Christian Counseling & Coaching
for Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Healing
Sessions for Individuals, Couples, & Families
In-Person Christian Counseling in Gainesville, Jacksonville & Orlando
Online Christian Coaching & Spiritual Direction Available Worldwide
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Zephaniah 3:17
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Recognized by leading Christian counseling directories and mental-health networks.
GUIDING REAL PEOPLE THROUGH REAL STRUGGLES TOWARD REAL HEALING IN CHRIST—through faith-based counseling, coaching, and compassionate support.
• We offer same-week appointments.
• Christian professionals who collaborate and pray together.
• We create the space—Christ brings the healing and peace.
• People feel welcomed, not judged.
• Affordable, professional services using our sliding fee scale for insurance or
income levels
• Christ-centered spiritual direction to hear God’s voice and walk through decisions.
• Faith-based tools + evidence-based techniques
What We Help You Overcome
Discover peace and healing through Christ-centered counseling and coaching.
We help you overcome anxiety, stress, panic attacks, trauma, grief, and the emotional burdens.
We walk with you toward calm, clarity, and life-giving transformation.
Anxiety & Stress Relief
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Panic attacks
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Overwhelm
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Overthinking
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Racing thoughts
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Chronic stress
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Burnout
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Chest tightness
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Difficulty relaxing
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Chronic worry
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Difficulty sleeping / insomnia
Emotional Healing
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Fear
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Overwhelm
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Emotional instability
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Trauma
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Grief
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Loss of purpose or hope
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Feeling disconnected or stuck
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Low self-esteem
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Shame
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Negative self-talk
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Perfectionism
Relationships
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Marriage conflict
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Emotional distance
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Communication problems
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Parent-child issues
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Family tension
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Codependency
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Trust issues
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People-pleasing
Work & Life Stress
• Work stress & workplace anxiety
• Career pressure or performance demands
• Ministry burnout or spiritual exhaustion
• Work-life balance
• Balancing faith, family, & responsibilities
• Emotional fatigue & exhaustion
Nervous System & Somatic Patterns
• Fight-or-flight reactions
• Nervous system dysregulation
• Feeling tense, on edge, or unable to relax
• Stress that shows up in the body
• Emotional overwhelm triggered by past patterns
Spiritual Struggles
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Feeling far from God
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Guilt or condemnation
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Discernment with life decisions
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Spiritual wounds
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Faith crises
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Calling / identity confusion
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Seeking God's direction
What sets Rising Calm apart?
Whole-Person Care. Christ-Centered Vision. Compassionate Results.
• Whole-person care grounded in the peace of Christ
• Compassionate, non-judgmental support for real people with real struggles
• Same-week appointments — no long waitlists
• Faith-based tools + evidence-based techniques
• A team that collaborates and prays for each client
• Sessions that are practical, respectful, and spiritually grounding
• Ongoing support between sessions — you're never alone
At Rising Calm, we don’t just help you cope — we help you rise into who God created you to be.
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TRUSTED BY UF STUDENTS, FACULTY, & FAMILIES
Featured in the University of Florida Project REACH Directory
with faith-based emotional and mental wellness.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
For those seeking a closer walk with God, Rising Calm offers Christ-centered spiritual direction—a sacred space to slow down, listen, and notice the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life.
Christ-Centered Spiritual direction is for anyone who longs to:
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Hear God’s voice more clearly
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Grow in discernment and understand God’s leading
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Heal spiritual wounds that affect trust, hope, or identity
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Deepen their prayer life and connection with Jesus
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Explore calling, purpose, and spiritual practices
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Process major life transitions through a faith-filled lens
Our spiritual directors provide gentle, reflective guidance—not fixing, not judging—just walking with you as you grow in awareness of God’s presence, God’s healing, and God’s invitations for your next steps.
We welcome individuals, couples, ministry leaders, and anyone hungry for a more vibrant, grounded, intimate life with Jesus.
