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A CHANGED LIFE
At A Changed Life Counseling, our mission is to ease the pain of God's hurting people, fill their hearts with love, hope and courage, and provide them with the support they need to overcome their challenges.
We envision a community where every person experiencing pain and hardship feels the transformative power of love, hope and faith.
Through a compassionate, judgement-free and strength-based approach, we desire to walk alongside each client, fostering an environment where God’s healing presence is felt and lives are profoundly and positively changed.
We are passionate about our work and approach it with a warm, professional manner, utilizing research-based approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes tailored specifically for each client.
Meet the Team
Click on each provider's bio to learn more about them.
Therapist, Owner
Joe McElhaney, LCSW, LADC
Joe is a compassionate and skilled Christian counselor with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. Trained in EMDR, CBT, and Marital/Premarital Counseling, he combines proven therapeutic methods with Biblical truth and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to bring real, lasting change. Joe’s warm, faith-centered approach creates a safe place to process pain, restore hope, and grow closer to God. Clients trust him not only for his expertise, but for his heart.
Therapist, Owner
Rob Rodgers, LPC
Rob has been a counselor for more than 25 years, witnessing incredible transformation in his clients' lives. His personal relationship with Christ greatly influences his life and approach to therapy. He is trained in EMDR, CBT, play therapy, TBRI and other techniques and enjoys working with older children, teens, college students and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger and negative self-thoughts.
Therapist
Kateri Bohanan, LCSW
Kateri is passionate about helping people find freedom from the burdens of trauma and life’s challenges. Since she started counseling in 2008, she has been able to create a safe, supportive space where clients can heal, grow, and rediscover hope. With a compassionate and strengths-based approach, Kateri guides individuals toward renewal and restoration, helping them connect their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in more meaningful ways. She also integrates faith into her work for those seeking a spiritual perspective. Kateri believes in the resilience of the human spirit and considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients as they navigate their journeys toward healing and wholeness.
Therapist
Samantha Bugos, LPC, RPT
Samantha is a compassionate therapist who works with children, adults, and families, providing evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs. She specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her training includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, TBRI, and play therapy. Samantha also brings personal and professional experience in foster care and adoption. Rooted in a Catholic Christian worldview, she offers a supportive space where faith can be integrated into counseling as much or as little as each client desires.
Admin
Janelle
Janelle serves as a part-time evening admin for the clinic. She is often the first person you may connect with and will do her best to make sure you are matched with the therapist that is a good fit for you. Email is the best way to reach her.