Faith-Based Christian Counseling & Coaching in Gainesville
Rising Calm Center Gainesville is our most comprehensive location, offering a full range of mind-body-spirit services to support individuals, couples, and families seeking deeper emotional healing and Christ-centered transformation.
We provide Christian counseling, hypnotherapy, TRE, yoga therapy, pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, ABA-informed parenting support, Gottman couples counseling, and nature-based sessions across local parks and outdoor spaces.
Our Gainesville counselors and coaches integrate faith, evidence-based practices, and compassionate care to help you find calm, confidence, and clarity in your life.
At Rising Calm Gainesville, we support:
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Individuals navigating anxiety, panic, or burnout
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College students (UF & Santa Fe) dealing with stress, life transitions, or identity questions
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Couples seeking Christian and faith-based marriage counseling
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Adults healing from trauma or grief
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Professionals dealing with emotional overload
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Parents seeking support for family stress or parenting challenges
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Churches, ministries, and workplace teams seeking faith-centered workshops, emotional wellness training, and stress-reduction programs (Click here to learn more about Rising Calm workshops)
Meet the Team
ISABEL BUSTAMANTE
With over 17 years of experience in education and mental-health work, Isabel brings warmth and expertise to her work with children, teens, parents, and couples. She helps families uncover the root causes of behavioral and emotional struggles, fostering lasting connection and peace.
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Christian counseling for children and families
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Parent and caregiver coaching
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Anxiety and stress management for kids and teens
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Behavior therapy and emotional regulation strategies
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Couples counseling and relationship restoration
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Positive psychology and life coaching
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Motivational interviewing and cognitive reframing
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Family communication and boundary setting
ZACH JOHNSON
Zach helps individuals and couples navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, emotional blocks, and relational challenges. With a dynamic, authentic approach that blends humor, honesty, and deep empathy, he creates a space where growth and transformation can flourish.
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Christian counseling for young adults and couples
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Marriage and pre-marital counseling
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Anxiety and depression support
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Addiction and recovery guidance
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Identity and self-discovery work
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Family systems and relational pattern mapping
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Cognitive-behavioral and experiential techniques
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Mindfulness and values-based reflection
GWEN EVANS
Gwen helps people reconnect with their God-given purpose and heal from within. Her unique background blends holistic health, coaching, and faith-based practice to support physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal. She offer both virtual and in-nature sessions.
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Christian holistic life and health coaching
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Cognitive and mindset coaching
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Anxiety and emotional resilience training
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Purpose and identity discovery
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Faith-based spiritual growth and renewal
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In-nature sessions
Anthony Ray
Anthony helps fathers, parents, and teens find strength, identity, and purpose through faith-based coaching, real conversation, and practical support. As a Family Resilience Specialist, Fatherhood & Purpose Coach, and Ordained Minister, he is passionate about helping families navigate pressure, burnout, conflict, and major life transitions with honesty, resilience, and hope.
His work is deeply personal. Having walked through seasons of homelessness, family separation, and the pressure of trying to stay present as a father, Anthony brings compassion, real-life wisdom, and a nonjudgmental presence to every client he supports. He is especially committed to strengthening fathers, supporting teens, and helping families reconnect with the peace and purpose God has for their lives.
Services & Techniques
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Fatherhood coaching and support
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Faith-based family resilience coaching
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Support for Black fathers and families
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Teen identity, purpose, and decision-making support
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Parenting stress, burnout, and life transitions
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Family conflict and communication support
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Emotional resilience and mental wellness coaching
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Purpose, identity, and leadership development
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Support for fathers navigating separation, pressure, or discouragement
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Concierge coaching sessions in-home or at a safe, convenient location
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Christian encouragement, prayer, and spiritual growth support
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Workshops and community-based family support programs
Serving Gainesville & Surrounding Communities
Our Gainesville Christian counselors proudly serve clients from across Gainesville, Alachua County, and the greater North Central Florida region. This includes communities such as Haile Plantation, Town of Tioga, Northwest Gainesville, Butler Plaza, the Newberry Road corridor, Downtown Gainesville, Millhopper, Suburban Heights, and nearby surrounding areas.
Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our peaceful Gainesville office or virtual appointments from home, you'll find care that honors your faith, your story, and your pace. We also offer same-week sessions and sliding fee scales, making compassionate, faith-centered care accessible to those who need it most.
Location: 4421 NW 39th Ave, Building 3, Gainesville, FL 32606
Click here for information on our Jacksonville and Orlando locations.
What can I expect in my first counseling session?
Your first session is a warm, conversational space where we get to know you—your story, your goals, and what brings you in. We explore what you want to heal or improve, discuss faith integration preferences, and begin identifying mind-body patterns connected to stress or anxiety. You’ll leave with clarity, next steps, and a sense of safety and grounding.
Do you offer in-person Christian counseling at the Gainesville location?
Yes. Our Gainesville office provides peaceful, private, in-person Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and college students. We also offer virtual sessions for clients across Florida, giving you flexibility to meet in whatever setting feels safest and most supportive.
What types of concerns do you help with at the Gainesville office?
We support clients seeking help for anxiety, chronic stress, panic attacks, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, faith-related struggles, emotional overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation. Our Gainesville team integrates Christian counseling, somatic therapy, TRE®, breathwork, and mind-body tools to help you heal at the root.
Do you offer Christian couples or marriage sessions in Gainesville?
Yes. We support couples seeking better communication, emotional connection, spiritual unity, conflict resolution, and healing from past hurts. Christian principles guide our work while also using evidence-based relationship tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
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