Christian Counselor · Author · Speaker

Elias DaHora Jr.

Faith-based counseling for individuals, couples and men

I help people get to the root of what is driving their stress, reactions and coping patterns, so instead of just managing symptoms you can actually heal. I pray with my clients and bring biblical truth together with practical emotional tools, which means you leave every session with something you can use that same week.

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Not accepting new clientsJoin the interest list below
$110per 50-minute session
3languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
2books written for men and families
SYMBIScertified marriage specialist
How Elias can help

Real healing, not just coping

Pick the one that sounds most like you and you will see what our time together actually looks like.

When life feels heavier than it should

  • Anxiety, stress and the constant feeling of being on edge
  • Depression, low self-esteem and feeling stuck
  • Anger and reactions that come out bigger than you meant them to
  • Suppressed emotions and old wounds that never got dealt with
  • Major life transitions and the questions that come with them

What sessions feel like

We look at the unmet needs underneath what you are feeling, because that is usually where the real change happens, and we bring God into the room the whole way through.

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So both of you feel seen, heard and valued

  • Christian marriage counseling for couples at any stage
  • Conflict that keeps going in circles
  • Communication that has turned into criticism or silence
  • Rebuilding trust and healthier patterns together
  • Premarital counseling using the SYMBIS assessment

Getting married soon?

For premarital counseling, just text Elias and he will walk you through how SYMBIS works and what to expect.

Text 305-925-0827

For the man who is tired of being stuck

  • Stress and emotional shutdown
  • Unhealthy coping, including pornography and sexual addiction
  • Spiritual discouragement and feeling far from God
  • Knowing who you are in Christ and leading from that place
  • Practical tools to reset your mindset and restore your health

Free help to start today

If porn has a grip on you, you do not have to wait for a session to start fighting back. These free resources are a great first step.

Recovery resources

Support for the people who carry everyone else

  • Pastors and ministry leaders who need a safe place to process
  • Church referrals for members who need more than a meeting with staff
  • Team training in communication and emotional intelligence
  • Conflict resolution and healthy leadership
  • Sermons, retreats and workshops for your church or ministry

Referring someone?

Churches can send members our way through the referral page, which keeps everything simple for your staff and for them.

Church referrals
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About Elias

Grounded, compassionate and practical

Elias DaHora is a Board Certified Christian Counselor and SYMBIS Certified Marriage Specialist who provides faith-based counseling for individuals, couples and men. He is trilingual in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and he blends biblical truth with practical emotional tools so clients can heal and move forward with clarity and confidence.

He has walked with people through anger, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship conflict and major life transitions. On top of counseling, Elias has years of leadership experience in nonprofit and organizational settings, training teams in communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and healthy leadership, and he is a seasoned speaker for churches, conferences, camps and workshops.

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Board Certified Christian CounselorFaith-integrated care
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SYMBIS CertifiedMarriage & premarital
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BA, Pastoral MinistryPlus Christian counseling certificate
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TrilingualEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese
I look forward to helping you heal. – Elias
Sessions & pricing

Simple, clear and online

Sessions are held online, so you can meet with Elias from home, your office or your car on a lunch break.

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Individual

$110

50-minute session for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, identity and life transitions.

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Marriage

$110

50-minute couples session focused on conflict, communication and rebuilding connection.

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Premarital

SYMBIS

Build a strong foundation before the wedding with the SYMBIS assessment and guided sessions.

Text 305-925-0827 →
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Church referrals

Partner

Pastors and church staff can refer members directly so nobody falls through the cracks.

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Currently full

Elias is not currently accepting new clients

Elias’s counseling schedule is full right now, so he is not taking on new clients at this time. If you would like to work with him when a spot opens up, join the interest list and we will reach out to you as soon as he is accepting new clients again. Returning clients can still book below.

New clientsFill out the short interest form and we will contact you as soon as Elias opens his schedule back up.
Returning clientsYou can keep booking your sessions with Elias in the calendar.

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Signature talks

Book Elias to speak

Men's conferences, student and marriage events, company workshops and churches. Flip the switch to see each talk for a faith-based room or a general audience.