Proven Anxiety & Stress Relief: Counseling & Coaching
in Gainesville, Jacksonville, & Orlando, FL
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Elevated Experience
Feel seen, comfortable, and respected for in our calm, thoughtfully designed space.
Trusted Team, Faithful Support
You can select which of our highly qualified professionals is best suited for your needs and goals.
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We will listen to your goals and even provide you with a complimentary 15-minute consult to build confidence and answer your questions before you begin.
Meet Your Counselor
Hi, I’m Eric Gilbert, director of Rising Calm Center.
Since 2019, our team of Christian professionals has helped individuals, couples, and families find peace, clarity, and lasting emotional healing through Christ-centered care.
I am a Board Certified Christian Counselor (BCCC) with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and certifications in mental health and professional coaching. I also serve as a spiritual director for those seeking God’s guidance, calling, and identity.
At Rising Calm, our team brings together a wide range of specialties—including Gottman-informed marriage strategies, TRE for trauma release, faith-based hypnotherapy, somatic exercises for anxiety and stress, therapeutic yoga practices, and ABA-informed tools to support children and parents.
What's more, I know from personal experience what it’s like to face anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional pain—and I know the power of Christ to heal, restore, and renew. My passion is to walk with you toward the peace God designed you to live in.
How It Works
Our Process
Introduction
Schedule an initial 10-20 minute consultation to discuss your situation, your struggle, and what program will suit your specific needs.
Assessment
Determine the effective strategies that will work for you to deal with these obstacles and accomplish your goals. We calibrate your long and short-term goals with your core values to keep you motivated. We help you realize the relationships, resources, and options you have to get better results.
Take effective action. Overcome these problems with proven methods that develop your skills and increase your understanding. Uncover and dispel old patterns to produce better results.
Goal Setting
Assess where you are right now. We look not only at external circumstances, but also your own inner processes and habits that might be jeopardizing your progress. We collect and classify information about the situation, symptoms, and struggles.
We help you stay on track. Report on your goals and experience steady progress. We will calibrate your changes and mark your victories along the way. Having this support gives you confidence and motivation.
Having reached your desired goals, we provide you with a plan to help continue your progress. We celebrate and congratulate you on your accomplishments.
Taking Action
Tracking Progress
Successful Completion
Testimonials
Steven
"Thanks to Rising Calm Center I have greater faith, confidence, and satisfaction. My relationships are stronger. My work performance is faster and better than ever. I see my purpose and future so much clearer now! It's made major improvement in my personal and professional life!"
Kim
"I was amazed how quickly we got to the root the pain I had been experiencing. I found peace in the midst of loss and discovered my purpose. Joy returned to my life! I was empowered to continue pursuing my goals and tapped into my strengths to get me there."
Matthew
"I have been a client of Rising Calm and Eric Gilbert for years. Eric is so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable in helping with advice on a variety of issues you face in your day to day life. I Would highly recommend Rising Calm to everyone thanks Eric!"
Sandra
"Finding Isabel Bustamante at Rising Calm was one of those God winks for me! She patiently listens and has persistently guided me through meaningful tasks that targeted my needs - especially during first-hand experiences from Hurricane Idalia when I didn’t even know what I needed. It was not easy to make the call for help with depression and anxiety, but it was (and still is) so totally worth it."
Brad
"I was able to get connected right away with Eric at Rising Calm. His listening ear and guidance have been a tremendous blessing in my life so far. Eric has provided me with tools that help me navigate through various types of life and family situations. He has also helped me start to develop a more positive perspective on life and relationships. I am so happy to have found the Rising Calm Center."
Matthew
"I’ve never really had a good experience with therapy and didn’t have a good outlook on it going into my sessions with Mr. Eric, but after a few sessions I started to see major progress not only within myself but others around me. Our sessions helped me establish better communication skills and effective coping mechanisms to help improve my life. Highly recommend working with him and will be having more sessions in the future."
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Office Location:
4421 NW 39th Ave
Building 3
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 507-4581