, correction, and encouragement.

There is more that could be said, but if you are looking for a counselor, I would recommend Elpida Counseling without hesitation.”

“After using anti-depressants for 25 years and getting off of them, I struggled with depression.

I started meeting with Christiana. She pointed me to Scripture and what’s in God’s Word, as well as other Christian books that deal with handling life’s struggles. It helped to focus on the Lord and wants important; and I appreciated her knowledge and insight of Scripture. It was so nice to be able to share and discuss my struggles with someone who cares!”

“For over a decade of my life I sought secular counselors to ease the constant turmoil that burdened my heart and mind and to sort out all my painful and messed up relationships. I even tried Christian counseling for a couple of years but nothing seemed to work. I felt stuck and confused. Biblical counseling finally drove God's word straight into my heart. The scales fell from my eyes, I was finally able to forgive those who had sinned against me, repent of my sin and change my life where needed and I finally knew what God given freedom and peace were all about. Not only is Christiana's every word to me based on the scriptures but she has been gifted the wisdom to know when to love and when to confront my stubborn heart in love, I am eternally grateful for her ministry.”

JBB

“I knew I needed help and I asked a friend who then told me about Christiaan and Biblical counseling. I was confused, heartbroken, and depressed, just to name a few. I knew a change was needed that would make a difference. Christiana showed me God's Word which has an answer for everything. If you are looking for someone to rescue or save you, it won't be Christiana. But she will show you Jesus and He is the One who pulls you up in your current situation. She explains things so I can apply it and use it to help when I struggle later. I needed someone to help me see clearly. To help me prop my head up to see Jesus working in my life when I have been too blind, selfish, sad, and tired by myself. Through the Holy Spirit, Christiana has a special way of understanding you and she is passionate about helping you apply what you learn. If you are looking for help, don't hesitate, just ask her.”