Background:

Dr. Elia Guldan has a strong background in both secular and theological counseling. As a Professional Life Coach specializing in mental health and addiction therapy, she promotes intentional and purposeful living. Dr. Elia Guldan developed her faith-based Twelve Step Recovery Program from her years of counseling at the NYC Salvation Army Corp. Mentored by Dr. Rita Dunn and Dr. Kenneth Dunn at the renowned Learning Styles Institute, Dr. Elia Guldan implements research-based strategies to empower clients to process life-changing skills.

Area of Focus:

With doctorates in both Biblical Counseling and Instructional Leadership, Dr. Elia Guldan has a unique vantage point to approach a wide range of demographics and ideologies. She provides life coaching with a focus on college-career readiness for her young adult clients and focuses on career development and practical skills for her professionals. In addition, comprehensive counseling addresses social and emotional obstacles that preclude clients from experiencing their personal best.

What Are Life Coaches?:

SRC describes, “Life Coaches are trained to help clients reach personal, professional, and relational goals. Life Coaches seek to provide clients with clearly defined strategies and the resources needed to successfully attain their desired changes and growth.”

Board Certified

Master Mental Health Coach Certification

This certificate was sponsored by the International Board of Christian Counselors. Dr. Guldan attained this certification in February 2022. This certification required 40+ hours of training and explored topics such as:

• Foundations of Mental Health Coaching

• Spirituality and Counseling

• Personal Development

• Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards in Coaching

• Practices for trauma and crisis response

• Solution-focused Counseling

Professional Life Coaching Certification

This certificate was sponsored by the American Association of Christian Counselors. Dr. Guldan became certified in February 2022. This course compared and contrasted the similarities and differences between therapy and coaching. In addition, it explored topics of training in therapy and coaching.

Mental Health Coach

First Responder Certification

This certificate was established by the American Association of Christian Counselors. Dr. Elia obtained this certification in January 2022 after completing 40+ hours of coursework. This course reviewed key elements of the coaching process including:

• Methods of change

• Listening

• Effective communication

• Giving hope

• Small groups

• Counseling theory

Personality Disorders Certification

Evidence-based Strategies, Treatments, and Management

Dr. Guldan completed this training in March 2022. Over 20+ hours of training, the “Personality Disorders…” certification covered how to assess and diagnose personality disorders.

Professional Certification

In May of 2021, Dr. Guldan satisfied her professional requirements as part of her PhD program in Bible Counseling. She completed her coursework at Trinity College and Continued her CEUs in Christian teaching courses.

Expires May 2023

Group & Individual Counseling

While working at Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in New York City, Dr. Elia Guldan worked as a Group and Individual Counselor

Assistant Professor, Lecturer

Dr. Elia Guldan worked as an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at prestigious universities such as:

• University of Florida

• University of Southern California

• University of California, Los Angeles

• Saint John's University

English Language & Literacy Coach

School District Administrator

During her time at the NYC Department of Education, Dr. Elia Guldan worked as an English Language and Literacy Coach, in addition to working as a School District Administrator.