Talk 01 · Identity

Who Told You?: Tuning into the Voice of God

In the garden God asked Adam, "Who told you that you were naked?" and that same question still exposes the voices of shame, fear and our past that we have been listening to, so this talk helps people learn to recognize God's voice and live from what He says about them.

Everybody has an inner voice that was shaped by family, culture and old hurts, and a lot of it is not true, so this talk helps people notice the messages running in the background and replace them with something healthier and more honest.

What your people walk away with
  • How to tell God's voice apart from shame and condemnation
  • How to spot the inner critic and where it came from
  • A simple practice for replacing lies with truth
  • Confidence that is rooted in identity, not performance
Talk 02 · Relationships

Relationships Through the Eyes of Jesus

Jesus saw people the way nobody else did, which means He gives us a model for marriage, friendship and leadership that goes way deeper than just getting along, so this talk shows how to love, listen and handle conflict the way He did.

Healthy relationships at home and at work come down to a few skills most of us were never taught, so this talk gives people practical tools for listening well, handling conflict without damage and making the people around them feel valued.

What your people walk away with
  • Why the same fights keep happening and how to break the cycle
  • Listening that actually makes people feel heard
  • Fair fighting rules couples and teams can use right away
Talk 03 · Mental health

Integrating Faith and Mental Health

A lot of believers feel like struggling with anxiety or depression means their faith is weak, and that lie keeps people silent, so this talk shows how Scripture and good mental health care work together instead of against each other.

Mental health is part of everyday life, and when we understand what stress, anxiety and burnout are actually doing to us we can respond with wisdom instead of shame, so this talk gives people clear language and simple tools they can use the next day.

What your people walk away with
  • What anxiety and depression really are, in plain language
  • Spiritual disciplines that support emotional health
  • Daily habits that protect emotional health
  • When and how to get help for yourself or someone you love
Talk 04 · Healing

Hide and Seek: Uncovering Pain and Hurt

Ever since the garden people have been hiding, and we usually hide our pain behind busyness, anger or a smile, so this talk invites people to come out of hiding and let God meet them in the places they have kept covered.

The hurt we bury does not go away, it just shows up somewhere else, so this talk helps people understand how suppressed emotions and old wounds drive their reactions today and what it actually takes to start healing.

What your people walk away with
  • The common ways people hide pain without realizing it
  • How old wounds connect to today's reactions
  • First steps toward real healing and freedom
Already have a theme? Elias is glad to tailor any of these messages to your event's theme, and he can speak in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
See him in action

Speaker reel

Honest, funny and real, Elias talks to people the way they actually talk, which means the message lands and people remember it long after the event is over.

Men's conferencesStudent conferencesMarriage conferencesChurchesCamps & retreatsCompany workshopsFaith-based events
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Books by Elias

I Am: Embracing My Identity as a Man of God

A journey through sixteen "I am" affirmations that help men embrace who they really are in Christ. Each chapter pulls from relatable Bible stories of men who overcame by trusting God, and it is packed with spiritual disciplines and mental health tools, so it is not just about knowing who God says you are but actually living it.

Want to share this journey with your wife, sister, mother or daughter? Check out the companion book I Am: Embracing My Identity as His Beloved Daughter by Jackie DaHora.
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a session cost?

Individual and marriage counseling sessions are $110 for 50 minutes. You can book right on this page.

Are sessions in person or online?

Sessions are held online, which means you can meet with Elias from anywhere without adding a drive to your week.

Will faith be part of my counseling?

Yes. Elias prays with his clients and brings biblical truth into the work together with practical emotional tools, and he will always meet you where you are.

Can I have sessions in Spanish or Portuguese?

Yes, Elias is trilingual and can counsel and speak in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

How do I start premarital counseling?

Text Elias at 305-925-0827 and he will walk you through the SYMBIS process.

How do I book Elias to speak?

Use the event planner above or email Hello@TherapeaceCounseling.org with your location, dates, audience size, age group, length of the event and the topics you are interested in.

I'm a pastor. How do I refer someone from my church?

Head over to our church referrals page and we will take it from there.

You don't have to carry this alone

Whether you need a counselor for yourself, your marriage or a speaker for your next event, Elias would be honored to walk with you.